This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1909
Page
1
Local historical notices reveal tender details for bridge and culvert works in Dundas Shire, including contract terms, deposits, payment methods, and bid deadlines set for early February 1900, with officials A Argott and Abbott overseeing the process. The fragment also mentions weight limits for bridges and a March closing date for submissions.
The Shire Secretary warns residents at Victoria Point and surrounding areas that removing wattle bark from any ram within the stated shire boundary is prohibited. The notice names the official authority and emphasizes compliance with the ban to prevent public nuisance and environmental damage.
Shire of Kowres releases a registration notice for dairy keeps and fees up to 30, with penalties over six percent annually. Road closures are announced along Boundary near Duckeran Yarrack and Neope pundal until further notice, restricting traffic. Landholders warned to remove whistle and Tolatio of Bathuret Burr equipment or face legal action.
A series of 1907 1908 notices from WALLA Shire Secretary warn residents of penalties for damaging trees and roads and for theft. The documents announce rewards of five pounds for information leading to convictions and detail waste dumping, water restrictions, public health orders, and sparrow destruction bonuses across Mount Gambier and surrounding areas.
Public notice from Hawkesdale Shire announces the closing of the Ong Hole West Riding to all traffic until further orders. Shire Secretary A Mackenzie warns against destroying trees or damage to roads. penalties will follow. Tenders invited for Portland Tyre Hall site purchase and land around the hall by February 15 with T. B. Tollor handling.
Shire of Portland announces By-law No 8 to carry out the Double Pan Servis within one mile of Heywood and Branzholme townships. The act opens for inspection at the Shire office in Portland for one month from today before forwarding to the Board of Public Health. Penalties apply for removal of goods without council approval. Issued by Shire Secretary T Blyllor Ullom on 24 April 1908.
A garbled municipal update outlines delays in public works and budget reallocations. The document references the town hall, the secretary, and multiple stations, with unclear dates and missing specifics, leaving a question about progress and oversight.
A damaged OCR note appears to describe an impending property auction with dates in October and December, including terms for payment and assessments. It references a Blue Mice Edenhone WHTDs and names a secretary and others, but the legibility is poor and many words are garbled.
The council offers a reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who wilfully damages or interferes with Shire property. Offences include removing posts rails or wire, stripping wattle bark, or removing lime gravel or moll.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.