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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1893
Page
3
A chaotic column of notices, races, accidents, and society snippets from Hamilton. It reports a cricket match score, railway incidents, civic inspections, property filings, mining notes, wrecks, fires, and social happenings across multiple local figures and organizations.
An uneven polo game yesterday featured Ararat defeating Hamilton 12 goals 18 behinds to 4 goals behinds amid extreme heat. Hamilton players Shirley and Lintan each scored four, M Pherson three, Affleck one, while Ararat’s Ashvon and Ware led with three and two respectively. Several players suffered blows to the head but no serious injuries occurred. umpires Hinchliffe Dear and another officiated.
Cricketers resume practice after a defeat at Hransholea with improved ground play and a trial match against Digby on our ground. The match ended in a dry tie as the last batsmen fell just before the close. Local reports condemn Glenorchy estate owners for not backing rabbit and fox extermination efforts, with planned coordinated raids and phosphorus wheat trials reported for next Saturday.
Europe news from London reports an earthquake near Ganti Island in the Ionian group with heavy loss feared. It also notes the Home Rule Bill will be introduced in the House of Commons on Monday.
London reports the government will issue a new coinage in about two weeks with Her Majesty's effigy on the obverse. Designs include the crown, horse, and shield motifs. Inventors from Australia and Victoria contributed, while Master Becck and J. Poyntz oversaw engraving.
London news reports the House of Commons opposition proposing an amendment to an address in reply to the speech from the Throne. The focus is on pardons or sentences for those imprisoned for the murder of Inspector Martin at Gweedere, with figures like Mr Balfour and Mr Labouchere involved in tying reform to Treason and Felony Act convictions.
In the House of Lords Lord Salisbury praised the government action on the Egypt crisis and said troop withdrawal would be minimal. The ministry aims to win criminal class support, while the Crown’s prerogative shields money from justice. Secretary Kimberley urged a foreign policy focus and noted Egypt’s difficulties. He criticized the Khodive and advisers youth and warned Home Rule would be neither mild nor easy.
London buyers from America and the Continent compete at wool gates today as medium wools hold firm though descriptions remain weak. The Australian Mortgage, Land and Finance Company Limited reports January 1 prices mirror the peak levels seen in the November December series with strong demand for wools for the American market.
A Melbourne correspondent reports on treasury bond applications, anticipated subscription levels, and funding costs. Mentions Sir Andrew Clarkis and the Federal Bank issue, Herald and Standard legal matters, and government subsidy plans. Notes Supreme Court actions, a doctor’s elevation, a cancer case, and local weather and market updates. Also references a Chinese murder in South Australia and local crime reports.
The Premier Patterson delivers a lengthy Castlemaine speech to a large crowd, outlining cabinet highlights and fiscal aims. He pledges retrenchment, public-service reform, and tax reform, including potential income or import taxes, as the colony faces a projected deficit and seeks prosperity through deliberate policy shifts.
The Tasmanian inter colonial match extended to the next day with Victoria bowing out Tasmania in a four wicket win at Launceston. Tasmania totaled 246 in their first innings while Victoria reached 4 for 51 in their second, with Bailey RF and others contributing key blows. The match concluded as Victoria defended and then chased the target, securing the win.
Poorly legible notes describe Hobart race day with large crowds and misted weather. Regalia led by Lord Glasgow and Coleraine on Sleeper show top placings, with nine horses noted and betting centered on Hur eth and Lont Glasgow. Time unclear, several names and odds scattered, including Be to and Homer Orr among entrants.
A Hamilton Hunt Club meeting chaired by T Robertson discussed the balance sheet showing a bank credit balance but substantial liabilities. The group noted expenses not recurring and debated the accuracy of the accounts, with motions to postpone final balance approval and later consider allocations to the North Hamilton Club. Members and officers, including J Learmonth and J Thomson MLA, reflected on future meetings and officer appointments.
Auction and sale notices for Ellan Cowan and Lammermuir Estates list items from timber and second hand gear at J Hunter Carriage Works Grays Street to land for sale near Hesilten and Mt Bainbridge. Various properties and commodities including honey piano milk cow and rooms for let.
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