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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
3
Connutting Koon Brown Sthewt of Hamilton advertises his medicine practice after time in China and Australia. He offers consultations daily with regular visits on Monday evenings and upcoming dates including December and January sessions.
Melbourne reports say the Commonwealth Government and NSW Victoria and West Australia have guaranteed wheat growers 3s per bushel for the 1878 crop. Five governments reportedly will not buy the crop, with farmers urged to plant a larger acreage next season.
Local residents report on public works and business changes at The Springs Port Macdonnell while government reports cast doubt on ferries and lime industry. Palmer praised for service with directors, and Jamesport partnership discussed. social events include a dress band gathering and a Druids ceremony in Mount Gambier area.
A Melbourne worker was admitted after an accident at the ironing works tap line. He suffered burns when hot water spilled, with the incident affecting the foreman and highlighting safety concerns at the site.
A Melbourne correspondent reports the Defence Minister states an arrangement with Welsh tin plate suppliers to supply tin for aircraft components. Decem tyer procurement details include a base of 28 jobs at Ari tal, signaling ongoing arms material imports.
Ported reports indicate Portland faces high wheat shipment hurdles due to stacked stockpiles and limited rail capacity. Government officials weigh steamship handling and port facilities while Victoria explores options to move wheat through Melbourne, with talks on lowering handling costs and expedited berthing for future exports.
Wire report from Melbourne states that Labour secretary in Sydney and Navy official confirm a demarcation dispute over strikes and duty. The management says all work will be halted at the plant while decisions are finalized, affecting production timelines and shipyard operations.
From Our Own Correspondent describes widespread farmer fatigue and looming relief efforts in Carapoul. A French hospital patient is mentioned, while severe cold in frames and damage from a recent fire affect property. Local authorities and residents navigate shortages and rebuilding after the blaze.
Fragmentary report details a Geelong Market session with buyers and sellers noting prices, stalls, and goods. Mentions of horses, hides, tallow, and various produce reflect a bustling market scene with observations on quality and demand.
Mo hears all over Australia are making in their own homes a remedy for Coughs Colds Whooping Cough Croup Influensa Bronchitis and Sore Throats by mixing Two Shillings worth of HEAN'S ESSENCE with water and sweetening to make a pint. It contains no paregoric laudanum or opium drugs, avoiding withdrawal risks for young children.
An item from Clarendon College Ballarat lists staff including Principal Nyse Crump and View Principal Miss la Crump, with teachers for violin, physical training, and dancing. It notes examination results with four students earning honours, nine passing senior papers, and twelve qualifying for matriculation, plus twelve or five passing various stages. The notice promotes training and invites applications and a hardback book for the final program.
Stewart and Co. are named sole agents for Tpton's seeds in Bran dy Bottene with Apenta rights indicated in the fragment.
An advertisement directed at women offers treatment options for headaches nervous tension indigestion and related ailments. It promotes Mrs. Mre. LM. Cut ford and her remedy Nature the mith as capable of alleviating distress and misery linked to nerves piles and related conditions with free consultations at Somerviews and wilvire on Wednesday February 27th and 5th.
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