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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1893
Page
3
Terrifying flood conditions devastate Queensland with Brisbane and surrounding areas submerged. Four children drowned after a boat capsize. seven workers perish as waters rise over towns and mines. Rescue efforts and official warnings overshadow a new mining prospecting report amid widespread property damage and evacuations.
A long witness panel details the killing of Hleory Cuusina by Constable Apollane using a baton in self defense. Michal Tourigan, age ninety, died at Richmond Hospital. Desertion petitions and cruelty petitions progress in various cases. Constable M Laughlin convicted of embezzlement from war racts. Wheat prices quoted and local goods listed. Intercolonial Telegram.
From Hindbey street inquest, the jury found Mrs Gin Gal was murdered by her husband who has since died after opium use. A dimoluion appears probable and Mabinet bey will speak in the Assembly tomorrow. Feb. 6. ApgramE reports the case and no decision yet on the petition mination.
A young woman, Mabel Power, was burned to death at Collingwood after her husband lit the fire and she attempted to extinguish it with kerosene. She died moments after being found, an infant child nearby.
In Mana moving February G. Bir Bryan as Attorney General and S. W. Cooke acting Chief Secretary during J B Patterson’s election campaign. Camtilmaine reports Premier set for easy win over Longmore. Webb plans cheese export policy aimed to offset freight costs.
A Melbourne banquet gathering delegates from the Federal Council featured loyalty to federation. Speakers including Sir Samuel Griffiths and Dr Dobson of Tasmania stressed gradual unity, with Tasmania seeking federation and Victoria noting revised industries and the need for a military federation.
Delegates from Saturday’s tramway meeting met the directors in Melbourne on February six. They refused to accept the proposed pay reduction, and chairman Mr Clapp said the cut might be temporary. The men criticized company management during the interview. A second deputation later spoke with Mr Clapp, who promised the directors would decide tomorrow to resolve the situation for the lower paid workers.
In Meroornss on February 6 an affidavit by Hon. James Balfour was filed for the Freehold Investment and Banking Company case. A shareholder committee member H G Turner dissented from last week’s liquidation plan. Justice Hood considered the committee’s stance but postponed judgment on the liquidators and ordered more particulars.
In Toowoomba rainfall since January 2 reaches seventy and a half inches with widespread damage. The Banda berg area reports extensive inundation and many families evacuated. Maryborough notes bridge collapse and rising water threatening properties. In Ipswich water recedes slowly as weather clears, while other towns contend with flood aftermath and damaged wharves.
The Hamilton and Western District Butter Factory held its second ordinary shareholders meeting at the factory offices with around thirty present. Directors discussed a loss for the period ending December 1, 1902, planned cost reductions for milk to butter output, and the amalgamation of secretary and manager roles. They approved the annual report, addressed preliminary expenses, and elected two directors, with J. Young and D. Laidlaw chosen. Auditors were appointed, with Mr. Greed elected as sole auditor and fees set at ten pounds per audit, plus annual remuneration.
A Hamilton Spectator reader argues for or against a proposed rail link affecting the western Wimmera, noting farmers from Horsham to Noradjuha fear travel and market access changes. The letter outlines expected benefits of rail access, including transport to Hamilton, and warns of adverse effects if the line is delayed or halted, urging action to serve farming districts.
London reports unrest in Egypt continues amid British troop reinforcement aimed at stabilizing the province of Agarmet. French foreign minister Deveile engages Porte seeking a coordinated power response. In CATRO the Black Watch battalion arrives after countermanding orders due to increasing native hostility, while Lord Cromer seeks to protect European lives during the Khedive’s journey to Assiout opening a new railway line.
A Honolulu despatch reports that England has recognized the provisional government formed after the queen’s deposition. The revolution in Hawaii is described as having occurred recently and the new regime has been acknowledged by the British government.
The February 5 report notes the French Cabinet approves a pact between Queensland and New Caledonia. The decision aims to shape colonial relations and regional governance, reflecting ongoing adjustments in overseas territories amid diplomatic maneuvers.
In Huddersfield, Sir J. Crossland, Conservative, defeats Woodhead, Liberal by 35 votes in the parliamentary by election to fill the late Mr Summer’s seat. Final tallies show Crossland 7,088 to Woodhead 7,093, with a 35 vote majority for Crossland.
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