12 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1917
Page
1
ABBOTT M U E Shire Engineer warns any person drawing carrying or claiming to draw or carry weights over bridges or culverts in the Dundas Shire beyond the safe load stated on notices adjacent to each structure. Penalty up to ten pounds.
The Shire of Dundas cautions that anyone building obstructions such as wire netting brush barriers or placing pegs on roads will be prosecuted. Signed Co. H. &Mith, Shire Secretary.
The Shire of Mount Rouse announces regulation of appeals and a five pound reward for information leading to conviction of anyone who damages or interferes with street lamps or property around Peab pore. Shire Secretary WALLS notes forms for applications linked to local works and production projects in Victoria.
A corrupted notice from Shire authorities warns sheep owners of movement restrictions and registration of stock. It states enforcement against offenders and lists road sections in Mintamitte Clooleigh Mon leieh and Green's Lane as open for traffic, with orders issued by Shire commissioners.
Landowners on streets in Penetree, Dunkeld, and Clenthampeon must remove overhanging branches within a reasonable time. Old Quarry Hole allotment between James and Armytage streets in Dunkeld approved as the official depot for rubbish and debris.
Public notice warns landowners in Mount Hollet Shire to remove hedge growth touching roads and manage hedges promptly. From June 1 18, new rules on wandering stock and grass travel are to be enforced. stock drovers must notify the Hordeman Mr. William Meriweather by post card of their travel intentions through any portion of the Shire of Mont Rouse.
The shire of Mount Rousa warns that the crossing over Cox's Creek on the Penshurst Hamlin road near the Five Mile Post is out of repair and dangerous for traffic. Authorities urge travellers to proceed with caution and avoid crossing until repairs are completed. The notice is dated 5 December 1918.
Official notice from the Mount Shire Council stating intent to prosecute offenders for letting drovers’ stock roam on public roads. The order names the Shire Secretary B. Wala and directs enforcement across the shire.
A notice offers a reward of 10 pounds for information leading to the conviction of anyone who leaves glass bottles or broken pottery on streets or roads in Mount Rous Shire. It warns that offenders will be prosecuted. Signed by Colville Secretary, approved by the Governor, Robert & Hoorra, Clerk of the Executive.
Under the sanction of the Public Health Department the Council of Mount Rouse Shire closed the creek from Penshurst Spring to the shire boundary. The water is unfit for drinking, cooking, or domestic use and is prohibited for household consumption.
Ghire of Boom Reuss proclaims a street definition between Watton and Dickens streets in Penshurst and orders traffic weight rules to be set by tyre width. The Governor in Council proclaims the act to force full effect in Mount Rowse with details to be supplied by the Shire Secretary.
Residents of Minhamite must obtain consent from the resident to appeal for Seay Fund contributions. Applications for authority to appeal may be made at the Shire Offices Hew Endale.
The Board of Public Health of Victoria prescribes labeling for vessels containing separated milk. Vessels must display the words Separated Milk clearly on the side shoulder in legible black letters. Violations face penalties up to ten pounds. Effective July 1, 1900. Melbourne, April 7. By order of the Board.
The Shire of Portland notifies that appeals for patriotic fund contributions are authorized. Applications for authority to appeal may be made at the Shire Offices Portland. Signed H. Tulloh, Shire Secretary.
Post office lines show Loughnane coaches depart Hamilton for Macarthur each morning including Sundays at 6 o'clock and reach at 9.18. Return from Macarthur leaves Peach’s Victoria Hotel at 1.38 pm, returning to Hamilton by about 4 o'clock. Passengers from Hamilton to Port Fairy may board at Macarthur and Lone Pine street area for the journey.
A long list of locations in Victoria Australia appears, naming numerous townships and districts from Ararat to Port Fairy, Portland, Mount William, Warrnambeat, and beyond, reflecting regional coverage of the Pastoral atwemence. The fragment includes many corrupted or repeated place names, with no clear narrative or event described.
The Royal Motor Car line operates from the Caledonian Hotel in Hamilton with departures to Harrow via Crvendiak Hyde Park and other points, arriving Harrow around 1 pm. Return trips run Mondays and Fridays toward Hamilton, with arrivals by 8:30 pm, offering daily train connections. Advertises taxis, parcels, deliveries, and barber services in a period town setting with multiple local names and addresses.
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