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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1914
Page
1
A notice from the Trust secretary Frank Hammond of Hamilton Town Hall announces a reward of £10 for information leading to the identification and punishment of anyone who interferes with or injures fittings on the main pipeline or other property of the Trust. January 1, 1914.
Vintage travel notice advertising homeward and overseas fares to London Liverpool Durban and Capetown via ADELAIDE DURBAN and VAPETOWN Special Train Steamer with Jingle Berth Roome at special rates Fares to London and Liverpool single and return options include Durban Capetown and Suez Canal routes from Melbourne Get pamphlets from John Sanderson Co 111 William St Melbourne plus a local city notice ordering removal of overhanging branches in Penshort Dueskeld and Glenthompton within a specified time.
Port Arthur style notice lists sailings from Melbourne to Portland and Warrnambool with varying dates in February and March, passenger fares, and freight details. Includes ports Port Fairy and Sale, steamer scheduling notes, and agent contact at Portland.
Notice from the Shire of Dundas prohibits crossing a bridge or culvert with a load exceeding twenty pounds unless an official notice is placed. Penalty applies for any contravention. Abbott M O K Stirs Engineer signs the order.
The Chateworth riding of Mount Rouse Shire holds an extraordinary councilor election to fill Councillor William Lloyds vacancy. Nomination day is February 19 1914, at the Naresh Narcoh homestead, with deposits and full forms. If more than one candidate is nominated a poll will be held March 6 1914, under Returning Officer WN BEGGS. Affected streets in Penshurst and area are regulated under Local Government Act 1903. Drivers of traction engines must give written notice to the Shire Secretary before May 1 1918.
Governor in Council proclaims section of Local Government Act 1903 establishing weight limits for vehicles in Mount Rouse Shire. Notice notes weight to be determined by tyre width and applies to carriers and others as in force.
Notice from Bridger near Fellmong Eye Dunkeld restricting bridge load to 40 tons and prohibiting passage by any vehicle over 4 tons without written Engineer consent. Offenders face up to twenty pounds and damages for any injury caused by excessive weight, dated April 7 1913.
Shire announces strict enforcement of the Dog Act registration and collar rules with seizure for uncollared dogs. Also lists council meeting hours and invites tenders for multiple road contracts across East, Central and North ridings with plan availability at local stores.
The Shire of Sowrre informs the public that apparatus and instructions for treating snake bile, as recommended by the Board of Public Health, are available at numerous district centers listed with head teachers, post offices, and residences. The Lander Bromton Apparatus is highly recommended and obtainable from the secretary at 1/ a.
The Shire Secretary issues a broad directive mandating every medical practitioner and registrar of births and deaths to report instantly to the Board of Health any case of listed diseases including Typhoid Scarlet Fever Diphtheria and Pulmonary Tuberculosis in any school or residence. Parents guardians and property owners must inform the head teacher of the school of such cases without delay.
The Shire announces a bonus of two per hundred for Sparrow Heads and one per hundred for Sparrow Mage, payable upon delivery of Reada or ergs within Shire boundaries. Payment will be made by any Councillor or the Secretary B.4. ATG, Shire Becreta.
The Shire of Rowres issues a public notice prohibiting the sale distribution or use of matches except those prepared with a striking surface attached to the containing bar within each month January February March April November and December in year 1964.
The Shire of Minhamits announces Me N David K Baillie from Hawkee als is appointed secretary for the Eastern Division of the J. ALLOM hire. This formal appointment sets the new secretary in position for administrative duties within the division.
W J Allan Shire Secretary announces relocation to the Macarthur office on Thursday. The statement confirms the setting of the office and ongoing official duties.
Shire of Winkamite warns stock owners that stock found on council reserves after Monday August 8 1912 will be impounded unless the bearer shows a council badge. Ratepayers in the West Riding are notified this official notice is final.
The Shire of Portland announces snakebite antidote provision at multiple sites including State Schools Mumbennar Dartmoor North Police Barracks Brunxpolme Heywood and Dartmoor Digby Ta hope Hotspur Nartawang Condah Drumborg and Condah Mechanica. Also listed are Milesion Btation Drik Dik Grasedale Railway G1ton and other local posts.
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