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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 28, 1891

Page

1

Railways Committee Probes Costly State Projects

The Railways Standing Committee reviews department methods as it nears conclusions on costly state railway efforts. Evidence shows officials clinging to old grooves, with ministers hinting at professional reforms. A proposed Essendon to Bulla line reckoned at £10,000 per mile by officials versus £3,500 to £4,000 by an inspector, excluding land purchase.

Railways Standing Committee Railway Department Coleraine Essendon Bulla Sted Commie Istemen Wilkinson C.E Cochrane Victoria Pepene Prea

Cement Discovery Hope From Local Letter

A letter to Mr J Moynan, executive of the Dundas Shire, argues a cement breakthrough could be produced at one third the cost of imported material. The note expresses hope the project will succeed and mentions the Juvenile Exhibition experiments. A Hamilton ground match between College and Academy teams is set for 10 pm with special train from Warrnambool for visiting clubs.

Ee Jovenle Een J. Moynan Shire of Dundas Piuti Venenks Hamilton Ee ‘Ohosan Dannon Fraser Hood Lithgow Eee Moon M'Grath Somer Smith Taylor Woods Warrnambool

Diverse notices from Warrnambool and beyond headline

A chaotic collection of Victorian era items reports church services and memorials in Hamilton, legal actions for forgery and maintenance arrears, theft and arson arrests in multiple towns, hospital funding appeals, and remarks on religious and political movements. Mentioned are Arthur Gadd, John Graham, Mr. Foand, Mr. Brook MLA, and the Breybrook Shire Council.

W. Philip Harton Hills Mamilteo John Graham Melbourne Stawell BrouiJbent Hamilton Hospital Kantinge Oteny Ranges Proprietary Company Foand Matal Cmpany Robert Kelly Wooroorm Ab Mare Charters Towers Supreme Court Debe Brook M.L.A Breybrook Derham Abose Eid Penshurst Lucas Ward P.M

Dock Labourers' Union dispute eases as strike calls fade

London reports labour unrest easing after the Dock Labourers' Union yields to prem?re and withdraws the stevedore notice. A London meeting denounces agitators amid stinging criticism of the ongoing disruptions in industry. In Silkearth colliery a sheriff eviction provokes clashes as miners are forced from company housing, with police baton charges and injuries.

London Dock Labourers’ Union Meee Wiiove Ibert Bell Silkearth Arham Times of Portu South-east Africa Rairs Konteford Regim

Wool market report from London and Australia notes shifts

London reports show wool prices advancing 5 to 10 percent for merino and crossbred varieties while inferior sorts lag 5 percent behind open rates. Australian Mortgage, Land and Finance Co flagged ongoing firm tone with crossbreds priced higher. About 200000 bales remained for Continent and 120000 for trade. around 10000 bales previously shipped.

Australian Mortgage, Land and Finsmce Company Limited Pani Helmuth, Behwartes and Co Jnwt

Newmarket Handicap Bets Down as Scratches Hit Field

A messy Newmarket program sees scratches from Mar vel and two others reduce the field for the Handicap. Backers faced a sharper blow when Cooremis withdrew, with Matador the main mover as 100 to 1 offerings softened. Hangoboh and Dilish drew strong support while others like Tekan Conceit Useedy and Sebemen also featured among 100 to 6 or 1100 to 6 quotes.

Marvel Cooremis Matador Hangoboh Dilish Newmarket Lowe Godfrey Gibraltar

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