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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1893
Page
3
Local court actions include Richard Berry remanded on vagrancy charges and Hugh Kent O\u2019agan facing wage dispute letters from Railway Commissioners. Building work continues in Hamilton amid mixed reactions to street repairs and new residences. An anonymous Mackay-like column notes social scenes at the railway station and a lively artisan exhibit.
Europe dispatch reports Colonel Sir Joseph Wort Ridgeway sent as special envoy to Mornees to improve relations with the Sultan amid strained diplomacy. Trade figures show UK imports down 538,000 pounds year to year while exports rise by 590,000 pounds. London reports a thaw ending a cold snap. Vienna notes rising gambling among elites. Paris reveals a Nihilist plot against the Czar of Hessia with four arrests and expulsions.
New York January 7 a reported national lynching purportedly occurred at Barersville where a mob broke into the jail and lynched three prisoners. A clash with local guards followed in which many were killed or wounded. Details remain unclear.
London reports Admiral Fairfax was acquitted at a court martial over the loss of A. M. S. Howe near Ferrol. The evidence supposedly showed the crew were not trustworthy.
A chaotic Melbourne wire reports sworn-in officials, probate actions, and a range of local incidents. A brewing company meeting awarded a 12 percent dividend while a mysterious poisoning verdict looms. Elisabeth Goodear faces hospital care after attempting suicide, and a Sunday trading case ends with a judge’s acquittal for Catherine M Carroll after seven witnesses. A man found dead on the ton Beach is noted, with no foul play evident. Several robberies near railway stations are cited, and minor price lists from January 3 offer dated commerce details.
Melbourne wool sale details note steady demand and firm prices. Bales of 3200 traded with strong sales for crohbree and clip portions. Buyers showed broad participation, with varied prices for different wools and lots sold by Dalgety and Co and associated brokers.
A disturbing report from Srowet describes a young mother believed to have killed her four month old baby after an alleged assault. The accused, initially jailed for brig wfime uid, was released briefly then re-arrested as details emerge. The child died and the mother faces charges.
A June report details the May disaster when the steamer Victoria caught fire after a collision near Cardiff. The captain perished in the catastrophe, while most officers and crew escaped to boats to reach safety in Britain.
A verdict of murder was returned at the coroner's inquest on Ab Bun, who died from injuries after an altercation. Two young men, William Mener and Michael Harrington, were committed for trial. A ministerial picnic was planned for Hawkesbury today with Pashawout meetings tomorrow. The Customs revenue collected last year reached £115,000, up £19,000 from the prior period. Stephen's Creek Water Company accelerates work to lay on water due to heat, anticipating more connections within three weeks as a reservoir remains adequate.
The New Zealand Lemon and Mercantile Agency Co. declared a dividend for the Lost ball year at ten percent per annum. The company earned forward £5,600 while the reserve fund was not augmented due to feared depreciation in Australia potentially increasing demand on the firm.
Madame Stanvey, the lady doctor, notifies patients of an oval professional visit to Warraambool and a return to Hamilton. With 25 years in women’s complaints and treatment for both sexes, she promotes remedies including an electric process for heart and lung issues and various conditions. GAC offers no guaranteed outcomes. visit Hamilton soon. A. Miller and Co. announce insolvency-stock sales of Ladies’ Sucshadas, Umbrellas, tweed suits, jackets, and more at Gray-street locations this week.
The city awaits new disclosures on the Panama Canal scandals with rising attention. Reports suggest former Works Minister Bridant may have accepted about half a million francs from the company, fueling ongoing speculation and public concern.
Memorax e Jan 9. At the Executive Council meeting today the following motions approved promotion of Inspector Henry Daly to Superintendent and Superintendent Parkington to in Gippland. Also promoted were Sub-Inspector Charles Jeme to sergeant, Murphy of Ballarat to inspector, Second-Class Sergeants Graham King M Gann Hillard and Hib, First Class Sergeants, and Senior Constables M Kinon Simooks Cotter Kinane and Liddell to second-class sergeants.
London reports that troops are anticipated at Rodyke in County Clare as tenants resist eviction. Roadblocks obstruct bailiffs approach, scouts monitor hills, and a large police presence protects bailiffs amid escalating tension.
Incomplete OCR text shows a terse notice referencing Cle and inilector, a call to appear, references and guarantee required. Mentions a horse and trap friend and a cryptic line Beat mylogines. Source appears from Spectator office in Hamilton.
A letter to The Argus editor questions Dr Madden's selection as Chief Justice, arguing lack of political involvement and bar tenure. The writer recalls Holroyd and himself rising with limited practice, contrasts Madden with peers like Mitchell and Higinbotham, and claims Purves and Madden benefited from rapid ascent aided by bankers, firms, and newspapers. The piece defends traditional bar credentials.
The return match between shore colonies began in Sydney on Saturday. Fine weather aided play as Beonrrman led the New South Welshmen. Gregory made 41 and Turner top-scored with 62 for the day. Wickets fell to 22 for the day’s end, promising a strong home side next day.
Advises from Promia report that the miners strike, starting at Saarbrück and Narbonne, is rapidly spreading to towns in Rheinisch Westphalia. Disturbances grow, strikers are armed, and grave apprehensions are voiced over potential violence and wider disruption.
Rasomed noon match in splendid weather with Callaway and Richard opening. Australia men Sher and Jones among scorers, total 335. New South Wales quick Lyons Jarvis Turner and Pierce bowlers. Jervis ran out, Wales caught Lyons, Giffen top score 41 before stumps at 155 for 5.
Caramut, missing key players due to injuries, bowled first and were all out after 120 overs while Warrnambool chased 87 for victory. Warrnambool’s bowlers tightened late, prompting a captaincy change. Officer and M Kellar added a 50 run partnership as the visitors failed to chase.
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