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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
4
A vivid parade of shoppers rushes to Miller’s Bargain Store as six hundred buyers fill cars cabs go carts and prams. Inside staff face demands but the thrifty shoppers persist delivering savings and bargains amid a chaotic sale scene.
Mortgage and loan offer notes from Clegg and Miller architects for farms and crown leaseholds. Loans range from £80 to £12006 at 4 percent nominal interest, with principal reductions and freehold conversion on crown rents. No mortgage charges. loans repayable on annual payday with small early-payment fee within five years. Melbourne Market 09 listing. Upcoming events: Handary Warrnamhoo Handicaps January 10, Camperdown races, January 12. February 16 Portindad Show. Handicaps January 20.
Readable items recall Alexandra College results with two special prizes amid praise for long-time secretary Mr. W. Stephens. Townspeople depart Hamilton for better posts, including Elliott to Murton and Gregor leaving the ironmongery firm. Swimming plans, resumed business, and local council invites input as community life continues in January 1918.
Captain Gorden M Kay and Messie PF Learmonth and Co announce a weekly sale of betas at Myanien on Thursday with January rites. The report mentions river town disturbances, a drowning during a Brighan excursion, and a hospital treatment after a cat attack.
A cricket match report from Adelaide on Tuesday describes South Australia setting 320 with Bardsley scoring 177 and Minnett 117 minutes of batting. New South Wales limited South Australia to five wickets, with strong bowling from Crawford and Whitty. Bellin contributed 64 as Bardsley led South Australia’s innings, while New South Wales struggled in their chase with key dismissals by Crawford and Whitty.
An Awaba Pleven selector claims to name and telegraph the final team to represent at the third final selection. The report notes ongoing debate over composition as leaders weigh possible choices ahead of Friday's match in Adelaide.
A garbled report describes a deadly railway collision near Terrehoume Quebec. It cites magnetic forces and panicked passengers, with thirty three initially listed dead and more bodies recovered.
Two men, John M Namara and Charles Dean, arrested in relation to a New Westminster Bank robbery. M Namara claimed owner of a San Francisco restaurant. Dean noted as a known Australian bank robber. Pinkerton detectives traced leads across the continent.
A severe cold wave grips the continent with snow and downed wires. New York reports deadly tolls while roads and trains face widespread disruption. The crunch spreads north of the fortieth parallel as traffic halts and weather worsens.
The masters accepted but the railway rejected the offer prompting intervention by the Interior Minister. A widespread strike began demanding higher pay and shorter working hours, seriously impeding movement by the new labor force.
A Chicago report notes a confrontation where a woman snatched a hand bag and fled, prompting police arrival. In Tripoli, Arabs gathered in a public field causing casualties among residents including women and children.
Fragmented lines indicate a royal departure from Galcutta and Alcutta with plans to return home. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but suggest a ceremonial or strategic exit. No dates or destinations are confirmed.
The fragment mentions a pending toons and a dame named Petng and a Wonton, but the OCR text is garbled and the event or context remains unclear.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions dramatic licences and a person named Mr Fowler playing in Hampshire near Rantee Cateht, with a storm. It notes a pickup near the Isle of Wight and references a Tuesday event.
A Tuesday report states the statement attributed to Lord Lonsdale by the Daily News is officially denied to carry his authority of approval.
Sir George Heid High Commissioner writes to The Standard denying Mr Jellicon's attack on Labour as unjustified. He cites Prime Minister Fisher's October 26 House statement on wealth and industry to refute allegations. A New Zealand Labour figure, New Feel Det, and others are noted in counter statements and critiques of Mr Jellicon's stance.
Reuters reports Queensland workers stage a strike with the joiners and embroiderers' unions active. Engineers refuse daily wages until a higher rate is offered, while tram and warehouse traffic slows.
The report recalls a fishing party near Coogee where a woman's body was seen among breakers during a rescue effort. Backwash swept responders away and the incident was not fully noted until later when changes in clothing remained.
A fire swept a block of buildings on Woodnia Street in Fileworth. The fire department fought the blaze. damage estimates have not yet been determined.
The National Peace League weighs in on territory and defense as Lord Roberts backs protection while enlisting. Lord Haldane argues for a new naval steel program as the pivotal element of Britain’s defense strategy.
A water tank manometer failed in Heentome, London, collapsing a cottage block and causing a fire. One girl drowned, others injured, and a gas ignition followed as the collapse disrupted traffic and scorched nearby buildings. Residents escaped with luck.
A London report notes heightened Admiralty precaution amid a threatened incident. The piece cites unidentified officials discussing potential actions and legal considerations, with emphasis on restraint and security measures during reported tensions.
Yesterday's billiards scores show Levenson Gray 10 130 and Lindrum Inman contending in a 16 00 match at London. The day featured several notable games and closes with discussions of upcoming contests at Dickens London.
London reports the cotton trade lockout stems from Accrington operatives refusing to work with non unionists. A mass meeting resolved that workers may join unions but should not participate in strikes. The resolution urged leaders to secure a settlement.
Fragmentary text mentions cricket barracks and prews articles with unclear references. The readable parts reference critics and names like Walon or Wanner, discussing training and West mitrs. The passage is garbled but indicates commentary on cricket and associated figures.
fragmented report notes strikes and hooligans during Christmas. mentions James ro an OW Mandan and Bamber, with emphasis on preventing a deadly strike and avoiding harassment in the area. unclear names and places due to OCR errors.
Disjointed OCR text describes a peril involving a battleship where fire extinguishing succeeded with great readiness. The crew faced a dangerous situation but stabilized the engine room and prevented further damage. The incident prompted swift firefighting action and evacuation precautions.
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