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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1914

Page

3

Fire Ravages Treadway's Drapery in Prahran Block

A major blaze destroyed Treadway's drapery and neighboring shops on Chapel Street Prahran Australia. The fire started in rear premises and spread to Town Hall and adjacent buildings. Wind aided spread, with extensive damage estimated around 100 000 pounds. hundreds lose work, some may find roles at Collingwood firm.

Melbourne Bunday Prahran Elaine Firefella Beck Aine Tows Hall Anthe Treadways F. Conway Boot Denter Has. Hemnett Hotter Admenate Finey Boot Shop Mesa Macintosh Indica” Mercery Trewsway Telegraph Treadway Howeer Collingwood Bentop Dumagsa Torr Hall Ny Tiedy

Fire Alarm Sparks Melbourne Citywide Excitement

Melbourne residents filled the night as the Glupalanit fire on Swanston Street drew crowds. The brigade quickly controlled a blaze that occupied nine to two upper rooms, ending with a clear victory for firefighters.

Melbourne Glupalanit

Immigrant Policy Sparks Debate Over Jewish Boy Laborers

A Melbourne report notes government agents seeking to send Jewish youths as immigrants to settle in new lands. The piece frames objections about limited numbers and the intent to place these youths with families, highlighting local tensions surrounding Jewish immigration and labor.

Melbourne Immigritean Watheriths

Portland teachers train in swimming and hygiene at state school

The State school teachers’ swimming and hygiene program opened with thirty two teachers from across the state attending the first parade. Lessons cover swimming, life saving, physiology, and exercise, with classes ending January 2. A special train carried 600 passengers, and visitors faced hot weather during the event.

Gur Wa Phureday Evhoo Yee Lerney Bron Diferent Parte Nil Willis Frank Heawrepaira Education Department Howstein Sutton Dlaeees Seth Thera Itterten Sandford Anthering Yeater Wil Nerth

Interstate cricket match reports and Victoria New Zealand result

The report covers Australian interstate cricket with Bardaley scoring 74 for New South Wales and a seven-wicket stand needing 42 to avoid defeat. South Australia and Victoria vs New Zealand are summarized, detailing innings, bowlers, and key dismissals, with Victoria winning by 110 runs.

Adelaide Bardeley Sen Australia NEW South Waller Collins Run Gat Cody Craword Macartney Smith Crawford Andrews Winger Whitby M Melbourne Victoria Kew Fenland Non Innova

Tragic Melbourne Case Ties Murder Attempt to Gas Fumes

A Melbourne incident reports Robert Zell found alive after a cafe room blast. Lydia Wong, a wine seller, drank a dangerous amount of lywal and died. George Toman, 82, died in bed from gas fumes while the home is believed to have been left on. The elderly wife, aged 32, is said to have turned off a meter unaware that the fire remained lit in the bedroom.

Melbourne Sundia Robert Zell Coson Street North Meller Lydia Wong George Toman Bit Kensington Ain

Penshurst Obituary of Longtime Resident on Four Generations

A very old resident of Penshurst died after a long life marked by departure from native land. She left her home years ago and settled in Victoria later. In Penshurst for the past 40 years she ran a small house business and her passing leaves a grown family and many mourners.

Haturday Tee Land Victoria Penehurst Anil Geo Lin House

Wonthagcl Mine Strike Causes Labor Ties Turbulence

A wire report from The State details a strike at the Wonthagcl coal mine where workers refuse to work for seven days. Executives argue wage disputes persist while miners demand fair pay and safer conditions as tensions rise.

Melbourne Wonthagel Ile Awine

Mount Cambier Weather Delays Potatoes and Labor Strife Looms

Weather conditions hamper potato shipments from Mount Cambier to Adelaide. Six tens of New Zealand barley grown by Mr. Wm Hay were sold to Wm. Charliet Ltd at a market price. Threshing slows. sustainable settlements look unlikely as farm workers and owners clash. Official mediation yields no progress. harvesters may begin Monday if workers are available. Local miners face Army recruitment rumors and new rail/road access plans near Penola. A resident dies after a fall. funeral details noted.

Adelaide New Zealand Wm. Hay Meera Wm. Charliet, Ltd At & St Netill Ofelal Bourpatrie’s Fool 1Eral Union Ma. Peake Salvation Annis Lev

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