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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1892
Page
3
London reports Sir Henry Drummond Wolff named British Ambassador to Madrid succeeding Ford, who becomes Ambassador to the Porte. Batavia notes the British media steamer heading to ports as of Jan 15.
The influenza epidemic continues to devastate England with many deaths. The Right Rev Frederick Temple Bishop of London has ordered special prayers to be said in all churches tomorrow morning to combat the scourge.
The body of Cardinal Manning Archbishop of Westminster lies in state in Westminster Abbey chapel, clothed in cardinal robes, followed by enormous crowds. In Sydney the Assembly notes the loss to the British nation and the Cardinal's lifelong work for the oppressed and suffering.
Prince Alghas the new Khedive of Egypt arrives at Catro after succeeding Mahommed Tewfik Pasha. Warships from the British Mediterranean Fleet gather at Alexandria for parades honoring the young ruler and his accession. The ceremony features a grand reception and cordial official greeting resembling a national welcome.
London January 1 six prisoners arrested over a serious anarchist conspiracy connected with Walsall were brought to the Walsall police court and charged with conspiracy. The Treasury requested remand to widen police inquiries into the network, but bail was denied by the bench.
Jan 16 Zanzibar reports further intelligence on an Arab attack near Nyanaland southeast area on the expedition led by British Consul H H Johnstone Commissioner for Nyasaland. Captain Maguire died while pursuing slavers after capturing two slave dhows. Johnstone's party continues pursuit of the slavers.
The Australian Pastoral Company directors declare a dividend of 5 sam £ 33,000 on preference shares and allocate £ am of £ 40,000 to the reserve fund.
On January 3 the latest colonial government stocks were: Four per cent New South Wales 106 10s. Three and a half per cent New South Wales 102 294. Queensland 102 102. Victorian 94 10s. South Australia 101 4s. Each listing notes price data in pounds and shillings with minor variances.
The Berlin wool sales opened today in the presence of many buyers. Prices were generally on a par with those ruling at the close of the last London series.
An account of a local street comedy company staging an evening at the Town Hall. The show featured a clever performance by Mr. K A Story and Talbot Cham, with praise for the actors Lyene and Mrs Ruby. Audiences were entertained, and the event closed with many in attendance recalling the success.
A report notes an extraordinary beating of a young girl described as accidental strangulation. The text appears garbled with broken phrases and unclear attribution, suggesting an early copy with missing segments and illegible portions.
Reports from London outline a six week royal mourning period and three weeks of public mourning. The Princess of Wales and Princess Mary are reportedly prostrated. The funeral is planned as a semi state ceremony with a Windsor procession on Wednesday and a 3 pm service at St George's Chapel.
Assembly endorses a condolence address to the Queen for the Duke of Clarence's death. Members discuss the royal family’s sorrow and public mourning, noting Victorian ties and prayers for the Queen and Princesses. A Victoria government notice calls Sunday a day of general mourning with flags at half mast and gun salutes.
Colonel Pence orders officers in the Victorian Military to wear a crape armband for six weeks in memory of the late Duke of Clarence. Melbourne mayor suggests a one week adjournment. council approves the motion and forwards condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Prince of Wales family.
The correspondence letters discuss local issues including Head remarks on petitions and a Hamilton Railway Conference complaint about railway tolls. Readers describe delays and events affecting travel, with anecdotes about catching trains and the impact on households and meetings.
The report notes Lord Shefield’s twelves and the New South Wales squad preparing for an intercolonial match against Victoria. It mentions about 1,000 spectators and lists players including Benoerman Turner Wales Iredale Wilson Jones and others. The piece also covers substitutions and fielding performance with Fraser and M Girath contributing, while Hynes and Framr show mixed results amid a tense, weathered day.
Fragmentary cricket scoring text lists players and figures such as Morath 68 tennis and various bowlers and batsmen. The passage shows incomplete innings data, with names like Rippon, Morath, Flocton, Jarre, Learmonth and Hyman, plus ball counts and wicket notes.
During a Saturday visit to Koroit the tennis court hosted a lively charity match between Hamilton and Coleraine representatives. The opening set saw Jackson and Bartold lose narrowly to Silvester and Bill, with several rallies praised as spectacular. Subsequent pairings produced tight play and notable feats, but Hamilton ultimately claimed victory in a hard fought contest.
At Cheist Church Hamilton Sunday the Rev Arsbdescon Cooper spoke on death and the waiting afterlife. He referenced pesims and theeeoe in a meditation on faith and endurance.
A Wallalla telegram reports two night earthquakes near Lees and a morning strike by stone masons over weekly wage deductions for an upcoming Flinders street fish market and new law courts. Inquests show 1891 deaths rising. local fire and water supply concerns spark talks on 400 gallon carts.
Reports from New South Wales describe miners in Hamilton and Wallsend pushing for support amid strikes. A Northers district colliery cuts pay to ten shillings while talks of a general stoppage intensify. Assembly debates water supply for Broken Hill as government weighs options.
The Right Rev Dr Gow Bishop of Melbourne touring Princetown was in a carriage accident on Friday when a stump struck the horse. He and his wife were thrown to the ground. The Bishop suffered bruises to the head and shoulders and a severe shock but is reported to be recovering.
The local report details Dr. Scott's open air address at Grassmere on labor questions. He urged one man one vote, sanitary reform, a conciliation board for disputes, and noted federation as a potential outcome for Victoria’s colonies. He criticized parliamentary acts and favored progressive taxation, continued butter bonuses, and extended export trade support.
A fragmented report describes property transfers at Oakval Nowlanda and Branxholme with reference to land sales and related operations. The text mentions a person count and potential delays or uncertainties around the land deals and dates.
Funeral notice informs of Eleanor Bowman's burial at Hamilton Cemetery with the service from MIntyre Street on January 10th. Additional items list real estate, timber, furniture and farm to let or sell in the Hamilton-Geelong area with various agents and dates. Also notes a pound impounding a chestnut horse and public sale to cover expenses.
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