19 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
1
Return fares listed for travel to Melbourne and Port Fairy with dates in August and June. Tickets available for three and adjustable by passenger count. End passenger cache noted.
Tenders invited and opened for multiple town contracts with details on site works including paving gravel and brick lining near Portland road and Botanic Gardens. Specifications note timber, concrete, and drainage improvements at Buckley’s Swamp with plans available from the secretary.
An 1917 notice lists penalties for damaging bridges or culverts in Dundes Shire and announces traffic restrictions on the Tributary Drain route, with rewards for information leading to convictions. It also records official appointments, travel and sanitary service cautions, and enforcement actions across Hawkenfelt and surrounding areas.
The Shire of Edenhose invites tenders for gravel sheeting and concrete repairs on multiple roads including Bourka's Bridge and Central Hiding. Contracts specify gravel maintenance and formation on roads such as Tonlonda, Brooksbys, and Jeffries Lane with various lengths. Tenders close per local act rules. details at Harrow, Apsley stores and Shire Office.
A notice from W Carter of Hamilton advertising sales and lets for insurance and general agency services. It lists Colonial Mutual and Southern Insurance companies and mentions fire and life insurance, workers compensation, and related services in a formal business context. The ad references contact options and typical notice language common to agents offering property and casualty products.
Timetables show mail and return coaches from Caledonian Hotel Hamilton to Harrow Balmoral and Coleraine routes. Daily departures on select days with morning starts and late afternoon arrivals to connect with trains. Agents listed at Caledonian Hotel Hamilton Cavendish Hyde Park Balmoral Harrow and Apsley stables.
Coaches depart from Hamilton Port Office each morning for Macarthur at 9 o'clock arriving 16 o'clock. Return leaves Victoria Hotel Macarthur at 13:88 p.m. and reaches Hamilton by 14:00. Fares and parcel deliveries offered, with pickup at local offices.
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A discounted sale listing many garments and accessories including white voile blouses, crepe and printed blouses, one piece dresses, coats, coats, camisoles, knickers, hats, gowns, aprons, belts, undergarments, and children’s dresses. Prices range from 1 shilling to 55 shillings, with bulk lots and special sale phrases throughout. The ad emphasizes wide selection and low prices on women’s wear and children’s clothing.
Apslay and Hereow Coaches run from Apsley to Harrow on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 15 am arriving Harrow 12 45 pm for Coleraine coach. The return trip departs Harrow 1 45 arriving Apsley TAR pm Booking via Mrs H Clarke Edenhope and Border Inn Appleys
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