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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1912
Page
3
Fragmented OCR lists various company names and products with odd spellings, referencing a Bovity Trustee Co Ltd and items like Sheep Dip and Fumigatora. The readable text hints at a trade or solicitation context rather than a cohesive event.
The Equity Trustees Co lists Board of Directors led by Chairman Fanning and Irvine with registered office at 85 Queen Street Melbourne. The company operates under Parliament power to appoint an Administrator for tenant committees and to manage income trusts transfers. Assistant Manager Martin is noted.
Algety and Co will sail by public auction through Auctioneer Corporation Yarde. Yard stock includes 20 fat Crowned Wethera 43 fat Merino Hwes 47 Crossbred Ewen and Wethera 4 tooth 76 Merino Wethers Gand tooth in good condition 3 fat bullocks 7 autumn Heifers.
On Sunday January 40 1512 the yard will hold a fortnight sale at 1 380 sharp featuring ewes rams wethers and cows. Stock includes crombred ewen merion ewen heifers bullocks and other aged cattle with varying weights and ages. Sale advertised by Aldett and Co Canton Palmme.
Alfred Tatlock, auctioneer and stock agent in Gray Street Hamilton, lists land allotments and grazing portions for sale in the district. He offers May track insurance, bonuses for A M P Insurance, and loans on freehold security at current rates.
A damaged OCR item notes Lean Tatlock being implicated in a protruding incident at Temperance Hall. The report references a well kept furniture showroom and an aviary with birds as part of the described property.
Wire from our correspondent Melbourne Friday reports Mr Fisher explaining a proposed scheme for a federal savings bank involving state participation and capital sharing. He states the bank would be a going concern with state governments calling on deposited funds and redemption provisions while the Commonwealth would maintain political control. Mr Murray and others attend to hear further details.
About 280 district railway representatives met at Chetwynd to back a roadway from Casterton to Edenhope via Wando Vale Woodacres Nareen and Chetwynd. They urged a deputation, formed an executive committee, and asked Edenhope to appoint delegates. Attendees hailed the direct line, with apologies from officials including H M A White and H B Comphel.
Mr M A Noble, ex captain of Australia, defends resin use in cricket saying it improves grip and does not aid swing or spin. He cites A C MacLaren’s advice and notes English players also used resin, primarily to ward off perspiration. gloves masked the practice.
Three women faced difficulties in the surf at Bondi yesterday. Two men assisted them and all were rescued by two bystanders, with one man later saving another lifer.
Market wire from Melbourne notes today’s quotas with buyers and sellers listed. Quotations show fractions for Exheart and Ta Logan with limited readable details.
A dispatch from Melbourne reports the premiers debated a proposal granting wives of state legislators free railway passes for a limited period each year. The plan, discussed privately, aimed to ease travel for spouses across all states.
Melbourne reports that under compulsory service pressure, authorities consider adjusting Hurday drills to restore boys opportunities for sport. War correspondence notes politicians and officials discussing feasible changes to drill schedules to reduce disruption of recreation.
Wire from Gurnerespondent reports Government refuses to appoint Mr. Smith of M.LA as a member of Workmen's College Council. Prentice endorses the education reform scheme. Melagurne notes the decision amid ongoing reform debates.
The Premiers' conference met privately with speeches by Mr. Holman urging extension of Commonwealth powers over medical matters and monopolies. Discussions postponed for printing, with aims to unify company law with the United Kingdom and review daylight saving and export trade to Britain. The conference adjourned to tomorrow.
Yardings show Gibs good to prime, with lambs selling well and buyers present. Quotations include prime 12/3 to 12/19, good 10/10, ewes 9/5 to 10/7, and merino lines. fat cattle and store stock sold unevenly amid weak competition and limited demand.
Report lists numerous buyers and lots of pure Lincoln sheep including ewes and rams from multiple sellers such as F.C. Foayth Prestonies J.G. Stewart Marathon A. G. Stewart Lyne Hartwich Dolman Bro Cole Meadow Wreek estate and A A H Melville. Prices described as very satisfactory with rams and lambs of various tooth counts.
Retail prices ruling today for listed commodities include chaff at 3 pounds per ton, straw at 14 pence per ton, wheat at 4 shillings 6 pence per bushel, mis per bushel at 2 pence, barley at 1 shilling per bushel, pollard at 1 shilling 8 pence per bushel, flour at 21 shillings -- 6 pence, butter rated per pound, butter per pound dairy, potatoes per cwt, and other items. Market notes indicate variants by grade and storage.
Advertisement touts Dr Shidon's Digestive Tablets as a harmless after meal aid that supplies natural digestives the stomach lacks. One or two tablets after meals prevent roaring fermentation and acidity, promising complete digestion and assimilation at 2/6 per tin.
A special train will run from all stations to Portland on the Day of Show with returns to Portland the same day. General entries close Saturday February 3. Entry forms available from Menars John Thomson & Co and Mr R M Luckle. A M Leeson Secretary.
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