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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1893
Page
3
A long obituary snippet praises Mr. Irwin for civic support and church involvement, noting his residence, business ties, and family after his passing at home. The piece also touches on local social items including wagers at Warrnambool, fire board appointments, aviation and telegraph stories, and various city incidents with minimal detail.
Marie Brooks an Australian citizen has wed Mr T B Curran Nationalist member for Kilkenny in London. Reports from Berlin note cholera outbreaks in Halle with rising deaths. In New York President Elect Cleveland says Democrats will repeal the McKinney tariff.
Cairo reports show lingering unrest since England asserted control by forcing Khedive’s new premier Fableri Pashons. Antagonism toward British rule grows, seeded by provocative French and native press. European residents fear danger as seditious articles surge. British influence wanes and a possible troop increase is viewed as likely.
In London Patrick Egan is reported released from prison amid claims the government acted for political ends. Papers accuse Gladstone of freeing the Fenian to aid Redmond. In New York a Jan 22 railway disaster at Altona injures dozens as a passenger train crashes and oil ignites, causing multiple fatalities.
A Melbourne wire reports Mr Shite resigns as part of the new Patterson government shifts. The Ta tersa Government names an Agent General and lists ministers including Farrenton, Deray O Loonir, Downe, Cauten, Isaacs, Hew, and Wynne. Patterson seeks federation and announces upcoming ministerial elections and voting dates while the governor plans a New Zealand visit. Wynne and Cooke are noted as influential appointments with expectations to shape the government’s early actions.
In a Monday interview, Normasky member and retiring Premier Shiels discusses overwork, sleep loss, and the heavy duties of Attorney General and Premier. He recalls long hours from dawn to night, the cabinet’s requests, and his cautious approach to party division while serving in a demanding coalition.
A fragment discusses whether men will enter Parliament to promote public welfare, debating the Swiss system and the need for inquiry into reforms. It notes differing views on the system, faults in current thought, and a plan for rest after parliamentary work.
Melbourne dispatch reports the governor visiting Port Melbourne for a celebration of promotions from a lower to a higher rank. The Universary lines to New Zealand on Wednesday. Chief Justice Madden acted as administrator during Lord Hoekruu's absence, amid fresh developments. A man named Morcom, 31, attempted self harm by river, rescued. Several anti-temptations cases progress in Melbourne Hospital. Past Secretary Humphries of the Employers' Union remanded. Arthur Hughes case collapses. Local market notes list commodities and prices.
Rain disrupts nationwide rail traffic as officials face delays. Humphrise, secretary of the Employers' Union, appears in Mama Vale Police Court with further remand until Wednesday. Charles Baw cones for trial amid unsettled conditions.
Wire from our own correspondent records the appointment of honorary justices in Hy Western Baili A. Individuals listed include J. Traymond of Hamilton, Holbowne of Stowell, G Hy Fick of Mactovals, Honra of Birchia, WoLdencyria Bir. J. Burenagh of Purnim, Milne of eet r OG Moga of Maryrie, D. M'Kebery of Coleraine, We Peacher of Ulstertom, Pater Scott of Marlbed, Thomas De B. Teyorom of Horsham, and W. Warden of Broughton.
On January 23 at Beowes Hin a serious disturbance erupted as mines refused entry to the Royal Lead Commission tasked with inspecting underground workings. The commission, authorized by the Minister of Mines, was blocked over Mr. Josiah Thomas’s staff affiliation with the Defence Committee, prompting two miners to retreat and the Huntieh Company to seek legal action. The chairman Dr. Thompson notified the Minister of Mines of the obstruction and the miners’ representatives and workers’ substitution on the commission were discussed with Sydney as the exchange proceeded.
Maewra Dalgety notes a large buyer muster at Melbourne wool sales as prices rise. Rope wool shows strong demand with realisations higher than prior sales, auctioning 1,000 bales and private sales continuing. J McDonald’s clip from 1 Ecoles reportedly realises up to 1 for comeback.
The hearing before Mr Ezseai of Base was marked by testimony from Uncle Elizabeth Nuthall and B. EL Williams regarding alleged unpaid cheques and wages. Witnesses described cheques dated November to December and a claim of £3 plus £14s, with confusion over dates and amounts. The case proceeded with oaths and standard police court procedure as the jury weighed evidence.
The trial revealed that the accused allegedly spoke truth while a daughter testified about receiving boots and cheques from Mr Williams. Exhibits showed cheques paid through National Bank and Bank of Victoria. The court adjourned the case to the Supreme Court in Hamilton for April 18, with a fine option of 125 or two months in jail.
The borough council faced a crucial vote on borrowing for a municipal project. By 2:30 PM the required one third of ratepayers had registered against the loan, yielding 274 votes for the petition and halting further action. The poll tallies show 647 on the roll with 274 in favor, a majority of 52 above the act’s minimum, foiling the loan.
A fragmented OCR style list shows multiple towns including Ararat Hamilton Port Fairy Warrnambool Casterton Portland and dates in February March May and April. The garbled sequence suggests a public notice or schedule with deadlines and locations but lacks coherent structure or complete details.
A notice warns patients that Manse Sommonser Startay plans an annual professional visit to Warrnambool and will soon return to Hamilton. The report asserts she treated hundreds in Warrnamboal with cures for menopausal symptoms and various conditions, offering guaranteed relief.
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