Boots' Box Hide Balmorals at Doubled Price
A terse item notes Watertight Boots pegged and nailed, priced at B/6. The line hints at boots described as bodied for waterproof use and suggests a doubled value in a brief catalog-style note.
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
4
A terse item notes Watertight Boots pegged and nailed, priced at B/6. The line hints at boots described as bodied for waterproof use and suggests a doubled value in a brief catalog-style note.
Many convincing bargains feature ladies toques with satin and velvet crowns reduced from 16 shillings 11 pence to 10 shillings 6 pence. Quartz straw hats and jerseys in navy and other styles discounted. tweed skirts and aprons also marked down with affordable prices.
Fragmented ad copy describes a sale with patterns for clothes including a cotton item on tende with collars and pockets in various sizes, priced 1/6. It mentions a navy and brown children’s wool sweat era item described as soft and good priced 2/4.
Dr D Gilbert M Teague formerly of Coleraine has commenced practice in Hamilton. He may be consulted at his room in Kennedy Street from morning to 10:30 and afternoon from 2 to 7 or 8 o'clock. Telephone 197.
Credit Foncier offers loans from £50 to £200 at 44 percent interest with a 14 percent principal reduction option that would pay off the loan in 31 years. Freeholds or Crown Leased properties may convert to freehold anytime or balance paid off. No charge for mortgage debt. Loans prepaid on annual pay days with small shares if within five years, no penalty after five years. Apply at any Post Office or Savings Bank or write to the Inspector General of Savings Banks, 29 Market Street, Melbourne.
Fragmentary OCR note shows uncertain phrasing about correspondents and letters to dealers or merchants. Mentions sending similar letters to other junior writers or perhaps correspondents, but content is garbled and names or dates are not readable.
A fragmented OCR note describes Edenhope Pastoral and Agricultural Society events in August. It mentions dairy, poultry, horses, cattle, and various exhibits across dates including August 9 16 and August 14 15, with ties to August 20 and THM. 20rd RE.
The Hamilton area endured a prolonged cold spell with frost covering the ground, marking the lowest temperatures in seven years. Tasmanian sheep sales reported high prices at recent shows, including top bids for champions and notable averages for multiple rams. A local buggy incident described a near-tragic escape when Mr John Taylor and his son faced danger while fording a watercourse in their paddock, narrowly avoiding serious harm.
In a dramatic city hotel pursuit two men were captured after a high speed car ride to escape. Franklin and Ryan were seized with valuables on the floor of the car, while Donnelly and Lovell were later taken to the lock-up amid a tense melee. One man faces trial for the Morphettville robbery, with others discharged. Also reported are a public impostor case, potato crop notes, and local theatre news.
In London the Commons debated ratifying the Declaration of London after Mr. Balfour attacked the naval prize court and warned that failure to ratify could invite arbitration. Sir Grey defended the declaration, arguing misstatements and whether Britain could keep sea lanes free while weighing neutral rights and blockade concessions.
The amendment proposed by Mr Butcher to refer the declaration to a commission of experts was defeated today with cheers and accusations. The second reading of the bill was then agreed to without a division.
London dispatch notes the House of Commons met at night as a bill was introduced by Unionist MP L. Haroston for marking all imported meat and agricultural products and for dealer registration. Debates paused before a first reading amid procedural questions.
Mr Bonivel Mauger, a Victorian figure, addressed a Whitehall audience about industrial disputes. He argued reforms from Australian news cards would only succeed if workers pressed employers on grievances, warning that hardening positions could derail wheat legislation.
London coronation week deaths blamed on suffocation from carbon monoxide released by decayed potatoes. Three stokers died as 180 crates of potatoes stored in a cellar produced toxic gas and hindered oxygen.
A London report says Lord Kitchener is to be successor to Air Khan Goret as British Minister to Egypt, with expanded powers. The note details shifts in authority and possible implications for governance in Cairo and the region.
The readable text advertises cures for colds fever and skin conditions including pimples ringworm and measles. It mentions a drug or treatment with a tonic or potion from D Laidlaw and Mo and a date or price notation.
Reported seamen strike disrupts port work while negotiations proceed. The Heaven's Unrunel line urged return to work on wage talks. Hallary and Theiverpont strikes noted as settled. The Carmana and Empress of Britain have sailed.
In London on Tuesday the President of the Chamber of Shipping and key shipowners agreed to meet with representatives of the national transport workers federation to address the strike. Strikers at Ginscow incited tension with baton charges and arrests followed as police intervened.
London dispatch says Taplin's Lord Mayor warns that refusing an address of Welcome to the King on the ocean leads to consequences. He urges removal of offensive words and thanks the King for the deletion of the harmful terms.
A blaze at Delmore Distillery in Rosabire caused whisky to pour into Cromarty Firth. Damage estimated at £100,000 as firefighters battled the flames near London on Monday Might.
In London on Tuesday the doubles title saw Lo H and Pocaley overcome Thome mod Monmir 7-6 7-5 in round three while Devuci defeated Teath 10-9 7-4 in singles. Lambert Chambera beat Roper Barrett and Min Norton 6-1 6-1 in the second round.
The executors of the late G Parever sue Horatio Boltuuley for a fraudulent scheme tied toa promoter named B.1. Meeky and an alleged partnership with Hobtombey to Ruth Ye tino. The damaged text outlines a legal action over worthless shares and a suspected complicity in a failed promotion.
London report states Mr Fry named captain of Marylebone cricket team for tour to Australia. Invited players include Warner Apwoner Pon ker Brudwick Barnes Muthu Thodes to join. Foster of Warwickshire to Australia, plays against Surrey. Warwickshire scored BM off whitety Foster contributed 20.
In London on Monday night the wedding of Lady Constance Foljambe to the Rev. A Hawkins was crowded with guests as the bride reportedly changed her mind and did not arrive with her father letters indicating she left for London.
Delegates from Overdeag and Fethd 3% Duml in a Monday event. The Earl and volunteers deem Lay. Overseas election officials.
In Crosshours village Mr. Fisher was born and received a munificent address. Mrs Fisher received a silver rose bowl and George Feet a gold mounted stick as part of the ceremony.
A report of the University match with Dinford and Cambridge playing at Loris. Le Coulour, the Victorian, took five wickets for 28 runs and Cambridge made 167 for seven wickets. Collin of New Zealand scored 0?
London reports a series of aviation contests with pilots like Gihert and Beament achieving top times and marks. Imm and Hondnith events feature C500 categories with Near results noted as the meeting proceeds in Landon.
Fragmentary telegram text notes a German plan involving land and replacement of officials. The message mentions Europe and German actions, with garbled names and unclear outcomes, referencing a supposed convention and timetables without concrete details.
Italian press condemns German intervention in Maruren while Berlin expresses cautious hope for a view exchange among powers. Report notes Germany’s attitude and potential shifts in the crisis stalemate amid ongoing discussions between France and other nations.
The hot spell is described as the year’s fiercest in New York and Quebec with 400,000 affected by sleep disruptions inland. Markets weaken in New York as a heat wave causes turmoil. Torrents of rain and heavy storms follow the heat, flooding streets and river steamers. Camps are reported destroyed in the Cobalt mining region with immense damage and suspected fatalities.
Washington reports the American statement that Germany will join the arbitration movement under the same terms as Britain. A conciliation board in British Columbia and Alberta seeks to settle the strike of coal miners. Southern Manitoba faces a plague of jack beetles and grasshoppers harming crops. Melbourne notes a conference between labor leaders and traders on imports and labor in the iron trade with a plan for submission of figures for policy.
Worn text from a correspondent reports a sentence outcome in a local case. Names and precise details are garbled, but the report notes a judicial action and its result, reflecting the era's formal tone and country setting.
Fragmented readable text mentions Wheat prices and market terms, with garbled references to districts, firearms, and a misquoted event. Names such as John Sofala Shard and Mischa appear amid disjointed phrases. The fragment also references Diphtheria concerns and advertising copy for medicines and vermin remedies.
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