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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
1
A cryptic notice promises a five ponde reward for information that would convict any prisoner or person who interferes with a street improvement project at Penuiuret. The faded text hints at a shoreline incident or protest and names a location and official in a muffled 19th century style.
Property owners along J and abutting streets in Poem Horet Dumkeld and Genthomperen townships must cut back branches overhanging the street within a specified lawful period to prevent obstruction and injury, per public order issued.
A notice states the O Quarry Hole between Mase Street and Armytage Street in Dun ald is approved for Dunkeld landholders to deposit rubbish. The site will be controlled by the local fire authority and a voluntary deposit system will be operated for disposal.
An archival notice states an appeal process to the Public for constitutional matters within Mount Figure shire. It mentions costs, retrieval from the Shire President and authority for an appeal, with further details to be obtained at the Bhira Cross.
A damaged OCR notice from Penshurst Shire Office urges labourers to submit required forms to headquarters. It mentions a pen fee and predex related to returned orders, with unclear guidance and signatures from D. Walla and Bbire Gnees in Feuskerst.
The Shire of Mount Rowse closes Soting Creek water from Peneboret Spring to boundary due to unfit quality. A penalty of five pounds per day applies for human consumption use, with enforcement under Local Government Act. An additional order removes seedlings and sockets along a hedge line near Hogde meet, requiring action within a reasonable time.
Notice from the Shire of Mount Rouse states freight will be carried on vehicles to be determined by the width of the tria. The Governor in council has proclaimed sections of the Local Enforcement Act 1901 guiding the supply to carriers and others at Mount Rouse.
Notice invites skilled workers for engineering shops in Victoria engaged in production of munitions to obtain application forms at theshire office Peashuret. Signed D. Walls Guire Secretary. The Offices Peonhurst January time
The Board of Public Health of Victoria announces regulations banning sale or delivery of skimmed milk or separated milk unless clearly labeled SKIMMED MILK or SEPARATED MILK. Labels must be black, bold, legible, at least 1 inches high, and placed on the vessel. Violations carry penalties up to ten pounds. Effective from 1 July, 1909. Signed by W. Colving, Secretary.
The Board of Public Health issues regulations under the Food Act to secure the safety and freedom from contamination of meat and bread. Sellers and transporters must use proper containers and packaging and avoid contaminated or printed paper that could touch the product. Violations carry penalties and the rules take effect from the date specified in Melbourne.
Notice from the Mount Rouse Shire declaring that from June 1 1916 wandering stock and stock traveling for grass will be strictly enforced. Owners and stock drovers are notified to inform the Ferdemen Mr Charlie Waller of Pemeblorat by post confirmation of their intention to pass through any part of the Shire with traveling stock.
Notice from Alfred Cowlis Haw Shire Engineer of Fawkerdals warns of road drainage work along the main drain at Cemdah Swamp affecting traffic. February 17.
The Shire of Binaami 6 Nome offers a five pound reward for information leading to conviction of anyone who places or causes to place hot glass on roads within the shire’s jurisdiction. J. Atlian, Shire Secretary, signs the notice.
Notice from the Shire of Minchamite announces Mr David K Baillie of Hawkee Dale named as Hanger for the Eastern Division of the Shire. J Allan, the Secretary, issues the appointment.
A fragmented 19th century trade card lists Alfred Vincent as a tobacconist stationer and boots shopkeeper at BatmMuUn Lane. It mentions military boots, cheap groceries, soap, envelopes, writing tablets, and letter pads with prices in old currency, reflecting a general shop offering daily items.
The Council of Mount House invites offers to host wounded Australian soldiers for several days in June to aid recovery in pure country air. Written notices should be sent to the local secretary. The council also legalizes certain street closures in Penaburet for strict enforcement after May first, 1913.
Shire of Minhamite issues notice that a road between Bectiomes and Bee Boe in the parish areas will be closed or restricted for heavy traffic. The order, signed by A. Cowlis haw, assigns sections and lanes including Green's lane for oversize vehicles.
Notice reads that all stock registered within the shire must have badges attached or risk impounding by the rangers, who are instructed to seize any unbadged stock. By order, W. J. Allan, Shire Secretary.
Notice that an antidote for snakebite is kept at several locations including State Schools in Mombanmer and arimeot North, Police precincts in Branzholme and Heywood, and a range of towns such as Dagny Fubere Nerrewoug Lah Dromborg Tyrendarra and Wallacedale. Public officials list Mr OD M Leslee and Drie Urik among others.
Official notice bans any person from interfering with the Scullery Service Pony and other property, with penalties for violators. The terse wording warns that meddling with the designated service animal and related property will be acted upon by authorities.
W H Blackburn Veneral at Oreefeer on Bion Street Merino maintains a large stock of locaries Oredery Lrvemongery foots and Amoes ots.
Lyall's Royal Mail Coaches NW depart Caledonian Hotel Hamilton on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 6.90 each for Harrow via Cavendish Hyde Park Parkside and Balmoral arriving Harrow 2.45 pm. Return coaches leave Harrow Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at early morning for Hamilton arriving 1 pm for evening trains. Aveley and Bartow Coaches run from Ansley to Harrow via Follenhope leaving 7.9 am arriving Harrow 12.45 pm for Coleraine coach. Reform coaches leave Harrow on market days arriving at Apsley of TBamt Scente Southen Caledonian Hotel.
Loughwanes to Macarthur coach schedule shows daily departures from Hamilton and return trips to Macarthur. Times indicate morning and afternoon services with intermediate stops including Bexch's Hotel and Fort Perry connections. Parcels for Macarthur are handled at the coach office, Lome Dale Street Foundry. Grounded in historical travel notices.
A local notice from Portland Shire invites residents to apply for charity fund donations. The form for charitable appeals can be obtained at the Shire offices in Portland and must be returned after obtaining resident consent.
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