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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
4
Readable fragments advertise discounts on clothing and textiles. Listings mention dresses 9/11, plain Amazon cloths brown, white tennis shirts, children's navy items, and all wool garments priced around 3/6.
The notice promotes funds from £50 to £100 with 44 percent interest and a reduction of principal of 14 percent, cutting the loan term to 31 1/2 years. Loans are on Crown Leasehold freeholds, convertible to freehold on payment of Crown rent, with no mortgage deed charge. Prepayment allowed after any year without penalty after five years. applications via Post Office in Bavines Bank or The Inspector-General of Savings Bank at 29 Market Street Melbourne.
A memorial notice for Gustave Kruger who died July 6 1910 at age 72. It speaks of remembrance and enduring love from his son and daughter in law.
A Melbourne report says experts debunk the view that roads must be barrel curved for drainage. Mr Mountain argues excessive curvature burdened by the centre raises longitudinal grooves and traffic woes, challenging country road relevance. The discussion touches on metalled and unmetalled roads and country practicality.
Several notices report fines for parents not sending children to school, a revision court reviewing divisions, and council actions. The Gun Club plans pavilion upgrades with donor support, while a drama event promises large crowds and new stage effects. Local obituaries and memorials, property sales, and transport incidents are noted with details on venues and dates.
Reports from Melbourne describe a disturbance at Yarrayille where cadets, influenced by outside agitators, refused to obey area officers and clashed until officers sought refuge. The incident prompted forthcoming action as details emerge from yesterday's Hamilton Records.
Reuters telegram reports mass disruption as Carter strike spreads through the Pholecale market in London. Riots erupt at Shade Hill with power throws. police restore order after rioters overturn a lorry carrying evening papers.
A man named Lucid, described as a womanizer, was sentenced to seven years for bigamy at Old Hailey. Police found seven hundred letters proving correspondence with two women at once. He obtained £1500 from one of the women, while Judge Hentoul urged hope the affair would end and avoid further disgrace.
English cricket briefs note Lancashire reached 676 for seven in their first innings against Hampshire at Manchester with Ft.oun er and Lig contributing for a high-scoring start. Lancashire later beat Surrey by an innings in another report, while the Cambridge versus Oxford inter‑university match progresses with Cambridge reaching 217 in their first innings.
London reports the ENCL/SH cricket team invited to tour Australia with the English squad. Mears, Strudwick, Hobbs and others from Surrey and Warwickshire expected to join. Batting averages listed for Fry, Spooner, Warmer, Rhodes, Hobbs and Foster. Foster noted to have bowled 20 runs for 0 wickets.
In London Lord Lansdowne moves to amend clause four of the veto bill limiting measures affecting the Crown church and Protestant succession. He argues major readjustment is essential but protects a Lords voice in Ireland. The debate ends with adjournment as parties clash over government constraints and absentee issues.
London reports a large fire at the Alnees distillery in Bow Aiore. Witnesses describe awakened residents at midnight as a blaze sent shambling cattle into Market Square. Hundreds of casks and fleeing workers fed the flames. sand failed to halt the burning spirit flowing toward Cromarty and Firth. The fire reached the Dingwall search area, nine miles distant.
In Glasgow ship owners concede the increase demanded by the dockers to standardize wage rates. Lundom reports the strike moving forward as Sunderland workers resume work after action. The brief notes a nationwide effort by seamen and dockers to secure uniform pay amid industrial tensions.
An Australian business man writes an appreciation of Sir Thomas Gibson Carmichael describing him as an ideal colonial governor. The piece highlights his tours of industrial and producing centers in Victoria and praises Lady Carmichael's work in advancing women's spheres.
Syme, a former police inspector, was convicted at Bowntrett on charges of sending threatening letters. One note targeted MP J Romany Macdonald and threatened an attack on Home Secretary Winston Churchill in public, while another was sent to Subdivisional-Inspector Hed with a death threat.
In London on Tuesday a ceremony united Janet, sister of Andrew Fisher, with Constable Georg Gint of the Liverpool police. Mr Fisher gave away the bride as the couple began their life together at Milmar Dock.
In Commons committee of supply MPs pressed for more ships as Mr MacNamara highlighted Britain’s pre Dresdo weights and the 44 pre-Dresdoowghte trade protection fleet. Mr McKenna said Admiralty believed enough cruisers existed for 1911 with more to come in 1912 to match powers. Sir Gilbert Parker stressed imperial defense and overseas dominions readiness to defend their own shores.
Mr. Harding of Mont Vernon New Zealand purchased at Romney fair a prize winner shown in the Norwich and that shows for chineas.
King George praises the rapid expansion of the boy scouts in the United Kingdom and overseas. He writes to General Baden Powell expressing pleasure at the detachments and urges Empire boys to remain God-fearing and useful. Present at Windsor Park were the Queen, the Prince of Wales, General Baden Powell, and other nobles.
Sir Frank Wileaon, premier of Want Australia, was hosted by Li city friends at a farewell lunch. He spoke of government aims to do right by all communities, welcomed compulsory advice in Australia, and praised the Commonwealth administration for actions to boost the nation.
muddled reporting from a Tuesday night lawn tennis event in London records a fourth round doubles match where Pocklew and Deus from New South Wales defeated brothers B. H. and K. Powell, amid inconsistent scores and misrendered names. French pair Gelvert and Decugia edged Pockley in a separate set with 4-4 and 4-8 followed by 1-4 and 4.
Overview of Ernest Terah Hooley a noted promoter during the bicycle boom who built firms onto the ground floor of wealth. His collapse exposed schemes to secure directorships and led to bankruptcy. Before downfall he donated substantial sums to charities and a plate, with lingering public scrutiny.
A garbled OCR style note references the British capital and year outlook. It mentions kingdoms, monetary figures, channels, and foreign currency totals with unclear figures such as 86,0 fi and 119,7E,500. The fragment is non coherent but signals economic indicators and capital measures from an era publication.
Reuters dispatch notes a French squadron from Toulon prepared to reach Agadir by wireless link with the Eiffel Tower aiding operations. The British government alerts Parliament that Morocco occupies serious attention as diplomatic steps unfold. Berlin cruiser Berlin sails to Kiel for Agadir amid treaty breach charges regarding the Franco-German entente.
Private advices from London report a division of the Mediterranean fleet has been ordered to proceed there at once amid the Moroccan crisis. The move signals heightened naval pressure as Britain responds to regional tensions and seeks to deter further escalation.
Devastating floods sweep southern Bulgaria forcing thousands to flee toward the mountains. Damage is estimated around £4,000,000 with substantial losses to property and agriculture. the Sofia region reports widespread destruction and displacements amid rising waters. Local authorities urge evacuation as waters threaten towns and border areas.
A heat wave drives dangerous conditions across New York and eastern cities. Reports list multiple heat related deaths in New York and Philadelphia with rising temperatures and health concerns intensifying summer stress on residents.
A Kansas City report notes four fatalities and numerous injuries linked to July Fourth events. The national tally cited suggests up to 30 deaths and hundreds injured during Independence Day celebrations, with details pending on where exactly the incidents occurred.
The Dublin corporation debated the slow approval process and the impact of restrictive export orders on cattle trade. Reports note tensions across Africa and Central America, with mentions of Hogualcg and various figures. The piece also covers boxing rounds and a soldier monument review context from Taft era.
The report notes Japanese competitor Bhima winning a wrestling bout in Melbourne amid a tense struggle. Officials noted the match featured strong tactics and lingering questions about scoring as observers sourced reports from a wire service.
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