Fragmentary Market Note Lacks Clear Details
Readable portions mention a dim wide voile fabric and a vendor but specifics such as item name, price, date, or seller are unclear. No distinct events or persons emerge beyond general textile description.
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1911
Page
3
Readable portions mention a dim wide voile fabric and a vendor but specifics such as item name, price, date, or seller are unclear. No distinct events or persons emerge beyond general textile description.
Credit Foncier advertises loans on fares ranging from £50 to £2000 at variable rates from 14 to b per cent. Loans may be repaid after 31 years with a small option to pay off earlier. Freehold Crown leasehold can become freehold on settlement of the Crown balance. No charge for mortgage debt. Forms available at post offices or by writing The Inspector General of Savings Banks Melbourne.
Entries are invited for sheep dairy produce and poultry at Balmoral and Holenhope shows in August. The Hamilton Show lists entries for sheep cattle and poultry, with August 14 and 15 dates. Obituary notes the death of Foley aged 49 with funeral details in Coleraine.
The Governor delivers a speech at the State Parliament opening outlining a program limited to practical measures and avoiding radical reform. It favors closer settlement, immigration, railway extension, and freight reductions for natural products while noting partiality in regional policies. The government aims to develop settlement mainly through railway links, with irrigation investment prioritized.
Commentary argues for railway service improvements and compulsory preferential voting. It cites long travel times in rural regions, criticizes railway administration, and notes declining voter turnout in early federation elections. It advocates reforms to reflect modern needs and ensure majority rule in elections.
In Portland the Historical Society debates memorializing Edward Henty and Captain Dutton with a marked grave changes. Dundas Labour bodies nominate five candidates to oppose John Thomson, selecting Dr. Mackinnon by nine votes. Orange celebrations planned at the Methodist church with Rev T Alday preaching on Temere decree. Friendly societies host a combined entertainment on Monday 17th at the macaroni hall.
The column reports on new trustees for land and public sites at Hawkesdale, the late Mr Foley's death in Coleraine with obsequies planned, and a Ladies Hibernian Society meeting with prizes and upcoming dances. It also covers the Craig Australian Players performance in Hamilton and local exhibitor results at Ararat Bar and Poultry Show, along with rugby and a Hobart fire incident.
The trial of David Horatin Amith aged 36 for the wilful murder of Frances Campton concluded in Perth with a conviction and death sentence. A cab driver Wiljan Jackson was injured on Wednesday. A fire destroyed a motorcar. a boy died after a road incident near Gawler. Subdivisional land sale announced at the Creek paddock near Pensaboret. Diphtheria and veterinary remedies promoted by local merchants.
A late Melbourne report lists Annie Robertson’s arrest for procuring girls for Chinese and remand for a week. It notes the Acting Premier Watt declining a proposed Arbitration Act conference. It mentions a Yarra disturbance incident attributed to larrikins, a £45 fine for Annie Rex, and an unknown man found dead in the Yarra. Other items cover a water supply extension plan costing £29,000, a public prosecutor appointment bill, and travels of Mr Wise from a Papuan trip. Garda-like notes include a 43 year old Clare Carter sentence, a summary of damages assessment against Livingston Bros, and various local court and crime items.
The Hamilton Water Trust held its ordinary monthly meeting with chair absent. Reports note delays by Monteith and Bonn on fittings, a £1009/8/4 purse to the Treasury, and a winter shutdown plan for the reservoir project including extended completion to late February and suspended payments until progress resumes.
A debate in the works committee centered on allowing a Chinese gardener to draw water from the main reservoir. Arguments split on equity and pressure impacts, with supporters urging equal access and opponents warning of reduced supply for higher level ratepayers. The motion was referred to the next meeting pending full committee consideration.
Negotiations lead to creamietad for 600 acres at Kilmany Park near Bale at 11 per acre and 1741 acres at Boladale at 80 per acre for sugar beet growing, according to a wire from Melbourne.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Wwonds Great Peppermint OMF with references to a housewife and worklog. It describes a sharp stabbing pain in the back and mentions Dr. Sheldon and a racing or warcereingly prompt runner, with prices or page notes interspersed.
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