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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1917
Page
1
Multiple public notices warn against obstructing roads and bridges, carrying excessive loads, and damaging lamps and glass bottles. Rewards offered for information leading to convictions. Indicate penalties up to five pounds per day for water use violations and encourage returning soldiers. Also announces sheep stock regulations and quarry depot approvals in Mount Rouse and surrounding shires.
Public notice from Portland dated July 6 1917 announces that voters lists for North-East South-West and West Ridings are produced and inspectable during July at local stores and the Shire Office. It warns against tampering with the registry and invites objections or claims with proper evidence by July 8.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous locations such as Gtete Schools Mumbasnar and artmoor Nurta and Police Barracha Kantholme Heywood Dart wor Atete Honod Digey abera Hotspur Nerrawong Gog inh Drumborg Tyrendarra fallacedals Condah Mechanical ro ture acd Mission Station Mir J. M Lallan's Drik Orik and Grassdels Railway Nation with scattered institutional mentions.
The Shire of Mount Rowse and local council invite support for returning soldiers as they plan a brief respite trip. Officials seek volunteers to host and extend hospitality, aiming to aid morale and aid recovery through a healthy country environment.
Council orders the section of streets in Penahoret town to be controlled under Local Improvement Act 1903. After May 1913 drivers of steam engines must give written notice to the Shire Secretary stating the direction in which they intend to drive.
A governor in council proclaims part of the Local Government Act setting vehicle weight limits based on tyre width. The notice affects carriers and others and relates to freight and hire rules under the act.
The Shire of Portland announces an appeal process for contributions to a patriotic fund. Applications or forms to participate may be obtained at the Binnire Office in Portland by authorized persons ending on a stated date.
OTIS proclaims a road boundary between multiple sections in Mipbantis and Clombeigh for heavy traffic. The notice details authority appeal forms, resident contribution rules, and where to obtain forms at Shire Offices. Also记 treasurer appointment: Narid K. Hailie of Hawkeedale named banker for the Rustare Division.
Public notice announces open lists for voters between July 1 and 2 in 1917. Locations include Edenhope Town Hall and district stores at Harrow Apeley Gynbowen Minimay Goroke and more. Voters may insert names or object to entries by July 7 in proper form with the registrar.
The passage argues that weakness of character leads eligibles to refuse front line service, while strong men answer the call for reinforcements. It praises the Anzacs for their readiness, condemns selfish pacifism, and insists that intelligent men must serve abroad to support the Empire and its sacrifices.
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