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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe, pleasant tasting laxative for all ages. It claims gentle cleansing of the liver and bowels, suitable for babies to grandparents, with directions on the bottle and availability through chemists.
Minutes from the Hamilton Hospital Committee cover correspondence, including a request to elect Mr A Prien as life governor, a duplicate money order issue, maternity bonus concerns, and hospital staff matters. Reports detail May admissions and discharges, donations, and balances. Building matters note a badly kept cow yard, paving, drainage, and garden repairs, with tenders to be called.
The urban Hamilton Ladies Benevolent Society held an afternoon meeting with Mayor Dr Officer presiding. Clergy and members discussed annual relief work, cottage renovations, and financial accounts showing income, expenditures, and a carried forward balance amid thanks to donors and gratitude for room use.
The mayor supported the motion as members re elected the front officers. The secretary noted the group will proceed with care for the next term. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the meeting.
RAGING scratchings for the W A T C meeting are announced from Melbourne. Leamington Hurdle Race entries include Machiavelli Air Bite Gadby Watson. Steeplechase lists Lord Bartha. Australian hurdles feature Capintes te Mathiavelli Rishon. Australian Steeplechase names River man Machiavelli Flach Jack.
Entries for the Queen of Speorte’ miniature range tonight. Trophies announced for secret gun and target events. Competition includes eight best entries, two Winchester rifle prizes, and handicap event.
From Gar Qwn correspondent Monday report details the Rifle Club annual meeting to be held Saturday with M Intosh presiding. Secretary notes dwindling membership due to service. total funds 127 10 shillings. Officers re elected: Captain Me Intah treasurer Wit Hide secretary J T Stabem. handicappers listed. Decision to install new telephone line at the range and acquire a metal drill to improve signaling. Current telephone supervised by the Defence department deemed satisfactory.
Ballarat market Tuesday reports fat cattle firm at late rates with good prime bullocks and tagged cows selling well. Fat sheep yarded with few prime ewes, best wethers around 57s 9d, ewes about 4d. Lambs fair to moderate quantities. odd lambs and trade in line with recent rates.
Printing office advertisement lists various locations and services including concert programme cards and mem renders. It mentions jobbing and general printing of every description across multiple towns with addresses and notices for a broad catalogue of printing needs.
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