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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
1
Notices from the Shire of Mount Rouse warn of a police reward for information leading to punishable acts of vandalism or theft, declare water restrictions on Spring Creek, and outline public health labeling regulations for foods. The documents also urge stock owners to badge livestock and inform residents about road and tree maintenance enforcement.
Notice to travelers warns that drawing or carrying loads exceeding safe limits on bridges and culverts in the Shire of Dundas will incur penalties up to twenty pounds. Abbott MCE, Shire Engineer, signs the notice and directs enforcement under new by laws.
A garbled government act imposes action on parcels near Mount Foose. It orders removal of seedlings and related duties within the shire and sets forth treasonable penalties for noncompliance.
A notice from Shire of Mein Ole requires owners and drivers to remove traction engines and keep near Bell Street between Lurehett Street and Fearne Street in Pensboret. Clauses of act apply after May 4 1913. owners must give written directions to the Shire Secretary.
Connell of Abire of Mount Rouss seeks residents willing to provide hospitality to Austro wounded soldiers for a daily fee at 4 o clock. Submissions to AL's Secretary by February HH. Notice from the Shire of Mount Rouss referencing Local Government Act provisions and transport weight limits for carriers.
The Portland Shire invites bids or describes contracts in Branxholme South Riding and Bridgewater Tract including lighting lampe works, road forming and metalling, cutting and draining. Specifications available at Heywood Shire Hall and Portland Shire Engineer office. notices issued in July.
A Mount Rouse report states that sheep owners will prosecute feeders over alleged mismanagement. The traveling store and local officials reference regulatory concerns and a dine around festival. Local names appear garbled but indicate legal action and community oversight.
Notice announces an appeal to the public for communications regarding bids for patriotic purposes within the Portland Shire. Details and forms for applying for writ of parity in appeal are available from the Shire Secretary and local officials.
A public notice announces a patriotic fund drive in Minhamite Arkansas. It states four contributions are sought to support the Bhire af al mite and notes authority for solicitation may be obtained from the Secretary at the indicated office.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous shires and towns across Victoria and southern Austria with scattered place names such as Portland, Mount William, and Terang. The text appears to reference legalities or orders and a long catalog of locales, but specifics are unreadable.
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