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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1899
Page
2
The readable portions resemble a jumbled OCR page with stray names such as Eldar, Peters, and Irene. Content appears fragmented across lines with no coherent story, date, or location clearly identifiable. Limited legible terms prevent a concrete summary of events.
A garbled district column reports court dates and names, escaped prisoners, employment permits, church and school notices, and social events. It mentions a Browne Reformatory escape, labor duties complaints, a family tragedy, a municipal council address, and a state school exchange question.
Reports from London note the Cape Parliament opening with the National Anthem sung by spectators. The High Commissioner Sir and crowd praised the ceremony amid cheering crowds and a ceremonial address. The Transvaal delegation rejected delaying franchise debates to study proposals, signaling ongoing political contention.
Article notes fuel for Kruger allies urging a seven year retropective proposal without modifications. Cape Council backs Sir Alfred Milner as governor as Kaiser’s divine right debate colors London and Leipzig discussions on German sovereignty limitations.
The Englishmen batted first in Manchester with 12 runs for 6 wickets after the toss. Brown cannot play due to a mollen hand while the crowd fills the ground as players like Hill and Slood score. the English side posted a modest start before the Australian bowlers tightened.
A mixed update covers a murder case, a murder trial note, and Australia’s six wicket victory over England after a nearly weathered test. Also reported are a mine accident, a large market turnout, and local rail or theatre closures.
Reported in Mewnorese on Monday Scrubbings Cran sold for 37 guineas and Tulor for 50 guineas. Enivo won a passive entry at 220 guineas.
In Portland Monday an eleventh annual benevolent fund meeting discussed year end accounts showing receipts and expenditures, with a £50 balance after liabilities. Committees for forthcoming duties were named, a vote of thanks given, and a hospital committee praised for its work. A wedding at St Stephen’s drew families and guests, with arrangements described and the couple departing for their journey.
Mapuhaeten opens large electrical works employing 500 men with Lord Kelvin advising the company. Italian French clash near Uanea leaves one dead on each side. World champion swimmer Jurvia to swim at Hinny Yard in London. British and American developments and a retrial on bordereau evidence feature in London reports.
M Moratay? Pant Derouledé, president of the Preneh Patriotic League, led a rally in Paris amid chants and raised a plebiscitary movement. Derouledy called the demonstration sedition yet urged supporters to be ready for action as cheers erupted.
A mixed attendance gathered Thursday at the Pres byterian church in Correnilich for a meeting organized by Colonial president of the WALT. Nick Frees chaired the session as Mou Prinee spoke on departmental matters. Miss Aukwtell sang, Mise Hankin played the organ, and Miss Brown accompanied on piano. The event closed with thanks to Miss Pree and attendees. Weather notes recorded rainfall data for six months ending June.
Penshurst branch of the Hibernian Australian Benefit Catholic Society held its half yearly meeting led by president P J Murphy. Balance sheets show credit balances in wick and useral funds and management fund. officers elected include D Buckley president J Walale vice president TL Madi secretary J Buckley treasurer and others. Local civic notes mention municipal council elections, retiring councillors, and cultural society activities plus a Melbourne inquiry about a Panahuaronical site and a large limestone stream formation after years of activity.
Community notices announce a meeting at Market Square on Wednesday at 7, with names and roles listed. Property listings describe land and dairy acreage for sale with payment terms and interest rates, inviting private buyers to apply and contact local agents for details.
Friends of the late Mr Joho O fiiallansa Victoria Valley are invited to follow his remains to the place of interment. The Hamilton cortege will pass St Mary's Church Hamilton on Thy July lith at 2 o'clock. John Greed Undertaker Hamilton.
An old printed notice promotes certified piano tuner and repair services in Hamilton. It lists brands like Steinway Lindahl and Aubert, offering tuning on arrival, with G. Fiehl as piano expert. Includes addresses and contact clues for orders from Sydney and Melbourne, plus dressmaking experience and fashion address.
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