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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
4
Harrow July letter from John Foley to gentlemen of the shire Benore Tam expresses intent to seek re election if supported. He asks for continued confidence and prayers.
William Henry Scott of Fisternwick and Renamond Maplessen daughter of Mrs Carter of Claremont Brighton were married at St Andrew's Church Brighton on June 16 by Rev B A Crawford. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs Carter and the late W J Carter of Tarrington Station near Hamilton.
Hamilton Spectator reports on postal development and improved transmission, with Sir Henniker Hexton praising progress while Commonwealth disputes policy on telephone services. It covers the People’s Party ballot issues in Indi and Labour influence, plus postal promotions and a Wannon Reserve meeting.
Insolvency filings outline debts and assets as Ure trustee, Kooweerup land sale announced, Strathitcher and Milton Street venues listed for events, church service and choir plans. Defective cattle branding costs noted along with Treasury accounts and local auction details.
In Melbourne the Senate debated amendments to the Defence Act and the Trades Marks Bill. Senator M'Gregor moved to align Commonwealth and Imperial legislation and remove certain clauses. The discussion adjourned with the Senate set to reconvene on Wednesday.
In Melbourne style parliamentary report Valier signals a return of members expenses while the Prime Minister frames ministerial costs since Federation. External Africa minister John Forrest cites a £2215 loss but £1927 in year, with gains offset by previous loans as 72 Dantre service figures cited. Debate on Navigation Bill resumes amid Pacific trade concerns and government venue rents. Corruption of jurors section notes an ongoing case where a father’s trial oversight prompts questions of juror conduct.
The Prime Minister Mr Asquith, with his wife and aides, travels from Pad Wigton to Dublin on a historic visit marked by a grand procession and nationalist expectations. A man is arrested for throwing a hatchet as the crowd cheers and a controversial moment unfolds in the street.
Reports from Friday describe Turktal incursions near Lake Pentteri with killings and mutilation. Authorities say crowd mood rises as protests gain momentum toward the Porte, with mounting public excitement.
London Friday reports supplementary naval estimates total 990,080 pounds. Of this 850,000 pounds funds shipbuilding and armaments. The plan accelerates construction of light armoured cruisers and submarines, with no additional ships laid down this year. The Times deems the estimates inadequate.
Washington reports revive sensational tale of an assassination attempt on President Taft. An infernal device allegedly used. a private secretary glimpsed the threat, escaped with minor burns after extin guishing the flame. White House denies any truth to the report.
Constantinople reports a cabinet resignation amid disordering debates. Observed causes include mutineer officer demands Albanian rising and dissatisfaction with union and progress. Tevik Panda, once ambassador in Tendon, given new mandate to form a cabinet.
A Canadian protection cruiser intercepted an American launch for breaching fishery laws near Vancouver Island. The American crew resisted, the trainer’s men fired rifles, and the launch was rammed and sunk after a pursuit. A man was rescued from the vessel inside the three mile limit.
Reports from Algiers on Thursday describe eight deaths from an suspected austyria disease feared to be a precursor to plague. The crisis includes whiteze and general sergeania among the garrison, with Oraph reportedly arrested as the town contemplates suspending constitutional guarantees.
Thursday report from Toronto states prominent Canadian broker Mr. Hobert Smith, partner of Birdmund Opler, Conservative member for Toronto West, was killed in a car accident. An earthbank strike left occupants injured, including Mr. Lorne Campbell who sustained a leg injury.
Fragmented telegrams describe fighting in the Dardanelles and a Ta lean cannonade, with chaotic phrasing about a Bayard dirigible carrying nine passengers on a Paris to Le Havre round trip. Details are unclear, but references to personnel and locations hint at wartime actions and an airship crossing.
A German air incident near Berlin on Thursday claimed the life of Lieutenant Prevaber and another crew member after their aircraft overturned. The report notes a Lindenthil seraptone and a wireless station at Colombo opening on the 22nd. The text also mentions a children’s hashing dough and a product called Great Peppermint Cure.
London reporters reveal Labour members urged immediate measures to prevent parliamentary interference and replace old dock workers with new hires. The call follows dockers protests as the Star War fund aids relief efforts and Hartshorn defends coal miners amid ongoing agitation and transport workers’ federations backing strikes.
Reported talks about a Russo Japanese alliance appear unfounded though some notes suggest discussions on a broader sphere of influence. Observers say no entente has formed and that 1907 agendas focused on preventing Russia from expanding into Mongolia and Manchuria while unsettled for now.
Weather and rains in Great Britain foster mature wheat crops while Europe enjoys bright conditions, keeping markets generally dull. Buyers note expectations of a large Russian crop. Butter remains steady with Danish and other exports unchanged, while Australian and New Zealand butter prices show modest variations on salted varieties.
London report describes Blue and Red frieze ships during fighting ops at Filey Bay when port No 17 was cut to the wat erline after colliding with another torpedo boat. The vessel reached port safely amid mix of naval activity and treaty interpretation by Britain on the Hay-Pauncefote issue.
The British Medical Journal criticizes the atomized aspects of Sir William Pender's report and warns the Government against flawed schemes. It notes concerns over cost and the selection of a bastal, urging careful consideration of reforms in national insurance policy.
Police raid at Poets The arrest targeted fourteen sharply dressed women and four teenage men in a Ktennington gathering. Officers seized a roulette horse and detained the participants as part of an ongoing morality case.
The university has acquired a site at Bloomabury for a new premier project valued at £90,000. Nuon reported the Thursday note, indicating progress on the ambitious expansion.
London Thursday report describes a royal garden party at Windsor with about ten thousand attendees. The piece notes a good selection of finned brides and mentions medical concerns including bronchitis affecting a daughter, and a referenced medical aid from a friend’s advice.
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