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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1899
Page
5
A scattered, garbled compilation references political figures, supposed diary excerpts, auctions and publications, along with disjointed mentions of trials, vivisection debates, and wartime actions. The piece blends misread names, stray sentences, and fragmentary reportage without a clear single event or focus.
A fragmentary report from Barrholm Island discusses social strain among workers, a temperance society, and a local monopoly. It notes a £5000 gas bill and observations by Dr Delgigne on youths health linked to tobacco, ending with a Stoic moderation moral about success and effort.
A correspondent linked to the observatory describes a singular heat transfer experiment. A metal bond is heated by one end while the other end enters cold water, causing the hand end to heat and hint at rapid transfer. The practice, familiar to local workers, triggers speculation about its safety and purpose.
A chaotic scene surrounds the Holy Fire ritual at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Devout pilgrims clamor for witness as Turkish soldiers guard the tomb, while crowds clash and cry for near sacred relics amid a fevered, mobbed vigil.
The Edenhope show ran amid fine weather drawing high interest and record attendance. Stewards named Laidlaw Ir and P Coneins Har es J T Ed ectic and others oversaw booths and gatekeeping. Only one tender for leading tooth, bids called again with tender day set.
The service featured Rev. Davison and Bishop addressing St Augustine and church history. The Bishop praised Queen Victoria, discussed British unity and Empire, and urged faithfulness as Australia awaited federation amid Boer tensions and global events.
A detailed description of a blue silk ladies shirtwaist pattern with removable stock collar. Features include deep plaits at center front, back yoke, waist darts, side plaits, neck finished with a puff hand, and variations for collar options. Includes pattern price and sizing notes.
Report notes women attend lectures at Edinburgh University with eight women present at a recent session. The scene describes women at the front bench and a prisoner's remark, reflecting a period style in the coverage.
A reader from Victoria recounts years of severe indigestion and debility followed by failure of medicines. She credits Dr Morse's Indian Expectorant with relief, describing drastic prior symptoms and a search for cure amid prolonged misery.
The text appears garbled but references Wolff's Bohueppe and Jude the bespoar. It mentions prevention of cruelty to animals and early legislation for Parliament to offenders, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary sale yard report lists grain and seed prices with fluctuating values. Mentions prime wheat, Algerian prime, New Zealand stock, and various buyers drawing attention to demand, market dullness, and forwarding terms.
Fragmentary records show a magistrate hearing for Thomas Comor a coach driver charged with intoxication endangering three passengers on a June journey from Herwood to Namtancar. Witnesses include Constable Moore and Mr Mills with limited evidence about a false alibi and a claim the complaint was mishandled. Fine outcomes varied with other minor offenses and costs in the same session.
A cable from the corim office details the fourth wool sale series with 235000 bales on hand 145000 for home consumption 68000 for the Continent 2000 for America and 181000 carried forward Prices rise for merino wools while crossbreds fall Prices at auction were higher amid strong competition despite limited local activity and weak demand for merino wool.
A fragmented piece advocates a miracle cure from a company called Trex or Parsing claiming to halt nightly wartime lethargy and symptoms. It describes a regimen using calomel and tonics to counteract digestive and liver complaints. The text touts drastic claims of universal efficacy and nightly peaceful sleep.
The passage endorses Brows & Porsos's Patent Corn Flour as the superior choice for pot light puddings blancmanges and delicate dishes for invalids and children. It asserts no other corn flour compares and recommends consistent future use.
A fragmented legal notice warns against imitations of a product named CHEAP FEXCING or SONPLEX DROPPER. It states legal proceedings will prevent counterfeiting and directs inquiry to the factory at Hamilton for prices and information related to fasteners.
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