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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Portland and names like Waltermtale and Oke away Pa NS. Readable facts are minimal. no clear event, date, or outcome emerges beyond location references.
A garbled historical column references a wreck on a Roma to Q railway line, mentioning a derailment on a Saturday causing five cars to overturn and two passengers J A Reeves and Mackay killed. It also notes a sale of township land by Fenton and Co near Lonedale Street and Laidlaw and Co planning block expansions.
The Harton Borough Council works committee met to consider tenders for sewerage drainage at the Rentatoll factory site. The lowest bid, by a firm from Croxton Farm, was accepted after evaluation.
London Monday reports a drenched fourth Test at Manchester where Australia faced harsh conditions. Wickets fell amid a heavy pitch as players from Australia and England battled for control with notable names like Trumper, Hutchings, Noble, Blythe, and Hopkins prominent in the day’s play. The Standard noted Brearley would replace St Carr in the English XI.
M. Blériot achieves the first acknowledged crossing of the English Channel in a monoplane, flying from Calais to Dover. The 26 mile crossing takes about 36 minutes despite a broken propeller and damage to the aircraft.
A fragmented account notes M. Uleriot's machine, described as twenty tower power, flying the gnarto. Wirtlet drew a large ovation at Dover before returning to Calade. The Daily Mark praised CMH for a prize, while the Mealtine Pint claimed the elancr coverel wan 2h emilee i WTA bite.
A London telegram cites M. Belen as the new French Premier and sketches a ministerial reshuffle tied to the navy. The piece notes cabinet changes and the administration’s platform amid ongoing public and political debate.
Fragmentary report notes revolutionary leaders pressing for amnesty for activists amid postal strike disruptions. M. Uriand, premier figure, signals high-stakes protests and possible policy shifts as workers demand relief and government response.
London authorities witnessed a demonstration by Let iHhpers in the park area in support of a balsiety member at the House of Commons. Marches blocked traffic as Wanmere Revitatives approved taxation measures though a full Valeatton of Wand remained uncertain. The scene echoed with calls for policy action and public debate on fiscal strategy.
Sunday competition sees Panachan Aucubas Lusdon win two prizes with rapid fire and marksmanship. Canadians also compete, setting a high pace at the Useley event amid a strong field of shooters.
Fragmentary report indicates miners in Lancashire and elsewhere discuss a national general strike. References to figures such as Minnis and Bunky appear in the scattered notes, with a total of twenty six thousand miners mentioned in the context of industrial action.
Royal luncheon hosted by Queen at Buckingham Palace with visiting South African delegates and spouses. Edward and Queen Alexandra preside. both government and opposition leaders attend, all sanctioning imperial defense plans.
Mr. Macon president of the International Cotton Federation says leading European gougtries have agreed to shorten the working week for cotton operatives. Lancashire looms will not work on Saturdays and Mondays.
The article identifies J Carr, an amateur from Northumberland who played last season in the second class counties competition. He scored 172 runs at 17.20 and bowled three overs for 17 runs, with a low bowling spell suggesting improved form to justify selection for Kent.
In Leyton Lancashire's R A Spooner scored 113 and J T Tyldesley 114 as Lancashire defeated Worcestershire. At Eastbourne Sussex impressed with Robert Relf 273 not out guiding Sussex to 433 and Tell batted through the innings.
London report states the Duke of Connaught has refined his office as commander in chief of the Mediterranean forces, resigning the position as it was a sinecure and involved unnecessary expense, reflecting a shift to a more active command role.
From Our Own Correspondent Charles Clay aged 16 son of Anerles Clay of Gora died after a cold worsened by congestion. Also reported is the death of John Hollard son of Giles Hollard of Condah with several relatives in Portland.
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