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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
4
A Plain Fact reports that between 400 and 500 people visited the store on a single day in the month. The attendance figure reflects a strong customer turnout and suggests solid local interest in the shop's offerings.
A brief notice invites buyers with money for a rainy day to note the address and request a trial. A telephone number 44 is provided for contact.
Fragmentary OCR shows Sam S. Bagley and John M W Hale & Co involved with stock brokers in Melbourne. Address fragments include Malvern and central Melbourne outlets with telegraphic and telephone references. The text hints at financial brokerage activity in Melbourne during the era.
Dr D Gilbert M Teague late of Coleraine begins practice in Hamilton at Kennedy Street. Morning hours 9 to 10:30, afternoon 2 to 5, with possible sessions until 6. Telephone contact available.
Loans on freehold or crown leasehold farms offered by The Savings Bank. Amounts from £50 to £1000 at 4 percent interest and a reduction option. Payable yearly with no mortgage deeds and no charges after five years. Apply at any Post Office or Savings Bank or write to The Jarperiot General of Savings 3 29 Market Street Melbourne.
The first station orchestral society concert in the town hall drew a large appreciative audience. Under Mr. Draper the ensemble delivered high artistic work with balanced instrumentation and strong solos by M. Sherlock and H J Ratel. A notable violin piece by Demputer impressed, while vocalists Burgess, Sherlock, and Ratel gave refined performances.
The lodge held its regular meeting on Monday evening with several motions and a death notice. A condolence letter was approved for the widow of the late brother Bra Tilger, and three new members Arthur Knight Mordaunt H. Dew and Veederick Lewis were initiated. An additional member was proposed and accounts totaling lo M4 were approved for payment.
A lively program featuring the All Blacks troupe with baritone Herbert Carroll and Archibald Clarke comedian promises an entertaining revue at Hamilton Town Hall. The program includes moving pictures, a drama The Quetter's Son, and a royal sequence of pictures by Pathe with Victoria rights.
In the Victorian Legislative Assembly, the Workers' Compensation Bill was examined in committee. Mr Warte urged a 2600 maximum for death cases and inclusion of seamen, with debate on definitions of entitled compensation and the classification of workmen.
The report lists daily quotations from Hampden and nearby markets with prices such as 37/ and 3/5 for sales, 9/4 for a seller, and a buyer at 6/16. Names include Lang Logan and Tf.
Preparations are finished for a reception of Lord Denman on Monday at St. Kilda if weather permits otherwise at Port Melbourne. The swearing in will take place at Parliament House at midday.
London reports that W Douglas, the Guex amateur, has accepted a chance to join the English cricket team for Australia. It is probable Rhoda will also participate in the tour.
General Botha in Varian watering place disclaims all knowledge of the Volkestein piece. He says the suggestion is absurd as a division of empire interests could aid the foe, making the idea unworthy of discussion.
General Cable News reports Gorhian, New South Wales agent general, surrendered to attachment writ. Hooley promoter toured Europe. plans for Australian fights with Kam M Ve a Langford. Lloyd George to amend budget measures. dock workers dispute in London. Alfred Neave of Crystal Palace show charged with cruelty to a horse. Vienna reports many elections and deaths. Paris notes Fontainebleau fires and powder mills.
Telegram summaries report Prime Minister Asquith cheered as he entered the House of Lords amid a stormy session. Mr Balfour faced interruptions while a question was put, provoking a five minute uproar. Lord Lansdowne urged peers to desist from pursuing motions that could paralyze the government’s future.
The Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail criticize Mr Asquith for disrupting parliamentary balance. They warn the nation may rally to support a dictatorship and condemn the scenes in Parliament as lamentable and dangerous.
Mr Lyttleton criticizes the plan to start a contest destined to be long and stubborn by cancelling to the opponents a majority in the second chamber and reinforcing their majority in the House of Commons.
The King will remain in town due to emais reports, with officials stating no immediate travel plans. London observers note continued royal duties expected while conditions stabilize.
Lord Rosebery argues in The Times that amendments to the Budget cannot be enforced and fighting to the end will yield many vacancies in the Lords. He urges Unionists to seek a strong second chamber when they return to power to secure greater national freedom.
King George cancels his planned visit to Goatwood to receive Mr. Balfour and Lord Lanedowne. The Times praises that Unionists misunderstand the ministry's powers over creation. It is said the Cabinet favored creating new peers if the royal prerogative were exercised.
Report of air contests between Vedrines and Beaumont from Edinburgh to Stirling and onward to Manchester. Beaumont makes a bold push while Vedrines trails. delays due to varying mishaps. Brivant and Biabs noted in the London leg with arrival times recorded.
A garbled dispatch from St Petersburg describes a mishap during a race or event with a machine failure and a prisoner involved. readable details are extremely fragmentary and uncertain.
Disjointed note cites Anglo German Association links between British and German church councils. Mentions Britain and 5000 in Germany and references to fence maker and courting acticle.
A chaotic incident near Niagara involved Kiagana Fatale and Hobby Leach. a weapon caused kneecap injury and bruising to a man identified as Woods. The barrel reappeared with fragments from a weapon, but no other serious injuries were reported.
A massive fire in Intin destroyed large parts of the city with reports that fifty thousand people have been rendered homeless. Officials say the blaze burned through significant districts and left at least nineteen major structures destroyed before firefighters contained it.
A garbled report notes German reactions to Moroccan affairs with phrases such as the Frankfurter Zeitung asserting Germany will not be deterred from future expansion. It mentions Lionel Grovee and political tensions over Morocco in a distressed tone.
British officials including Asquith Lloyd George and Edward Grey hold talks with Sir Francis Mortdor at a Pars conference. The session focuses on wartime policy and strategic coordination among leaders.
Berlin reports flare in European diplomacy as France signals possible withdrawal from involvement in North Africa amid tensions over Agadir. Analysts weigh impact on trade doors and regional alliances as uncertainties rise.
Underwriters warn owners will face a special war risk rate after August 9 tied to the pecan situation and pending approval of the Declaration of London.
The Atlantic fleet visit to Norway was canceled due to the Moroccan situation, halting plans for the diplomatic voyage and naval交流.
The Globe reports Fisher statements from an interview with Steed about Australians and loyalties to the Imperial connection. It notes alleged views on Laurier and tensions with Great Britain and warns of political risk in alliance splits.
Sir John Quick addressed a gathering last night noting that Mr Wisher might speak for himself and a local clique. He argued the assembly represented loyal Australians, not worthy of the mood or the pomp of the occasion.
Rioting broke out in the Rhondda Valley yesterday after a miners meeting at Tonypandy. Police and strike leaders clashed with rioters near the pits, gunfire and baton use reported. Women and children suffered as guards patrolled the area to prevent further attacks.
The London negotiations on a labor dispute stalled with workers demanding four concessions before resuming, as the waterway industry and mining sectors face disruption. About 40,000 coal miners and river laborers are affected, highlighting the serious impact on production and wages.
The Conservative faction in Ottawa vows to obstruct Parliament over reciprocity terms. Mention of Mr Piehtng and 1912 echoes political strife.
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