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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1899
Page
4
Report notes Victoria securing victory in federation referendum with 148,128 votes for yes and 13,800 against. Tasmanian results listed as 9,900 yes and no 13,800. Final totals indicate strong regional support and a nationwide outcome shaping federation status.
The article reports widespread congratulations as Australians respond to a historic referendum result. It notes large turnout with about 147000 voters supporting the pro‑progress union and mentions regional variations in results across districts such as Collingwood and Henoroadd, highlighting strong support for reform and the overall national movement. The piece cites figures and quotes from officials, indicating broad political momentum and public engagement.
A large crowd gathered in the town hall area as voters and spectators followed the Federal referendum results. Horwits led the count with deputy and other officials presenting totals on screen amid cheers and patriotic displays.
Fragments describe election polling in a Berka district with a large turnout and party performances. The report mentions a federation, hymn singing, and public notices about Whisky and goods, with ads for piano tuners and gardeners amid a crowded, disorderly notice page.
A bustling notice page lists church services at Holy Communion and Evensong with times, an annual meeting for the Hamilton Benevolent Society at Town Hall, factory operation notice, private hospital ad, and multiple property sales and auctions including farms, land, cottages, and large estates with terms and agents named.
A scraped OCR passage mentions obscure names and places such as Thana and Varraville with garbled phrases. The text references Heat Japan Pho and Muerhwed Tra with unclear context and several broken terms.
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