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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
4
Bargain sale continues with large stock of seasonable attire and footwear. Tide of reduced prices includes gloves, shirts, overcoats, oilcloaks, school jerseys, socks, trousers, hats, boots, and ladies shoes. Specials list multiple items with deep discounts and bulk offers to clear stock.
The July 31 1914 report notes Senator Barnes delivering a strong Labour case in Hamilton town hall. He argued against the Governor-General's dissolution of Parliament as unjust and traced the double dissolution to constitutional design. The piece contrasts Labour and Liberal views on preference to unionists and freedom, warning of future class conflict.
A chaotic excerpt shows a political confrontation over dissolution and referendums amid accusations of power plays. It mentions a governor general and prime minister and debates on the Electoral Act, with Labour and Liberal figures in contention and public reaction across municipalities.
Mr Hutchinson, Minister for Agriculture, announced that the West Australian Government will cut potato inspection costs from 14 to 3/6 per ton. The gathering in Melbourne discussed privances and related measures.
London reports indicate the Powers debated an international commission to investigate Albanian atrocities. Lord Morley claimed government information was lacking while urging British cooperation to suppress abuses. Lord Woreburn criticized Morley’s reply as unworthy of the Gladstone era.
At a general meeting of Lord Nelson Coldmining Company shareholders in St Arnaud the decision was to transfer the timber and plant to a new company for 240 spread over three years. Shareholders will receive 2/6 per share from liquidation. The new firm is nearly formed with a manager from Bt Am ond and a member of several shareholders.
Reports describe large funeral attendance in Melbourne for Dublin victims amid the crisis. A London Commons meeting debates Home Rule Amending Bill while pledges demand unity, fair investigations, and accountability for police actions. The Times notes no general election due to European tensions as Irish coast danger eases.
St Petersburg reports several powder magazines blown in Warsaw with multiple deaths and injuries. Bomb explosions hit port offices and the citadel is said to be blown up. Authorities tentatively attribute the disasters to lightning.
In Madrid on a fete day fireworks exploded in a thoroughfare at Toledo in Navarra province. Twenty five people were killed and many more wounded some fatally. The street lay strewn with mangled bodies and debris.
Lord Rederdale’s fourth son John Mitford seeks a criminal information against Sporting Times editor De Wendt Fenton for libel alleging a grave offence tied to his separation from Fraulein von Friedlandes Fuld. Chief Justice Isonca refused the bid, noting private individuals cannot press such actions.
Report from Batavia describes a petiour rebellion on the west coast of Borneo. Rebels burned villages and officials homes and killed a Chinese burgomaster. They marched toward the capital and clashed with Dutch troops, suffering heavy losses in defeat.
A German destroyer reportedly passed the French battleship La France as President Poincare was conveyed back to Prance, causing a tense moment aboard the vessel and drawing attention to the voyage.
London dispatch reports Tord Kitchener elevated to an earldom with appearance of token recognition in the House of Lords.
The report records scattered cricket results with England fixtures. Burrey Busens scored 184 and 225, Berney scored 261, Lil reached 9 wickets, Kent totals 204 and 200, Notts posts 4 and 13, Blythe claimed 20 runs in bowling while Woolley took 32.
A garbled item reports Albert Trott former Australian cricketer leaving a hospital and mentions a children’s hacking cough at night with a Wood’s peppermint remedy. The text is unclear but suggests a health or hospital reference tied to Trott.
In Latnorston on Thursday a burglary attempt at Hankin wod Doma premises led to a confrontation with Inspector Smith. A revolver discharged wounding the inspector in the shoulder. Hawkes and Warren were arrested and appeared in police court. remanded for a week with sureties of £60 each. The bullet was removed from Inspector Smith's shoulder.
Wire reports from Melecytane state two justices of the peace from Newtonlemd were fined for bringing beer from the Canton cafe after nine o clock. The case involved alleged visits to Scott's hotel and police misdeeds. Counselor Brayshay said the beer was bought at the Canton cafe and plans a rehearing. Wellington reports a young man found unconscious in Christchurch street is Aaron Butterg, a missing Russian nobleman and heir, now recovering in hospital with positing evidence of his identity.
Wire from our correspondent notes Patrick Canty aged 13 is admitted to St Vincent's hospital with severe head injuries said to result from a gelignite explosion. Also a writ for £5000 damages has been issued against Liberal candidate James Bennett by Josiah Thomas M.H.R. for alleged slander.
The Railway Standing Committee recommends to the Legislative Assembly the construction of an eleven mile line from Kurborough to the Stanhope estate at an outlay of £39,406.
The Melbourne produce market reports varied prices for wheat onions hay chat and cheese with values per ton or per hundredweight and noting ordinary agreement and duck prices. A church hall event at St Marys Church of England featured a private competition with Mrs Jones and Mr L Looker winning ladies and gentlemen prizes followed by a successful social with music by Jas Bourgeon and Miss L Fisher and refreshments provided by the Indiens.
The Matera Bros Health Company of Melbourne plans a Hamilton shore visit with a representative at the Victoria Hotel on Thursday 10 to 7 and Friday 9:30 to 11:30. The notice promotes Natura Home products and health tonics for women and girls, claiming cures for bronchitis and croup and urging confidence in health improvements.
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