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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
4
A jumbled OCR passage references the Krumees agency in Walbourne and a Pioneer Co of Aubtsalabia with figures on debentures and mortgages, plus local agents and law notices. It also includes a long, critical letter from Archdeacon Tucker and political commentary about clergy involvement and church attendance.
Readable shop ad offering men’s clothing and hats at low prices. Features affordable trousers four shillings eleven pence plus one penny and a half, strong working shirts, soft wool socks, ready to wear suits from low sums, and boys’ suits as examples. Includes brand mentions Duke of York and Young Australia.
Local records show Margrave Lerow from WM AUT Cree Soroeon planning to vote in Bonne Rae. Details of the meeting and potential outcomes remain unclear due to damaged text.
The article critiques Sir Hamilton’s refusal to accept a request for dissolution, praising the Governor-General for preserving constitutional channels. It notes Labour’s weakness, divisions within fiscal policy factions, and the anti socialist vote, arguing a stable ministry could form from a strong party. It highlights Archdeacon Tucker’s letter praising a departing official.
The article reports on electoral rights changes amid a surge of voter applications from women and men, led by Miss Lawn. It notes May totals for women and men, increases by June, and a petition to release Mr Hunt signed by many citizens, judges, professionals, and clergymen, with calls to sign before Saturday at Mr Callander or Mr Silberberg’s office.
A residents meeting in Croton area is set for Monday evening at Mr Habel’s residence to discuss best methods for planting trees on the Lee Linlitheow area and to invite Welty Representatives from the Dunkeld Penshurst and Haniites procters run seruations. Attendance is requested. A chapter of Actinentsa details cannabtles at a June event with hospital injuries and a man’s hand severed by a machine. The MA 10400 held its yearly meeting last night with balance sheet, officers installed, and cordial welcomes. Miss L Haselwood promoted to Hamilton school. Colesline sale on Tuesday June 15. Hamilton Commercial Association members’ business places closed Monday June 7.
A married woman from Hamilton appeared in petty sessions charged with unsound mind and was committed to Ararat Lunatic Asylum on certificates from Dr Bennett and Dr Laidlaw. Emigration from New Zealand continues to accelerate. The Moerski arrived in Sydney on Tuesday and refused several applicants. Dr Shanasy plans visits to Heywood Hamilton Dunkeld and Willaston per today’s advertisement.
Rain interrupted play at London as The Australian Eleven faced Leicestershire. Wickets fell amid slow scoring with Ransford and Macartney forming a brief stand before rain stopped play. Australia trailed behind, McAllister, Carter, and Hartigan among the scorers as Laven and Whitty defended the innings.
The article presents a jumble of names, places, and phrases with no clear event. It mentions Mr Mettler Mack, Abbie Merry, Leroy Tete, and others in a convoluted sequence. Readers see garbled lines suggesting oblique references to people, dates, and locations, but no cohesive report or outcome is evident.
From Our Own Correspondent Tuesday reports fine weather improving stock owders prospects. Two special trains left with a help end of track of pga. The half yearly meeting of the Foresters lodge was held last sare night for the election of afice which resulted as follows Bro. W. Warren C.R. Bro. J. Anderson BCR Bro. John Holmes treasurer Bro. Jas. Shepherd sun secretary Gro. A. Gasperins B.W. Bro. H. Pretlove J.W. Bro. James Harword S.B. Bro. Jas. Lane J.B. surgeon Dr. Skinner
An aged advertisement from Bronchial tales mentions Dr Siskion's Magmetic Liniment promising relief for rheumatism and shoulder pain. It references W A Kenworthy of Timber House WA and a "Mutual Store" with a price per bottle, though many words are garbled.
Ridmead, a parachutist, plunged from a balloon during a mid air ascent near Northampton and London on Whit Monday. He was last seen dangling below the balloon as thousands watched, and has not been heard since.
London reports a dramatic aeronautical mishap. Ridmead, after an ascent at Northampton on Monday, lost his parachute and clung for ninety minutes to the balloon’s woolen ring before landing. The flyer, though exhausted, survived the descent.
In London on a Tuesday, Russia is accused of usurping authority at Tabris prompting Sate Khan Bavic Khan and fellow Na tutthaliot leaders to withdraw to the Trriah Conainte after being refused entry at the British consulate.
Unverified dispatches from Teheran claim Turkish regulars advance into Urumiah province Bajaur in North Eastern Afghanistan. Allegations include massacres of Christians in Miandoub within Persian territory and Armenian appeals for protection.
In London on Tuesday Captain Herbert Duckworth of the York and Lancaster Regiment, wounded at Apton Kop, committed death by own action in a London hotel. He was nephew to Sir Dyce Duckworth, the noted physician, and Canon Duckworth of Westminster, long chaplain in ordinary to Queen Victoria.
London reports show prosecutions under anti-trust laws led to a core payment of three million sterling. Offences include unlawful mining open public jamd and accepting rebates. Five employees of the American Sugar Refining Company were arrested in connection with Trade Custome, with a weekly share of two.
In Melbourne the House hears M Deakin announce four new ministers including Fown and others. The session adjourns to May 23 as Sir Wm Lyne and critics debate minister salaries and parliamentary subordination with a heated exchange over affiliations and cabinet balance.
A disorderly session saw members leaving the chamber as tensions rose. The group appeared split with rotted consensus on a key measure, signaling friction within the council and uncertainty about tomorrow’s agenda.
Wire from our correspondent reports Torres Straite and other northern Dilota offering their services as pilots for the Australian wirehipe in a cane of war.
Wire from our correspondent reports growing interest among dairymen in cheese making, with Dairy Company erecting new cheese factories. In Weat wood Wuppsland districts, plans indicate larger production at Puntem Vallock 9 Glenormstog Ritter Fretery, aiming to surpass existing cheese quotas.
In Clovelly Devonshire persistent suffragettes questioned Mr Asquith after a service. The incident saw the group waylaying him and expressing strong opposition to private funding and protection measures.
In a murky case labeled The Fishmond Murder, investigators pursue a court action as prosecutors seek to charge an individual connected to the crime. The timeline remains unclear as local authorities review evidence and prepare for potential hearings.
Three Indian conspirators were sentenced at Midnapore to deportation for terms from even to ten years for involvement in a widespread native conspiracy. The defendants were Tiwheen and two others acquitted by Calcutta High Court. the judgment notes possible compensation in India.
London press devotes extensive coverage to interviews with Australasian delegates. Topics include politics trade culture immigration and defence as Australasian figures engage with English editors and journalists.
London reports General Jan Hamilton has been appointed Adjutant General to the forces. The appointment confirms his leadership role within the army and signals a high-level substitution in the British military command structure.
Australian jockey F Wootton rode the winners at Hurut Park yesterday securing a notable victory.
A garbled report from Melbourne outlines the Melbourne Cup scene with owners and horses mentioned. It notes purchases and associations, but the text remains unclear on names, dates, and outcomes. The readable fragments indicate a racing event context and ownership ties.
Fragmentary notice records livestock prices and weights for a sale. It lists Teeeztiy alering stock at about 30 head with varied prices, plus horses described by weights and classifications. The readable fragments indicate bids and lots but lack full names, dates, and locations.
The Bent Land Commission in Melbourne opened proceedings before the Crown with a wire from our correspondent. The report mentions wheat prices and charges, while noting the funeral of Mr Price and the interment details. The scene references various names and local officials, with scattered phrases about deaths and public notices.
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