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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
2
A garbled late 19th century column covers court talk, missionary reports, colonial offences and public notices. It mentions a surgeon Mrs Capel, Mr Weetacott, social trials, a missionary Neville addressing a congregation, and Slave-like conditions in Western Australia. It references a Brunswick mayor fine, a bicycle anecdote, rail transit peculations, and local auctions and births.
Latent intelligence from Manila reports 500 American soldiers under General Lawson arriving wounded after a severe defeat by insurgents. Crewm initial firefights forced the burning of artillery waggons and ammunition to prevent capture, with survivors indicating heavy casualties.
The report covers a cricket match at Lord's with Australia versus England, noting Hill and Landon performances, crowds, and weather. Darling and Iredale top-scored for Australia, while Grace and Hearne starred for England. scores and standout bats highlighted.
Eminent figure Tongray and Sr. Hubert Wallace faced a severe apoplexy while denouncing Lend Kitchener's grant during a House of Commons session. He collapsed and was rushed to Westminster Hospital for emergency treatment.
Rioters clashed with police in Belfast as a Nationalist procession was attacked and a fire broke out. About 40 people were arrested as authorities moved to clear the mob and restore order. Parliament debated the incident with Chief Secretary Gerald Balfour defending the crackdown and praising police restraint.
The Duke of Portland has sailed for Queensland carrying 100 emigrants including 15 unmarried girls. The voyage is tied to the premiere of The Event of the Hill by PBA Cilebmmon FEAL, exhibited at the last Academy, as announced by Time and Queensland charity trustees.
The Czar declares action against university authorities over control failures in a recent diet or gathering. He orders suppression of disturbances and opposes unrest by the student body, signaling firm royal response amid campus tensions.
Report from Bloemfontein indicates a conference on settlement between Great Britain and the Transvaal. Attendees discussed terms to end hostilities and establish peace after weeks of siege and tension in the Orange Free State capital.
The British government informed the Tsung H Yamen that it plans a syndicate in Peking to build a railway from the Honan mines to a Wan Kiang River port opposite Nanking. The Tangli Wamen opposes the project, viewing it as a rival to the Laken railway financed by the Fasco Chinese Bank, based on a September briefing to Sir Claude Donald.
The Lawton government reform bill was debated in the House of Commons last night. Mrs Courtney's amendment to admit women as aldermen and councillors was approved by a majority of 35 votes.
London reported the New South Wales Lancers excelled in the Islington military tournament. Trooper Rabson and Corporal Dooley impressed in the tent pegging events while Corporal Pooley and Trooper Oly won the top contest after Dooley failed to strike.
The Hamilton Hounds opened with a large crowd enjoying perfect weather and a spirited hunt. Prominent supporters and new members joined as riders tackled fences and chases across Coleraine and Victoria Hunt grounds, with the event ending to satisfaction and plans announced for the next gathering at Murron.
Fourteen hundred and twenty cattle were cataloged from New South Wales and nearby districts. The general price level remained steady with minor adjustments across classes. Strong demand for show bullocks from Korumburra supported prices around £10s to £11s, while ordinary cattle traded near £7 to £9 in the week.
In London on Wednesday Herr Von Bulow, German Foreign Minister, defended recent Pacific acquisitions by the Reichstag as measures to complete Germany’s possession there and deter rivals from claiming the region.
Lontion reports that 10,000 Russians emigrated from Russia to Eastern Siberia in one month, and the emigration movement continues to grow across the region.
The Paris a steamer of the American line went ashore on the Monnies near Falmouth on May 20. It had been transferred to the tern.
Ante known to Mr G Field of Heredwoodsan Sona London with Nichpladn and Co of Sydney and Melbourne is the only Certified Pianist and Tuner and Repairer in Hamilton Addirons Clarke Street.
A fragment discusses patent medicines reputed to cure debility and improve health, alongside peculiar fashion of Siamese noblewomen with hair standing upright. It mentions Wolfe’s Schnapps and a visit to A. Miller and Co. for low prices and claimed immediate benefit.
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