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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text references Tasmanian Ministry and a raters telegram. Names and places are unclear, with suspect garbled phrases. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
The Strand en route to Sydney faced a mishap at Southport in a beaks competition yesterday. Beaver was noted among the leaders as the steamer Timatu, under Rauter's command, battled the rough waters.
Melbourne reports Mr Thomas announced the appointment of Mr George Heland ex-VLA of Fleetland as director of Jands, and Dr Jensen of Sydney, to Covell in the Northern Territory at a weekly salary of L E C H god TBO per puc Uvely.
The Callus of adeleberial sons reports Mr Fisher elected chairman Mr MG recor vice chairman and Mess Watkins and De Large as members. The administration faced sharp criticism during the session highlighting governance concerns.
In Melbourne on Wednesday the Full Court ruled the Poowong shire council has the power to enact a by law charging auctioneers special fees for selling goods, affirming the council’s authority in this matter and setting terms for the levy.
Five years of records show results from a dramatic local inquiry in Ballarat and surrounding areas. Institutions and individuals unnamed face scrutiny as authorities pursue a remedy amid railway and public safety concerns. The text reflects fragmented OCR of a formal notice urging publication and action by readers and local officials.
The report details a cricket match with Australia Eleven and a long list of players. It covers innings, notable batting and bowling performances, fielding actions, and final scores with individual contributions. The narrative notes attendance of around 5000 spectators and highlights key moments and dismissals.
Market wire reports wheat at 4/2 per bushel for milling 8/7 for feed 3/6. Folgoes at 7/8 per ton. Chad at 6/12/6 per ton. Hay priced at 6 per ton.
Melbourne Wednesday yarding totaled 2640 fat cattle with 100 from Tasmania 400 from South Gippsland and 200 from Western District among others. Demand remained brisk lifting prices across prime pens bulls oxen and calves with prices ranging from 10 to 18 shillings per head in advance of last bids.
Reported notes cover a racing card with various winners and margins. Mentonme Acre, Streplachas, and Mas Jlaaur are mentioned among winners. Ze cities and riders appear in a cluttered list noting victories by lengths and odds, with several names and placings.
A meeting of members of the abora cut was held at the Pendburet hotel last evening with President Mr br Twomey in the chair. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £18 1s 2d and was adopted. It was decided to send copies of the balance sheet to fourteen members for perusal before the meeting. Other members supported the request and it was agreed to comply.
The BL Geerge yenion side for Saturdays match lists Hyslop Heaney Ord Hanlon Mallingo Latciww Smith Landers 12 Dannon Molloy Ander ton Wells Kent Walker Younger Emergency Ward. The Junior Bt Crores team to face the Cambrians will be drawn from practice regulars including Tankin 121 Erley Hucknall 12 Collins Attangward Hickleton Hutellens Douglas Maker Quarterman Whitrheel Drew FP McIntyre Se Hanmound Gobwin Mallinson.
Local sports recap notes Cavendish visiting Balmoral for a castle league match as teams name lineups including captains Greigh and Balmoral’s Night. Senior selections feature multiple players from listed rosters with positions and substitutes outlined, reflecting a busy midweek schedule.
From Our Own Correspondent Penshurst Wednesday. The committee, chaired by Mic Wa B Richie, notes the Caledonian club will not send delegates to a meeting in Hamilton. Donations from A. R. Redford and John Moffatt are acknowledged with thanks. Hamilton Football Association calls a delegates’ meeting to discuss a match against Caledonians while the Innter team remains unable to meet engagements. Debates arise over rule changes and match dates, with positions stated by Foxcroft Stephens and Collina. Dean moves no delegates be sent to the meeting.
The Commonwealth State tennis tourney at Mortlake resumes under clear skies. Favorites Miss Thomil Whoee jell and Tivodrite Advance, with several matches completed by four o'clock. A long day yields many results across divisions, while several top seeds suffer upsets and close contests.
The Ladies Doubles at the local event concluded with Heven paird and partners taking the title amid a light rally. J Scott and Marlow displayed decisive form, winning with ease as others also competed in the mixed scores and listed pairings across the draw.
A Penshurst club report from our correspondent notes a committee meeting on June 15. The draft programme includes mixed doubles, golf club events, and men’s medians, with a plan to place wire on fences around the course.
Last evening the teams fired a last shoot for the competition. The handicap will be opened in the meeting of delegates next week. Scores include Terrill Solfiman Hiccone and Terrill with totals and individual bullet counts.
a comforting stick warms and invigorates the cold air of winter. the ruler of lemon offers a remedy for the old, with one ot. avoid substitutes.
Event at Wooda's Great Puppermingure on January 6 features Candren's hacking cough drawing crowd. Details unclear due to damaged text, but attendance and location are named.
The Hamilton Football Association held a meeting to settle disputes among clubs including Caledonians and Penshurst. Delegates discussed match arrangements for the Tenshurat-Caleswinian fixture, resignations of officials, and registrations, with decisions deferred on some points and Saturday fixtures listed for the coming period.
A historical notice touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds. The short item markets the product with period advertising language and emphasizes its health benefits for readers seeking relief.
Fragmentary report from the Warrnambool pig market notes prices fell amid uncertain bids. The scene centers on bidders at Peters Port with loitering buyers, while observers cite volatility and incomplete pricing details.
An overview of a Chapman Alexander souvenir volume featuring Dr Shapian and M Alexander among noted contributors. The work includes twenty two plates, sketches, and interviews with varied reading, highlighting illustrated portraits, literary reminiscences, and a long preface on its collecting and publication.
Mails for Bogiish and Continence close at 6.40 pm at the jig post office on the following dates Taucalay June 1 Wednesday, June 1 Thursday, June 3 Wedn July 1 Thursday July 3 Wednesday June 1 Wednesday August 33 Wednesday August 26 Today February 5 Wednesday He wear a Thursday September 1 Wednesday September 3 Thursday October 17 Wednesday October 23 Thursday October 31
Victorian bidders are invited to supply and deliver hardwood piles including stringy bark white gum mesamate Karey bos ironbark and other shear piles for the Nicholson River to Turnadale Orhawk railway. Tenders with deposit must be lodged at Melbourne Railway Office before 11 am on Wednesday, eth June. Mortaler notes all tenders will be considered.
Fragmented timetable lists multiple coach lines from Balmoral Noradjuha Harrow and Karnak. It notes departures on Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays at 6.40 am toward Apeley via Cavendish, with additional services to Balmoral and Mount on various days. Returns and other routes appear with uncertain timings.
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