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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
3
Savings Bank will be open Friday evenings instead of Saturday evenings for receiving deposits and opening new accounts. Managed by David Young the bank notes the change effective June. The notice appears amid other community items and local meeting notices.
Local items record rail deviation hearings for the Ghendinning plan and opposition, a farm sale near Yatton, shipping of letters to Warrnambool, random social events and entertainments, church services, and public notices on land leases, infrastructure, and community meetings in the Hamilton district.
London Friday report from the House of Commons secretaries stating there is no information indicating any interference or concealment in relation to the timely handling of a matter discussed within the chamber. The transcript references Tennent and official responses about parliamentary procedures.
Market notes describe wheat trading patterns and butter prices, with mentions of seasonal influences and shifts in supply expectations. The text references American winter wheat and colonial butter markets, noting price movements and market sentiment.
Fragmentary ad copy advertises Dr Fheldon Gem Pills as a kidney remedy with claimed benefits for the womb and other organs. The text is garbled but suggests a price of 1/6 and emphasizes remedial powers.
In London a transport strike disrupts port activity as the emergency committee led by Mr Goaling and Mr Jen Tillet seeks government talks on a Powiile arrangement. The Port of London Authority may vary lightermen pay to allow a center for qualified applicants. Lightermen report attacks on their apprentices as picketers face imprisonment amid the ongoing disruption.
At the Thhanmie Inquiry Tard Mer pey testified the Californian showed Titanic signals and more efforts to assist were needed. The record notes fatal apathy and unanswered alarms amid the disaster.
The Imperial Trade Commission plans private talks on imperial defence and a cooperative scheme. Montreal delegates withdrew a motion on devoting revenues to their own resources amid defence considerations. Major Corrigan cites New Zealand’s compulsory training. ex Premier Venking highlights Britain and Australia training figures.
Fragmentary text recalls talks on loyalty and defense among chambers of commerce. Mentions Hill Wray Australia defending that Australia offered no promises and emphasized support for navy and army. The piece hints at comparisons with other dominions and broader imperial defense aims.
The Birthday honours comprise a large group of peers and knights, including Lord Chelmsford and Sir W P Cullen among others. Reports from Melbourne note general satisfaction at the knighthood awarded to Dr. Wal Jackson, former Comptroller of Customs.
Sir Julius Wernher left Derrick £160000 with £100 yearly until age 21 and then £2609. Remainder goes to widow and children. other sons receive £21 5m, CIM and £1,000,000 respectively, Sir Jaander Jatecon £10,000. Derrick later became bankrupt with liabilities of £5,000, his father paying £25,000 but disowning further debts.
London reports the postponement of a conference due to illness of Mr Gecard Thompson, a member of Thompson and Co owners of the Aberdeen ring. The Australian Agent General and the chipping company’s agents work to prevent further delay in the immigration issue.
Fragmentary report shows MPs debating a Home Rule measure with references to Dublin and Ulster concerns. The discussion hints at constitutional powers and potential reversibility after a fraction of support, amid party lines and procedural tensions.
A fatal incident in London leaves three workmen dead and a fourth injured when a truck struck a group at Militbeehronsh. Authorities report the event caused by the vehicle loss of control. police investigate.
Fragmentary report notes eight women involved in window smashing in Dublin. Text references to cough remedies and peppermint cures appear in garbled OCR, with no clear outcomes or identities.
In a tainted court scene at Terobo the Camorra case faces delay as several prisoners complain of speech being barred. Ailing Eleonor Licy may die awaiting the proceedings and Signor Lacy is urged to return.
Washington Thursday reports President warning to confront congressional plans over Army appropriation. He claims a veto is likely if Senate delays or alters funding, insisting the military must be paid without concession as the political clash intensifies between executive and legislative leaders.
A fragmented speech by Minister Basan advocates weekly unity measures and a coordinated effort to rebalance fleets. He envisions a presidential system and a committee to oversee tower developments amid strained international relations.
Turkish assault on Wednesday against the Italian peninsula near the Latin coast failed. Italian counterattack killed several Turkish troops and left around thirty-one Italians dead or wounded in the engagement.
The notice discusses government proposals to refer questions to the industrial council. It concerns securing fulfillment of industrial agreements and the terms of agreements between employers and workmen across a zone. It highlights methods to enforce commitments and address disputes in the industrial sector.
A fragmented report discusses shifting Anglo-Japanese relations. It notes the alliance as pivotal to Japan's foreign policy and to peace in Europe, with denials regarding a weakening of ties amid uncertain signals.
In Chicago on Thursday a Taft campaign manager accuses Roosevelt supporters of bribery and coercion to sway delegates. Roosevelt's team denies the charges calling them a fabrication and a smear designed to undermine his campaign effort.
Dramatic report from Montreal on Friday describes Presbyterian clergy denouncing Mormon efforts to recruit arriving migrants. Tension rises as police intervene while several crew members are called upon to assist. Passengers reportedly resisted at the landing stage amid accusations of coercion.
Crowds clashed with police in Chico during a strike action. Several injuries reported as officers used force and a man was fatally shot with a revolver amid ongoing unrest. More arrests and gunfire followed in the chaotic scenes.
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