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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
4
A collage of notices including a memorial for Sarah Beecham dated June 28, 1918, and a memorial verse from her daughter and son in-law Mr. and Mrs. Franks. Also appears are legal and civic items referencing deposits, annual meetings, and racing events with dates and names such as David Young and Hamilton.
A man named Mor tagh was fatally shot during a rabbit hunt near Coleraine. The victim accompanied his employer on the expedition when a hammer struck and discharged the second barrel, leaving Mor tagh dead at the scene. Widow and three children mourn the tragedy as inquiries continue.
Wire from Melbourne reports tenders for provisions to the lunatic asylum exceed the prices paid for similar quantities of animal and other goods by about £500 this year. The Mines Minister’s office is unsettled as Mr. McFarlane, a resident of Toorak, is hospitalised after a heavy dose of lye. Norfolk, feeble notes list prices for onions and other items including peppermint cure.
Reports from London cite Dan Tillett noting Australia New Zealand and Amelia ready to aid strikers while workers refuse to return under old conditions. Keir Hardie urges union unity before any crisis, as Swansen bankers threaten broader effects and Swansen dockers plan return to work after sympathy actions.
Disjointed report from London describes suffragette demonstration at Albert Hall with calls for reform and transfer of prisoners to care facilities by Wednesday. Mentions Chx i and Law vs. Pam patiute and support for Unger. references Asquith and the Premier, with unclear details and fragmented names.
An unclear OCR fragment references Hawks, a person named Cyaphali Young, and mentions foals regulation and updates. The text appears garbled with broken phrases and unrelated terms, lacking coherent events, dates, or locations to form a complete news item.
Fragmentary OCR describes a dramatic presidential campaign entry and party convention scene with references to Mr. Werelt Mroweed and Mr. Enon. It notes managers claiming a written document from the Republican convention and mentions leadership or factional dynamics.
An explorer dies in a strange event described as a fatal encounter near Ailysbela. The report mentions Francis Yorn Hart and a British connection with a wartime lead, while a motor car incident is noted. A diver also disappeared and a forties imprisonment is referenced in terse, unclear terms.
The Hungarian lower house narrowly backed an army bill by 174 votes to 88, triggering a strong crowd in front of the Pesth building as the speaker left the chamber. A local crowd mobbed the leader and his supporters amid protests.
A railway disaster on the Malmaanti Water Line near Crichig resulted in twenty deaths as signaling failures and miscommunications were blamed. Investigators say a head on crash occurred between trains at night, prompting emergency responses and a wider review of line safety.
Berlin dispatch reports Biquel receiving a sentence of fifteen years for an outrage connected to the Kaiser's November 1918 events. The record references bomb incidents and related actions tied to secret police activities and Moscow links.
Wire from Melbourne reports a missionary anniversary ceremony disrupted by weather and crowd noise. The piece notes clergy attendance and a forgery accusation tied to a case involving Daniel Mendy, a farmer. Boxing results cite Carroll defeating Stepson after tough rounds. Football details cover Dunkeld Calhoun match logistics and Balmoral club plans at Mooralla with Mitchell medals notes.
London firms Hundaey Meyers Pearson and Bond secure a CS A00,000 contract for a dock south of the Royal Albert Dock. The project runs 310 feet long 00 wide with a 35 feet depth and 68 acres water area. The King will cut the Gret tod on July 17.
Editor of the Nation reports cabinet reshuffles in Ondun that remove key figures from the RawAr Real wing and bolster the moderate Imperial Liberal bloc. The changes edge the government toward a more centrist position, weakening the advanced faction.
London reports 261,807 British emigrants to colonies during a period. 771,000 went to British possessions. Emigrants heading to Australia and New Zealand rose to 35,000, reflecting growing outbound movement to the empire’s dominions.
A brief note describes the Indian Government's provisional plan for a new Delhi capital. The montage unit reports a coat of about 4,000,000 and cites official steps toward establishing the capital in 24,000 OMI with involvement from the secretary.
A brief report states Wilding wins at Adelaide on Monday. The text also mentions a burglary at the Foundry Hotel in Appleby Street last Sunday morning with looted bottles including Malt, lager, brandy and whiskey.
Reuter telegram reports Milliem Fret Balt, a wife killer, was hanged at Armidale at dawn. He walked to the scaffold, made no statement, and death occurred instantly.
A fragment describes a product labeled O.7 with notes on taste and digestion. It claims one authentic version and warns against substitutes.
Nationalist member for Ledyrrand Mr Firbardt declares intent to advance the Promigration Bill banning the city of Asiatica and proposing deportation with compensation for residents, a policy move currently in Bowth Africa.
A dispute over the Kateer Frederick museum buying Van der Goe s Adoration of the Mass for public display stalled when the permission to remove the painting was denied.
Rome reports that Italian forces achieved a fresh rating at Bushira near Tripoli. The warship Umberta dispersed Arabs who opposed the embarkation.
An 1311 population drop to 161000 prompts government inquiries. A night in the bush reveals two missing children found alive but severely exposed, splitting local authorities over responsibilities and the extent of the crisis.
A fragmentary report outlines thirty charges against Frederick Hovipten accusing him of revival period offenses. The text references alleged operations spanning Bathurst to Sydney with intent linked to alleged abortive acts and related schemes.
Last night Hamilton and Waramboul competed in rifle shooting with scattered scores as the match neared its conclusion. The contest seesawed with entries like Hamilton 63 and 64 and Waramboul around 98 and 68, ending in a draw as both sides vied for the shield.
The YMCA held its fourth weekly run with steady attendance and a competitive pace. A long sprint determined the winner, while next week will feature the first five mile trophy race for qualifying members at Dunkeld Road and Strathkellar.
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