Public correspondence questions school funding debate
A letter to the Spectator editor rebuts borough council claims about a higher elementary school proposal. It argues the act allows municipal funds for public grounds and schools and defends education access, asserting taxation aims at broader educational benefits rather than private gain. The writer, Led J. C. Lowry, defends the intended purpose and criticizes alleged misstatements by councillors.
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The Wannon Election Letters on Electorate Contention
A reader comments on reports about the Wannon election in Horeham and the Northern division. The letter critiques campaign tactics, party processes, and a proposed candidate ballot, noting speculation and tensions within the electorate. The writer urges patience until the ballot outcome guides party strategy.
Railway route debate in Wimmera and Mallee district
In letters to the Spectator the writer argues for the direct Horsham to Hamilton railway route over alternate lines, urging the committee to consider a national view and estimate large savings in haulage. The piece stresses presenting the direct plan to the public and weighing it against other proposals.
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Cuthura Ointment Promises Relief From Skin Ailments
A dated testimonial from Melbourne Victoria in 1913 extols Cuthcura Ointment and Cuthcura Cream as cures for inflamed feet itching and skin diseases. The letter claims improved health after bath use and repeated applications, noting a sample offer and filing details with Towes & Co. for distribution.
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Gus Fonte
Melbourne
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Wien
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Leitch Pictures Show at Bow Hall With Diverse Film Slate
Leitch Pictures presented a varied program at the Bow Hall featuring a grand production titled 6 Talisman and several other attractions. The lineup included The Ghost's Warning a Western detective tale Wisteria Memories an emotionally charged melodrama and The Cat Address a lighthearted comedy about a missing wedding card. Mr Powell supplied strong musical accompaniments for the show.
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Weather forecast and past rainfall figures from a historic notice
The clipping reports yesterday's Hamilton weather with barometer readings and rainfall totals up to a.m. It notes a forecast for tomorrow describing cool and occasionally showery conditions in southern districts with light winds, plus a lunar phase reference and prior five month rainfall averages.
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Harrow District Teachers Form Association
Local educators create the Harrow District Teachers Association to promote literature and relief. D Black of Chetwynd and A Hamilton of Harrow elected president and secretary. Weather and farming notes follow with rain relief, water shortages, sheep lambing, fox predation, and ploughing conditions. Reverend Father Lowham, newly transferred to the Cantenrton parish, delivers an eloquent sermon.
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Wooden Great Peppermint Ones
The fragmentary note mentions names like Foo Cougbe and Colle with unclear context and no coherent report or dates. The readable text lacks events, places, or sources to establish a definite news item.
Portland Shire Council Deliberates Roadworks and Culverts
The Portland Shire Council held an ordinary meeting to discuss road improvements. Officials approved culverts and drains at Myamyn and Narrawong, resolved on gate and fence works, and considered grants for plantings. Tenders were opened for culverts and a ranger position was filled. The engineer reported on washouts, bridge approaches, and drainage projects with several items carried forward and payments authorized.
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Mount Gambier Notes Touch On Weather, Deaths And Local Sports
The Mount Gambier correspondent reports seasonable weather and a thriving pet hog trade with up to 3 per head weekly from northern districts. Prices hold for potatoes and onions, while Salvation Army adjutants plan moves to Ballarat. A race week fundraiser aims for 1000 pounds for Vansittart Park, and obituaries note Mrs. M J Rischhiet and Mr. Won Wigney. Local football sees Wanderers defeat Rovers 1 0 to 1 8, Bea Rovers beat Mount Schanck, and training for the big race meeting attracts many candidates. A wedding unites Captain Bolly and Miss Holgrete, and Mr. W Monlan marries Miss Jury. The Liberal Union women’s branch holds its annual meeting.
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Local Figures Honor Community Volunteers
A fragmentary note recalls Mrs Jao Pick and Mrs W H Batene who presented tokens of appreciation to Mr M Maloney for service. The text is incomplete but indicates recognition by local residents for community work.
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SFEGIAL HORSE SALE AT HAMILTON YIELDS HIGH PRICES
Mesara and Young Bros report a highly successful sale of draught horses at the Hamilton corporation yards. The sale drew strong bidding from northern buyers with many draught mares and geldings achieving prices close to those in the previous year. Highlights include a range of draught yearlings and five year olds selling for substantial sums amid a steady market.
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Rheumatism cure hailed in old time remedy ad
Mrs King of Union Street Foxton reports dr Moree’s Indian Root Pills and Comstock’s Nerve and Bone Liniment cured her daughter’s rheumatism after failed treatments. Four bottles restored full movement and relieved pain, with no return of symptoms. Liniment sold by chemists or by the W H Comstock Co London at 275 per bottle.
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Chamberlain's Tablets Help Sufferer Reclaim Health
A reader from Havenswood reports two years of headaches from liver disorder and bowel issues eased quickly by Chamberlain's Tablets. After regular use she credits liver recovery and relief from abdominal symptoms, expressing renewed well being thanks to the remedy.
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