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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
3
A damaged excerpt recounts an incident near a wharf involving a person who escaped danger and was admitted to Sydney hospital. It notes a relapse and eventual death from brain injury, with minimal coherent context due to the text’s degraded state.
A man named Turner was fined and jailed for a month for offensive behaviour at the Central Police Court. After a tram incident Turner refused to move, drew a revolver at the driver, who disarmed him. The report notes other items including labour tax proposals and a textile workers strike.
Sydney court hears judgment reserved for 29 men facing charges linked to a recent gas strike action. The cases form the first batch of 219 prosecutions by the Minister of Call Out amid ongoing legal action. Brisbane informs Parliament opens. Melbourne reports on a royal commission request in the Howald Harper case. Claffy discharged for manslaughter in Fitzroy Swamp incident. Market notes outline wheat, chaff, hay, potatoes, onions, and dairy prices with steady demand and varied bids.
A report from the Hamilton League of Hope outlines efforts to establish a temperance program for youths in Port Melbourne, urging local support to build a hall and recruit members. Speakers credit the movement with reducing crime and poverty, noting prior failed schooling approaches and urging community action ahead of 1947 elections.
A Beriptace Inarned home based gathering reports attendance and conduct. Key members and officers are thanked for their support and regular efforts. The report praises support from Hark nee Brown Hardie Muorn Milleton Gilbert, Rava Barter Coubion Mosign Beasy and Adj Huatiton. The annual meeting highlighted youth training led by Mrs. Thomson with the Senior League. A temperance cantata New Zealand's Melange by the Nations was staged with performances by local youths. The treasurer shows a year opening balance of 2 64 and ending balance ET 6/R. Leading roles included Britannia Mrs Cowan and America Miss Scouller among others. Monthly district visits are scheduled for June to Pinaboret Hamilton Port Fairy and Grag-Street.
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