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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
5
A traveler recounts a snowstorm train delay where Jones tells jokes and hops off at Albion. He ends stranded miles from a hotel, stranded in a blind siding, then seeks a barber for a needed shave while the narrator reflects on the odd encounter.
An elderly man recalls an outlandish night milking a cow that misbehaved by wrapping its tail around him and tipping a pail. He describes punching the animal, swinging at it in a hayloft, and planning to hog-tie and blindfold the cow with a club to finish milking.
A Pittsburgh man visiting Detroit friends describes his failed attempt to find a barber shop in Algiers. He asks directions in English and French with no success, encountering three locals who respond in French or gestures before he gives up.
Railway time table from Hamilton to Melbourne and other routes listing daily departures from Hamilton to Ararat Melbourne Ararat and return. Includes fare details single and return, holiday excursion rates, and notes on service days with times for Portland Warrnambool Coleraine Branxholme and Casterton connections.
Travellers urged to rely on railway mail and telegram services for prompt attention. Western Stage announces daily conveyances starting at 5 15 p m with special vehicles to all parts of Australia, operated by Thos Givver in Casterton.
XN RS M F Stewart late of Wrerrnambest and Garrod announces the lease of the Caledonian Hotel Hamilton. The establishment will feature Maale as a specialty and private callers can rely on attentive care. Only finest wines spirits and stock in class standards available.
Fragmented text shows railway and coach lines between Hamilton Apsley Edenhope Goroke and related towns. Listings include agent names, hotel references, return schedules, and fare notes for connections to Casterton Mount Gambier and South Australia, with dates and daily departures.
Rs. BW. Welsh announces the opening of a comfortable hotel with good accommodations for bowlers. The house features airy ventilated rooms, a first free parking area, elegant furnishings, and flowing ground Howe. It advertises wines spirits cigars and three pianos for guests along with dining and a public office for Lyall's coaches.
A notice describes the Star of the West Hotel as a first-class liveny establishment attached to One Hovtel offering private apartments, livery and stables, with coach service to Port Fairy. Proprietor Mac's Hotel Portland advertises summer rates and superior table service, with arrangements via Daniel M'Laren.
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