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26 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
1
A damaged OCR line presents unreadable fragments about an event or person. Readable elements are scant, providing no clear names, places, or dates to establish the original news context.
The Aberdeen Line advertises Melbourne to London routes via Fremantle Durley and Cape Town with travel dates and rates. It highlights accommodation options and special attention to passenger comforts with tickets available and interchangeable services.
An illustrated promotional notice advertises the Blue Funnel Line passenger service from Melbourne to London via Adelaide, Durban and Cape Town. It touts modern steamers with wireless telegraphy, berths, cabins, laundry, and weekly departures with special fares for itineraries via the canal and return routes. It lists agent contact at William Street.
Maritime notice from Melbourne port detailing sailings from Portland to Melbourne with dates in July and August. Includes passenger fares 9/6 return 4/6, voyage dates, intermediate ports, and agent contact Cathels at 20th Street Portland.
Notice invites separate tenders for graveling and small culvert construction on the Wagan to Springwood road, with drawings and specs available at the Dundas shire office. Tenders due July 3, 1912, deposits equal to five percent payable by bank draft, and must be in by 10 a.m. on tender day. Separate tenders requested by Abbott and officers.
A local sale notice advertises a sale to raise funds for Beads of the Prince, following a fatal fire on the shore. Authorities report the incident and outline the proceedings for the sixpence purchase as part of the compensation.
Notice from Shire of Dundas warns offenders against overloading bridges and culverts and stripping roads. Rewards of £16 offered for information leading to conviction, with penalties stated for violating weight and road-use rules. Addressed by Shire Secretary with date in 1911.
Shira of Mount Rouse issues notice that from July 1 191% all unbranded calves grazing on roads within Shire will be impounded. Owners must act promptly. By order D Walls Shire Secretary Penshurst May 20 11%. Notice to landowners in Linlithgow Jemmawarre Boonabwah warns noxious weeds must be cut to width of roads or enforcement will follow. D Walls Shire Offices Penshurst January 13 114. Road closed against traffic on Shire and County Boundary Road Croxton area due to Berrydale Bridge renewal. By order D Walls Secretary Shire Offices Penshurst March 18 1513.
Notice from Kowrea Shire Council warns roads near Mount Rouse and between Buskeram Yar rack and Nevapumdahia will be closed for flood damage repairs. Rates payments must be made separately to Kowrea Waterworks Trust and all correspondence to the secretary by the specified deadline.
The Dundas Shire warns that BoTICS accounts ageing must be in the hands of the Secretary by a specified evening. A council sack precedent requires strict adherence or penalties. A public notice declares enforcement against depositing rubbish within the shire boundaries with prosecution for violators.
Shire of Minhamite announces that the Acting Secretary will attend the Mechanics Hall at Macarthur on Wednesday Thursday and Friday next the 26th 27th and 28th to register stock for the West Biwing riding. Declarations must be on forms obtainable from Mr A Black sworn before a Justice of the Peace prior to registration under By-law No 8. Allan, Shire Secretary.
A 1912 Hawkesdale Hawkesdale document records a Minhamite Shire council meeting on 2 July 1912 to confirm a by law regulating grazing of cattle and horses on streets and reserves. It outlines registration forms, fees per quarter, inspection by council, penalties for grazing without permit, and enforcement protocols across the North Eastern and Southern Ridings. The by law sets animal limits, payment schedules, and conditions for open-road grazing under council control.
The Minhamite Council enacts a register and permit system for cattle and horses. Fees apply quarterly: three shillings per yearling horse six months old, two shillings per head of cattle over six months. Permits control grazing on streets and reserves. Impounding and penalties for unpermitted grazing. Ownership and declarations required. Council reserves rights to modify herd numbers and revoke permits. The text sets out administration, charges, and enforcement.
Notice from Shire of Minhamite addresses future payment terms for foxen-related property and preserved shina within the shire. The document lists Allan Mawkerdals and October as key names or dates, with unclear references to related parties.
VENDERS are invited for Cartiog and Sprentineg Main tenance Gravel on the main Myn myn pool near Mr T Maher's property. Specifications may be seen at Shire Hall Hawkesdale and plan at Mr A Black's Macarthur. Tenders close Tuesday July 2.
A citizen applies to the Shire of Mithamite Council for permission to graze on street ram or reverve. The solemn owner declares genuine ownership and says no agency represents him, with the grant subject to low terms of the Shire bye law.
A Hamilton sale advertisement outlines bargains on white twill calico flannelette quilting fabrics and strong white calico, plus Velveteen corduroy in navy, cream, brown. It promotes yardage deals on flannelette nights and children garments, with numerous sale prices and “GROUPE” style listings.
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