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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
5
A comic tale stars three men who refuse to pay for an oyster supper and suffer quirky payback from their wives. A rooster inventor named Earn Totman Ring boasts 407 devices including alarm cords and automatic chores, turning the farm into a running gag.
A south side veterinary surgeon recounts a driving mare that sought help at his shop during illness and again found the doctor after hours. The mare later died at his doorstep, prompting the claim that horses can reason.
A Maine farmer describes a large rooster used as an early morning yard worker. The bird crows at 4 30 and slides down to help by stepping onto a bar that triggers a cord, dropping a partition to separate feed and animals. The rooster wears leg bracelets to add weight and helps unfailingly at feeding time.
An unusual 19th century medical notice touts a dramatic cure for chronic bronchitis and asthma by a remedy named Cent Mediivine. The letter-style promotion cites patient testimonials and a physician’s endorsement, claiming complete recovery after previous failures.
M F Stewart formerly of Warrnambool and Garver announces he has taken over the Caledonian Hotel at Hamilton. Moule is to be a specialty and country patrons may rely on careful attention. Only best brands of wines spirits etc kept in stock.
The page announces railway and coach services with daily departures from Edenhope and Carterton to Woruke Maryvale Karnak Lake Karnak and Mount Gambier. It lists agents and depots including Wales Hotel Balmoral Prince, Weetur Hotel Harrow and others. Also promotes Simplex Droppers from Hamilton factory with contact details for agents across Tasmania and Victoria.
M E WELSH of the Oile s Sues Hotel informs old customers that the Prince of Wales Hotel offers comfortable accommodation on the ground floor airy rooms fine meals and a selection of wines cigars and pets. Three pianos available and a booking office for Lyall’s entertainers.
A Dome departs Koreit bound for Fort Fairy on the Hamilton line after a resal. The brief notice notes the routing and urgency of the move, with limited details available in the OCR fragment.
Proprietor William Bentley formerly of Menzies Hotel advertises private suites and livery at Ball Street stables. Needing commercial travellers and gentlemen families to apply for terms and first class table in this Portland hotel.
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