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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
3
Sporting notes from Melbourne report scratchings for the Flemington Hurdle meeting. March entries and the nonual meeting of the Short Racing Club are noted with nominations due via secretary J J Crawford. A special tram will run from Hamilton to the event with planned departure and return times.
Members of the Hamilton Croquet Club hosted visitors at Biei ville oval after a fine day of outdoor sport. J. Stewart defeated Lathaw by one point in the two-bottle event while Mrs. Mappn and J. Short led the hoop contest. Miss Donovan won the croquet prize and Mrs. Destree triumphed in the clock croquet playoff. Mrs. Melville claimed the highest aggregate score with four points. Lectures concluded with tea and thanks to Mrs. Laidlaw, who organized the event.
Melbourne reports a Terrier Coursing Club gathering for members to meet at the Arcyle hotel this evening at eight. Also notes a six days cycle race covering 150 miles with competitors riding up to 9:45 o'clock in the afternoon.
Two motorcycle races are slated this afternoon starting from far cemetery hill. The first is the viability test race for a trophy presented by Mr W H Slipping. The event follows with the Wanton fillings handicap race, with prizes for the winner and a test time. Entrants include Was Walker Rett Wiley Wright Filmer J Wiley Ward Burchett Tippett Bennett Maloney Officer Heine.
A terse notice records that registrations by V.FLC and AAT commissions are fulfilled in any manner desired. It mentions Newmarket and Australian import duties, with a late line stating a strict no reply policy and no bust.
The text outlines an annual cricket or shooting event with names like Walker, Maloney, Filmer, and Ward among players or officials. It notes a 220 yard distance, a forthcoming match at the Ratintay ground next week, with shooting to start at two o’clock. It mentions fines and prior seasons’ immunity for mocking birds, and promises an abundance of birds this season in the district.
Trade at Hamilton reports brisk demand with over 360 lots sold under hammer, including prime crossbred ewes and wethers. Prices ranged from 4/4 to 7/6 for various breeds, with some heavy sale items and a few dairy animals noting limited demand and higher reserve prices observed.
In the Hamilton tennis club results Morrison remains undefeated in the A division after two rounds. Comeroy delivered a top performance against Spalding. B division saw Huckley defeat Amith with solid play. Several matches were unplayed or unfinished, and the report lists detailed scores across divisions with numerous players like Kerr Parker Cameron and Spalding.
In the Indies in the A division strong play advances toward the finals with Boddy and Thomas shining. Hyeop and O’Brien also perform well as B division schedules tighten and entrants are urged to arrange remaining matches. Jenners trophy adds prize for runner-up. detailed scores show several close sets.
Jumbled ship cargo report notes flax cargo and minor damage after a vessel ran into trouble near Tamaro and Uotalone. A series of health testimonials promote Sheen’s New Dewy remedy claiming quick cold cure, price 1/6 and available everywhere.
Special Sheep Base reports a large crossbred sale at Hamilton corporation yards on Thursday. About 5000 crossbreds, mainly merino and crossbred, sold to buyers from Beaufort Warrnambool Park Fairy Morerthor Casterton Glen thampr and Wijlewra at solid prices. Notable entries include 483 crossbred ewes and 250 crossbred wethers, with prices ranging from 9/8 to 14/6, as listings detail numerous consignors and animals across the district.
Mrs. B Keenan of Clifton describes years of frequent bilious attacks with nausea headaches and exhaustion. She credits Beane and Joel with steady relief after starting Bile Benes, noting renewed strength improved digestion and stabilized nerves. The testimonial urges Bile Benes as a household remedy available at local stores or by mail from The Filn Bean Miz Pitt Street Adelaide.
War Own Correspondent reports Mia Arthir of Victoria Valley was thrown from a practice pony on May 1. She sustained a broken collarbone and was treated by Dr. Hayes in Hamilton. Condition described as progressing favorably after the accident.
Incomplete OCR fragment describes a warning or notice involving Dr Sheldon Macnet Linther and removal of Putons with references to price and wind. The readable text is disjoint and lacks clear action or location. No additional context or entities can be confirmed from the fragment.
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