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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 03, 1917

Page

3

Australians in War 276th Casualty List Death Roll

A wartime casualty list from Australia notes 276th casualties with 135 dead and 370 wounded. The report lists multiple officers and soldiers by name and hometown, with roles including killed in action, died of wounds, missing, wounded, and prisoners of war. Districts such as Craterton, Mont Cambier, Horst Dib GY, Chetwend, and many towns are named along with ranks and service records.

Melbourn TV Cme Offerrs Slater Fir Tern O Merry Triurea Ferr Portefour Oen Ome Chantain

Patriotic Funds and Belgian Relief Effort Summary

A historical list of patriotic and relief funds with numerous entries previously acknowledged, including Belgian relief, mil a fund, wounded Australians, repatriation, and soldiers in trenches. It names various funds, donations, events, and hospital or charitable drives, reflecting a broad wartime charity landscape.

Rose Queen Carstval N.L. Mila Fund Australia Aoldiere Fuxn Kennedy Smith Walter Bros Willsore Sfrvian Fond STATE Schoool Fondr SPITH Soctatio Mathasar Pos Brantholmes Red Croun Mae Releten Ped Croce Ladies Lewine Committee Padervilaceal Quit Terple Crossyhee Jetia Ornhan Alewandra Lous Hamilton Cellece

Timely Digestive Aid Promoted For Stomach Ailments

An old advertisement touts Chr. Herlain's Tablets for stomach and liver relief. It claims indigestion constipation and sluggish digestion are cured by this remedy, urging readers to take the tablets after meals and describing them as agreeable in effect.

Herlain

Livestock auction highlights brisk bidding and varied prices

A substantial sale at the Hamilton stock report featured strong demand across cattle and sheep. Prices ranged from prime beef cattle to crossbred and merino ewes, with notable lots from J. Fraser Glenthompeon and others. Attendance was steady, with buyers active on wethers and lambs, and overall prices holding late-market levels.

Owen Wotlers Tate Uva Lincoln Wes Booth Lincoln Fame Nering Owethera Ahropehira Cros A. Finest Wallaura Timrolin Rama Lambs A. Thacker Glenthompeon Rann H. Kent Wildaura Jerino Ewea Border Leicester Ranua Et MG J. Fraser Glenthomneon Mering Ewes C. Donetan Merino Wethers Mount Wedderin Meaers D W. Mintwre Fresh Water Creek J. Howick Ewen Hand & Tooth Tame A. Malcolm Glenthompgon Nonke Willaura wethera at age; Mr @ doyee Wetred Ewee J. Celvert Kiera Anstin Greesyele

Clearing sale at Willaura held February 28

Report by T Laidlawamlan describes a successful auction at Willaura on February 28 for Edward Werry who is leaving the district. Attendance included all district parts with keen competition. Stock and livestock sold well, with horses, cattle, and harvest items realizing strong prices, including draught mares, mares and geldings, and calves to £3 10s. Waggons and smaller lots also sold well.

Laidlawamlan Willaura Edward ‘Werry Wea Bugey Herneas Aroaller

Special Sheep Sale Highlights at Willaura Auction

A large crowd attended the Willaura sale conducted by Laidlaw and Co featuring ewes wethers and rams from districts such as Greenvale Foyeurs and Wattle with buyers from Ballarat Avoca and Whopeoke. Prices ranged widely with strong demand for weaners and various classes and ages, while overall turnout indicated robust market interest in top quality stock.

Masta Young Bros Mesers Laidlaw and Co Feord Willita Greitas Wim- Wits Watut Ballarat Avoca Fiewel Linea Greenvale Owebhere Laidlaw Brow Tolu Lana Tams Hota Lancolo Rams Balian Meri Weed Lamon Ferin Rane Foe

Two Osborne Brothers Standout at Front in WWI

Wallacedale brothers Sergeant J W W Osborne and Corporal J A Osborne enlisted March 3 1915 and sailed for Egypt in May. At Hellpolis ranges Corporal Georne excelled scoring 14 of 20 at 200 yards and 17 of 20 at 600 yards. Both fought in Gallipoli and later in France, with Sergeant Osborne wounded yet continuing to command until retirement. They were among the first to reach Tel el Keir and shared in French campaigns, where both received promotions and recognition. The Spectator noted Sergeant Cathorne earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry and duty in the field.

J. W. W. Osboror J. A. Osborne Wallacedale Egypt Hellopolis Osborne Beng Snca Gallipoli Gide Ca Orve Ola Alexander Osborne General Hospital France England Cathorne Wen Nawerde

Reeves Stomain Trouble or Money Back

A bold claim guarantees satisfaction with bisurated magnesia for indigestion acidity and stomach troubles. The ad cites dyspepsia and fermentation as major causes and promises a full refund if the product fails to relieve symptoms.

Reeves

GEELONG MARKET ERLANG HIDE AND TALLOW FLICKERS REPORT

Market report notes fluctuating prices and trade activity on hides pelts and tallow. Numerous price changes for merino and crossbred pelts, lamb skins, and various quality lines with shifts in quotations across different lots and weights. Buyers and sellers adjusted bids amid overall market movement and demand for specific grades.

Erlang Sherpakins Wayere China Orydias Ctos Breda

Unsettled March Tallow Markets Report No Sales

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Friday next quotations absent and Marches unsettled with no sales taking place. No clear names or places are readable to specify entities or events. The item reads like a brief market bulletin with incomplete data.

Ballarat Cattle Market Report Shows Strong Prices Amid Heavy Stock

Mesete Coles and Pullum report on a Wednesday sale with a large yarding of cattle and pigs. Prices remained high for pens and cattle categories. top pen prices reached £4 4/6 with many lots around £6 to £6 15/-. Pigs and choppers sold at firm to high prices despite abundant supply. steers and heifers showed steady demand, while light weights lagged.

Coles and Pullum Bera

Ill Wealth Advice From Mrs Ford for Health Help

Suffering from backache headaches and distressing pains the ad urges readers to consult Mrs Ford superintendent of Netura Health Co at Victoria Fovel for a diagnosis and remedy. It promises relief from nerve and liver troubles indigestion piles and other ailments via free interviews and advice.

Mira Clifford Max Bel Sren Victoria Fovel Tresdar

Calendar fragment with scattered March dates and towns

Readable place names Balmoral Woerton Edenhowe Apsley and several March days. The OCR lists days such as Monday and Tuesday and Friday with odd spellings, indicating a local schedule or notices page fragment. No clear event or outcome is specified.

Balmoral Balt Lakes Woerton Shetwend Thoredear Edenhowe Apsley

Win the War meeting at Macarthur

A wartime public meeting at Taras 2 afternoon, presided by Drew, formed the Macarthur district National Committee to promote the war effort. Eighteen members enrolled, with Mr Watson secretary and Drew chair. A large ballot elected leaders including M Dougal, A Po Hunthy, Carty, and Pitman. committee roles and electoral plans were outlined as the Senate elections approach in May.

MacArthur Corsilerabh Taras Drew Wt Watson Carrie Macarthur and Wistrict National Committee Auatralia Mr. Watson Wst Senate Carty Carty At Veel That An Executive Committee Comsiet— Dong of Lio Membres BG M Doeyzell Cher Messrs M'Dougall A. Po Hunthy Ft. Corty Ft Rohirteen W. Pitman Wot Aendton PB. Os Hanacn Ro Roe HM Sargeot Tha Trangmar Pitman Fund Pitman Watson Terie Peter Item Wood Alansen Vive Atens Fen

Fifty Five Time for a Glass of Wolfe's Schnaper

A brief item notes Wolfe's Schnaper appears as a favored drink option with emphasis on purchasing whole bottles. The snippet hints at a retail or promotional angle and mentions buyers considering bulk purchases. No additional context or dates are provided.

Hamilton Racing Odds and Weights at Hamilton

The Hamilton racing program lists multiple handicap events for five furlongs to two miles, with mares and geldings among the entries. Nomination and acceptance details, weights, stake distributions, and penalties are outlined, plus train schedules from Warrnambool and connections for Box 51 and K.B. Dobson, secretary.

Kove B. Hamilton Graighburs Sluke Aix Neler Momibnteom

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