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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
5
A narrator recalls vowing to tell the truth as a visiting second cousin clan storms his house in the country. Furniture is overturned and the living room turned to chaos, while the wife is away in Jersey for three days, prompting a memory lesson and comic misadventure.
A fragment from a 19th century style account describes a man recounting a night out with old friends. He references a beak con training and a red el Twain remark, then notes starting for home around 3 o clock and trouble ahead with his wife described as sporting blood. The text ends abruptly amid unclear dialogue and a police mention.
Racing meet notes include March 14 and 29 dates with pony and weight handicap events, penalties, and notable entrants. Entries close March 14, with general entries on 27 March and weights to be announced on March 11, detailing stakes, penalties, and acceptances for the Hamilton races.
The Glenthomson Race Club lists Tara Programme details with events including Homes Race, weights, age allowances, and entry rules. Names like A. C. Ross are noted for secretary duties, with trials, hurdles, and handicap races scheduled at Hamilton in September.
Entry details list mares and horses with weights for races at Lake Wallace. Includes Maiden Plate and Flying Handicap on March 6 with various entrants and weights. Nominations for a Pony Race and hurdles follow with rider details and deadlines around March 2 and 21.
The Western Lincoln brewery, once trading as Weihams dm fe, is taken over by Messrs. Sheldrick and Co from Warrnambool. Production moves to Shellrick and Go s Westers City Brewery Milton with Sheldrick and Co Warrnambeal brewing.
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