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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1914

Page

3

Fire Destroys Three Storey Fruit Cafe In Evans Street

A fire in the three storey fruit cafe on Evans Street at three this morning caused severe damage to the rear dining area and shattered back windows of the Albury hotel facing Bourke Street. Firemen reported the hotel spared though the ground floor cafe was badly damaged. The blaze is insured.

Albury Hotel Melbourne Toenday Covent Garden Ewanrton Albury Rourke Street

Aged Man's Misfortune at Gorab Sawmill

Portland dispatch reports Owen M'Loughlin, 66, a Hogan and Son clerk at Gorse's sawmill, injured while logs were being unloaded. A bailer roll crushed his arm, necessitating amputation. he was taken to Portland Hospital in critical, unstable condition.

Portland Turaday Owen M'Loughlin Hogan and Son Anwmills Gorse Fowaa M'Lonehlin

Waterside Workers Case Proceedings In Melbourne

The waterside workers case continued in Melbourne with Judge Higgins proposing local committees be appointed as an advisory reference. Joseph Morris, assistant secretary, stated the average weekly wage was around 40 shillings, deeming 65 shillings a fair basic rate with overtime pay.

Melbourne Waterside Workers Higgins Art Joseph Morris

Tasmanian Murder Belbin To Be Hanged

Hobart reports that petitions with over 10 000 signatures failed to sway officials. The court affirmed the death sentence for Joseph Belbin in the murder of Margaret Sedwell. Belbin is to be executed at eight tomorrow morning.

Hobart Catinet Joseph Belbin Margaret Sedwell Belbin

A Fashionable Marriage Madden Mevoy Melbourne

Captain Guy Madden son of the Chief Justice married Miss Dorie Mlvoy this afternoon in the Lounge at Cliveden chambers East Melbourne. Rev Father Hegarty officiated. Gifts included presents from Lord Denman Sir Arthur Stanely and Lord Richard Nevill.

Melbourne Tureday Guy Madden Dorie M‘lvoy Cliveden Chambers Fast Melbourne Father Hegarty Lord Denman Arthur Sranley Lord Hichard Nevill

Murder Charge After Chinese Quarrel in Brisbane

Two drunken Chinese men quarrelled near Boulla in Western Queensland. Ab Sam was found dead after being shot twice with a new rifle. Police arrested Charlie Sung on a murder charge, with inquiries continuing.

Brisbane Boulla Queensland Bhota Ab Sam Charlie Sung

Four fined for sly grog selling at city court

A revenue detective and three others were fined in total £130 for sly grog selling. The detective admitted drinking and claimed cod liver oil was his antidote to stay sober.

Melbourne

Australian Women’s championships pit limited debut in Sydney

Sydney reports that Viettotan women swimmers are described as meager and unable to compete at carnivals where men are admitted, leading to their absence from the Australian Women’s championships in Sydney on March 1.

Sydney Tursing Tateal

Palmistry Proved Offense In Malapourne Court

Don Hendrick known as the "co Jntred prophet" was fined £25 for practicing palmistry at St Beale. He charged a constable 5s to read his hand and appeals the verdict.

Malapourne Turadny Don Hendrick St. Beale Hendrick

Melbourne Produce Market Prices Reported by Wire

Market wire from Melbourne lists April to June delivery quotes for Wheat Cull at 3/94 per linhel, Oats milling at 119 per bushel, Hay 5 per ton, Potatoes 4 per ton, Onions 10 per ton, Butter and wool details noted, with clerical errors and distorted figures in the transcribed line.

Melbourne Muntay

River trip highlights the Nealson Creek water scheme

An Australian river journey describes anglers touring the Glenslg River and Nel Sen Fight ip mouth. The article covers water conditions, effects of tidal flows, and proposed schemes to return the creek to the river. Officials consider Holloway’s Swamp drainage, evaporation, and channel cutting to maximize water flow and improve fishing. The party includes Colonel Semmens, Mr Milne, and local officials, with discussions on funding and implementation.

Nel Sen Orth Derik Krein Uinta Bern Hrmil Milne Perth Farproy Afisita Holman ' Ae H. Bas R Cole Potune Hamilton Lance View A. Johneen Heywood Molenide Colonel Semmens Victoria Nelson Hotel Messrs H. Glover H. Gaillard W. Englebrecht Mount Chinihier Gen. Holloway L.T. Vause Nelson FN. Burchell South Eastern Pliny Mert Camis Semmens Barthel Eonsien Harehell Atvio Qlomet Semmens Neessery Limare Treasury Tralia Burejoll Semens Oor Vieborten Muller Prensyhreamthy

Diversion of Creek Causes Confusion in River Mouth

The passage discusses how diverting the creek up Glenelg River disrupts fish and eel movement. It notes schools entering the river mouth due to tide, shallow shoals, and altered water flow, risking misdirection and reduced flow upstream. Immediate action is urged to implement the accepted remedy.

Taner Glenelg

Australian Women's National League visit to Mokranger

A function at Mokranger hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gardner welcomed members of the Australian Women's National League from Hamilton. Speeches by Mr. EB. White and Mrs. Gummow followed business, then a large afternoon tea on the veranda with a musical program.

Mokanger Mee Fiardner Australian Women's National League Hamilton EB. Ot. White M. 4A Hamilton League Gummow Zens Reid Vie, Lichis Misata Hadden

SOUTH GOWDAH DESERTED WATERS AND DRY SWAMP FIRE

From Our Own Correspondent reports the area around fo.th Condah is very dry with Jumpere Kerwh forest waterless. A swamp at A Bannam’s residence is dry for the first time, Bannam carts water for drinking and moves cattle to Carlot’s Creek over two miles. Fires cause minor fencing damage as Wallace Allen cuts fence to free sheep.

Troma Condah A. Bannam Wallace Allen

Hochkirch School Annual Meeting Elects Committee

From Our Own Correspondent reports a parent meeting at the Horhkirch State school on March 2 electing a three year committee including Shore Pannowitz Kranz Shore Pannowitz Menvel and Humphries. A cricket match Buckley Swamp vs Hochkirch resulted in Hochkirch victory and a fine lunch.

Tuemiay Perenta Il Drit Horhkirch Actem Engling Mesdamee Shore Pannowitz Mesars Kranz Shore Menvel Humphries Tts J. Kerang Pannowite Hochkirch Buckley Swamp Hochkirch Badies Jobh Buckley Swamp School

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