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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
4
Buyers secured a small parcel of French dress materials months ago, now unavailable in London. The collection includes single robes in Amazon, Sedan, Velour Clothe, Hopesack, Crocodile weaver, Gaberdines, Ondines, and similar fabrics, deemed highly valuable and unlikely to recur for years.
The Defence department lists four Australian Imperial Force deaths in Egypt from pneumonia including Private John Heoks of Victoria, 14th Battalion. Geelong wool markets show strong demand with some lots quoted, notable prices and sales. Doctors are being sought for front lines, and Hamilton drainage projects proceed after council discussion. A serious case at Ararat Supreme Court involves a Dunkeld man charged with sexual offences against a girl aged under 16 in 1913.
Long service police veteran Inspector Milne retires after forty years with the force. He gained respect for prompt actions in crises, including aiding a stranded family in Dandenong and guiding police outcomes in notable cases.
Melbourne reporting on a悉 cabinet conference where millowners and officials disagreed over wheats price controls. Government proposed selling wheat at a set rate, but a compromise was rejected after a lengthy discussion, leaving uncertainty about future pricing and supplies.
The Belgian relief effort reports a day’s receipts of 79 pounds 9 shillings 3 pence with numerous additional contributions from individuals such as Robert Shilcock, Martha Eldridge, and Hugh Disomon among others, plus further gifts collected by various organizers across several towns. The Mayor notes overall funds reaching 440.99 pounds previously acknowledged and other small stipends from local supporters.
A meeting at the Breakaway Creek schoolroom near Condah Swamp formed to support Belgian relief. Mr W L Garnett chaired, Mr H Lettch was secretary, and Mr John Morton treasurer. Subscriptions were proposed, with a pledge of £4 10s per month, and donations from locals were collected alongside Wheat bag offerings from JG Stewart Co and Mr B Cow Len.
Council debates a suspended plan for a public works scheme in Hamilton aimed at unemployment relief. Members clash over funding via loans and rates while noting uncertain finances, potential future borrowing, and the ministerial letter guiding public works.
Mr Tudor and officials discuss meat price controls and wholesale meat sales at fixed rates. The State Foodstuffs Board reportedly refused a request to widen butter price reductions across the district, with prices cited in a fragmented report.
The treasurer reported a 33 expenditure yesterday. Jadein of Condah convened a meeting in the mechanics bay on Beta cay this afternoon at three to discuss the forthcoming trotting meeting in mid of the Bel gino fund.
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