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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
3
The store teases new fashions for men including boys and youth lines. It promises items with value and style, noting no extra trousers are included with suits but advertising a bul t worth 43 ft and style guarantee.
A historical notice lists numerous upcoming events across clubs and towns. It details nominations deadlines in March for pony and horse races, cycling sports, sheep dog trials, trotting events, and various handicaps with dates spanning March to April.
The Hamilton Commercial Association voted to close for business on Thursday evening March 20 and reopen the following morning. Auction scenes at the Victoria hotel featured properties on State Street and Brown Street with bidders tilting toward shop and dwelling blocks, while parts of the Mulhall estate drew cautious interest amid a dull market.
The Hamilton Sheep Dog Club announces its annual dog trials and two trotting events to be held on Saturday April 19. Doors open early with events starting at nine o'clock, including Tridl Stakes Open Dog Stakes and prize money, plus open trotting and pony trot races. Entries close April 16 for dogs and April 4 for trotting events with secretary E. Gough at the Spectator office.
Hamilton hosts the annual fire brigades demonstration with a subdued crowd as eight man relay and related events begin. Ballarat wins the ball relay, Hamilton ties for a place, and Ararat places second in the hydrant competition with Long Gully. Trevalgen and Buninywood join in the Time Man Korine event.
Melbourne stock brokers report on the Melbourne tramways and other listings with buyer and seller prices. Highlights include Amalgamate Boyert and Central Cathcart dynamics, with buyers and sellers shown for each item and noted price movements.
A Melbourne coroner opens an inquest into two deaths linked to self harm. The inquiry notes individuals inclined to kill themselves may be guided by viewing certain means, as described to the premier. The coroner says stopping such acts may be difficult.
John Nortoshaw filed a counter claim seeking 4000 pounds against journalist Benjamin Howie for alleged libel in The Tri bone published January 3. Howie had previously reduced a writ against Nortoshaw, with court action dated February 1.
Melbourne market notes list tardy and forward delivery terms for commodities including wheat barley oats potatoes onions and hay. Prices given include 3/10 forward wheat per barrel and 2h per ton for hay with mixed unit abbreviations and currency marks.
In London on Tuesday, suffragettes endured three weeks' imprisonment for defying police protection orders. Two others received one month in jail for smashing windows at Home Office offices. A flotilla of vehicles delivered food and coal around headquarters, prompting further clashes with authorities amid ongoing suffrage actions.
In London on Wednesday a suffragist leaflet campaign disrupted public and professional circles. A leaflet in an envelope containing a half-penny triggered police action. Miss Kinney organized the Nottingham event which featured fireworks and detonators, causing destruction to windows and property.
New Zealand High Commissioner Mr. Mackenzie hosted a London gathering with Minister of Defence Mr. Allen and others including Sir Walter Buchanan and Sir Willing Fallow. Allen urged overseas trade for the motherland while stressing links with its own people. Harcourt praised New Zealand’s empire role and called for practical action.
Paris debate centers on conflicting reports from the Cologne Gazette and other papers about German rearmament claims and French revenue measures. British stance echoed by Asquith speech drawing German interest, while Parisian editors push toward reconciliation and caution on Franco German tensions.
In Sofia today a cautious reply to the powers is prepared for transmission tomorrow. The mimeographed paper notes that indemnity terms are to be pressed upon, with editorial comment warning of necessary measures.
Reports from Politika describe 21 Greek transports disembarking Letvian troops at Ban glovanni while Austrian Minister Jam calls for recall of Bervian forces. Premier M Preiteh says Servin must align with Allies. meanwhile Bulgarians retreat from Nigrita after engagement near Grocka with four Orecke companies surrendering 120. Greeks incur deaths and injuries.
Sir Alexander Pine, presiding over the Reweekabed Che era oof Vommercs in London, notes increases in trade during 19123 and development of new commerce opportunities. The report highlights room for all and opportunity for enterprise and urges publication of information on leading countries cont gunn to the Panama canal.
In Surrey at Toomday, Neatatle Jeffries killed himself and his mother after a letter stated they would die in bond. The mother’s suicide followed when she read the note at four in the morning. Servants found the bodies later. no motive is evident for the action.
The Daily Kapress promotes Australian migration by offering to cover passages for five unmarried men and one woman domestic, with jobs arranged by Sir George Weld. The appeal has drawn widespread letters and interest into the new year.
Rioting erupted yesterday in Akton Ohio tied to the rubber trade. Police repelled rioters as strikers clashed, several wounded, and stores or streets were damaged amid chaotic scenes.
The Melbourne City Council increases the property valuation by £207,450 as part of tackling growing corporation expenditures. The revised rate tightens budget for the year, affecting tax revenue and public spending.
The Turakina has discharged cargo under water and the wreck remains afloat. Disinfection costs exceed the vessel’s value, so towing to port for salvage may be necessary, though authorities are attempting to discharge the meat to reduce danger.
London dispatch describes effects of the Agadir crisis on Berlin finance with withdrawal of loans and funds. Market strains noted as authorities seek stability after the event.
London reports that the Prince of Wales will undertake a visit to Germany as a guest of the King of Württemberg. The announcement came from London with details of the royal travel plans and host.
Berlin reports estimate that the Kaiser’s private fortune reaches OT, 400,000 and he will pay the war tax on that amount. Frontier forces reduced with Austria and Russia agreeing to a persistent border forestry footing. At wool sales today strong market with firmer prices. Viscount Tredegar, commander of the Light Brigade, is dead at 82. Wheat market steady and quiet. Australian wheat plentifully offered. Universal training resolutions pass the Associated Chambers of Commerce. Pope’s health is stable though his health remains weak.
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