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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1911
Page
7
Council discusses valuation adjustments for lands under the endowment, road and bridge works including Darndellp Creek superstructure, tender calls, and plans for a new road opening. Reports note deputations from the Lands and Public Works departments and a forthcoming license cancellation for road paving.
A six year old child William Salt disappeared from home yesterday near Hawkesdale and was found dead in a well about ten yards from the house. The body was recovered with life extinct and an inquiry is scheduled for today. His widow, four daughters and a dependent kin are left. The cause of entry into the water remains unknown.
Ararat correspondent reports Mrs. Tait and her 11 year old daughter Dorothy Mitico were found drowned in a waterhole near the Hamilton railway line on Monday. Mr. Tait, newly married four weeks, had driven from Mount Cole to Mercatreet to meet her. Police found the bodies on Saturday afternoon with a small headband nearby and a watch showing the time of death.
Harrow hosts a crowded sports carnival with marching, piping and dancing. James Stewart led piping and Lewis dominated dancing. winners claimed prizes in sheaf-tossing log chopping and chain-stepping events.
The Ball at Wad Very hall hosted by the sports club drew a large crowd. Edie Gulpin and others praised the evening as well attended with proceeds at the door aiding local causes. the event featured music and dancing, entertaining attendees with a lively program.
A public notice lists numerous individuals with varied surnames and given names, including Anderson John, Darden Jarmen W, and Edwards Archibald, showing names drawn from the General List. The notice invites inspection of full particulars of affected persons at the office, with reference to the St. Fulfillment Registrar.
Mr S B Abotomey, a qualified ocularist, advertises eye care services across multiple venues. He offers all day consultations at Nicholls Hotel Hamilton on March 1 and 15, Drummond's Hotel Willaura morning sessions, and eye examinations with ophthalmoscope and retinoscope to correct vision defects. All prescriptions are guaranteed by the practitioner.
Advertisement claims expertise in eyewear manufacturing and vision correction. Promises practical knowledge and years of experience. Cites testimonials from various customers and asserts reasonable prices.
The electoral list for the Glenelg Branexholme division includes numerous names objected to as unauthorised or unaffiliated voters with reference numbers beside each. Full particulars of the persons objected to may be viewed at the office for official details. signature by the Registrar appears.
The program lists trials and various handicaps including Trial Handicap, Handicapped Pony Race, Flying Handicap, Time Handicap, Welter Handicap, and Hurdle events. Nominations close April and rider color details, admission prices, and rail connections are provided by Hon. Secretary A. C. Ross.
Entries for all events including the Maidan Plate close on March 2 with H. T. Sutton at Kirks Bazaar Melbourne. The note lists conditions for handicap and jumping races and mentions weights and allowances. Secretary Lou J. Donnom confirms details as a general condition update for the race meeting.
The Macarthur annual lists handicaps and races including the I Maiden Plate at late afternoon start times 1.00 and 2.15, weights, nominations and penalties. The 1 Macarthur Handicap and Hurdle Race follow with entry fees, weights, and start at 1.00 and 4.10 p.m. Flying Stakes set for three quarters of a mile with 7 soves prize and nominations closing.
The secretary sets the nomination and entry requirements for pony races. Owners must present ponies at the secretary’s office by 1 pm on Tuesday March 14 with fees for various events. Maiden, Ladies, and betting entries occur March 18. weights appear March 28 in local publications. R Robertson, secretary.
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