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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 16, 1893

Page

3

Tragic railway death reported near Hamilton

A young woman about twenty was found dead on the line after a passing train severed her body. The incident occurred near the Western District. investigations show she had been wandering for days, with family ties to Mrs. McLennan and Emma Vincent. Local court proceedings followed with a magisterial inquiry and further hearings scheduled.

I Western Pang Carr Raila Glaser Iiton and Western District McLennan Temipcon Emma Vincent Great Western Tor Lisne W Irvine J.P Coxcent St. Patrick's Hamilton F.C. Hughes Gray and Sone Tina Sinpa Lusanne Arthur Counthey Pepavid Supnes Dean Edward M‘naughton Lewis Barejal Ile Dhe Hayes Enviren Cricket Ground Grangeburn

Local militia relief funds transfer notice

A damaged OCR fragment shows funds from the militia relief to a treasurer. Mentions an official called Mr 1huankie Datars and an amount column coded as 55 x19. Details are unclear and names may be misread.

Metropolis Briefs From Melbourne Cable Drama and Rail Debates

Murky dispatch reports water famine at Nathalia with a daily water train from Shepparton. Politicians debate Timboon to Port Campbell line and Mullee line extensions. Fall Court postponed due to Justice Williams illness. Police to take no action over Fieryoy boxing injury. Gillies may accept Agent-General post. opposition from ex-Premier supporters noted. Burglary suspects Fravers and M Hugh remanded. Engineering surveys for railways scaled back amid broader political maneuvering.

Nathalia Hao Shepparton Patterson Timboon Port Campbell Mullee Justice Williams Fiieroy Wyatt Gillies Frank Madden Suburhs England Jon. Fravers Frank M‘hugh Albert Park Anderson Dow Kasra Kare Waller Cape

Retrenchment Proposals From Government

The cabinet outlines retrenchment across the public service with 221 officers in the Civil Service to retire, except railway staff. Education Department faces a £6000 annual cut on teacher salaries. If income tax is adopted it would be 1d in the pound with a likely £150 free remit. Estimated revenue £2000, law to be imposed only if necessary.

Mellornxn Education Department

Anglo Australian Bank Frauds Sentences Handed Down

From our correspondent in Metentuse dated March 15, prisoners convicted of frauds linked to the Anglo Australian Bank were sentenced. C. E. Staples got five years on each count, Norwood two years, Haraldeon six months, with sentences to run concurrently. An emotional scene occurred as Haraldeon’s elderly mother attended, weeping during the proceedings.

Kour Nagim Pigeon Ponds Metentuse Anglo Australan Bank C. E. Staples Norwood Haraldeon

Trial of Panama Canal Company Directors Continues in Paris

Paris March 14 The Panama Canal Company directors trial continued with ex Justice Minister Bourgeam denying Madame Cotta s charges that he sought to influence the case He asserted no promises were made to Madame Cotta as deputies debated the Panama affair During a chaotic session the government won a confidence vote by sixty nine despite opposition uproar

Paris Panama Canal Company Otbare Oon M. Bourgeam M. Samoury Madame Cotta Baron Cotta Panama Company Panama Madema A Chamber of Deputies Dari E Bourgeois

Evicted Tenants Commission Report Debated in Commons

London March 14 The Evicted Tenants Commission report presented to Parliament faced debate in the House of Commons. Proposals to appoint a commission with power to settle landlord tenant disputes and finance tenant operations drew strong views. Balfour condemned the plan calling it wasted paper while Morley defended the commission and signaled government plans to advance proposals based on the report.

London House of Commons A. J. Balfour Ireland Hoe John Morley

Afghan fight near Galgit garrison under attack

Reports from Afghanistan describe Tribesmen attacking the mauve fort garrison near Galgit. The assault cost the attackers about 200 killed while British officers and Sepoys suffered casualties including one officer killed and 20 Sepoys killed with 9 Sepoys wounded.

London Afghanistan Galgit

National Show claim dispute affects Geelong outcome

March 15 report from Manoovnye notes that several MPs believe Hamilton could lose its grant if withdrew. If Geelong would be favored to host next year, while the Agriculture Minister states no National Show this year under current conditions.

Manoovnye Hamilton Geelong Agriculure

Monte Carlo swindler Wells sentenced to eight years

London March 14 The trial of Charles Wells on a charge of obtaining £23,906 from various persons came to a close with a sentence of eight years' imprisonment. He had gained notoriety for breaking the bank at Monte Carlo, and the money he took was said to have been dissipated at gaming tables.

London Charles Wells Tom Ella Monte Carlo

Federation resolutions postponed in NSW parliament

In the Legislative Council the Federation resolutions were postponed for three weeks. The government will not hold the naval encampment due to floods and high public costs. The Premier said the Inspector General of Police plans to retire. The Income Tax Bill was read a third time in the Assembly and sent to the Council.

Hell Hamiton Il Company Antil Queensland Tate Crrr London W. Oficer Mount Talbot Legislative Council Federation Alec Questing Police

Hamilton Local Land Board hearing summary

The Hamilton Local Land Board considered multiple applications for allotments and land transfers. Participants described ownership, promised improvements, and requested postponements or confirmations as the board weighed allotment suitability and residency plans.

Hamilton Local Land Board

Home Rule Bill Faces Catholic Opposition Movement

A section of Irish Catholics organize against the Home Rule Bill now before the House of Commons. Supported by Irish peers and prominent figures including the Earl of Kenmare the Earl of Louth Sir Henry Grattan and Daniel O Connell grandson of the Liberator. They have not urged royal Catholics to petition against Home Rule.

London

Flood Estimates for Singleton District Reach £100000

March 14 report places total losses in the Singleton district at £100,000 due to floods. The Maitleod district damage from the shock is lighter than feared with cattle driven to higher ground.

Singleton Maitleod

Children gather for school anniversary at Log Cabin church

The event featured MG OEALLA and Mrs Garten organizing a school anniversary on the 14th. Superintendent Garten lined up children by the church, distributing fruit and treats as adults enjoyed refreshments. A local sermon and closing remarks marked the gathering with community cheer.

Garten Dimmi Adulie Henry Anton

Mourning at Hochkirch for Departed Lutheran Pastor

A large crowd gathered at the German Lutheran Church in Hochkirch to mourn the death of a beloved minister after a brief illness. The sermon by Rev. Peters recalled the pastor’s life from Berlin missions to Victoria, praising his faith, guidance, and long service to the South Australian Synod as members and visitors paid final tribute.

Hochkirch Ministor Provideoes Littl Walla J. K. Macmillan Wo. Peters Murtos South Australian Synod Reat W Dnstant Lfe Berlin Foreign Mission Society Ins Sreaden Hh.ffeungsthal Victoria Ita Mambera Alter Enal Basod Sinc Uni Bivir Lutheran Church In Australia Kingdom of God Oscar Muller Pastor Schirmann C. W. Schirmann

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