29 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
1
Melbourne agents advertise new twin screw steamers for London service with specials for return fares via different ports. The notice highlights steamer features, child care, wireless telegraph, and onboard amenities as it invites bookings and inquiries.
Portland Hawkesdale notices announce steamers under weather and other conditions. Rates for Melbourne and Port Fairy journeys, tender bids for gravel work, and rates tax collection warnings appear with dates in April and March.
Grain, wheat, flour, barley and other commodities are received at Newmarket Warehouses Melbourne for export to London. All grain must be marked and stored. consignment by rail not allowed. Three months free storage offered for grain received before March with one month after date. Agents for Quibell’s Ghey Dip, Wormo, and other veterinary products listed.
The Shire of Dundas invites tenders for multiple contracts including gravel supply from Aerie Bend to Hamilton and Muredal, forming and gravelling roads to Chates, supplying gravel on the Hamilton to Chattaworth Head route, and building a binder culvert. Tenders close April 4, 1912, 10:30 am, with deposits five percent of bid in bank notes or drafts. forms and specs available at the Shire offices.
A public notice convenes a meeting at the Mechagicn Mall in Penahient on Monday April 1st at 1 o'clock for nominating and electing a trustee for the Ceram Boram Cemetery replacing Jobo DP. Gobbins, presented by Ahatewarth Hinees on March 2nd, 1012.
Shire of Mount Rouse advertises tenders for gravel and culvert works along Caramut Road from Glen Thompson to Bundoran Woolshed and related contracts Nos 46 60 34 65 66 13 37 63. Drawings and conditions are available at Shire Offices Penshurst with bids due by 3 April 1912.
Notice from T B Tullon secretary of Chaff and Produce Merchants Hamilton March 23 alerts all stock owners to remove items from Allan Dice n Gentele property immediately. After this date property will be impounded and legal action may follow.
The Hamilton event lists several handicaps for horses and ponies with details on entry fees, weights, and start times. Nominations and acceptances close with measurements and rider registrations, under the Victorian Trotting Association rules. A. Robertson is the secretary coordinating entries and notices.
The Kowros Shire table of contracts cites multiple road and drainage projects across districts Hawt riding North riding and West riding. detailed items include several chains of construction and culverts near White Lake Minimay Frances Leamon s spring road and July 1912 tender details with participating firms Tulch and Co Hartow Hoare s ators Apaler Cr Cretes Prtel Gorobe Akira Vers and K Cameron calling for bids by March 20 1912.
The Spectator asks Town and Country readers who do not receive their papers regularly to contact the Manager at once. This appeal aims to fix delivery gaps and ensure timely copies for all subscribers.
Shire Secretary H G Hill announces a yearly prohibition in Kowres Shire covering January through December prohibiting sale distribution or offer of matches or similar items except as authorized, with the rule applying to all male and other specified parties during the stated months.
The Merino Race Club announces its annual meeting with multiple handicap races including the Merino Handicap and Flying Handicap, trials and heats, plus a time handicap trot. Entries close by Thursday May 2 with weights due on entry. a special race train from Brassholme-Morin connects to the main line.
Details of Penhurst race program include hurdle races of 50 and 2 miles with weights and penalties, handcap events with stakes up to £40, pony race and flying handicap. Nominations and acceptances listed with entry fees, weights to be declared and special conditions for penalties. Special trains announced from Ptamttl Ton and Campartown.
Train notices announce a special train from F J Dodd Gray Arth and Hamilton Railway Arrangements with a 12 noon departure and 6 ordinary to Doletaria Hamilton. Ordinary service to Hamilton ends at 9 15 pm. Special connections planned to Camper Town Warrnambool Forest Hawkendals and Port Fal with specific stations and times for connections at Korol and Warrnambool.
First day programme lists events including Matorn Plate for ponies about five furlongs with 15 sovs prize, Handicaps for horses and ponies, Hurdle Race, and Plying Handicap. Weights, nominations, penalties, and entries close April 4 with secretary H T Sutton.
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