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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
4
Correspondents are requested to confirm if they have sent similar letters to other journals and to state whether they have forwarded any items to the Parade paper. The notice seeks receipt of confirmation from all correspondents.
The article recalls the Wombwell family long connected to Casterton and Coleraine, noting a 1869 marriage to Emily Harria of Digby and the funeral of a relative, with mention of kin and local church leadership. It also covers church elections, officer nominations, and routine meetings, plus a death notice for Mr. W. Anderson and public notices in Hamilton. The piece ends with skating carnival plans, a boxing film showing, and local business ads.
May 21 race day features Camypterogno and Nemion tavina. Bay ty Tune Ms ok 17 Mine Gamla races listed with teats csp and geovial vadriee dare th. Event appears in regional clipping with timing notes and participant names.
Fragmentary obituary noting Sage Carley Sfeiwart as a son of Cee Vorter of C mlah and Victoeiay te Cin hetys, with unclear dates or locations, and a list of uncertain affiliations and places. The readable pieces reference a death notice and familial connections without clear dates or institutions.
Mr McKengie the Minister of Lands reviews New Zealand land tax in formulating Victoria policy with aims to shift to a graduated system and restrict high rates. He opposes mortgage taxes and joint land ownership for ordinary land tax. A Warrnambool plan for virtue of estate sale and court valuation is also discussed. A man named M Lonald dies penniless but leaves a winning sweep ticket worth 6000 pounds from Tattersall’s Cup.
Coleraine correspondent reports the death of Abijah Wombwell, long-time resident, who died Sunday morning after a lengthy illness following an operation two years prior. Widely known as a quiet and kind-hearted man, he arrived in the colony in 1861 at age about 19 and lived with his parents and siblings in the Portland area before moving to Muntham.
Attention is drawn to the opening of Gatneys dancing clamiex in the renters hall today with the jum for closeeg from 4 to 8 and adult clamged at 6. Andrew Amith of Tower Hill died in Victoria on Saturday at 78. he served five years at Tower Hu cemetery after its opening. A. HE. Smith and Oo will offer from the states of deceased persons at Casterbon sale on Thursday May five pomtod, bay welding, greyhounds, buggy, beurens, rugs in the Inte Rey estate by J. J. Ferrin
London report says the wheike air Portal employre head will be carried to night amid rumors of a strike by the French postal service.
London wool sales report from Menter's Telearer notes a weak demand with buyers cautious and prices steady. Distracting garbled text limits precise figures. The item reflects a cautious tone for London markets, suggesting supply modesty and uncertain outlook.
A fragmented report from a state cabinet era mentions Wynenelind and a regional gathering. It references a meet at Miduressi with events including archery and a potential pistol section. The text is garbled but indicates a planned schedule and notices for multiple activities.
Murky report states Meo Tabi held private veneer meeting with Sir John Pricerat in Melbourne. Proposal discussed amid claims of wage and protection, while Hirlighn Porrest suggested uniting Deakinites. No clear outcome given.
Largely garbled but mentions papers from the palace and imperial correspondence with Abdul Hamid during the Kaiser's 1098 visit. Several items reportedly concern Abdul Hamid's agents and high officials, amid notes of court intrigues and a prince Malin’s alleged actions.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a London interview with Lloyd-George, mentioning Bevin and wartime policy discussions. Details are unclear due to garbled source.
Fragmented OCR reads indicate a local budget modification discussion slated for Tuesday with unclear details. The report names few specific figures or entities, leaving the exact changes and responsible offices obscured by garbled text.
A report claims Turadiay delivered a note to Comeresic about a grave attack arising in Tirter Rbem. It blames the Fort Nican Assembly for failing to pass an appropriation and argues the people are clearly incapable of all government.
A fragmented report notes a May demonstration in New York City focusing on progressive motherhood and parental rights. The text mentions protests at churches, hints at a slogan campaign, and references a confrontational tone around family policy.
A Sunday blast at a nearby explosives factory near Auatoisebie, Cene Far caused significant casualties with 20 people reportedly killed. Authorities in Genoa and Losdon reported the incident as a major disaster affecting multiple districts and prompting evacuation and emergency response.
The winning work in the Mahé Heure Art Union was by J Gallagher, shown at Clare Castle tubel. Exhibition strove to recognize artistic merit amid local entries.
The fragment reports a scene in London and Manila with a Kater ged Katiserin being weluiied at Melt Phey and mentions the Duke of Wiehe of Com Macht in a possibly foreign language rendering.
Ballarat stock market report shows improved demand for quality cattle with prices rising. Prime bullocks ranged around £13/10 to £14/10 with extras to £14/16 and good to inferior stock varying. cows £7/10 to £8/7, calves mostly £5/11, and fat lambs around 14/ to 18/ per hundredweight. Several consignors listed with bullock and cow counts and prices, including Messrs Jno Whitehead, W T Manifold, F Cope, and J Troupe and Co. Attendance steady with brisk demand for prime vealers and middling stock. shedding and weights noted for various lots.
A special train operates today from Minkeld to Kehoe with a 2% freight load of sheep carried. Wheat exports for the season total 1,145,303 bags valued at £776,330 from Bay. The Foresters' Hall hosts a 7:90 evening event titled Three Typical Men with an invitation extended to the public, featuring Edward W. MacKey. The news notes a recent earthquake felt near N.S.W. and mentions a local legal matter involving Deshon, B. and a contested inheritance.
Dernard Moeberth ali Windell, described as the bank defaulter, appeared before Bow Street court on Monday. He was remanded in custody as authorities proceed with the case.
Fifty nine anarchists were acquitted in Lieto Italy after a lengthy trial. Five hundred twelve questions were posed to the jury. The populace in the Polina district, origin of the accused, expressed disappointment at the verdict.
Ottoman ceremony at Constantinople marked by a military display and enthusiastic crowds cheering the Wultan. the Bujian was presented with the award in a festive public scene.
The Duke of Norfolk presented Norfolk Park valued at £60,000 to the city of BbeMfeld. The gift marks a major philanthropic endowment for public use and urban improvement.
Victoria’s loam coverage noted in London on Tuesday with reference to the Victorian 3 per cent and nine ball Joan having been twice covered.
In London on Tuesday the Goothsh Miners Federation agreed to a two percent wage cut affecting eighty thousand workers. The move follows pressure from employers and a push for broader concessions across the industry.
The board reports a routine monthly meeting chaired by Very Rev Father Filan Kahan with members including Moers Forti Macarthur Greed and Jenn Wppon. Correspondence from Thos Laidlaw notes a second cheque, medical reports show monthly averages, discharges, deaths, and staffing notes. committee discussions cover hospital upkeep, tree felling, funding for maternity wards, trainee pay policy, and probationers leave and salaries.
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