12 May 1916
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
1
Readers note a fragmented timetable from Melbourne to Portland and EuMERALLA with various dates in May. The garbled text mentions departures on May 11 noon and May 2, plus other unclear entries for May 12 May 18 and May 26.
The Shire of Mount Rouse invites skilled workers in engineering crops from Victoria to obtain the application form at the Shire Office. A reward of five pounds is offered for information leading to conviction of anyone who damages or interferes with a street lamp at Peasupurt. D Walls Shire Secretary.
Official order closes the Paris Boundary Road between Buckeram Yarwask Namapuniah parishes until further notice. Shire Secretary announces the suspension of travel on Lieodon Lage le Cied Agsinot Traliaux route.
An aged catalog style advertisement lists farm products and services including livestock items and dairy products. It mentions agents and suppliers such as Quibeil's Sheep Dip and Kemp's Patent Sheep Branding. Locations include Bourke Street Geelong Cheringhap Street Hamilton District and general department offerings.
The Shire of Mount Rouse warns stock owners that By-Laws 15 and 16 restricting wandering stock and stock travel will be enforced after June 1907. Owners must notify Herdeman William Moreweather of Dunfield via post card if their stock will pass through any part of the Shire. Applications for menage preference and labor postings may be filed at the Shire Office, Pensburt, for soldiers returning from Empire service.
The Council of the Shire of Mount Rouse seeks offers from residents to provide hospitality to Australian wounded convalescents for a few days at a time. Hosts should forward offers to the undersigned to arrange quarters and care in the invigorating country air.
The county defines parts of Martin Street Pooshuret Fell Street and adjoining areas as public roads in Moms a Shire and applies the Lota government act clause to these portions. Drivers must give written notice to the hire Secretary after May 1, 1914, of the duration they intend to drive their engine.
The Rangers report sheep owners are grazing on roads harming registered stock. Council will prosecute offenders. Notices list places where Snakebite antidote is kept including Atete Schools Mumbannar Westmoor North Police Barracks Branzpalmé Heywood Dart Toor State Schools Digby Tahara Hotapur Narrawong Cog dah Drumborg Tryrendarra Wallacedale Condsah Mechanical Ip shltute and Miasinn Station Mr C M'Lellan's DHk Drtk P O Myamyn and Gressdale Rail Station
The note mentions F Bhira of Mount Rouse and questions the right to carry vehicles, with determination pending. No further context or dates are provided.
Local notice warns that all stock registered within the Shire must wear attached badges or face impoundment by Rangers. Rangers have orders to seize unbadged stock to enforce the rule and collect penalties.
The notice states an appeal is made to the public for contributions to food for peioritic parties. It mentions obtaining a petition form from the Penalty dent and availability of an application for abstery at the Rhire Offices in Vortland.
The Board of Public Health of Victoria enacts labeling rules for milk and separated milk. Containers must bear legible SKIMMED MILK OR SEPARATED MILK in plain black letters not less than 14 inches high on a white ground. Penalties may apply for noncompliance starting July 1, 1908.
Victoria Board of Public Health issues regulations under the Pure Food Act 1905 to prevent contamination of bread and meat. Prohibits use of contaminated materials for packaging or handling and bans storage in unsanitary conditions with penalties for violations. Effective September 1, 1904 with Governor approval in 1906.
The report notes Min, avid EK, Balle, Hawkee and others appointing Allan as Range for the Masters Division of the Bhire. J Allan earns Ghirs Geervuary role.
An advertisement for Mr H. Oh Pang Ligarstheet of Abarat with MW Pane. It notes extensive medical experience from Merk tel Voollege of antoo and three years in Shanghai. It lists consultation hours at Commercial Hotel from 1 am to 7 pm and invites consultations by letter or telephone 123, with a visit on Friday May 12.
Rail timetable lists mixed and ordinary services on the Ararat Hamilton line with departures from Ararat at 7.15 a.m. and 2.10 p.m. and Hamilton arrivals. connections to Melbourne Ballarat and Portland noted. Also covers Hamilton Coleraine Warrnambool Cavendish and Branxholme lines with daily and weekly patterns and mixed services.
By A. G. Stewart Lyne Byadek reports a person found cutting down or removing timber from Monivas Paddock on Port Fully Road will be prosecuted.
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