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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1899
Page
3
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The Hamilton district activities include a weekly executive meeting at Primitive Methodist Church with talks on unity of the socketing body and financial updates. A flower show featured chrysanthemums and roses with many entries and point tallies from Melville, Donald, Kennedy, and others. Additionally, council accounts, real estate sales, and public notices cover resignations, estate matters, and upcoming auctions in Meadow Land and surrounding townships.
A French party attempting negotiations in Panay Cavite area was fired upon as they approached rebel lines. The attackers, disregarding a flag of truce, killed several Frenchmen and forced others to flee, with authorities reporting a brutal incident amid ongoing hostilities.
The Australian Eleven faced South of England in London with a tense first innings, reaching 675 as Noble and Trumble contributed. England replied 222 all out. In the second innings Australia opened with Leod and Laver, but the match ended drawn with Australia needing 57 more with wickets in hand as Trumble shone with swing and wickets. Additional notes cover the Leyton match, Tremble’s bowling, and brief metropolitan news items.
A snippet reports Australian wine interests pressing for favorable treatment as Sir Michael Hicks Beach and the Chancellor of the Exchequer discuss duties. Premier of New South Wales sends telegram while Australian representatives push for exemptions and broader relief, including per bottle rates and colonial wine relief.
Fragmentary OCR shows a hotel in a West Star area inviting principals to apply for tenancy. It mentions Madame Keta, Mrs Vivian Clarke, and A. A. Collier, with references to the Star of the West, Poet Fairy, and an intimate notice that tenants must be named.
The Australian representatives criticize the Luke-ware stance on the Pacific Cable and Martin cable project. The Agent General urges acceptance of Britain's proposals and the Cable Committee recommendations.
Ambiguous reports suggest strained secrecy vows in court as testimonies provoke controversy. Revelations from the Dreyfus inquiry dent the Dupay Ministry, with speculation of a cabinet reshuffle if the government falls and Brayson may be summoned to form a new cabinet.
London reports a dubious Anglo Russian agreement influencing their future stance in the Far East. The text indicates concerns about commitments and potential shifts in policy, with emphasis on the two powers' maneuvers and the impact on China.
Reports describe anti Jewish riots in Nicolwet Southern Fumia with a mob attacking Hebrew residents. Ten Jews, including women, are dead as a result. Salvation efforts by Mr A W Woodhouse, British vice consul, are noted. Prices for wool remain firm amid strong competition. In other news Sir WA Anson is elected unopposed for Abe rsford University in the House of Commons.
Lord Salisbury argues against Austrian opposition to three countervailing duties on sugar imposed by the Indian government fortifying the argument for India.
A wire from our correspodent reports that the ANA board, while sympathetic to the Uvitlanders' grievances in the Transvaal, declined action. A meeting was called to address the movement for redress.
From our correspondent Menocruss Friday Euuna Apthorpe obtained a divorce from Clarence Apthorpe bicycle agent on grounds of misconduct. Evidence showed the respondent threatened to adopt her after insisting on maintenance and refusing to live with him due to support disputes.
Acting Minister of Agriculture Mr M Culloch plans to brief three Dabrymen's Aspiration reps on butter shipment contracts by Mr Taverner. He promises railway passes for the dairy executives, noting previous public disclosure issues.
Friday an application for final judgment in an endorsed writ by Sta Dudden against James mam saw miller was dismissed without costs or prejudice after the defendant offered a bill of costs. The plaintiff claimed £321 3d and the defendant filed an affidavit. Continuous representation by Sostion Williana and Palmer for the parties is noted.
The Butler inquest at Manvifield proceeds slowly. Mollison and Little testify there is no clear evidence of how the stead land was connected to the burnt body. Blackett, the government man, declines to speculate on floor marks. the investigation drags on, with slow proceedings. Local notices tout patent medicines as cures for cash woes and general debility.
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