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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 14, 1881

Page

2

Town Hall use for Stite Beta event and council matters

The Board of Advice requested use of the Town Hall for the Stite Beta children event on May Day. The Council discussed lamp placement for safety at Brown and Chanter streets and considered a Melbourne Exch subscription. Public Works reported on tree planting and road dust, while accounts and rate plans were reviewed.

Welvenday Vth May Hraynhay Brown, Steel M'Bellar Bree Hareits Cormeston Naual Vanier Atin Ambepre Whanter Street Brown and Chanter Wtreeze Vlark Pighte Melbourne Exch Coume T. Scott Coleraine Hamilton Te Wan Public Works Committee Scott M'Kella Taylor FORD Daniel Burke Ordure Stewart Great Horke Jhiey Cameron Messrs Duffy and Wilkinson Stewart Mesara Hree Dickens Oeetanakerss Aree Dr. Brown Burke Remats Municiyal Sceoont Ovenien Hememan Terlemen Cactus Shire Council Dorough Conneils Mathelania Pete Fineaes Rotewbie Alwng Regan Howe Horwite Chaucer Dumbeli Coleraine Road Kerr's

Tender and Contracts Amid Council Deliberations

Proceedings detail tenders and deposits for multiple contracts including works at Gap Road and Glen Thomerson with various acceptances. Correspondence notes tolls and crossing issues with South Barwon council, plus a formal adjournment dispute and remarks from Dr Lane.

Gap Rood Momni Sturgeon M. Ryan Glen Thomeon W. Ryan Sirewlar Shire of South Barwon Archibald Baxter Tallangoork Odas Council Mount Rowse Council Gazette Station Dr. Lane A. Burger

Portland Race Committee Plans and Regatta Costs

The Portland correspondent reports on race preparations, booth sales, and crowd control, with forecasts of a busy spring and concerns over ticketing and weather. Regatta finances show a substantial income but a remaining debt, prompting calls for budgeting improvements and scrutiny of past expenditures.

Balance of Eye Serene Association to Meet in October

Proceedings closed with a cordial vote of thanks to the chairman. The balance of eye Serene as the association’s members were to be held in October next.

Eye Serene

Local Sete Shire Reports Growth Amidst Dull Harvest Mood

The Senders Chronicle notes lingering gloom in Sete with renewed faith in Casterton’s future. New shops and a butcher joiners emerge while rail delays press nine to eighteen months. Shire plans target roads to the South Australian border. Agricultural Show and race meetings loom. Constable Smith departs for Benalla district. A Dramatic Society failed to form due to low attendance. Disease in town appears nearly eradicated. locals discuss trade and finances amid ongoing sport and festivity.

Sete Meetin Casterton Marka Pper Point Castertom South Australian Penola Mount Gambier Harrow Ford Bandford Spore William Smith Benalla Smith Yey Tetey Bexidas Samad Dcs

Court of Petty Sessions Adjourns After Sheep Driving Case

Court proceedings heard Wilkinson admit offence of driving sheep with no license or prompt action. He argued lack of intent and claimed ignorance of the act, was cautioned by the constable, and told to acquaint himself with the regulations. Fine imposed. application for a new booth at Hendford granted as the court adjourned.

Wilkinson Booth Wi Hendford

Notices from Shire of Portland and Mount Rose

Public notices warn of meetings and voter enrollment deadlines in 1881. Officials remind rate payments due for Penshurst, with attendance details from June 2 to June 10. Also mentions health bye laws by the Local Board of Health and inspection at the Shire Office Penshurst.

Mount Ronse Penshurst Ni Conall Gen Rouse Board of Health Thia Pete Central Board of Health Penahurat Clarence Dufton

Cavendish Races Maiden Plate and Handicaps at Acova

Entries for the Maiden Plate and Handicap Hurdle close at 1 am on race day. Races start at 12 o'clock. disputes decided by majority of judges. Cavendars hosts a program for bores that never won public money and various hurdles events.

Acova Sanaipo Taniat Ag Cavendars

Portland Annual Races Programme For 19th Century Meet

The programme outlines horse races at Portland with events including the DICAF Hurdle Race and Amateur Race for £10, plus a Selling race and various stakes. Entries require names, value, pedigree, colors, and rider details. Nominations close with specified weights and conditions. notices set for April 1 and May dates.

Malles

Waterloo Cup Coursing Details From Melbourne Notice

The notice outlines prizes for the Waterloo Cup event in 1881 with several classes and monetary awards. It invites 1000 correspondents to contribute and directs all communications to the Champion Hotel in Fitzroy Melbourne.

Potamo LA Bien Pion Ei Mply Champion Hotel Fitzroy Melbourne

Melbourne Cup 1881 Leviathan Adimastor Company share offer

Internal prospectus details a £16008 capitalization and share allocations for the Melbourne Cup 1881 event. It lists prize structures per horse, including First, Second, and Third positions, with names such as Champion and Australian ar. The notice invites subscriptions paid in cash to L. A. Pees at 4 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Drapery Store Opens with Low Prices in Hamilton District

J. W. starts a new drapery establishment offering a wide assortment and daily reductions. The shop promises lower prices than any nearby town and aims for continued sale events benefiting Hamilton residents.

J. W Ya Sendo Teaveky Hamilton J. Weet Hingi Caltie Hong Cota Tm

Clearance sale to clear entire stock at cost

Note announces stock must be cleared by 1st June. All items offered at cost to secure bargain prices. Fresh and new goods bought during the promotion available at their own price for buyers in Hamilton.

Manchester Department Store Advertisement for Blankets and Linens

A scanned ad for John Wests department store offering a range of bed linens. White and colored blankets in various sizes at low prices and yard wide fabrics. Includes references to wool quilts and finished linens, with prices in old currency.

John West Gary Dou Gallet Ie Bert Hide Slag Willy Sacillan

Millinery Department Offers Wide Range of Latest Creations

The department highlights an immense stock of French and other millinery. As sections change rapidly, there is frequent loss and bargains offered with no reasonable offer refused.

Local Dress Stock Sells Cheap Materials in Melbourne

A Melbourne advertisement touts a large stock of chairs and fabrics including English black tostrea cachastron satin and cashmere, offered at low prices. The notice promises affordable textiles and coats to customers.

Melbourne

Dress Department Promotes Fresh Season Dresses

A local page advertises a dress department with a fresh season selection. It highlights new fashionable goods including satin cloths and costume fabrics, with various shades and affordable prices.

Inspection Worthy Name Amid Stock Shortage

The notice states the name is suitable for inspection and notes a lack of a large stock of first-class items. It mentions minimal inventory and emphasizes quality over volume. Availability remains limited and further purchases may be advised.

Mantles and Fancy Goods Sale at Half Price

An immense stock of ladies and childrens Ulsters and jackets offered at half price to clear. Wool goods and a large selection of fashionable winter hosiery in all sorts and qualities.

Winceys and Prices Mentioned in Local Trade Note

A fragmented trade notice references Winceys goods described as a purchaser item in Wincrys or Wincrys yards. It notes pricing details with a line about a leading line marked above cost and mentions selling by the piece or yard with unclear figures and wording.

Blanket and Mantle Sale Promises Large Stock

The notice advertises jackets, fancy goods, and hosiery with a focus on large new coats labeled as 'Childs' Ulsters from 3ard and heavy socks. It emphasizes wide selection, braided trims, and substantial discounts on Navy and striped hosiery and lambs wool options.

Childs Ier Hs

Bargains in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Sale

The department offers the entire stock at half off current marks. Early shoppers will secure the best lines as stock is cleared now.

Orders Unexecuted Awaiting P.O. Payment in April 1881

Abel Bullock of Hamilton is listed with no orders executed. A P.O. order for the amount remains outstanding as of April 28 1881.

Abel Bullock Hamilton

Millinery Department Delivers Holiday Trimmed Hats

A local millinery shop touts its trims and fashion sense as it returns from an extended absence. The article highlights feather and velvet trims, with emphasis on festive styles and high value hats. It notes attention to renewal, quality, and customer appeal.

Men’s Clothing Advert Near Obsolete Listing

A clipped advertisement fragment notes a clothing line for men and youth with references to sizes and styles. The text appears incomplete but indicates retail listings and pricing context typical of a vintage department store page.

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