15 May 1916
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 15, 1916
Page
1
Readable fragments show a council motion from Mount Rouse Shire seeking public support for wounded Australian soldiers. The notice lists locations, names, and channels for fundraising and transport, detailing procedures under the Local Government Act.
A public notice from the Mount Ronee department warns that water in the creek near Borisg Creek is limited to four feet of head. The plan closes the creek to protect the water supply, with penalties up to five pounds per day during shortages. The notice references the Mount Rowe church and council actions under the 1908 Share Act.
Fragmentary OCR text lists wool sales and agents including Laidlaw and C. in relation to Hamilton, with mentions of departments, specialties, and brand names. Lacks a coherent event. preserves entity names such as Newmarket, Melbourne, Ghimlong, and Bourke tree, plus various product terms and dealer references.
Notice of revised regulations by the Board of Public Health in Victoria. The rules prohibit certain wording on vessels and labels, forbidding phrases like skimmed milk or separated milk in protective marks and requiring clear, plain black lettering on the shoulder and body. Violations carry penalties up to ten points under the act, effective from July 1, 1908, issued April 1898 by secretary W. Gollellem.
The Board of Public Health enforces warning rules under the Pure Food Act of 1906. Regulations require bread and meat handling practices to prevent contamination, with penalties up to ten pounds. Effective September 1, 1906 in Melbourne, the board outlines duties for bakers, sellers, and printers to avoid contact between goods and potentially contaminated packaging.
Notice from the Shire of Binhamite states ordinary meetings will be held on the first Monday of May and each month thereafter at Hasrkeadain. Meetings are moved by resolution of the council with requests and correspondence to be identified by the secretary. Thursday preceding each meeting is set for ensuring inclusion.
A damaged notice states by laws and livestock movement in Mount Ranes. It warns owners of stock drovers to notify Herdman Mr. Wn Mereweather by post card of intent to pass through any portion of the Shire on dates November 15 and 16 1980. The notice requests compliance and outlines required actions for travel through regions near Lat June.
Employment notice seeks returned soldiers and sailors for positions. Application forms available at the Shire Office Penhurst and can be filled in at once, with readout by quartermaster. D Wall, Shire Secretary, Penhurst December 15, 1918.
A local notice outlines a land dispute raising a hedge fence along Ing.omamy Road in the Shire, with plans to remove candlings and reel back to a specified Mane Drom date. The case defines boundary abutments with Roads mast Tet and references OTICR and Land of the Biro.
Fragmented report details alleged meddling in a local election. Vague names and dates appear, with mentions of a group and possible voting disruption. Further readable facts are limited in the OCR segment.
A fragmented timetabled notice shows trains between Ararat Hamilton and Portland with mixed days and times. It lists departures from Hamilton in mornings and afternoons toward Ararat and Portland, with several intermediate stops and inconsistent spellings.
Official notice states that any person found tampering with Sanitary Service property will be prosecuted. By order, TulloK, aerator.
Shire of Portland issues a notice listing locations including state schools at Mumbevuar North Pollea Warrarke and Haywood Darr igor Digby Paar Hotevur Nerranotg Con Jah Brumbore Tyrendartn Wallacedale Condah Mechanics Institute Mission Station Mr oee Leban Dik Drie P.O Myamya and Gramdale Railway Station seeking toll collection as required by official order.
The Shire of Mount Rouse announces an application form filing for a work permit. Details include the secretary and local offices, with dates and locations indicating where the submission occurs.
Fragmentary lines describe an appeal or notice involving individuals and a secretary in Portland. Readable elements include names like Mary Renate, references to meetings or dates, and organizational tags but core context is obscured by garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR notes show mixed names, dates, and scores such as Kiger Hamilton 4.20 Pom and Gritjuck 7.1 percent, plus references to venues and days. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and inconsistent terms, preventing a coherent event summary.
The readable fragments mention names and locations without a clear event or outcome. Entities include what appears to be people and places, but details are incomplete and no coherent action is evident. Further legible text is needed to produce a precise record.
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