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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
Trade and commerce ad highlights Miller and Co of Gray Street Hamilton offering a wide stock of gentlemen’s wear, suits, shirts, boots, and undergarments. It touts industrial peace through reliable pricing, prompt service, and a large supply of dress goods from Continental markets for diverse nationalities, urging a trial order.
Joseph Ahrburn, secretary of the People Party, announces two speaking sessions by K Greenwood. The first occurs Friday May 16 at 9 o clock in Glenthonp Hall Mechanics. the second on Saturday May 7 at 8 o clock in Authoriee. Hamilton.
A historical list of elector meetings with dates in May and times for towns including Hochki ach Coleraine Spry Nareen Balmukal Telangatuk Rast Harrow Salt Lakes Goroke Apslzbey Adereue Le Ferry Carton Tyn and other locations. Authorized by Frank Wright secretary Warnon electorate page.
The piece notes Labour peer Mr M Dor nell contesting Wann and Labour’s general appeal. It highlights Mr Rovers as the Liberal candidate making strong impressions and signals strong farming voter support. The belief is that Labour may win the Ferrming constituency. the article hints at electoral uncertainty.
A Hamilton wedding at St Andrews Presbyterian tied the knot for Miss Adplaidy Perry and Mr W Parkinson of Ballarat with a large reception and gifts. Separately, a public telephone exchange row erupted as a worker’s crude language spilled into Gray Street, prompting calls for action and a police inquiry into obscene discussion overheard by passersby.
An active Salvation Army event at the barracks featured a trumpet service and a large address urging sin abstinence. Miss Caroline Brunton and F Elston wed at a ceremony attended by family, with gifts from comrades and a post-ceremony meal. Leitch Pictures presented a star feature programme at the town hall including The Spider's Web, The Counter Felts Mila, and The Idol's March. A church collection raised over £400 in two days for a famine appeal. public notices include a Towt deviation approval and a clerical public service exam in Hamilton on July 7. A clerk and general service positions sale details listed. mortgage announcements and an auction in Merisham on a Saturday.
In London officials consider a Kempton event decision affecting amateur bookmakers. Amateurs warn that extending admission to a defined area would expose executives to anti gambling prosecutions.
Sussex posted 141 and 101 as Kent romped to a 907 run innings total at Brighton before a loss of four. F Reif took five wickets for 30, aiding Buscex in the rout. Surrey fell by Nottingham where Motta made 175 and 120 in his team’s victory. London reports show Inman vs Reppe with scores 14,501 and 5540.
An American track and field team is poised to travel to Australia in December. Officials have discussed the trip and related travel and timing considerations are under review.
Governor Johnson has decided to sign the anti alien bill, stating it gravely affects California. Both Houses passed the measure unanimously, arguing it mirrors actions in other states and simply enforces existing federal treaties as the core of state policy.
London reports claim the War Office will supply rifles bandoliers and ball cartridges to portions of county police to curb strike riots while defending essential railway dockyard and other facilities. The move aims to stabilize public order amid industrial unrest.
Reports from London describe bomb threats and mail bombs tied to suffragist unrest. Annie Kenney and Christal Packaborit are named in salary and expense cases as authorities investigate attacks on magistrates and railway carriages. An official receiver is appointed in the Patrick Lawrence estate amid broader political strife.
A suffrage procession in Washington faced a hostile crowd that pelted marchers with eggs and flour and overturned a carriage. Police rescued several women as the mob disrupted an auction of Indies goods, with four suffragists torn from their clothes before sheltering in a shop. The disturbance lasted about two hours.
London Thursday office officials state no threat to suppress the Panepaper Suffragette before publication. Prosecution counsel cites only potential action if content proves libelous. Union negotiations with the National Labour press have broken off over costs and expectations of libel or criminal risk.
Three women were arrested after an attempted arson at Pem parish church in Buckinghshire. The vicar noticed smoke and extinguished the flames before firefighters arrived. A paper charged beneath pedals ignited the organ, now ruined, with snuff and mirrors strewn behind.
London Wednesday report shows the potters and bakers ballot on strike for an AB percent rise in piecework. In London wheat market news, prices are quoted around three pence lower as market chatter continues.
Fragmentary text describes forces in occupation and concrete units including bin red Tey Cah and two bindrel ewe of Froveh tatiana and Auatelne. Mentions Admiral Gurney and temporary arrangements.
Agency notes that Serbia remains uncertain about readiness to pursue formal steps in the peace process. Allies and Armbips to begin preliminary discussions, then engage in broader negotiations. Calves and examination sessions are mentioned as part of the staged approach.
Constantinople reports Bulgaria and Turkey have objected to Turkish troop withdrawal before peace preliminaries. Suspension of demarcation talks between Bulgaria and Turkey extended to end of May.
A London gathering at Cannon Street hotel hosted Mr Watt with leading bankers financiers and merchants in attendance. Lord Inchenpe presided as the event reviewed Victoria's commercial industrial and financial climate with Mr Watt as the guest of honor.
Mr Watt addressed London bankers outlining Victoria's financial elasticity and government loans totaling 17 million for new workers. He contrasted Australian borrowings for peacetime public works with European war finance, described strict project examinations, and noted the favorable reception Australia received while lamenting their equal status to company promoters. He highlighted the growth of Victorian railway facilities.
The Union Castle Company faces confusion over the disappearance of a liner and a missing crew member. The only unaccounted vessel, Kenilworth Castle, is in focus as authorities reassess the situation near Dakar on the French West Africa coast.
Terrific tornado tears through southern Omaha Thurwtay causing widespread destruction. In Seward, twelve people are reported killed and fifty injured as the storm wrecked buildings and scattered debris. nearby towns also suffer heavy damage.
In Rome on Wednesday Pope Francis received Bishop Ciuges of Perth. The audience reflected great interest in Australia and commended the spread of Catholicism across the region while praising religious liberty and progress.
The Geographical Society hosted a reception at Albert Hall for officers and scientists of the Heart Antarctic expedition. The gathering marked a celebratory presentation with attendees from the expedition and society in attendance.
Private advices indicate Guatemala has conceded to British demands to meet the debt. Mr Bryan has requested Britain to extend the time allowed. Also a medicinal note mentions Wools' Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs at 1/6.
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