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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 17, 1909

Page

3

Mission Opens at St Marys Church Hamilton With Stained Window Unveiling

A Passionist mission led by Father Alphonsus opened at St Marys Church Hamilton yesterday. A large congregation attended as the old nave procession and unveiling of a stained window symbolizing the Renunciation followed the mass. Father Alphonsus preached on critical moments of grace, citing St Augustine and Christ’s conversations with the Samaritan woman and the crucified thief to urge repentance and renewal of souls. The window and altar society donation were highlighted, and the music and decoration were arranged by local parish contributors.

St. Mary's Church Hamilton Alphonsus Adelaide Father Shanahan Shanehas Alphonnus Gabriel Pather Alphonsus Corinthians T Qainta Mary Pin God St. Augustine St. Paul Christ Lord Jesus Christ Heaven Paradise Theo Jacob's Wall Ebe Thom Abe Hell Ron Farndine Tke T Winslow Rome Musicaaereie H. Phillina

Romance of exploration through ancient ruins and Latin inscription

A richly commented excerpt surveys travel, archaeology, and classical texts. It notes Jorich excavations revealing a water-tuned house and storied Latin inscriptions, with reflections on Hellenic and Turkish influences, and medieval curiosities from Niseteh to Mycena.

Steeplechase Winners From Moonee Valley Meeting

Sporting notes report several Moonee Valley races with Boom Arang winning the steeplechase by ten lengths in the Maiden Hurdle. Atariel takes Trial Steeplechase by ten lengths while Main Royal wins the Federal Hurdle by six lengths. Latitwarrin Handicap goes to Footmeark Walden two lengths clear. Commonwealth Steeplechase results show Hoo merang first with Kauma, Falton second. The Valley Handicap ends with Fiery Atar, Heychellen second, White Beya third, by one length and a quarter.

Melbourne Moonee Valley Old Mick Northport Betty Atariel Level Lyne Slim Jim Main Royal Larrikin Togo Whoner Footmeark Walden Wiener Hoomérang Kauma Falton Heychellen White Byea

Randwick Race Meeting Results From Tattersalls

Sydney Tattersalls races at Randwick held in dull cold weather. Large attendance recorded. Hurdle race winner Flying Wandicap winner Paid Foen Master Foote second Lord Geell third Whaner ty. Tattersall Stakes winner Storey second Dryite third. Mandicap winner Griat with Baile second Lady Addie third. Winter Stakes winner Crofton with Lancasterite second. Weller Handinis third. Continuous results listed for several events.

Sydney Randwick Hurdte Tinyoh Wandicap Pille Foei Master Foote Lord Geell Whaner Tattersall Featherstite Storey Griat J Baie Addie

Condah Races Post Weights For Welter Flight

In the Condah race programme published Saturday Horizon is listed for the Welter Flyweight event with a handicap. Horizon’s weight is shown as 8 stone 1 pound.

Horizon

Insurance Hiders in Jockey Club Arrangements

Melgian Jockey Club has arranged for jockey Jeoekeye to ride on the flat and over hurdles. A premium of £110d is set for flat races and double that for country rides, with £300 in case of death or permanent incapacity and proportional amounts for temporary disablement. Owners must cooperate with pace ericace proprietors for premium payments, potentially with interest, to cover third party risks from a loose horse.

Melgian Jockey Club Jeoekeye Paceericace

Public Schools Eighths Race Finalists Named

Melbourne, Saturday. The Public Schools Eighths Race concluded this afternoon with Wesley College and Geelong Grammar School in the final. Melbourne Grammar School finished third.

Melbousne Wesley College Geelong Grammar School Bhonnure Melbourne Grammar School

Tasmania wins interstate eight and sculls titles at Brisbane

The annual Australian sculling championships on the Bris bane river saw Tasmania take the eight oared race ahead of Victoria New South Wales Queensland and South Australia amid showery weather and large crowd. In the single scull Townna of New South Wales won by four lengths with Coverdale of Tasmania second and Dennis of Queensland third.

Brisbane Australia Tasmania Victoria New South Wales Ueensland South Australia Tarmadia Sculla Townna Coverdale A. Dennis Queensland Richards Towns

Metropolitan Football Matches Report From Melbourne

The wire report lists league results from Melbourne games with teams such as Fitzroy, Richmond, St Kilda, University, South Melbourne, Melbourne, Essendon, Geelong, Carlton, Collingwood, Williamstown, Port Melbourne, Hensdon, Brighton, Footscray, Preston, Brunswick, Northcote, Prahbras, and North Melbourne. Scores are shown as goals and behinds with corresponding total points for each matchup.

Fitsroy Richmond Bt. Kilda University South Melbourne Melbourne Enendon Geelong Carlton Collingwood Williamstown Port Melbourne Hasendon Brighton Footecray Preston Brunswick Northcote Prabras North Melbourne Gould

Glenthompson and Dunkeld Clash In District Contest

In a district football match at Glenthompston on Saturday Dunkeld led early but Glenthompson surged to take the wind shift advantage. Dunkeld built a mid game lead. Glenthompson rallied in the final term, closing a tight contest though wind dipped late. Edmondson officiated without dispute.

Werd Dunkeld Entabliat Glenthompton Glenthompson Edmondson Hamilton AT & T'thompaon

Federal Football Club Plots Meetings and Matches

A large meeting at the Criterion hotel chaired by M r C Comber discussed travel to Hamilton for a district match and potential home and home games to extend the season. Umpire fees, social events at Forestern hall, and a reformed South Hamilton Football Club were also addressed with new officers and a 3 shilling membership.

Criterian Me. C. Comber Eithu- Binatie Baring Betereen Trama Nome Tl Aticua Forestern Criterion Hotel

Victorian coursing club final sees Johnstone dog win

In a Victorian Coursing Club meeting final, H A Johnstone’s bred hound Bulwark defeats Lady Jackson’s line with Referee ancestry while Pucheia, owned by Johnstone, also shows strong form in the Waterloo Cup context. The Age notes Pucheia and Sweet Thought clash and Bulwark’s victory stands out.

Raturday Steker H. A. Johnstone Miehsla Courag Heeet Furhela Furdwin H. A. Jotnatone Penahuret Bulwark Lady Jackson General Jackson Anya Pucheia Oval Abe Aweet

Blocking Tattersalls He LTA OP CTA Tey

An article reports on a court or race track incident at Tattersalls with officials and attendees named. The scene includes a wall site and references to Melbourne and Paris areas as well as multiple locations and persons involved in the event.

Unclear fragmentary notice from early aviation issue

Fragmentary OCR text mentions bronchial coughs and a Great Department Cure. References Wagga and aviation terms appear garbled with multiple misreads. No coherent event or individuals emerge beyond scattered phrases.

Foresters' Football Club Calls General Meeting

A general meeting of players and other members of the Foresters' Football Club will be held this evening at eight o'clock.

Foresters’ Football Club Evenue

Mill Road Football Club Admits New Committee Members

A largely attended meeting at Mr. Carter's office last Saturday evening added G. Klaton and T. Henderson to the committee. The club colors will be red and blue and players will elect the captain and vice-captain before the first match.

J. Burke P. Malone C. Har T. Moore Salter Moesara J. Horan H. Rook M. Donovan Mere Moore South Hamilton MIM Road Carter Mecare G. Klaton T. Henderson Coleia

Oldest Peer Dead Witness to Four Coronations

Wa' Daily Mail reports the death of Lord Gwydyr at Stoke Park Ipswich. He was the oldest member of the House of Lords and would have turned 92 on April 37. Born before Waterloo, he attended coronations from George IV to Victoria and witnessed major political transitions. He recalled a time when the King’s champion entered Westminster Hall and the coronation banquet, describing scenes from a life spanning two reigns and many reforms.

Wa’ Daily Mail Lord Gwydyr House of Lords Stoke Park Ipswich George IV William IV Queen Victoria Lord Eldon Lord Loreburn House of Commons Waterloo Landen Cwydyr House Whitehall Westminster Westminster Hall Dymoke Horwebaca Gwrdyr Provence

Mysterious Peer Lineage and Marriage Ties in Restoration Era Nobility

A garbled notice outlines noble succession involving the twenty second Lord Willoughfyde and third Baron Gwydyr. It mentions tithes and a late peer's grandfather, with confusion over succession to Lord Gwydyr by his only son, and a proposed marriage linking the new peer’s child to the eldest son of Mr. Henniker Heaton, M.P.

Willoughfyde Gwydyr Eer Gwytyr Wrongsty Merrick Campbell Burrell

Sheldon’s New Discovery praised for cough and chest troubles

A patient from Leongatha Victoria reports relief after using Dr. Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs colds and chest complaints. The testimonial notes the remedy’s rapid improvement and gratitude toward the product and Milton Manufacturing.

Thom de Bheldon Evra Dainta Lota

Mount Cambler Racing Club Meets for Hurdle Stakes

A fragmented record from Mount Cambler Racing Club outlines first and second day hurdle races, weights, nominations, and penalties. It lists events including Maury Plate, Katriate, and Moongambier Steeplechase with weights, entries, and a Friday June 11 draw for weights, plus rules on colors and rider compliance.

Ptake Mike Atom Anne

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