19 May 1917
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 19, 1917
Page
1
Fragmented notice details forward of various goods including grain by Piret Sanmar from Melbourne to Port Ferry with return options. Mentions fare costs and mature tickets, types unclear due to damaged OCR.
Public notice from Hamilton Town Council invites bids for work on a street and drainage project. Tenders due May 21 with details of contract numbers and required materials including metal and gravel for tunnel work. See Town Mall for viewing plans and specifications.
Fragmentary nautical note from Dun OTIC OP MOTION mentions a forthcoming torwline event at the Meumet 44 and a helm on Thursday. References to wind, ships, Muriel, Murallel, and Be Hanateem appear, but details are obscured and names may be garbled.
Snow's Ballarat catalog page shows a vast array of textiles and home goods. It lists blankets flannels sheets towels and sateen fabrics with prices and measurements. many items mention Australian wool and cotton, and the ad notes freight paid to any address in Victoria.
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