This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
7
The Hamilton sale featured heavy crossbred sheep and merino wethers, with prime cows and calves selling well. Buyers from multiple districts attended, and a large fleet of cattle and diverse ewe flocks achieved steady, satisfactory prices amid a crowded yard.
A major sale held at Coleraine yards featured 360 head of cattle and a large number of sheep. Buyers from across the district attended as high prices were achieved for well bred mated ewes, wethers, and Lincoln cross rams. Several lines of Cromebred stock and dairy cattle attracted strong competition, with many lots sold at prevailing market values.
Auctioneers report a mixed sale of merino ewes and wethers at Lay, Moon Hyat Tron, and nearby farms with numerous lots from Coleraine and Harrow districts. Prices listed include dry cows and young heifers at various shillings, with several fat cattle and calves offered, reflecting a busy rural livestock market.
Victoria public service openings seek Clerical and General Division candidates. notices July 4 1913 closing. vacancies at Ararat Geelong Maryborough Sale Shepparton Wangaratta Warrnambool. ages sixteen to twenty two. fees shown. pay scales from £60 to £204 yearly. penal warder and junior attendant posts listed with requirements. height chest and weight limits. applications by July 4. examinations July 15. officer advancement conditions noted.
The text lists multiple towns and dates in June May and June with days of week and times for various events or markets. It includes Hamilton Port Fairy Cavan and Coleraine among others with days and sometimes noon deadlines. The fragment indicates a regional calendar of gatherings or sales across several locations in Victoria or Australia.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.