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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
1
A fragmentary notice warns travellers about weight limits on bridges and culverts under Dundas jurisdiction. It states penalties up to twenty pounds for exceeding the posted capacity and is signed by A. Arnott, M.C.H., Bridge Engineer.
Public notices warn residents of the Shire of Bundas about by laws on road use and penalties. The document, dated 1908 to 1911, covers carriage and tyre standards, fuel and obstruction rules, waste disposal on roads, and registration for evening road maintenance fees. Officials minister to enforcement and penalties for noncompliance are noted.
Weather notes show scattered remarks for Melbourne and Portland with various names and dates. A public notice from Dundas Shire sets ratepayer deadlines and dog registration details, listing office hours in Hamilton and June 1915.
£5 reward offered for information leading to the conviction of any person damaging or entering a dwelling and trespassing on fences near the road in the shire. Shire Secretary announces the reward as part of notices dated March 1909 and October 1511, urging reports to prevent further harm to county property.
Shira of Mount Ronse is offering five pounds for information that could convict any person who damages the street lamp at Penshurst. The notice, signed by a local official, calls for leads to identify the offender and protect public lighting in the Penshurst area.
Shire of Mount Rouse issues a notice defining parts of Martin street and Bell street in Penshurat as restricted to traction engines. From May 1, 1919, engine operators must give the Shire Secretary written notice of the direction they intend to drive. Issued by D WALLA, Shire Secretary, Pensburat Offices, April 2, 1713.
Notice to weight to be carried over Wannon Bridge near Fellmong Hay Gap Broad parish of Dunkeld. The bridge is capable of carrying more than four tons. it is unlawful to drive over it with more than four tons. Any person driving over with excess weight will face penalties and damages for caused by such excess. This 1st day of April. By order.
The Shire of Mount Rous issues a Thistle Act notice demanding immediate cutting of star saffron and burr thistles on half the width of joining roads in the parishes Linlithgow Jennawarra and Doonawah. D Wall shire secretary announces Thistle Inspector M W Mereweather will enforce compliance or compel landowners to act. January 1st 1914.
A historical notice warns of road closures on Pariah Road between Tassuckeran and Nanapundah with updates on traffic and a tolling raffle. It enforces By Laws 12 and 14 on cattle grazing in Penshurst Dunkeld Glenthom and Chats, and grants milking cows limited movement sunrise to sunset. It designates Hamilton and Warrnambool railway line as northern boundary and outlines stock control and wanderer stock bylaw enforcement with notices to stock owners and drovers.
A notice from H.G. Hill Shire-Shira of Kawres warns against riding bicycles on footpaths within Apsley Halen Goroke and Harrow parishes. Prosecution will follow for offenders. The document also references a road closure between Rotherhert and Dr. Hoare’s lot and mentions Kenneth Cameron and a November 6 date.
Official notice forbids the sale distribution or use of matches other than those prepared for the box within the Nome district periods January through November. The document, signed by G. S. Gilre Beerstary, is dated July 12946.
Shire of Kowree notes a bonus of 2/6 per kin for om and seine or Cuba of Fill Lown with attached rayided. Deliveries must be in good order with necessary derivations. If not, kine will be retina per Hill, Giure Secretary.
Shire of Kowres announces a public notice on contractor offices and council chambers. The Hours are from ten o'clock in the morning until three o'clock in the afternoon on council meeting days.
Shire of Kowree Shira warns against placing barriers across trade and says prosecutions will follow. Kowree Shire Council establishes depots to distribute phosphotized wheat at fixed sites including Salt Lake Tolangatuk Hoare and Co Hoare and Co and others with supplies available at cash prices.
The Shire informs the public that treatment apparatus and tonics recommended by the Board of Public Health are available in Kowree Shire. Numerous head teachers and residences listed, including J Robertson and W H Knight, are noted for distribution points and offices. The Lauder-Bronten drum, highly recommended, can be rectified on request.
Enders for the Shire of Minkamite will be received at the Shire Office Hawkesdale up to 4 p.m. on Monday June 2 1924 for works with specifications available at Shire Hall Hawkesdale or Mr Alex Billack’s Macarthur. F Gleeson Shire Hall Hawkesdale May 18 1915 West Hiding Enders for the above contest will be received at the Blue Office Hawkesdale up to 4 p.m. on Monday Hawkesdale Block’s Residence Macarthur Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. x F Gleeson Shire Glengiosson May 18th 1913.
Mr David K. Balllis of Hawkee ale is appointed Ranger of the Eastern Division of the Shir e, with J Allan named in connection. This notice records the designation and involved parties in the regional assignment.
Shire of Minhamite offers £19 reward for information leading to the detection and prosecution of the person or persons who maliciously damaged the tonk trough at Glenthompeon not Lasteak, with the offer posted by the shire secretary at Penshurst on January 1, 1911.
A 1910s shire notice from Dunkeld Hawkeedale outlines penalties for information leading to conviction of those injuring street trees and details about rates, public health orders, and stray stock impoundment. It lists disease reporting requirements, rate payment deadlines, and council attendance for rate collections with emphasis on public health and enforcement by the Shire Council.
In Kowrea the waterworks rate notice states payment of rates due to Kowrea Waterworks Trust. The text indicates cheques must include the water due and payable to the Water Works Trust. Fragments show payment timing and rate obligations for the local water utility.
Statement from Tawhendale Shire Secretary Irene Joanstone is named to receive fox skins for seasoning and usage. Only properly dried or preserved skins caught within the Shire will be accepted in the future.
In the Shire of Portland a notice declares that property rates unpaid by the 10th day of June will incur penalties. Interest at six percent applies from November 14 last to payment date. The Collector will receive rates at the Portland Shire Office until June 16. T. B. Tolloh, Portland, May 14, 1918.
Partial notice from February detailing registrations for horses and stock on roads with fees per horse and per mare. Mentions Mr M Kinson Branzholme and K W Brooks as contacts for entries and stock movement amid unclear handwriting.
A fragmented 19th century notice lists Shire of Portland Condab and Ondah Mechanics' Institute alongside Mr D O'Lallan Drikt Dick F O ie im at Crasedale. It hints at a railway connection and community institutions involved in regional planning.
Notice from T. H. Brite, Shire Engineer, Shire Offices Portland, February 5, 1913. The road between Allotments 3 and 4, Section 6, Parish of Brome, is closed to traffic due to unsafe condition of the bridge over Drantandoovong Creek, effective after this date.
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