26 May 1917
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
1
A heavily garbled 1917 notice sheet lists tax and duty deadlines, property valuations, and sale announcements. It references Portland, Cabino, Frank Hammond, Laidlaw & Co, and Dalgety & Co. The document cites late May to mid June deadlines, vehicle carriage rules, and market auctions with special charges and commission terms.
Government records authorize seizure of land at Mount Rowe under the 1808 act. The order directs removal of all sand and brew from the site and assigns enforcement to the sheriff. Details note land capture within the shire and proceedings overseen by the secretary.
Fragmentary OCR note from West Riding official about upcoming council election procedures. Mentions polling place at Steat Bank and North Hamilton area, with references to filing and voting steps under a 1015 act. Details are garbled. readable items indicate a municipal notice for a forthcoming election setting and location.
A notice states that all rates or taxes for the shire will be due by the tenth day of June 117. It requires payment for rates three months or more overdue and warns of penalties or charges on default. The Collector will attend at the Dundaghier Connell Chanders Office in Hemitton to receive rates from 10 am to 4 pm on specified days excluding holidays.
A garbled late notice references wandering stock near Mount Moura and Mount Woods, mentioning law actions, a person named Walter Horton and a widow, and threats of stripping stock. It notes posting details and a five over base figure, with unclear dates and locations.
Fragmented text lists attendees Shira ot Minhamite and The Rate Collector for a falliwine event at Cobieeting Mute with dates MAWAWSLALI May 26 CMROND May 8 MACATTHLN May 20 and times unclear.
Public notice regarding division of sections and parcels for mining rights. Provisions specify parcel boundaries and ownership names including Otich, Minhatite, Kmong, and Minko solte with references to sections 14 28 16 47 4 3 15 and places such as Shire Morretee and Haekeedale. Names AUTEN COWLISHAW and Shire Botner appear in authority lines with dates around 1817.
Shire of Minhamite issues a notice about appeals and authority to apply for chority to appeal at the Baire OMers Haw ta 7. Council warns that any person placing obstacles or evading road safety within the Shire jurisdiction will face conviction and penalty.
Notice to ratepayers announces the coming sale of unpaid rates due for property assessments. It lists locations and times for serving notices, with a notice board at the shire office and additional posting points across multiple streets and stations in Portland and surrounding districts. The language indicates an official city or shire action regarding overdue charges.
A damaged article fragment mentions a person named Romer and an Abite group in a vague exchange about ore, teatdeate, and the forwarding of some items. The decipherable phrases suggest a transfer or offer of ore and related matters with no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Mount Rouse and local streets, with reference to a meeting or action by authorities. The text is garbled, but hints at amending or noting a plan, possibly involving a council or committee and a date near March. No clear names or outcomes are discernible.
Fragmented OCR notes call for patriotic fund drive contributions to support the war effort. Public notice references a governing appeal, duty month, and application process at a local office with vague terms and damaged entries.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions the Paltary Service Pare and a wartime or relief context with unclear proper names. The readable portion suggests a public service or welfare topic, with references to a place or organization and a request or report.
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