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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
2
Public auction notice from Gommow and Stewart and local agents, announcing an auction at the corporation yards with lots including prime cross wagons horses and poultry. The document lists investors and trustees and names several directors and managers in a dated, formal tone.
YUMMOW and STEWART announce intentions from Mr Rowe to auction by public auction on the above date at 1 o'clock. A block of land, portion allotment 40, Exciton By, South Ia Milton, containing about 27 perches 10th part.
RICT RAILWAYS issues the winter time table for the Ararat and Portland line detailing schedule changes, stop times, and service adjustments for the season.
A gathering of members of the Hamilton Football Club is scheduled at Mr Carter's office tomorrow evening at six. The secretary of St Marys Football Club will acknowledge donations from Mr Me arnf, Loi, and Mr Dunphy, totaling ten shillings.
Milltown faces a candidate field including Lir wete Prive Mullard Muir Watson Chant Apaldinge Cain Toon Mitad Dual Carter Cooper Hollis Mondell in a bid to represent the team in the Richett medals competition. A silver coin will admit spectators with proceeds aiding the umpire fee.
In the All-Aged Stakes third round Biriac Hod defeated Black Mark and Oreos a bya. Orms won the final against Briar Bud, taking the stake. Earlier rounds saw Unlerving Hood, Little Bargain, Muntcham, Tongula, Little Queenie, Jenny Wren, and others competing with several byes and upsets. Jenny Wren ultimately defeated Little Queenie in the final to claim the stake. The secretary Mr W M'Tatesh and Mr OG L Bimkin spoke on club finances and future aims, with the captain Mr T His cock noted for a 30 donation toward prison use as the club pleases. The meeting closed with wishes for more frequent gatherings and a health report on the hoe and threatae. The annual officers’ election will be held next Saturday evening.
From Our Own Correspondent Mount Gamdikh Saturday reports a large turnout at Cabin Hinks for the opening meeting of the Mount Gamdikh golf club. Guests praised the weather and the sport, with plans discussed for future tournaments and trophies to attract broader participation among members and visitors.
Kennedy led batting and bowling averages for the Grange Oneret Club, winning the trophy donated by club president Mr WH Melville. He scored high in high averages, took 2 wickets in a match, and posted solid all round numbers including a 27.86 average across innings. Mahoney supported with 13 wickets for 13 runs each. Other players contributed at times, with Motley, Le Smith, Roberta, Mortensen, Gowin, and others noted as steady performers.
The ordinary fortnightly council meeting discussed contract bids for local gravel consignment and road repairs. Officials debated tender acceptance, drainage issues, and upcoming works while addressing safety at intersections and footpaths and a plan to improve a track to Markers square.
Open match of the season scheduled for Saturday at Victor Valley between Valley and Muarory Swamp teams. Previous years saw close contests and fans anticipate an evenly balanced clash with interest high for the weekend matchup.
In a rough weather game Dartmoor lost key players but fought to the end. Dairy, led by EP Amith, used the wind to good effect and won by three points with a 129 to 126 scoreline. Brandis and Aryan starred for Dairy, while Spencer and McKennie were among the best for Dartmoor.
In the senior championship round in Mount Gambier Imperial beat Stars 9 7 to 1 11 as Central umpire HL Glenn kept the game clean. Stars struggled after a high scoring first quarter and face Wanderers next week while Sydney policeman Burridge kicked a remarkable 12 goals from a placed kick.
Penshurst coursing meeting attracted many spectators. Hares were strong and plentiful with two killed. Judge J Caple and slipper Angus M’Phee officiated. First round results: Simplicity over Royal Beandal, Briar Bud over Goblet, Orcus over Woodville, Zephyr Flower over Footman II, Black Mark over Herdaman. Second round Briar Bud over Simplicity, Orcus over Zephyr Flower, Black Mark bye.
Tighy Monday marks the Diehy Hilfe Chih Waa anniversary with a mixed winners list. Married team led by G. J. Aimbin and A. Burgess posted strong scores, while single team led by W. J Hite and Simkin trailed. Dinner at Mrs Milne’s hotel featured toasts, songs, and prizes.
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The council discussed replacing broken footpath pipes at the cost of the council or owner. Dr Moore proposed a report by the works committee on drainage behind the Ladies College and at the Penshurst Road water issue. Dr Melville and Dr Jenner supported authorizing committee power to act and to employ day labour for repairs near Mira Biree’s and other culverts as they prepared to amend the borough.
Wire from our correspondent reports Mr Fircrest MoLoA has depealted pte cheque op 21600 at an advance for the Freec Forest Rail way project. He offers to provide further guarantee required to commence work immediately.
Melbourne dispatch says the Cabinet decided on the route already tracked for the Newtown Beenac line, with officials outlining the plan and next steps in the project.
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