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Newspaper

Hamilton Spectator

Location

Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 29, 1912

Page

2

Terrible explosion kills railway workers in Minota district

A severe blast in Minota Wollonwom district this morning killed several railway laborers, Injured others. Names given include Advock Jumperman Cook M'Donnell Lewis Murer and Four Laborers. Steffan is severely injured and not expected to recover. Campbell a relay driver and two others were injured lightly. All the deceased were married except Cook. The accident occurred during blasting due to unstable ground and wet conditions.

Sydney Minota Wollonwom~e Henge Staten Ini Rock Advock Jumperman Cook M'Donnell Lewis Murer Atefers Tharl Eliehily Minnamura Steffan Campbell Wie Ies Keaver Rotinenn

Righmond Burglary Motor Sales Nightmare in Melbourne

In Melbourne a daring burglary unfolds at a residence soon after dawn. Mrs Baker and her daughter, awakened by steps and a door creak, encounter a masked intruder who presses a revolver to Mrs Baker’s head and orders quiet. valuables including cash and jewelry vanish as the thief and accomplices flee, while detectives suspect melodramatic theatrics in the crime.

Baker Baker Fetiirnad Nery Mann On Erman Sens

Damages for Libel Case Involving Farmer Sues Hay

A Verdiet for £25 damages was awarded against Jon Hay of Dnodie for libel. The plaintiff, employed by International Harvester Company, claimed defamatory statements led to his dismissal after a dispute over a steam engine erection. The ruling reflects the case as presented by the Goerrespondent.

Tyewlay Jon, Hay Dnodie Merry Kielme Lipel Plaintif International Harvester Company Liockte Huhne Hemle

High Court rule on bylaw banning sanitary conveyance erection

The High Court unanimously held that the Chara Shire Council lacked power to enact a bylaw forbidding the erection of a sanitary conveyance with nofteen feet if any bug peed for wemmetic purpus The Chagnon clup wan the appellan.

Melbolene Torsday High Court

Washed Off Rocks Claims Civil Engineer Life

A civil engineer was swept from rocks at Bond Beam by a breaking wave near Sydney. Recovered body indicates fatality, though officials note the event may have been caused by a powerful surge. Photographs show the scene as authorities continue investigations.

Sydney Cermey Bond Beam

Tramway Case Adourned After 46 Days

Mr Justice Higgity adjourned the tramway case after a lengthy 46 day period and departed to Mildura to handle the final work on the complaint.

Bourne Justice Higgity Mildura

Plague at Darwin Confirmed on Port Darwin Steamer

Dr Morris reports that a fireman stranded at Port Darwin from the steamer Taiyuan is isolated on suspicion of plague. The Melbourne dispatch notes a labour strike at a local coal pit in Noradjuha as another separate item.

Melbourne Morris Port Darwin Taiyuan Meborne Toreaday Abourere Bwlteas Noradjuha

Sonda h Swamp Putter Factory Meeting Minutes

Report of the annual directors meeting at Wal heofatn on Saturday evening. Chair William Cameron presided as chairman with attendance and accounts for the year ending showing butter fat production and output valued at market prices. Directors proposed small dividend and depreciation on buildings, with funds carried forward and plans for new machinery despite supply problems and the near term need for capital. The meeting covered director elections, allowances, and timing for the transfer books, with the result of a three-director ballot: Whyte 44, Morton 41, Boker 24.

Wal McOrdale Esenay Wal Iin Haturday Jfoha Cameron Arecliras Anniek Man Henry Amnert Ware Co Ananda Amiete W Koopa Cnet Ggnn ATT A. Black Macarthur Henry Ac Morten J. H Cameroon Annett Jho Cameron Koopa Mir DS Tim Ronnet Alent Dptoe Perretery T. Maleem W. Cannon Ho Urosa Amy Condoh Jas Mt Hay Daxtimie Meswri Ant J.C. Malseed Toin A. Cameron Tranfer Lithorox Bane Tiend Cameron

Fashion Notes on Velvet Trimmed Attire and Accessories

Fashion notes discuss velvet trims on daywear and evening costumes, Oriental embroideries by the yard, use of black satin, and cloth and serge fabrics. It covers hair fashion, hat styling, embroidery placement, and maintenance tips for flowers, feathers, and fabrics, with practical care for mending and cleaning.

Banda Tripea Aaurt Erin

Local Meeting Confused by Unclear Election Result

Vague notes describe a meeting where three elected officials were named correctly, but the rest of the outcome remained muddled as attendees tried to confirm the Bret and finalize procedures amid confusion.

Infant Body Found Near Pump Station Mystery

A wire report from Melbourne states a fully developed male child’s body was found today near a pump station. The brief item references chronic chest complaints and includes stray phrases suggesting unclear context or copy errors in the source.

Pump Oe

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