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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1881
Page
3
A Portland correspondent reports on upcoming racing prospects and betting tips. The piece discusses potential entrants such as Matador and Tateras, bets on Mortland Handicap and Hurdbes, and mentions Derby prospects, staking a lively pre race period amid local doubt about weather and crowd familiarity with the events.
An incoherent OCR fragment describes a public notice about property, legal actions, and local governance. It mentions Lundewam SE, a 8 acre plot with wattle bark, alleged damage, and references to paths, weather, and municipal oversight. The text includes names and places but remains largely unreadable.
A chaotic page of garbled notes hints at holiday events and a looming match. Names like Memere and Shellee appear amid fragments about police activity, a church gathering, and preparations for a festive period.
A hodgepodge informs readers of diverse events from maritime inquiries to domestic unrest. Reports mention inquiries into hospital penalties, colonial governance, and labor issues, with dispatches on Chinese policy, railway openings, and weather-impacted shipping. The piece also covers a port disaster aftermath, a violent domestic incident, and police actions in multiple colonies.
One person may be enrolled in the Voters Lists for Dundas unless rates are paid by the due date. The Rate Collector will be at the Shire Office in Hamilton on seven pre-June days, 10 am to 4 pm. Tender notices invite bids until 11 am on Wednesday June 1 for road work contracts in Bechara DunbarK, Louth, Warrabbook, Hyde Park to Coleraine, Cavendish, and related culvert and metalling projects. Tenders addressed to the President of the Council must be endorsed Tender for Contract No. and payable by bank notes, drafts, or marked cheques. lowests bids may not be accepted.
Borough of Hamilton Notice states no one will be entitled to be enrolled in respect of any property unless before or on the 16th day of June all sums payable for rates three months or more before that day have been paid. The Collector will attend at the Town Hall Hamilton daily from the 3rd to 7th June between 9:00 in the morning and 5:00 in the afternoon for rate payments.
At a May meeting the Hamilton Borough Council approved By Law No. 21 to fix water charges and a minimum quantity to be charged in case water is supplied. The council will continue the resolution at a June meeting and a copy of the by law is at Hamilton Town Hall for public inspection during reasonable hours. William Smith, Town Clerk, 27 May 1481 Portland Shire. Rate collectors will attend Branvholme and nearby towns on specified dates and times for assessments.
Public notice invites tenders for road work and culvert repairs in St Helens parish and Macarthur district. details include 60 grains of gravel and drainage tasks, deposit £4, inspection at the Macarthur shore, and payment terms with rates due by a June deadline. The rate collector will collect payments at Fenshurst office January through June with schedule exceptions.
Dip ia hailed as the best sheep dip, universally admitted for its cheapness and cleansing effect on wool. It kills ticks and lice, softens skin, and protects against cold, with claims of healing wounds and curing skin diseases while earning awards at major exhibitions.
Fragmented letters and testimonials reference poisons and remedies in early Tasmanian farm notices. The correspondence mentions dip products, sheep health, wool outcomes, and experimental trials across Hexham and Hawke’s Bay, with names such as Thos Giron and Hubert Hood cited among owners and testers. The overall tone catalogs agricultural practices and cautionary claims about chemical preparations and their effects on sheep.
Bree states he has arranged to inform the general public and to awe Hamilton about the let in June, and that he must clear out.
Entire stock valued about 23750 before the date. He will be around Friday the 20th and stock ready for inspection on Saturday the 5th. Stock must be cleared by June 1. Every article offered regardless of cost. Those seeking bargains should not miss this opportunity for new, freak and fashionable goods bought this month at the own price.
The department touts a vast stock of new French and English fashions. It notes changes are rapid, making some pieces more affordable than others and promising varied selections for customers seeking current styles.
A dress department advertises a large stock of choice goods offered much under cost. It highlights 6000 yards of wincey and English net, plus Black Lustres, Cashineris, Merinoa, Satin Cloth, and Asshmere Cloth available cheaply to shoppers.
A Manchester department notice advertises a large stock of first class footwear bedding and linen items. The message highlights 20 dollar shoe strings blankets quilts rags table covers court towels white calicoes and damask fabrics for hotels and furnishing needs.
An immense stock of ladies and children Ulsters and jackets offered at half price to clear. Wool goods and a large variety of white hosiery in many makes and qualities available.
The department cuts 50 percent off present marked prices to clear all stock. Shoppers are urged to come early to snag the best bargains before items run out.
Abel Bullock PS reported no orders executed except a postal order for the amount on April 25 1851. The record notes the outstanding P.O. transaction with postal office officials.
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