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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1911
Page
3
In Melbourne a court heard charges against Reverend Gur Vorrmeapondent and Prilay Fee Welford and Jehn Beran for allowing Chinese crew members into a restricted territory. Each faced fines for breaching immigration prohibitions.
Netl MacKinnon of Harrow writes to the Spectator editor appreciating the editorial clash while arguing against being drawn into public political controversy. He says the issue is Labour versus monopoly and desires to focus on right-thinking citizens rather than plain disagreement.
The correspondent reports on Portland affairs and a dispute involving H J M Campbell and Mr. French. A letter from Campbell addresses alleged overreach and a claim of being relieved of financial responsibility, referencing meetings in Portland and a bank guaranty.
The listing shows under ford Gold comrubeles and other items with prices in Hamilton per ton or per bushel. Prices include straw, wheat, flour, butter, potatoes, and cheese with multiple per unit figures and fractions.
The record lists yesterday's Hamilton weather in terms of shade temperature and local barometer readings. It includes astronomical memoranda for November with sunrise and sunset times, moon phases, and rainfall totals from 1911 to November plus year to date figures in inches.
In letters from readers including Wm Goode of Victoria Street Christchurch and Cottey ex stationmaster, Chamberlain's Tablets are praised for relieving bilious attacks and indigestion after years of suffering. The notices urge reliance on the tablets as a dependable remedy.
The Condah society notes from Corrompondent report a busy monthly gathering with officers named including FL W. Cope and J. M’Combe. Members discuss show dates, prizes, catering, and arrangements for livestock dairy and horse events with committees appointed.
September brought light rain totaling about two inches after a hot spell. The cricket club held annual meetings and plans for trophies, while the Millicant show posted £58/2/6 first day and £2 next day. Generations led a hurdle event injuring a girl named Hell. A death titled an autopsy confirmed other circumstances. The bowling clock event occurred Friday with receipts £292 10s for the year and £30 4s expenditure. John Watson elected president and A J Thomas secretary. Rev D Langaford expected to arrive to aid the Methodist circuit.
Fragmented article notes government rejection of land purchase and ongoing construction projects. Mentions Mount site, Park works, and soil treatment. wedding announcements including Norman and Myrtle Macka, John Millard and Adelaide Warren, Ernest Weston and Alice Jo…
A dubious health claim misstates Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a universal cure. The ad asserts astringent effects and variable doses, warning only a few sips may suffice, while a full bottle might be necessary in some cases. Sold by J. Thorman and Co.
A party meeting will be held at Mechanics Hall next Monday evening at 7 o clock. Forsyth is the secretary.
Readers forwarding letters for information are urged to declare whether they have sent similar letters to other journals. This call for correspondence aims to gauge originality and avoid duplication in coverage.
Department of Public Works Melbourne invites tenders for additions and alteration works at the State School. Tenders close at twelve o'clock on Thursday 16 November. Deposit and security details, conditions, and particulars available at the Office of Works and the State School. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
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