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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1912
Page
4
A fragmented promotional note asserts values and goods quality with archaic phrasing. It hints at goods for children and a department offering items deemed right by the advertiser, implying a cautionary display of trust and repayment.
Sam S Bagley stock and broker firm details and Melbourne listings show framed offices in Hamilton and Melbourne. Coming events include horticultural shows horse racing events with entries and nominations through November and December plus a death notice for Frederick William Ford aged 87 in South Melbourne.
District activists of the Peoples party, led by organiser Harvhett, addressed electors at a district meeting urging vigorous organization and oath taking. Other items include a Jersey cattle sale, death notices, a large anniversary event, a charity show, and local church and school reports with community news and upcoming sales and meetings.
Adelaide sales report shows a large attendance and brisk competition as the fourth series of wool antes opened today. Prices were well maintained compared with bann eeries.
The Daily Chronicle reports a decisive Turkish rout at Lule Burgas. Bulgarians overwhelmed Turkish forces, artillery dominance, and a general retreat to Chorlu with heavy casualties. The Turkish march to retreat was marked by demoralization, night fatigue, and widespread panic among troops and horses, as Bulgarians pursued and captured many.
Sunday dispatches describe a bombardment and Turkish resistance near Adrianople. Reports note expected capitulation next week, with Bulgarian forces countering at key heights during the battle.
After heavy Friday fighting, Greets repulsed a night Turco Albanian assault and routed the Turks at dawn fourteen miles from Dulooika. About 200 cavalry and infantry were killed and seven guns captured.
A German officer describes a chaotic night battle by the Turkish lines near Constantinople. He recalls flashes from artillery, heavy losses among troops, and misidentification that led to friendly fire before dawn revealed the true enemy lines. He denies earlier rumors of Makhtar’s cowardice and notes the courage of Turkish forces.
Sunday in Constantinople Prince Arie faces court martial as Europe’s stance shifts. Reports note heavy casualties and Greek-Turkish tensions near Salonika and Monastir. Montenegrins alleged repulse at Akutari with twenty civilian casualties.
The famous Arnaut chief with 15,000 followers is reported to have harried captured to the Gervians of Mitro in a swift campaign. Sundar and Boletinatr appear among the figures in the account, with the Arwaut force described as overwhelming in the clash.
Berlin reports that German experts fault the Turkish officers for the failure to extract Vandercols's reason during a wartime episode. The commentary attributes the breakdown to poor tactical decisions and the weak individual performance of Turkish commanders in charge of trainees.
Draft describes intervention terms approved by powers with general consent though Austria favors separate talks with Servin. Porte appeals for mediation from powers to secure timely proce.
The Paris edition quotes officials on renewed Allied limits and the Balkans. Britain shifts forces to Gibraltar while Romania seeks large credits for army needs. The Hague notes Dutch policy on fortifications. Avethia-Hengery comments limit statements to cautious diplomacy amid Slav state sensitivities.
A report from the local court notes 1LOKDOK, Dunday, Tristram, De la Poar berentord 7, received a six month sentence for a naval offer related offence. The lodger in jhonees dering faced related charges and was noted in court proceedings.
London bakers prepare a strike ballot to decide on wages and hours. The Sunday ballot seeks a unified position among workers and aims to pressure employers for improved terms.
Berlin report says cartridges exploded during drill at Kiel killing no naval officers and sailors and injuring two others. In Madrid Queen Ena ill with influenca. doctors urge rest.
Reuters dispatch from London notes the Crown dropped a set of cases for disturbance in Hel area but left the men co-arrested under a magistrate's warrant. The original solicitor demanded hearings before the magistrate for the accused.
London reports anticipated talks as Mr Winat possibly accepts Canadian invitation. Conference to discuss Pacific defence and naval coordination with Australia and New Zealand invited. Aim to pave way for more frequent naval consultations and shorter intervals between conferences.
Li Hoo recalls a remark attributed to Bismarck about boasted Englanders and a warning that minor German conflicts would ruin France if failed. The statement frames a predicted undoing of Angland as Europe shifts.
Heartbreaking scenes unfolded at Berker's fire as girls faced panic and leapt to the pavement. The blaze gutted the building, four victims died in hospital, and several companions are missing or seriously injured amid a hopeless situation.
An excerpt describes the Norfolk IV Burlay colliding with the Glen Tul off Cape Hatteras. The Glen Tul anchored in dangerous seas, the vessel crippled and listing. A wireless message summoned two battleships for assistance, underscoring wireless telegraphy aiding rescue efforts at sea.
The Government establishes aviation centres in Dublin Bay Port forant Lough Poyle Galway Bay Berehaven Queenstown and Waterford. Five hundred drivers of motor lorries and motor cars have responded to the War Office appeal for civilian corps.
Lima reports President Billinghurat vows to punish authors of the Puru mayo atrocities. Lieutenant Velez Hevilla arrested on charges of complicity in the killings. The case centers on alleged collaboration with perpetrators and ongoing investigations.
Interstate cricket action from Melbourne where Victoria declared in reply after reaching 489 for six in their first innings. Top scorers included Ryder 74 Facey 77 Hartprop 74 Betts 63 and Carroll 54 while Christian made 31 and Hows 20.
A mob of strikers attacked a tow crew during a mounted charge as 3 women attempted to intervene. The clash left several injured and witnesses described unrest at the site. A Reuters telegram from Sydney notes a separate incident where John Connell junior was shot at Terrace near Orange. In Melbourne, John Fees was convicted of theft and John Gardinar was fined £258 for keeping a disorderly house amid a broader report of police actions and arrests.
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