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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1916
Page
4
When warm days and Summer fabrics call, Miller's urges shoppers to act now with its large, prepriced stock. Latest price increases noted, urging customers to visit today for best selection and prices.
A long list of men and women apparel including sports and tweed suits, towels, boots and shoes with reduced prices. Highlights include heavy tweed show suits, light mixed cheviot tweed ensembles, Norfolk and Donegal outfits, and ladies footwear from boots to slippers, with many items under or around 20 shillings. Prices noted such as 16/11, 22/8, 26/8, and 12/11.
An ad-style notice promotes fixed rates of 4 percent per annum for four months. It mentions Johnson Studio and invites readers to join the display and add their names, claiming correct Austra mese offerings with uncertain wording.
Relatives of Sergeant W. W. T. Allen of Foxton Heywood learn his name moves from missing to dead as Defence Department confirms action. Other names listed include Private Hob Badchealey, Lieutenant K. Tolman, and several AIF members with hometowns Ararat, Coleraine, Narracoorte, and more, reflecting wartime losses. Local letters to lonely soldiers, accidents, weddings, and community events accompany the page.
Wire dispatch lists deaths and casualties among Australian forces. Entry names include Pte P Kelly Ararat missing, Sgt H Williamson Leemon, Pte M Mason Appley, Lt T A Baitfax Murton convalescent, and many others. notes prisoners of war, wounded, missing, and deaths with district mentions like Ararat, Bridgewater, Heywood, Narracoorte, Camperdown, Hamilton, Horsham, Warrnambool, and more.
A Wellington style missive reports major confectionery plants including Joinle Rubber Company and MacHobertaon’s closing. Trade fears spread to Tasmania as a meeting plans a rate to appeal to the government. Mr Bowser moves a want of confidence against the State Government, with ministers pushed to curb expenditure and avoid new taxes.
Wireless dispatch from Melbourne states no racing at Flemington tomorrow due to the meet being postponed by Baturlay. Correspondent notes resignation of MrCateheos amid military matters and cabinet acceptance.
Weather notes from Melbourne report cloudiness and light winds in Victoria and broader Australia. Forecasts indicate varying regions with northeast to northwest winds, occasional showers, and temperatures near seasonal norms.
A long-drawn conference on horse breeding in Australia urged immediate steps to improve the industry. Proposals include elimination of low-quality stallions, registration of mares, state uniform laws, and funding from racing revenue. Government farms and breeder education were discussed, with emphasis on exports of inferior horses and supporting agricultural societies.
London reports German newspapers do not comment on Australia conscription referendum. J S Mackenzie, late Times Berlin correspondent, notes German papers defer coverage. Lokal Anzeiger headlines referendum as Premier Hughes dominator.
A patient from Bendgo at 34 High Street reports suffering long with headaches and dental issues. After using Dr Morseas Thias Pills for three weeks the reader claims relief, stating the pills cured their eye condition and stomach problems and asking how to proceed.
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