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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1909
Page
1
Government proclamations and local notices issued in Melbourne outline the Governor’s declaration of municipal districts under the Act, appointments of road rangers and inspectors, bridge and culvert restrictions with penalties, and public warnings on local transport and weights measures. The material reflects colonial era governance and administrative updates across various shires.
Melbourne printed notice outlines labeling rules for skimmed and separated milks. It requires clear durable marks reading SKIMMED MILK or SEPARATED MILK on containers or vehicles, with penalties up to ten pounds. Regulation takes effect July 1, 19th century. Board of Public Health officials cited.
The document details a 1900 Mount Howe Shire by law governing animal grazing on streets and roads under council control. It outlines permit issuance, fees, quarterly terms, applicant declarations, and penalties. It includes form requirements, registration rules, and conditions for animal care, ownership, and enforcement by the council.
The Shire of Mount Rous adopts By Law 15 under the Local Government Act to prohibit cattle wandering within the shire. It provides penalties for owners whose cattle are found wandering without permits, establishes impounding procedures, fines, and disposal of adjudicated cattle proceeds. The bylaw, adopted October 15 1908, will be confirmed November 10 1909 at Penshurst town hall.
Shira of Mount Reuse Road Cloret AGM in Bilpak parish reports traffic disruption and closure due to food damage. Confirmation that the emergency action remains in effect until further notice. Secretary Shim notes date of meeting set for 24, 1900.
The Shire of Bennt Benes offers a ten pound reward payable to any person who damages removes or injures street planting. The notice cites the care of the area and directs compliance by February 17, 1908.
Public notice from Shire of Mount Rowse and Board of Public Welfare enforcing milk separation regulations. Lists tendering for contracts, conditions, penalties, and delivery details with names of officials Colville and D Walls. Dates in 1909, Melbourne.
A local shire council struggles to resolve road and parish alignment issues among Buckeras Vorrach and Wate parishes. A disputed proposal affects Alootha Road EmonE Be Losdon and surrounding routes, with officials weighing next steps and potential notices.
The notice outlines multiple road and culvert contracts in the Shire of Mount Kowree with details for works at Edenhepo, Gowneil, Cameron, Kirby, and Tele Lee areas. It lists contract numbers, locations, lengths in chains, and work types including pipe culverts, bridge approaches, and road construction with times and dates for specifications.
A formal notice warns of road closures between Bolkerbert and ringalbart parishes and the Dr Hoare plantation area. It cites obstruction risks from wire fencing and other barriers within Abirs boundaries and directs actions under local authority.
The shire announces bonuses for sparrow destruction including 3 per hundred for sparrow bends and 1 per hundred for a sparrow eye, payable upon delivery of heads or eggs, with penalties for harm to property or game. Provisions prohibit certain actions, enforced by the Secretary and Shire Offices, dated November 1, 1907.
Government warning restricts travel near Edenhope Barre Gorobe and Apaley towns from sunset to sunrise. Vehicles must have proper lights and be within boundary limits. Shire officials warn passengers and drivers of penalties for noncompliance and announce bonuses for ski patrols and shire appointments.
A legislative notice from the Board of Public Wealth Melbourne enforces a marking regulation for vessels sold or carried. The rule requires durable shoulder marks with the words SRLMMED aes CHL SHELARLATER in black lettering on white or light ground. Penalties include a ten pound fine. the regulation takes effect July 1, 1900, with further notices and public works advertisements appearing in Shire Halls and council offices.
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