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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1913
Page
3
Sydney Toomlay reports a railway porter named William Fergum leaped from a moving train near Rewtown station after losing balance. He narrowly avoided serious injury, scrambled to safety, and was assisted by nearby bystanders as the incident halted rail activity briefly.
A sheep theft was heard at Curetel General Recelone. Frederck Jans ford pleaded guilty after details of the incident, including a backstory of prior good character and a balance of remorse. The court sentenced twelve months in prison suspended for good behavior, with a £250 recognisance.
Melbourne produce market quotations list Wheat firmer at 3/ per hitabyel, Cwte milling 2/1 per bunkel, hay 6/15 per tron, potato 2/15 per ton, calcium 7 per ton, cheese good sundry marac noted. Butcher supplies Western 12d, other 11d. guaranteed 9d to 10d for certain goods, with variable prices and limited stock noted.
Reports from Mears, Young Pre., Horeham, and branches show strong demand with large consignments and high prices. Rounds at Sill and Horsham included ewes to 15/6 and 16/8, rams up to 37 guineas, with thousands of sheep penned for sales across multiple towns in New South Wales and Victoria.
The Hamilton Tennis Club reports a strong year with a 54 rise in premiership, improved finances, and active tournaments across thirteen events. Openings, ladder plans, and a two-division format aim to boost player development and match interest.
Mrs. A Willeford of Sowemnier describes severe itching and burning rash on her armpits and baby. After dry eczema diagnosis and poor results from ointments she tried Cuticura, which relieved symptoms. The ad claims Cuticura provides relief where others failed, recommending its use for similar skin issues.
The readable lines record a painful skin eruption on the cheek spreading downwards with burning and itching. Mentions of individuals and scattered names appear as garbled OCR text without coherent context or dates.
Meeting notes from the Melville oval tennis club discuss post season awards and prize changes. Officers include President Mr. 4 and Vice Presidents Messrs Melville lad Drew Silberbete. committee members listed. Opening arrangements, subscriptions, and division of players for tournaments planned. Applause for secretary Mr. Leate and plans for two divisions and opening day on the oval.
A very pretty matrimonial was celebrated at Christ Church Hamilton on Thursday. Miss Kenny Ellen Scarborough of Vernon Hamilton married Mr Albert Georges Blackney of Hamilton. Archdeacon Harris presided, the ceremony witnessed by relatives and friends, with bridesmaids and a reception following at the bride’s parents.
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