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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1911
Page
4
A Miller & Co announces spring stock across departments with ready to wear suits in tweeds and worsteds from 21, 25, 30, 35 and 45 shillings. Ranges include shirts, hats, felt hats, trousers, tennis shirts, and accessories with emphasis on up-to-date fashion and unshrinking fabrics.
This old ad promotes Spring footwear for gents and ladies, listing various boot styles and prices. It highlights Balmorals, Kid Balmorals, Glace Kid, buckle shoes, and airle shoes, with date-like price stamps and extensive stock details across categories. It markets Tennies, sports shoes, and a large assortment of boots and shoes in multiple colors and materials.
Fragmentary OCR notes show contact on Kennedy Street with specified daily hours from morning to afternoon and evening. Telephone number 197 appears, but full service details are unclear.
Credit Foncier offers loans on freeholds or crown leaseholds from £50 to £2000 with interest from 1% and rent reductions as principal payments. Loans may be prepaid at year end with no penalty after five years, or extended up to 41 years with mortgage, free to redeem at any time on balance payment. Applications via Melbourne postal offices or The Inspector General of Beavings, Market Street, Melbourne.
A garbled calendar of upcoming happenings lists November and December items such as Ballarat Show Hamilton competitions Warrnaminn Maces and a Hunton Military Tournament. Several entries are unclear or misspelled but indicate multiple regional events with dates in November and December.
In loving memory of our dear wife and wearied partner who departed this life. We miss you daily and hold your kind words close. Loved ones say farewell and reflect on your gentle heart and steadfast faith.
A Hamilton meeting discussed stadium alterations and ground improvements including building an art team at 2450 and modifying the ring. A second plan to remove the stand and alter facilities was shelved in favor of the art room project. A formal report will appear in the next issue.
Fragmentary report recounts a large fire with many casualties and brutal killings. Descriptions mention the Zuontes and Atobe, a child torn from its mother's lap, and butchered apes amid a scene of chaos. Twenty four talime bredies are noted as destroyed.
A seven hours fight near Herm tdieh seeps through vague fragments. The attempt to retake the fort by The Tithe yesterday fades as attackers are repulsed. The article notes Te Tarke and surrounding forces in a tense engagement with unclear names.
In London a factory dispute over shifts and wage controls prompts Lord Ashton to warn that only loyal workers will be kept employed. The move risks a prolonged shutdown as trade union sentiment grows amid calls for restored job security and manufacturing resilience. G Clynes notes Ashton’s sympathy with trade unions is well known.
The Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral addresses the Women’s Diocesan Association denouncing democracy as a fetish. He warns of wealth transfer in Eastern Asia shaping European labor, hints at dangers to New Zealand, and opposes church involvement in the labor movement amid a murky, fevered critique of global affairs.
Fragmented report notes Mr Bonar Law likely to lead the Unionists while Austen Chamberlain Walter Longe pause from contest and Dalfour steps aside. observers in London and Liverpool discuss party leadership amid unclear candidate lineup and recent defections.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Liverpont Cup event in London on a Friday with mentions of teams or players such as La Vlogs Pepe Woone and Carcarvon Mustaphn. The readable items are unclear and names are inconsistent.
A garbled report from London notes the murderer of Count utuai, governor of Galiena, as well as mining and railway wage disputes in the U K with Lloyd George expected to concede Ireland Scottish equality and insurance matters. A Western Australia progress talk by Sir Newton Moore is cited. A football match between Avetrmliaoe and Oldham drew 20 000 spectators, Oldham winning by four tries to two.
Reports from New York and Canton describe escalating tensions as Chinese rebels push northward toward China. Observers note shipments and military activity in major ports while authorities warn of broader instability in the region.
Fragmented report describes imperial troops burning Nanking and causing mass casualties among students and citizens. Skewed details mention thousands fleeing, with references to private hoses and preservation ideas amid a chaotic scene.
In Berlin a Conservative leader denounced Lloyd George's postwar policy, promising Germany will defend its aims and seek concessions. The Times notes signals a shift as conservatives hint at altered death duties while Crown Prince speaks in Berlin, drawing attention to potential shifts before a general election.
In Washington on Friday Norway Sweden and Germany claim free admission of wood for printing paper under the most favoured nation treatment. The move follows a congressional act enabling European nations to invoke MFN status for wood. President speaks on the issue amid Canadian province tie.
The opening meeting of the Victorian racing club at Flemington ended with Spring Handicap wins by Alert and Golden Hop among others. Cadonia took the VAC Handicap, and Final Hanticap saw Kerlie and Kurines contend with notable runners like Mount Osh and Crown Titan in a crowded program.
In Adelaide the Labour party suffered a defeat in a by election caused by the death of Boothby member Meo Bly Ly, with polling showing the Liberal candidates leading. The result reshapes representation in the House of Hepresentatives amid party shifts.
In a tight match at Melville Park the Hamilton and Bankers faced a hard contest as players, including Learmonth and Macintyre, delivered strong batsman performances. Bankers fell short with key dismissals by Fenton and Chamberlain, while Hamilton’s Smith and Ryan led the bowling effort.
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