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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions names and actions without clear context or coherent events, listing persons or groups with disrupted phrases. No verifiable event or outcome can be determined from the readable portions, and key entities remain ambiguous.
An annual sheep market event is described with various details on locations, participants, and notable vendors. The report notes the fair drew attention at the Uiyaweytm yards with numerous sheep and cattle present, including young lambs and mature flocks.
A garbled notice describes a special sale at Brie Brie with mowers, hay, and equipment parts. It mentions agents and various names in a bustling rural market setting, noting prices per head and related farm items amid unclear details.
The Spectator plans a comprehensive Hamilton district souvenir with photos of leaders clubs institutions churches and notable sites. It will feature district progress, local business support, and a broad appeal to readers in Australia and the Old Country, with many firms already backing the project.
An itemized sale notice lists numerous bidders and consignors for a Special Norse Sale. Names include Messrs Bayley Vondah Negorela Brow Mechhirehy 1 Campbell and The Arhage, with references to locations Coleraine Hamilton and Wande Valo Fl. The fragmentary text cites yardages and goods sizes and mentions recent sales and prions amid a crowd of bidders and firms.
The fire brigade demonstration on Wednesday December 14 assigns teams for equipment display and racing. Teams include Hoge Hights with Basham Diwell White Henry Hodges Taylor Starlett Norton Hose and Ladder Heasham Piwell White Heary Hodges Hearlett Walker Coupling and Ladder Bosham well Norton Henry White Taylor Hodges Seerlett Jerm and Disabled Howe Practices White Fearlett Norton Diwell Taylor Hodges Bonham Howe Fours No 1 Basham Diwell Hodges Taylor Heven Fours No 2 White Norton Henry Acarlete Emergencies Rajah Byker Fidgecombe. Local bowling green draws set for Saturday rink tournament with M Luckie Westacott Henry Creed Brown vo Lowry Walker v Mei Ailnerterg bye. Wednesday matches Brown vo Walker Fave Back Greed oy Friend Reid vA Lackie Aulberbrrg bye.
A meeting of the above club Wael held Jeet evening with Mr Garland in the chair. It was decided to alert five reminutes for picking senior and junior teams. Delegates Hyslop Hammond Garland and others were chosen to attend the association meeting. Donations of 10/4 and 5/ from two patrons were acknowledged. A practice at Hamilton oval is planned this afternoon with subscriptions due by Wednesday.
The first match in the competition will be played at the new recreation reserve on Wednesday next. Chelat Church meets the Presbyterians and the Baptists meet Christ Church second eleven. A practice match will be ready on Hamilton oval today and all association members are invited to take part.
An advertisement claims Dr Morse Indian Root Pills remove stomach matter clean the system and sweeten breath promising a well regulated body and relief from biliousness headaches and constipation. Also reports Harold J. McKinley 33 teacher at Bulga Tank school died by suicide Tuesday leaving a note saying he was worried in mind.
The Hamilton Lawn Tennis Association expresses heartfelt thanks to gentlemen who supported the recent tournament. Gifts from W. H. Melville, L. Jenner, A. Greed, M. S. Wollff, and John Fenton, plus a donation from Mr. Jan Garland for soft drinks. Thanks also to the band for band stand tea, Mr. Huchan for preparing the four ging courts, and the ladies including Miss Beggs and Miss Young for afternoon teas, making the fourth annual meeting a successful gathering.
Last evening saw the second round of the trades rifle competition with scores from three groups led by Cycle Trade and Merchants. J J Maloney led Cycle Trade with 68, L Maloney 68, Todd 61, Cull 49, Miller 44, Crean 43 totaling 306. Merchants tallied 278 with Jessop 54 Masterson 49 Bishop 47 Masterson 44 Walters 43 Walters 40. Bootmakers finished 145 with Carnell 49 Butler 47 Lange 42 Long 7. Delegates’ meeting announced for Monday at eight. Also a medical note touts Dr. Biedon’s New Discovery for coughs and colds.
Yardings reported of 500 crossbred, comeback and merino sheep plus lambs with strong late demand. Prices ranged from 2/5 to 10/2 for crossbreds, merino ewes 4/ to 7/6, spring lambs 7/5 to 7/9, and store sheep over 4000 yarded with many aged ewes. Cattle yarding included dairy-type stock with dull demand. prices for steers 2/ to 3/ per 100 pounds and cows 3/7 to 4/15.
A scanned retail market page lists various produce prices and units alongside a long-edged advertisement about energy and appetite. The text mixes market rates for wheat and flour with other commodities and ends with a promotional block for a patent medicine.
Last evening a small gathering at Richie's hotel said goodbye to Mr. O. O. Kelly of the National Bank who departs for Rainbow. Speakers praised him, he received a traveling bag and a smoker's outfit, and the group toasted his health. The Alexander House boarders later hosted him. The flower show balance totals £4.
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