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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1913
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR reads indicate whispers of dissolution in Wellington with a tense mood among MPs. The text mentions Mr Miao and a refused repeal measure and hints at political friction over government stability.
Reported strike across New Zealand quiet with 300 new union members at Wanganui and Auckland port activity slowed under police protection. Lyttelton port may see disruption while Australian Latour leaders travel to coordinate actions. Steamer traffic tied up in Sydney as port workers rail against labor measures.
In Melbourne Sunday, Campbell an Australian led during the motor car contests but stopped with one lap to go while an American finished. Jeffking won the second heat of the Match Race easily. The Open Ten Mile Race was halted in rain. Darey fell from his motor cycle breaking a collarbone. About 15,000 witnessed the event.
Police report a 17 year old girl Sprig ball living with her parents on Eleamor street Firecray was abducted by a man believed to be her former master. She was returning from a picture show with friends when a man dragged her away and she has not been seen since.
Police raided an illegal grog shop in Melbourne on Saturday night seizing illicit liquor. Over 20 people including Chinese Italians and women were arrested in a sweep.
Bank robbers entered the City Bank branch in Newcastle this morning. They attempted to force the strong room but failed, stealing 2 worth of stamps and of revolver.
A midweek concert at Mooralla estate hosted by the Etins District Church drew many residents and visitors. The program featured the Bulart quartet, duets by Hur ton and others, a juvenile recitation by Glaster Eric Lear, solos by Miss Nichols, a Saunders duet, and performances by B Condy, Rowlands, and community performers.
Racing results list from Melbourne assistant handicap and Canterbury Park meeting. Winners include Flinch, Won tye theme temetlie, Howarth be White Bird, and Ben's Honke. Multiple events name horses, jockeys, and placings with distances and margins.
Boxing match results feature Uberh Mier defeating Pal Breen in a Victoria stage, with Hou lberg-Picato fight postponed due to rain. Local pennant cricket opens Saturday with four lanes in play, Melville Oval hosts Capulela versus La Masentes as teams chase a substantial total despite missing players.
A scratched cricket match report from Delville Oval describes a sodden pitch after rain with Capulets and Robeson fielding under damp conditions. Scorers note Stephens and Robeson contributing notable runs and wickets, while the second innings sees Bohemians collapse as they chase a target, with Murphy and others bowling well.
A Saturday terrier coursing event at Hamilton Tarler Court featured many stakes and a strong field. Proved deeds and a sweep of winners highlighted trials led by Kelpie, Tim, and Prospect with multiple dogs advancing and a lively crowd showing growing local interest.
An annual flower show in Dunkeld featured displays from residents, with awards listed for flowering plants, ferns, fruits, and needlework. Notable participants included May Ballinger and Lend, with children and various members of the community contributing entries and receiving recognition.
The readable lines reference players and a winter schedule with a champion showpiece. Names like Reid and Hammond appear amid disjointed phrases about finishes, a season close in December, and a likely title game. The fragment suggests a local club prep for a final in a winter period with a notable matchup.
A fragmentary verse tale hints at a Highland ladle meeting a fair, with courtship and deriding twists. The quirky line suggests playful banter and a playful pursuit of a stake in a rustic setting.
OCR fragments list hat trimming ceotiemen A Bebojies oat and other items. It mentions boys Lelie Ballinger Percy Dickie MpaIC Judge Mire Tinno polo and Ma hony with Mahoney and Shewart. Details are partial and unclear.
Weather notes from Hamilton and Maine readings include temperatures, barometer, humidity and rainfall. Mentions 9 am readings, 4 pm temperatures, and a rainfall total. references to Moon phases and rainfall averages over years. Forecast from Melbourne predicts fair to improving conditions with showers in the south on Monday.
The English Mail Malla lists forthcoming rate offers on selected dates. Wednesday December 27 and Thursday December 17 are shown, with additional references to December 25 and other days in December.
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