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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1909
Page
10
Deaths. AREAKN Om the 27theptember, at Iowa, File Mary, eldest olancb ! the late Hichernt Abeiry, Karabeal, aged HWyrere, RPL.
Cardinal Moran proposes harmonizing primary education with public and church schools by a government funded system. He suggests municipalities pay for school erection while the government funds construction and teachers, potentially creating multiple denominational schools and increasing state education costs. The plan faces criticism over religious separation, administrative burden, and impractical expansion in Hamilton and beyond.
A garbled discussion notes anxiously on expanding education under a Toteta scheme, predicting a large floral resource gain yet deeming it minor against colonial costs. It questions Cardinal Metat's plan and its potential to transform the community, warning of impracticalities and uncertain outcomes.
The obituary notes the death on December 4 1411 of Charles James Pied a West een resident. He enjoyed a varied life from Mindy roel to sheep farming at Wert Prk then Victoria Valley and Minkdy Creek. He left a wife and nine children among a large family, with a long residence in the area.
An elderly woman died after a long illness at Mr Joseph Ahearn’s home in Hamilton. The death occurred Monday evening, with neighbors and family noting her frail state and the longstanding property ties of the Ahearn family spanning 79 years in the town. She was a native of Hamilton.
Elaborate preparations are under way for the big sheep sale at the Hamilton yard on Thursday October 9th. A large attendance is expected as 800 sheep will be offered in full wool and priced to attract buyers. The sale, conducted by Young, Drowned, Mesera, T A Laidlaw and partners, promises premier lines and strong demand from district roviers.
J Mills, manager of the Bank of Victoria, attacked Nurse Glyse with a water jug at Bewley hospital after complaints of poisoning. Constable Patterson intervened, Mills wounded the officer with the jug handle before being overpowered and jailed in a felt jacket. The incident followed Mills seeking medical aid after illness.
A Coleraine correspondent reports a rare magpie nest discovery near a chimney pot and a disappointment as Mr Allen Boone's company postpones a London run. A Wallacedale concert under Methodist church auspices features Mies Berry and Mr Prone Wriebl with strong local talent, while notices announce a new hairdressing and tobacconist business opposite the Arcyle hotel and a Warrnambool venture by Mr EL Hivere.
A historical column recounts a witty reply from world famous inventor Hiram Maxim and a string of curious notices. It describes people replying to a fraudulent ad offering easy wealth, forms of employment, and a glimpse at tender offers for land and division sales, with names and places mentioned in passing.
Federal Parliament in Melbourne heard figures on the Rodentour Triwitz cost to August and ongoing repairs. Mr. O Malley and Mr. Hedges supported the financial plan while opposition attacked it as misused state revenues. The debate covered unification rates, cabinet priorities, and rural wealth potential before adjournment.
In the Senate Miller passed the second reading of the High Commissioner Bill. The Electoral Bill passed committees and was reported. Neild’s motion for more ministerial portfolios was agreed to. A motion by Captain Louttain Book’s Tape of the Endeavour and Resolute was carried. Debates on the High Commissioner Bill continued and adjourned.
Members of the newly formed Amateurs Dramatic Club presented a concert in the town hall to raise funds for costumes for future competitions. Public response was modest, yet performers delivered creditable turns including Master T. Bkeyhill who received a recall for his opening recitation. The program featured overture Cuban Independents, songs by Miss M Harney and Mr H Wossell, duets, and recitations by several members.
London reports masked men stormingRev John Lax vicar of Bralhmore Westmoreland, tearing papers and reading a mock service. Parishioners arrested and fined six pounds each. court heard the vicar was married and alleged inappropriate relations with a schoolmistress.
The New York Times reports that police suspects smuggling and stripped a wife and five children from Mr Avert Khayat, a wealthy American, in London. Authorities found no contraband. Khayat faces legal action. case involves Harmer negotiations.
The American Olympic sprinter Chremell, holder of the 220 yard crown, led that challenged field to three matches at Sartson in Australia amid strong performances.
Colonel Tarbea of New Zealand has attended recent British maneuvers and will be attached to various general staffs. He will report to the War Office and attend cavalry, infantry, and musketry training, with roles to be assigned to different staff colleges.
London cartoon by Linley Hambourne titled Adatra Non Defence depicts Avatralia with a forward guard and a forger blowing a furnace, illustrating a defiant stance as a symbol of national defense.
Negotiations between employers and unions fail over the protracted conflict. The stalemate leaves about 60,000 workers without work and facing escalating suffering and hardship.
London wool sales showed strong demand with high prices for New Zealand breds and American buyers active. The market featured fall prices across sorts and a notable uptick in bidding as buyers sought top lots amid a buoyant, international demand environment.
London officials open the Nimrod Antarctic expedition draw at Temple Pier and stage a display of Shackleton equipment and photographs at the Royal College of Surgeons.
London reports a precedence dispute as Alderman Sir John Kalil is elected Lord Mayor after giving assurances that he would not prefer the Pope over the King in ceremonial duties. The episode highlights tensions over church state symbols in city ceremonies.
Melbourne dispatch reports the Trades Hall Council responding to a Labour party letter from Sydney. The executive urges parties to address the question of amending the token policy and to uphold the party’s stance on the matter with a prompt decision.
Reported by Reuters from New Cattle, the jury could not agree on a verdict in the high profile case. Expect further action as proceedings may resume in Sydney with the judge preparing for renewed consideration of the evidence and charges.
In London on Thursday the Irish Land Bill was read a second time in the House of Lords without a division. The debate or amendments were not noted in the fragment.
The North German Lloyd Company reports profits of £350,000 for the first eight months of the year, up from £150,000 in the same period last year. The rise highlights improved performance for the shipping line based in Germany and operating routes to and from London.
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