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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
1
An OCR fragment mentions names Link and Ted with unclear context. The readable text is minimal and does not provide a complete or verifiable event or relation.
The Dundas Shire Council announces a plan to set a general rate of fifteen pence in the pound for the year ending September 30, 1914. A statement of the proposed rate is available at the Shire Office for inspection by residents. The notice cites legal authority under local government act provisions and mentions road improvements and enforcement of public light carriage bylaws.
Special notice lists cargo sailings to Melbourne and Eumbralla with dates and departure ports. Passenger fares include Melbourne to Portland return 1 pound 2 shillings 6 pence, steerage 9 pence halfpenny, Port Fairy 4 shillings 6 pence, Warrnambool 6 pence. tickets valid for three and interchange. Agent Cathels at Hentinck Street Portland handles arrangements.
Tenders are invited for contract no 1/16-14 W-Proming and Gravelling drainage and pipe culvert on the road Morgiana to Hedrith town near Frewrat. Drawings and specs available at the office during office hours from Wednesday September 2. Tender must be bank draft or in bank draft, delivered to the Abire Office by 10:90 am Thursday October. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. A Abbott Shire Engineer. Dundas Shire Council. 23/9/1013
A brief notice states Ottorre offers a three to six chance win opportunity. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text. Local readers are advised to refer to the official event notice for precise rules and eligibility.
Notice from the Shire of Dundes dated March 10 prohibits any person found depositing waste or refuse within its boundaries. The proclamation vows enforcement measures against violators.
Shira of Dundas announces enforcement of weight limits on bridges and warns of penalties for vehicles exceeding twenty pounds per measures. Reward offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone removing sand or causing damage to Shire property near the bridge approaches. March 1908 notice by A Aldbott and secretary Meth.
The Shire of Mount Rouse invites tenders for paving the footpath in Dell Street between Martin and Wrench streets. Tender forms and specifications are available at the Shire Office Pomshirat during office hours. Tenders must be delivered to the President by 11 am on October 6 under cover marked Tender for Onetrue No 4.
Notice declares the local rubbish dump near Glasa and Armytage streets approved for dumps by Ebire authorities. It states that the site at M oid quarry allotment Y. welion 2 between Glasa and Armytage streets is the only place for rubbish disposal and related refuse.
Shire of Dundas notice states council meetings are to be held on a schedule and that information leading to conviction of anyone harming or interfering with trees and lives within the shire will earn a ten pound reward. O H Gadis and A Smith are listed as secretaries with dates in 1911.
Shire Dundas appointment details appear in a historic notice. Nol vem teh Ak Atrints uw DUN RAILE of Strathieliar is named head ranger in a health and traveling stock act context. O H. Smith serves as secretary.
The Board of Public Health of Victoria enacts rules for milk labeling. No person may deliver skimmed or separated milk in unmarked vessels. the words SKIMMED MILK OR SEPARATED MILK must appear on the vessel in bold black letters at least 14 inches high. Penalty up to ten pounds. Effective July 1, 1909. Dated Melbourne April 7, 1909. J. W. Colville secretary.
Public notice from the council of Mount Tome Shire listing a property tax assessment for the year ending September 1914. Details include levied rates under the Local Government Act for one year and the due date on the first of the period, with official seals and signatures.
Notices announce a general rate of one shilling on all rateable property in Mount Rowse for the year ending 20 September 1413 with payment due by 1 October and appeal rights to Justices in Petty Sessions. Also included are multiple local notices about road traffic closures, rewards for vandalism and damage to trees, and bridge weight limits at Fellmongery Gap, Dunkeld.
Notice to collect all outstanding state rates by a stated deadline to avoid penalties. Payments must be in the State Collector’s hands by Monday, March. Interest at 6 percent from October 1 will be charged on any unpaid rates after the deadline. H. G. Hill, Jon Int, im.
Public notice indicates a gathering or meeting related to the Grape at Cham orn with attendees including younger and others. Times are listed around ten o'clock until specific leadock pm. The notice references Minnesota dates and accepted times, though the text is fragmented.
Notice from the Shire of Rowres dated July 1 1913 prohibits placing any fence barbed wire or other erection on land adjacent to streets within the townships Apaley Hooroepki Harrow Goroke Edenhope Gymbowen Midmay Toolanda and Wombelane within one mile of their boundaries without council approval Applications for permission must name the allotments and fence positions in the townships.
The notice lists multiple local restrictions including sale and distribution of matches, bicycle riding prohibitions in several townships, rate payments to the Kowres Waterworks Trust, drover and road restrictions within the Shire, and a 1894 registration notice for stock in the Northeast and Southam areas with penalties for noncompliance.
The Shire of Portland calls for tenders for multiple road and gravelling contracts across East and West Ridings from Clarke Street to Kangaroo and Crawford areas. Tender must include schedule prices and deposit details. non inclusion voids submission. T F H Murphy, Engineer.
Fragmentary notes indicate Shira of Mount Rouse and Se Thal Z involved in council discussions. Unclear details show the council planning sessions and potential feeding arrangements for community needs. Further readable items are needed for precise entities and outcomes.
Legal notice describes a historical obstruction case involving Bhira of Mount Rousa. It references HEAPDROVERY and others accused of erecting barriers and setting up impediments to travel. The document notes future penalties for similar obstructions and mentions WALLA and Aesretars in connection with the action.
In the town of Lowree a notice warns that certain items or goods must be delivered in proper condition with required declarations. Refusal applies if not complied with and the authorities threaten enforcement actions.
Applications will be received at Shire, Portland up to 4 pm on Tuesday October 7 for wire netting. The price is 4 per coil with payments in instalments including freight to Portland wharf. Second instalment due before March 1314 and all later instalments by March. Netting ready for delivery at end of October. T E Tolloe Portland 22 September.
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