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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
6
Auctiowear and BWORN VALUATOR conducted at Corporation Yards Kray Friday. Wanted Parvighed dwelling for are on the live stock. Rates quoted 21000, 100, 2500, 5000 at 6 per cent on Broad Ares. Also smaller sums on own proportion at lowest current rate.
Local notices list upcoming market and fair days across Geelong and district. Entries mention locations such as Moorabool street and Gray street, with dates from October to November. Several venues like Hamilton, Cavendick, Digby, Drontholme and Merine appear alongside day names and month references.
An article reports a brisk auction of cattle sheep and stock pigs with multiple firms listed as bidders. Prices are given in old currency with merino and lamb offerings, cows and heifers, and young cattle selling under hammer to varied purchasers.
Mewar John Fenton and Co. conduct a large sale of dairy cattle, pigs, and milking equipment at Meera Farm on Konengwon tone Booth Road, Motila Low. Buyers from Casterton, Hamilton, Digby attend as prices reach up to £12 10s per head and average about £7 per cow. High prices for 10 shilling and up for store pigs. yearling heifers and Ayrshire bulls listed with values.
The market report shows steady demand with high prices for baconers and sows. Purchasers, including J. Yates and Blater’s, secured numerous lots as prices rose to top levels for fat stock and porkers, while yarding remained adequate and activity swift throughout the sale.
An odd advertisement promotes a Rapid Healer sold in triangular pots at 1/6 unit price, claiming cures for skin ailments such as ringworm chilblains and other sores. The copy names various conditions and promises healing with broad, product-focused claims.
The Hamilton sale conducted with Mewar and others drew a large yarding of merino and crossbred sheep. Strong demand produced a factory average of 15s per head across 5369 sheep sold, with top lines of well-woolled wethers and crossbred weaners commanding firm prices. Listings show numerous buyers, including W. Sarrood, George Dyeon, J. A. Bowes, A. Holees, and F. Waters, among others, with prices ranging from 10s to 18s for various classes and ages.
Wire from Gor correspondent reports scratches at Caulfield and Maribyrnong plus Me Tropolitan Handicap uncertainty. Ballarat Torf Club meeting yields results: Artillery Bill wins, Golden Gleam takes Trial Handicap, Slatiden wins Bowling Handicap, Prione Kara wins Brush Steeplechase, Shackleton top welter ahead of Tourney and Molliam Donald.
Talangeluk East Cricket Club members meet with strong attendance. A treasurer’s balance shows 42 shillings credit. A dance is planned for Oct 17 to raise funds. Annual officers elected include President W Omeer Vice President J J Murray Captain A Campbell Vice captain J Rigby and committee members H Helfy J Schovield H Johnson and A Campbell.
Football at Melville oval features Warrnambool versus St George with color clash red and whites. Umpire Mr Keher of Colne will officiate with boundary lines by W Coulter and B Henshall. Admission by ticket at the gate with fees to be announced.
Golfers and friends may enjoy a pleasant day at the Gulf links as final preparations for the gymkhana are completed. The course is in good order and no entry fee will be charged for the events with a sweepstake prize. The programme offers a trophy for obstacle putting and a long drive open championship for both ladies and gentlemen, expected to attract many entrants. Start time is morning with optional late play for those arriving late. Ladies provide tea after the afternoon, promising a most enjoyable outing.
A general meeting of Haghiton Rifle Club members will be held at the miniature ranges this evening. A large master of a hodlert and keen competition is expected, with the day range avadata for practice today.
Olenthompoon club members enjoyed a golf afternoon hosted by Mr Thacker and Mrs Thacker at the Bilab links. Prizes were awarded for ladies and men events, with Miss Beenie Mitchell winning the ladies pot and W Emmacombe the men’s, while Dr. Irving thanked the hosts and keen disappointment was voiced over a postponed return match at Willaraurth.
Miniway residents report widespread rain easing drought, crops and grain recovering. shearing begins and many farmers start preparations for a dry summer. A charity plate event for Minimay Football Club was postponed then rescheduled for October 4. J T Carcedier’s eleven year old daughter Alice, formerly ill with lung congestion, shows steady improvement under Dr Bourke’s care.
The Australian Mercantile, Land and Finunes Company held a sale this week with strong buyer representation and firm prices for most descriptions. Competition was brisk, late values held, and wet weights showed reduced demand. Prices for well rendered lines fell 5/ to 10/ per ton while faulty lots weakened 10/ to 15/ per ton from the previous week.
Historical notice records new gifts for the Hamilton Hospital annual appeal. Contributors include J. Williams of Atrathhellar with 60 and Mrs. W. Loate of Muddy Creek with 30, bringing the total to 1089.
Fragmentary report describes a mysterious illness in a locality causing sixteen deaths in two weeks. Affected individuals include Mire, Alion Williama, Chrewen, and Tos. A doctor could do little until Chamberlain's Homedies provided relief, after which the patient recovered. The remedy is advertised as widely available.
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