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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
7
A fragmented clipping lists fabric terms such as striped and checked Jap Crepey, woven pont terns, brown and grey hues, and veiled prints. It hints at a catalogish display titled Special tine of dheineh Printed Veiled with several unclear brand-like references.
In Nkely, Lt Kennedy and a candidate for the Dun’s forth Condo election seek support. Mentions of campaign wishes and upcoming meeting dates suggest coordinated efforts for the new term. Details remain murky due to OCR garbling, but the scene points to local political activity and potential debates.
A lengthy, memory filled column recalls private soldiers and relatives in wartime, detailing fallen comrades, wounded, and the impact on families. It weaves through memorial notices, church services, and local tributes, highlighting the community’s response to loss and gratitude.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions nerve pain and conditions related to neuralgia and nerve strain. It references medical concerns, improper nourishment of nerves, and a possible health facility or figure in Castlereagh Street, Sydney, with unclear dates or actions. The readable details are limited and non-specific.
Enlistment list includes multiple names such as Port Aveta Mackay J I Portland Max Port Fairy Gibson Coleraine Ko W hill Cunningham Serviceton Mamistorm Glen Perry Meth Aeal Mackenzie Macdonald Polkolmet Wilson Horshar Wright Nell King Footecray Herter Kimmokatho.
A long fragmented notice details numerous sales by auction firms including Latiolaw, Hamilton, Fenton, Young, Laidlaw, Dalgety, and others. Entries cover cattle and sheep quantities, dates, and locations such as Hamilton, Casterton, Coleraine, Willaura, and Branxholm, with several collaborations and monthly or clearing sale notes. Many lines list partner firms and sale conditions across late October to December, noting large sheep totals and cattle lots.
Sporting notes from Melbourne report on Caulfield Cup contenders including Deneb Blue Holt Glad Ese Muradem Trillien Dalua Comtot Minkros Melati Cope Green Clap Kinea veellar Mudrus Likieteen Cup Mudrus Northoy Paggelericy with focus on form and entries.
The next annual meeting of the tennis club will be held Thursday at the town hall. A large number of members and prospective members are expected. The lawns on Melville Ave already show signs of preparation for the upcoming season.
In Malbourne the Legislative Assembly debated budget plans as Mr Klmalie urged thrift and economy for lean years. He proposed land beneficiaries of railways repay some of the aid received while discussions adjourned amid talk of maternal protection and child welfare concerns. The session adjourned until Tuesday.
A long list of buyers and sellers attended a light stock sale with brisk bidding on most items. Wethers and ewes sold at mixed prices, store sheep limited, and cattle prices held with prime bullocks bringing up to 21 pounds 15 shillings. Calves and young stock sold well, with notable sales including a steer around several months old and various springing cows fetching strong bids.
A clearing sale conducted by John Fenton and Co under instructions from Leslie McMurray sold stock at One Burnbrir estate on Thursday. Sheep, cattle, and farm plant fetched high prices with record sheep rates, buyers from multiple districts in attendance. Prices ranged from under twenty to over eight pounds per head for ewes, with cattle and wheeled equipment selling at strong market values.
Dairy sale at Wanda Vale on Wednesday, under Mr Win Notte, achieved record prices for Castrton dietiich cows. The herd sold whole for about £250 per head including springers and heifer calves. Cows were in good condition, well culled for the past 13 years, with average prices around two pounds two shillings per head.
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