October M Korat Maces and related events
Entries for the North Hamilton Flower Show close October 24. October 1st features may include a horticultural show and a Sendford Picnic Race Meeting scheduled for November 8, with other October events noted.
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1912
Page
4
Entries for the North Hamilton Flower Show close October 24. October 1st features may include a horticultural show and a Sendford Picnic Race Meeting scheduled for November 8, with other October events noted.
Local notices report a proposed Merino town show with a meeting to discuss details and a special cattle sale by Dalgety and Co with JG Stewart at the for Formation yards next week offering 460 head of bullocks cattle and dairy stock from district breeders. Also updates on MKeen motor train service performance and a sale of Tahara Farm acreage near Grisedale rail station with improvements and access.
In a report from Himuiter's Telegram a disaster at Mt Lyell reveals rescue teams reaching a lower mine level after early morning helmet shipments. Fire and smoke hinder access as workers struggle to reach entombed miners while observers describe a grim situation with missing men and failed progress.
Reports from Queenstown describe grim conditions as carbonic oxide gas pervades the mine. Workers, including many women, face exposure while rain hampers relief efforts and meals. Officials acknowledge limited hope for rescuing more trapped men at the 1000 feet level as messages relay crews awaiting cage transport.
Dispatches from Constantinople and Vienna describe Montenegrin advances near Tul, near Ciainje and Pleva, with heavy losses on both sides. Vuko vitch’s force reportedly captured Tirlopodde, while Fort Rojane saw Armeatrone captured and ammunition intact. Reports tie Balkan tensions to Austrian parleys and potential war material movements.
From Berlin and Belgrade reports on Montenegro and Turkish forces, Montenegrin artillery halt a Turkish advance at Chalbotl heights injuring and killing numerous soldiers. Servia submits to powers over Macedonia reforms while Greece masss troops for potential action. Bulgaria presses for territorial and political concessions as medical facilities lag and doctors dwindle across the region.
Bulgarian spies detained in Constantinople following a police sweep. The report notes fourteen Tolentianoples were arrested at Adpinople amid wartime security efforts.
War conference between Wickerian and New South Wales ministers at the border outlines NSW plans to build bridge lines from Wentworth and Kustom toward the river territory. Estimated cost about £210,000, with Victoria funding interest and NSW bearing maintenance. Bridges to connect with Victoria’s system once completed.
A London bulletin reports rumours of four Austrian mobilisations and volunteers joining the Habsburg forces. Diplomats discuss Russia talks to avert a Balkan-wide clash, while Serbia and Montenegro tensions rise. Bulgarian and Turkish fronts show reinforcements and troop movements near the Balkans, with Greeks departing Istanbul.
Melbourne wool galeb report notes the Dalgety firm opening the salon today with fair reception and high turnout. Merino quotes rose about 1 percent, with short wool and crorkhre items showing up to 20 percent higher.
Melbourne Monday verdict for the defendant in a case where Nellie Lyntt claimed 215 from Muncstobertenn, Santee lct. of Fitsroy. The women alleged she was searched for stolen cuchesticacry and unsemnlted her, with perjury charged against the police.
Melbourne dispatch says Lord Devray inspected the Upmi ssion cadets at Parliament House. He congratulated the company on appearance, work and conduct, and entertained them with the Prime Minister. The cadet party then left for Laureston.
Berlin reports a German official rebuts British charges of stirring European conflagration by influencing the Balkans toward Turkey, while Malta outlines a separate dispatch from Northampton recalling a wine merchant order to prove loyalty.
An exported coal shipment to Ardoa was blocked by a private firm from Victoria on 1 July. James, a North Melbourne engine driver, died after injuries sustained while inspecting the rails near a private delivery, amid confusion over the government coal store list and shipment timing.
A garbled report notes a slump on the Maria Bourse with 13 settlements valued at around 100 million. Banks trade lower as lenders retreat from the page, while policy moves attempt to revive trading activity.
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