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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
3
From Melbur ne correspondent Public Works department accepts the tender of Menara Allen and Errey of Mamilton for remodeling the Portland State school at £1190.
Mixed and passenger services listed for the Ararat Hamilton line with daily and weekly schedules. Stops include Maroona Willaura Glenthompson Dunkeld and Branxholme Casterton and Coleraine with connections to Melbourne Ballarat and Portland.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives debated the Address-in-Reply. Key points included promises of public works, butter export arrangements with Orient Co, railway penalties and earthworks claims, and tariff measures to counteract war and drought effects. The Address-in-Reply was adopted and the House adjourned until Wednesday.
Senator Florid resumed the Address-in-Reply debate noting financial difficulty and rising expenditures with unmet commitments. He questioned the source of funds and asked where the money was coming from.
A divorce petition by Alice Letitia Young against Henry Young was heard in the Divorce Court. The husband deserted for several years, with evidence of sporadic support and movements across Victoria and Western Australia. The judge granted a decree on the grounds of desertion for three years and longer, with costs and protections noted.
An advertisement promotes a Natura health representative visiting Hamilton on Tuesday and Wednesday, 29th and 30th October, from 10 to 7 and 10 to 4 respectively. It offers free consultations and health guidance without charge. Medicines are carried by Natura and a free Health Guide for Women can be obtained by sending 24 pence postage to Natura Health Co. in Melbourne.
Sporting notes list arrivals for events in Melbourne including Cu lau field Cap win Ita, and other entries. Mount Gambier report covers United Cricket Club annual meeting with a healthy balance sheet, A A Bemmens elected secretary, and decision to extend the radius to 15 miles.
At a meeting in Mount Gambier officers approved a £100 donation from Mr A Rook for a social and dance to present 24 gold medals to players and arrange a trip to Portland. A profit of £25 from the season’s transactions plus £25 on hand leaves a credit balance of £50 with a vote planned for the Belgian fund.
THGY Wortoally and Torley led the Diehy adits rifle club to a final win by 11 points over their rivals. The event featured free shots at targets and listed top contributors from both sides. Notable scores included Mira FE 23, Simkin 22, Therine 28, Dieein 23, and Mabbitt 22.
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