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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
4
English and Continental goods on display with navy s`, smart suits in brown and grey, lighter Carlton suits for boys, navy Norfolk suits, soft hats and shirts in various colours and sizes, imported velour hats, silk shirts, fashion shirts, ties and straw hats. Prices listed in shillings and pence, highlighting latest styles and summer features.
Footwear catalog style listing featuring children's tan sandals white canvas shoes and buckles, women's and men's tennis shoes, Teonia boots, Kangaratta sporting shoes, and several leather and rubber soled options with varied sizes and prices. Limited stock noted with several items selling at discounted pair prices.
The text announces the amalgamation of the practice of John B. Westacott and A H Frewin Lord into the firm Whestacott & Lord as of August 1914. The firm will operate as solicitors and notaries from Corio Chambers opposite the Post Office on Gray Street in Hamilton. Trust moneys to lend.
E W Holden Labor candidate to speak at Wonwondah East Friday October 16 at p.m. Wonwondah North Saturday October 17 at 4 p.m. Dundas B C Hamilton, Hon Secretary W Wallace announces events.
A fragmented notice lists speaking events for John Loughnane and others across multiple dates in October and November with venues such as Victoria Point and Uhetwynd. It also notes a December nomination day, a flower show, and a death notice for Laura Grace Ching, aged 25.
The Hamilton Water Trust approved the plan for railways, Melville oval, and gardens from the old reservoir with minor changes at a special meeting. Workers will be called for pipes, and Harmond will arrange early civil works, aiming to complete before Christmas.
Readers respond to the annual hospital fund drive with contributions noted amid fragmentation and OCR issues. The report mentions a donor named Mrs. Cleturne and reflects an ongoing city effort to support medical services.
Telegram from South Africa reports a weak auxiliary force, with a large cache of German cannon, rifles, and ammunition found near Upington. It mentions Colonel Martas Command and General Hotels Seepatched amid the tension.
The council restates approval for piping water from the old reservoir to the oval and railway area. Engineers favor a 12 inch iron pipe over wood, with cost estimates, depreciation, and trench work. The railway and Water Commission discussions set terms for a ten year agreement and a 20 percent charge for mountain water.
Wellington reports on the bombardment of Papeete by German cruisers. Japanese passengers aboard the Bon Franetoon recount the attack on September 2 in which thirty shells hit the water line, a halt followed, and the Zelee gun boat was sunk before the attackers resumed fire. Nine shells landed in business quarters as locals fled to the hills. casualties included a Chinese worker and a Kanaka.
Mr Justice A Becket has reserved judgment in an action brought by Watt against the proprietors of the Age over a fetter published in the journal. The case concerns inspection of the war and the writer of the fetter.
In Hoare versus Norton the action and counter action have been settled. Details are not disclosed.
The Mount Cameier correspondent notes awaiting rain with a promised change later in the week. Insolvency cases in Mount Gambier include Teey Boardman and Herbert James Chester. Local events cover Methodist Sunday school, Belgian and patriotic funds, and a cake sale. The Belgian fund and mayor's fund totals rise as stockowners discuss further movement. Guard duties at the wire float station are established after damage at a Queens station. The Yall Co-operative Cheese Factory reports annual profits of £24 3s and retiring directors are reappointed.
London wool sales calendar lists Mowers Strachan Murry and wl Shannon receiving calligra from their London duo Sith series. Sales commence November with arrivals limited to September 30 1915. seventh etch begins December with arrivals limited to November 30. First series begins January 13 with arrivals limited to January 11. Monthly runs until tenured completion.
The forecast calls for scattered showers mainly in Cippland and nearby areas. Expect a cool day with easterly winds easing by evening.
Melbourne wire reports raise today's quotations across farm produce. Milk and milling profits listed alongside feed grains and hay prices. Potatoes onions and chaff quoted per ton with varying regional rates.
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