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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
4
Miller's displays the latest ideas in fashion across all departments selected by Mr. Thomas from his trips to London and Paris.
A catalog of Ladies wear lists hats with velvet bands and straw buckles, various colors and patterns, including linen outfits, blouses, cravats, and silk ribbons. Prices are given in shillings, noting trims and decorative bows.
Bargain alert as shop promotes a timing sale with satin cloths in hazy blues browns and whites, 12/0 and 11/6 dresses, plus tweeds chiffons tulles and laces. It touts new dress lengths including Cambric patterns, Mynore Zephyrs and Loyal prints with exact prices and swift rush anticipated.
A catalog style listing describes lace and embroidery items including white and Paris lace, flouncings, borders, and collars. It notes widths from 3 to 27 inches, with various labels and price references such as 9d and 1/11. The piece mentions delicate neckwear and nets in multiple designs for ladies.
A garbled retail message from Miller's seems to assure attentive service though wording is unclear and contains misspellings. The fragment implies help with purchases as if attended to in person, but lacks concrete actions, dates, or items.
Fragmented notice lists Dr. Legererson and physicians connected to Auckland and Broken Hill General Hospitals, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, with address 187 Cofline Street Melbourne. Mentions consultation by letter and a charge of one guinea.
Public notice describes principal loans on farms tied to Crown Leasehold with option to freehold, repayment allowed on any half weekly period at a small fee if prepaid within five years, no penalty thereafter. Applications addressed to Savings Bank Melbourne Market Street.
The Spectator requests correspondents reply if they have sent similar letters to other journals. The notice seeks confirmation of previous correspondence and informs readers of the submission expectations and deadlines.
Subscribers in town and country not receiving papers are urged to contact the manager with their names and addresses to ensure delivery.
The notice lists a sequence of gatherings and exhibitions including the Annual Picnic at Fanon and Koroit fairs. It mentions flower shows at Macarthur and North Hamilton with dates in November, plus horticultural showings in Warrnambool and Penshurst.
The Hamilton station reports steady passenger traffic revenue among seven Australian towns, with receipts rising to 1044 pounds per year and weekly sums around 200 pounds. Yet officials note passenger facilities are poor, calling for improvements to match leading stations.
The Ararat Portland line finances reveal Hamilton at £49,910 and Warrnambool £34,950 with Hamilton also leading in passenger and goods revenue. Rivalry between towns Dunkeld and Clenhamann shapes totals, while Willowara shows a downturn. notable figures include Portland £11,106 and Coleraine £10,304 with Ararat and Willam Willam straightening through.
The article notes the wrongs of past forest destruction and the Arbor Day initiative promoting systematic tree planting with prizes from 4 to 100 pounds. It mentions government support, competition details in the Mining column, and future notices in the Journal of Agriculture. It also briefly covers trout fishing reports, community works in Wannon, and the departure of Architect C H Comey to the Public Works department.
Fragmentary telegrams from Reuters describe railway obstruction near Lhe with mentions of men and representatives in Sydney on a Monday. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
A fragmented report notes Italy and Turkey alleged breaches of an international peace treaty. The Hague conventions are cited as the standard of conduct and the article urges adherence to the agreement in a lawful and peaceful manner.
Report describes cholera riots in Aly Rome where mobs attacked a town hall and hospital after believing authorities planned a slaughter. Carbineers and reinforcements battled the crowd, houses were invaded, patients carried away, and many near death before authorities restored order.
Government orders expulsion of all Etwlian professors and orderly masters in Constantinople. Amelia reports Tranig oatkmen boycotted and many families starving. Neapolitan fishing vessels have taken sail.
The late Ministry is challenged as the Tripolitan deputies refer the impeachment motion to a special committee for review. The High Court awaits further action as Monday proceedings consider next steps in the war context.
Turmoil grips Tripoll as hundreds of Turks surrender while Arab residents mingle with troops awaiting safety. The town braces for continued protracted fighting and possible evacuation as forces tighten control.
Report states 150 000 Turkish troops assemble along the western Macedonian frontiers at Aalouite Moogstir and Uskub with Allied observers noting the buildup. The forces increase regional tension as units concentrate near the Greek border.
Mr Samuel Mager of Melbourne comments from London on Australian democracy noting the recent referendum produced a clear majority and signals that economic vitality and responsible finance will follow. He emphasizes the electorate’s intelligence in recognizing and benefiting from the Commonwealth system.
A London review praises Nolland's life of the late Duke of Devonenire as a scrupulous statesman. It highlights a chapter on the 1508 tariff origins and notes Joseph Chamberlain might have delayed tariff reform without opposing Lord Devomenire’s stance.
A fragmented note discusses the Ballaway Club and London correspondence now appearing in the column. It claims a great majority of Unionists demand action and signals uncertainty about upcoming towns.
Interim harbour commission report calls for separation of harbour and railway. It opposes the tendered plan and urges completion of the Durkan dock work.
The anxious news from Kaleer’a Notstern details the safety of Kaiser’s yacht SAF1, with monitoring continuing as it nears Falmouth. Officials confirm preparations underway for any needed assistance and await further signals from the vessel.
Lieutenant Cody wins cross country flight title in a close race. Reports describe the event as a military cross country title competition with notable performance by Cony and Cody.
A London session addressed a conciliation bill connected to women’s grievances. The event highlighted parliamentary concerns and social reform efforts with emphasis on gender rights and policy implications.
A scrambled clipping notes warnings directed at residents in Britain and mentions locations and people including Jenve Woehang Henkow Hanya and Kian, implying precautionary measures amid unsettled conditions in the British Isles.
Government aid to banks is reported as the empire faces a potential November setback. Rebels and economic strain threaten financial stability as authorities seek relief while observers fear broader disruption across Peking and surrounding regions.
Reuters correspondent reports official optimism in circles over Yuan-Shi-Rai and Yuan-Shi Xa. The mere name of the viceroy figure is said to terrify antiroyalty and reinforce loyalty, with accents noting the authority of the office.
Peking papers blame Japan for stirring trouble as Japanese influence is cited in the revolution at Wychang, signaling regional tensions amid ongoing upheaval.
Government officials treat the western site as more serious at Wabang due to the severity of rail transport issues. The fragmented text notes rising tensions and regional focus on transportation constraints affecting the area.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention press hopes and progress but lack clear names, places, or dates. The readable portion hints at a captioning effort and editorial aims, without verifiable entities or a complete incident.
A bomb threat near a Southern Pacific railway bridge in Santa Barbara was discovered before detonation. Police traced the plot to a strike workshop suspect and alerted officials as President Taft’s train passed safely. An investigation followed to identify the intended assault and its backers.
Wireless message sent from Vancouver reports the steamer Princean Peattice ashore on Noble Telemed near the Marie cimet. The Princean Prince is a total wreck and all aboard are summoned for rescue by Wheleas. The steamer Venture had been signaling earlier with a crew of about three dozen.
The government told the Consumers' League it cannot modify meat prices but will move to decentralise the meat trade. Officials aim to establish a wider network to prevent concentrated control and improve access to meat markets.
News notes that twenty bomb cases and a quantity of dynamite have been formed from the railway between Reversind and Apri on Tuesday, indicating sabotage linked to the Oynamitmom incident.
Seven persons died in a freight train collision on the Missouri Pacific tollway near Omaha on a Monday. The wreck left several injured as authorities investigated the crash and its cause.
Five men believed to be involved in a hotel escape were reported missing after an incident in May. Local authorities are investigating the collapse of the escape attempt and the fate of those five individuals.
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