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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
4
Textile item list featuring Crystal Buttoga and Colour ed Cems with lace, net plantings, embroidries and fabrics in cream white crimson and other colors. Prices range from 1 shilling to 2 shillings per yard with various widths and styles.
Nominations and entries open for multiple regional shows including Macarthur Horticultural Show Lat North Hamilton Flower Show Katrica and Heywood Show with dates in October and November. October 20 is nomination day and handicaps run October 34. Beath Whitely mourns the death of Maggie Fitzsimmons in North Melbourne.
In a 1914 London commentary the Spectator weighs Churchill and Lloyd George as Britain's top leaders. It questions Churchill's restraint and calls for cautious German policy, noting German national sentiment and the uneasy balance with Britain amid Europe’s arms race.
The article discusses Britain's naval expenditure, urging a temporary halt to spending while asserting independence and national pride. It questions whether delaying force projection weakens the British race and prestige, with Churchill's overtures seen as potentially revealing uneasy sentiments about future policy.
The Hamilton paper reports the death of Mr Alexander McCorkindale Corkin at Leorpon after a hemorrhage, noting his esteem and past athletic and exhibition success. It also covers municipal audits by W J Ainsdale of Normandurga and Dundas town books, praising secretaryly efficiency and planned audits of Minhampton and Korat, with roles and timeframes.
Social events fill the North Harmiston ball with a large attendance and a wellelog competition won by Mime A. Biephens and Director Geo. Sawyer. Hamilton Police Court presided by FE B. Willigme fined defendants for dog and disorderly acts with costs. multiple cases listed with various fines. The Moombeanm troupe performed at the town hall to mixed reception, while Leitch Pictures offered a special program at the Dorrit and YMCA hosted a lively social evening with competitions and billiards. An upcoming local dance and social at the Lorie Hall is advertised, with prizes and music planned by Pedring and Hort, and advance ticket sales noted.
Melbourne report notes Mayor Webber of Fehmnd addressing the Richmond bench one morning. Thief magistrates left court before proceedings began but indicated they would not sit if the mayor had arrived earlier.
The Legislative Council gave further consideration to postponing the operation of clause 69 of the Cine Settlement Act. The matter had not reached a division when the house adjourned for the day.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr Farthing continues his debate on the Greater Melbourne Council Bill to second reading. Midnight speeches follow, then adjournment. Downward’s bill to repeal clause 9 of the Closer Settlement Act is rejected 33 votes to. the House adjourns at 10 90 with a bill next day.
Balin on Wednowlay reports the trial of ten persons accused in the Hrealav scandal ending with eight convicted and two acquitted. Sentences range from six months to three years in prison for eight, while two were freed.
A worker in a Corres wine facility suffocated from wine fumes while others nearby were overcome. one or more died as authorities investigated the accident.
Readable fragments indicate the London wheat market noted inactivity or quiet trading on a Wednesday session. The brief message records cargo activity as inactive with no clear price data or further market actions available from the fragment.
Melbourne Wednesday report states the Local Government Act Amending Bill will include proposals for amalgamating certain municipalities. It is believed the measure will enable merged authorities to spend more on public works than current individual councils can.
Wire from our correspondent reports four young Chinese women arrested as prohibited immigrants in Melbourne. They were brought before the Practice Court after habeas writs were discharged. Handwriting and postal instructions accompany the notice, with an ad for expert teacher Needham offering lessons in Milbourne, promising results and free sample materials on request.
A Reuters report from Lisbon describes a monarchist uprising as police clash with rebels and attempts to free prisoners. Government declares crackdown, arrests over a hundred, and rebels blow up two bridges to disrupt order.
A Lisbon correspondent reports the reign of terror continues but the monarchist plot to seize control has been foiled. Government forces captured conspirators and several army and naval officers, with Captain Cominilic a French deserter noted among movements near the frontier as authorities promise severe punishment.
Impressive funeral services held in Berlin for Zeppelin victims. Kaiser and royal family attended a memorial service at Berlin cathedral with ministers, naval and military detachments, and foreign attaches. Procession and tolling bells accompanied the solemn tribute to the fallen airship crew.
In New York a crowd heard John Honpeasy Sulmer’s friend recount Sulzer’s stance against bribery during his governorship. The speaker urged removal of Tammany influence, insisting Sulzer never served as governor in any real sense and that Boss Murphy’s sanction failed to sustain him.
A garbled report notes M Dancourt and M Roux on a Paris Cairo flight via Schoffhaudn Vienna then Jerusalem, while Vancouver reports Thomas Shaughnessy of the Canadian Pacific Railway hints electric transcontinental lines may be feasible leveraging Canada s water powers, tying into a proposed mountain electrification effort.
Report from London states neckers near the mine face at Universal Colliery have uncovered a large number of missing miners’ bodies. Some corpses show severe injuries and bleeding. Local authorities widen search as rescue efforts continue.
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