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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1913
Page
1
The Hamilton Shire Council chambers will host a meeting on Thursday November 9 1913 at 10 oclock for the purpose of auditing and settling accounts. Provisions allow inspection of the statement at the council office by interested parties.
Tickets advertised by C. O. Cathels Portland are available for routes to Melbourne Satonn Aingla Port Fairy and Warrnambool with varying fares. The notice mentions three months duration and a government proclamation under Local Government Act 1903 issued by H. Smith clerk of the council.
Shire of Dundas invites tenders for Contract No 2/114W works at Mount Betmbrides North Haynal ton. Drawings and specs available at the Shire Office during hours until Friday October 10. Deposit five percent. Tenders due by 10 30 am on Thursday November Birthday to the Shire Office addressed to the President. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
Landowners in Linlithgow Jennataagra and Boonawah warned to remove noxious weeds including star thistle saffron thistle and other plants across half the road allowance. W Marnweather appointed inspector to enforce weed removal and landowners to act. Also notices to prune street tree branches and regulate stock and tractors with defined street limits and May 1 1918 deadline. By order D Walls Shire Secretary Penshurst April 3 1918.
Public notice warns that the Notion Bridge near Fellmong Pry on Gap Road DunKEld cannot carry more than 4 tons without written engineer consent. Penalty up to twenty pounds plus damages for exceeding weight. Also includes Victorian Health Board regulations against food contamination affecting bread and meat packaging and sale.
Cowner states 2/6 per ain for eating or full eee with scalp and brush are provided. Foxes billed wan the Hire. Piling delivered in food condition with necessary borhan. Bkine asti delivered to food order of ba Lee on H. G. Hail, Bhirs.
The notice warns drivers and cyclists about wire netting hazards and road obstructions within township borders. It states that any erection or placement of such barriers will be prosecuted by the town secretary and police, with enforcement for offenders in Apsley and Harrow districts. It also mentions roadworks and a temporary closure across a stretch between Ves and Aker.
The Kowres Water Works Trust reminds rate payers that payments must be made by the due date and must not include fairandus charges. All top rates to the Waterworks Trust should be paid separately and by cheque if applicable.
Notice from H. G. Hill secretary dated July 23 1914 bans the erection of barbed wire on land adjoining towns Apsley Booroopkt Harrow Goroke Edenhops Gym bowen Minimay Towlondo and Wombelang within one mile of their boundaries. Applications for permission must specify areas and fence positions under council orders.
The Shire of Kowres offers a bonus of 3 per bumdret for Sparrow Hi and Sparrow Higgs, payable by the shore Shire upon procurement within Strhe pomua boundaries. The Secretary Bhiro Beerstary notes payment on delivery by any Councillor.
Public warned that apparatus and instructions for Hawke water treatment, recommended by the Board Public Health, are available for distribution at multiple school and post office locations. Listed agents include headteachers, stores, and residences across various districts. Contact details show names such as Mr J Robertson and Mr W H Keight for access.
Tio reports Inepec will enforce dog owner responsibilities under the Dor Act and Thistle Act. It bans uncollared dogs and requires lights on vehicles traveling near Edenhope or within a mile of the boundaries. Penalties apply for violations and for tampering with collars.
Tenders for supplying maintenance metal for various ridings are invited to be received by 5 pm on Monday at the Shire Hall Jewdsdale. Specifications and tender forms are available from Mr A Bleck Macarthur. A deposit equal to five percent of the tender sum accompanies each tender. The lowest tender is not necessarily accepted. KE F Gleeson Shire Magistrate.
Shire officers warn ratepayers that unpaid rates accrue interest from October 1 of last year, with payment due by March 31. A second section compels medical practitioners and registrars to report for multiple infectious diseases to the Board of Health and School authorities, via parent guardian and property occupier notification.
Ratepayers and others are notified that council hours are from ten o'clock a.m. until three o'clock p.m. on designated days. The notice references Edenton area, with council meeting dates repeated.
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