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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
6
Fragmentary report notes progress on a Home Rule Bill in committee. A seven clause provision was adopted after rejecting an amendment intended to compel the lieutenant to seek royal instruction, as the measure advances amid debates.
A wire report notes the State Parliament legislative council discussing the Llyser Settlement bill. The session centers on economic terms and political support amid ongoing debates over the measure's provisions and potential impacts.
Debates in the Decmlatiie Asserly focus on Crow Townfleere intervention and Moore case viability. Mr Watt notes delays and Cap mot amd Fridane schedule, while electrification of suburban railways moves forward with committees formed to address boating and property provisions under the Leet Soverxnnes Bill. The session adjourns to meet Way with continued discussion on governance, borrowing powers, and rent terms.
Special wire report from Melbourne notes the third weekly wool sale featuring Lot B and merino tops with Brisbane and Victorian buyers present. Prices held firm with top lines around 14d for merino, strong demand from Continental buyers, and notable competition from Messrs H Watters Co. and others securing key lots. Decline in local types was minimal, as buyers showed discernment across Harry magnet and inferior offerings.
Reported temperature 69.9 degrees and humidity near 50 with rain and overcast conditions. Notes mention a dry to wet humidity shift and a late day forecast predicting warm to hot or sultry weather with possible thunderstorms and a change to westerly to southwesterly winds in the western district.
An item notes a purely vegetable tie part for toothache preparation sold by The WH Comstock Co Ltr Lang-street Charhill, offered at 3/0 per pocket and sent post paid. It mentions medical uses and claims of efficacy and inconvenience in use.
Disjointed racing and athletic mentions list names such as Vinks foray Mary and Siler filly along with venues like Victoria Steatie and Williamstown Cup. Scrambled items hint at Horse events, races, and stake names, with unclear dates or places.
Wannon Cricket Club held its annual meeting at the Wantoo hotel on Saturday evening. President Mr G S Potelme, vice president Mr W Fallon, secretary Mr J Aurès, and committee members were named. Membership fees were set at 2 shillings 6d for players under 18, and playing members paid the same rate.
The report covers rifle matches with Thien Dat and Kings Prize standings. Williams leads in the King's Prize with strong scores, listing multiple shooters from Australia and Victoria regions, alongside detailed results from various district competitors and a Ladies Rifle Club shoot off with October trophy.
Members are reminded of opening grasa courts on Saturday next and a mixed doubles tournament scheduling after noon. Entries close with the secretary today. The draw lists pairs including W Freeman with Miss Fenton and J Warren with Miss Ferrier among others. players must record before second match.
Members and intending members of the Hamilton Croquet Mob are reminded that a meeting will be held this afternoon at 245 o'clock in the town hall.
A detailed report on a Hamilton theatre concert highlighting performances by Miss Murdoch and Mr J Burgess, with Margaret Murdoch delivering engaging platform appearances and N Claridge supporting with flute. The event features choral and orchestral pieces, encore numbers, and praise for Mr Draper’s leadership of the orchestra.
From Gir Owo Correspondent a concert was held Wednesday evening to aid the Young Men's League. An excellent programme occurred and the club will raise funds. A special meeting of the above council was held Wednesday evening to discuss the Country Handbill Bill. Mr Campbell, WOL.A., was commanded to proceed with to that effect.
Two kidney illness signals are described with back and pelvic pain and frequent urination. A Hamilton reader Mr W C Bayley credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing his kidney trouble after trying them from a local pharmacy. The ad urges readers to obtain Doan's through Foster-McClellan Co. and to be sure they get the genuine product.
The English Mail provides a schedule of owing dates for mail delivery. Entries list upcoming due days in October and November with specific dates such as Friday November 14 and Wednesday December 4. The notice mentions days like Saturday November 20 and Thursday December 26.
Wire report from Melbourne notes a yarding of about 780 cattle from South Australia and New South Wales with Northern district entries. Prices ranged with heavy weights at 10 to 14 pounds and prime bulls around 89 to 90 pounds, while vealers and cows moved steadily amid varying demand under clear warm conditions.
A local firm Mawson, located in Denton, submitted mechanical and dental equipment plans for submission. The document references Dublin, Hamilton, and Girey as parties to the evaluation, with details on duties and supplier responsibilities noted in the submittals.
Fragmentary OCR lists dates and place names including Neen, Jolie Hamilton, and several towns such as Thur, Pil, Grin, and Dunkeld. The text appears to map events or notices across multiple days with scattered venues like Hamilton and Brannholme, interleaved with calendar dates and shorthand labels.
M S Wollff offers medical dental care at Uren's Pharmacy daily with professional attendance. Provides services including artificial teeth, gold crowns, porcelain work, and vulcanite items. Comprehensive examinations of mouth and teeth, with attention to fit and function.
A fragmented OCR note lists upcoming meetings and dates including Wednesday December, Harrow Thursday the 4th, Friday the 5th, Balmoral Wednesday December, and Saturday the 6th. It mentions locations such as Balmoral and Harrow and several days of the week with tentative event labels.
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