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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1912
Page
4
Miller advertises choicest range with guaranteed fit and broad pattern selection from 36s to 80s. It promotes latest ties from 1s 1 1/6d to 2m 3d, summer suits 35/, long skirts, center vent, and good fit. Also features fashion shirts, soft felt lounge hats in multiple colors, strong school suits at 4s 1d, heavy trousers, and a sale on old vests and coats thrown out at less than cost.
Sam S Bagley stock and exchange broker member of the stock exchange of Melbourne located at 405 and 400 Antinest Melbourne with Telegraphic address Bagley Exchange Kielbourne Cephone 74 private telephone olvern 872 records now on file as a broker in Melbourne brief notice of professional listing and contact details.
Frame Hammond from F W Va Arcriritroy and licensed sutryor Frane W Abbott Harrister S slucitor Hunty street Casterton will visit Harrow and Edenhope when required. Trust and private moneys to lend.
The Grand National show opens with entries expected in many classes and extensive exhibits including machine and needlework categories. Governor and Lady Fuller expected, touring from Ararat to Murphy, with Friday races and a visit to Melbourne. Albanian exiled speaker Dikran addresses crowd about Albanian Turkish relations and Christian missions. Also noted is the death of Mrs Womersley after an operation, and local half day labour reforms discussed in the Argus report.
MELBOURNE Enturing following sre today's quets clone Hampden Buyers 47 sellers 47 6 sales 4i etheart Buyers 21 1k Cathcart Central Buyers 53 pell ere 63 6 Great Lengi Logén Buyersaya sellers 2 4 Langt Logan North Buyers 2a cell were 15 Langt Logan Satth paid sellers Th
Weather notes from Melbourne dated Sunday describe a forecast for the morrow with fine, mild conditions and unsettled showers approaching from the west. Official notes cover Victoria's week ending Friday August 30, detailing monsoonal rain, a southward front, Antarctic high pressures, a cold spell, and varied temperatures across towns with rainfall totals across regions.
The Australian eleven faced England in a drawn match after key players were omitted due to rain. Whitty scored a hundred for the tour as Day fell victim while Henbke led the bowling with four for 42. Garr took seven wickets for 46 in Australia’s innings totaling 137.
London reports say the South Africans and Gloucestershire played at Bristol with injuries and fainting. South Africans won by two wickets in a later match as Pegler Faulkner and Dennett starred with the ball.
A Melbourne correspondent reports on August revenue, noting railways contributing 219/101 with public works rising by 50,325. The total since July 1 reaches 22,361,209, an increase of 6,843.
Melbourne observer reports John Brothers a carpenter was robbed of £14 while watching the Eastindon Fitzroy football match. The incident occurred Sunday, with no arrests announced at press time.
The Daily News reportsEmpire discussion on a single fleet under British control with no separate defense drawn from the dominions. Sir Wilfrid Laurier asks for Australia and South Africa to be equal with Canada in defense policy while tensions arise over separate policies and a practical path to unified imperial defense.
Bunau Varilla argues that a convention between Britain and the United States could cover Panama Canal tolls and working expenses with interest and reinvested capital. He suggests such an agreement would supplement the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and allow the Canal Act to be repeated.
Berlin presses the United States for arbitration on the Panama canal claim while denouncing Taft for treaty breaches and ignoring arbitration proposals. The Daily Mail in London spars over the U S stance, noting alleged violations and urging adherence to agreements.
Washington Sunday dispatch notes growing U S support for Britain over tolls on the Pratama Canal. President Taft struggles to sway shipowners as British government signals no action until December session. Mitchell Taines, charged with drinks, is currently on holiday in Natal.
President Taft defended his use of the veto power saying he must act in accord with his conscience even if the decision shocks reformers. Friends urged quicker reform, but Taft emphasized steady, not overnight, change.
Four persons were killed and seven injured when a freight train derailed and collided with a casualty train at Pittsburg on Friday. The impact sent six passenger coaches off the track while workers in a track repair party were nearby. One individual is reported to be responsible for the accident, and the passengers all escaped.
The United States government announced it does not intend to oppose the auction related to Tibet while planning to forward a note to the Chinese government. Washington seeks consultation before any further action regarding Tibet.
A feeble OCR fragment notes a German spy exploit during naval maneuvers. It mentions an expert describing unmdledted wilt to Herwich and the close in fection of the firing. The account also records a visit to the deinity of the ts and observations of the Dorredoers' attack and maneuvers.
Paris reports Madeline Crondora, a Ainger, fired at Nicholas Dikavitz, a Russian architect, after hearing of his marriage. Dikavitz was shot dead and Crondora surrendered to the police.
Billings Montana report notes rancher Cecil Talbot Cliften, long time Western States farmer, elevated to a British peerage upon the death of Lord Crer Terethyo.
Negotiations head toward a settlement on pacific terms with Italy and Turkey. Talks cover a proposal for surrender, indemnity, and the disposal of certain islands. Reports indicate heavy military planning and potential deployment related to the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean areas.
Washington rally reports Roanvalt supporters optimistic about a strong showing in the presidential race. Bundy and Clark address the Democratic demonstration, stressing loyalty to the party and urging action to curb rising living costs and unite the Democratic ranks.
London reports a military air event where Lieutenant Vody wins 24000 at the contest, Ouperdossin places second with 22000, Lieutenant Cody alesson earns 1000 for a British biplane, and Brigid monophones gain two thirds worth 42500 each.
The Norwich flood caused damage estimated at £100,000 as water receded and debris and tainted trees hinder recovery. Reports note historic flood significance, with the Clyde steamship Comet launched in 1813 recalled during the maritime pageant in Glasgow.
A colliery flood traps hundreds as three hundred miners faced danger and narrow escapes. In boxing news, Francisco Williams defeats Edward Kent Keady in San Francisco, Billy Bennett defeats Johnny Lord in New York, and Champion Sculling headlines include Arnst’s night to challenge with sport and coaching updates from London.
Turkiye forces attack four Greek blockhouses along the frontier, killing airmen, with two Turks reported killed in a separate clash. In Hong Kong two European customs officers were bound by morgued guards as coastal looting and entry of arms and supplies are noted. In Washington the United States plans a January state parcel post launch, covering rural frontier areas with private express firms facing changes. The Terra Nova mission is delayed as Lieutenant Hyans misses rejoin in New Zealand.
Sydney readers hear Mr Willis insist that the act bears on the court and that journal misuse will be curbed. He urges Parliament to uphold utility, warning Israelian interests may persist if restraint is not enforced.
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