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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
1
Fragmented notices from the Dundas Shire era discuss road closures quarry decalarations and vehicle regulations. Mentions gasps for starling protection, registration of dairies and a detailed call for public works, with dates and officials including B. Wila and H. Hill.
A chaotic OCR excerpt describes election activities in Minhamite with names and places, noting candidate listings and procedural details. The fragment references a September date, court-like proceedings, and public notices issued by local authorities at Edenhops chambers.
The Kowres Shire Council sets up depots for the distribution of phosphorylated wheat across several locations including Late-Me J. F. Kirbys, Mindway J. T. Carrecher store, Gercke T. Gress hotel, Harrow John Folay mantel, Edenbops Bhire Hall. Rewards of five pounds offered for information leading to the punishment of anyone damaging or interfering with street lamps.
Public notice from the Shire warns that any person who damages or rots the roads or fencing without council authority will be prosecuted and punished. The notice, signed by W. Hill Shire Secretary, dated November 1, 1907, urges observance to protect bridges, fences, and paths within the Shire.
Voters in the Shire of Minhamite are instructed on postal voting procedures for the North east and West riding elections. Applicants must state the ground for postal ballots and provide name occupation residence and postal address with signature. Returning Officers Glenwood Hawkesdale and Macarthur oversee the process with applications due before polling.
A fragmented tender notice from the Shire of Portland invites bids for works with specifications and penalties. It also offers a ten-pound reward for information aiding protection of shire property against vandalism or theft.
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