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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1911
Page
3
In Chicago on Tuesday, Gotch defeats Hackenschmidt twice to win the heavyweight title amid a large audience. The match features a quick sequence in the second fall and a dramatic finish as Gotch secures the belt. Financial details note 25,040 shares tied to a moving picture profits.
London reports that Senator Ouhrie representing Acot land and Agent-General for South Australia Mr Kirepatrick will attend the international anti alcohol conference opening in Scheveningen, Holland, on the 11th inet.
The Booth Wales miners federation treasurer warned in Blackwood that a general strike could occur soon over the issue of a minimum wage for miners.
London report describes a civil mechanical and electrical engineers corps forming a citizens service unit. Its aim is to ease guarding food supplies and maintain communication and distribution during strikes.
London event announced for Monday on the Thames. Harry Barry, the Maghai sculler, recovers from a prior obligation as William Fogwell, the New Zealand champion, prepares for the upcoming race.
In Melbourne the Preferential Voting Bill was debated in committees. The assembly rejected Hamiths proposal to make it optional. The bill then passed through committees and, with a new clause limiting operation to 1911, reported by Mr Gray and carried 39 to 12. House adjourned at 10 40.
Ballarat Tuesday cattle yard sees 126 head penned with good to prime cattle and middling lots. Trade strong with competition and prices stable to higher than last week. Bullocks at 29 1/3 to 1 0, sheep demand brisk for useful to prime weights, prices maintaining late rates. buyers active late in the day.
The Willaura Wanderers will travel on the goods train on Thursday. A. Mibier is set to replace Ty amid the team changes. Twenty two players have yet to join practice but are expected to attend. Secretary H. Warr reports a donor lent a woollen cape for the team. Players are urged to submit items to the secretary today. Several new players will join for the Merino trip Saturday as the club tests a stronger lineup.
Dunkeld prepares for the second last game of the Lloyd Trophy, set for next Saturday between Atavely and Dunkeld. Dunkeld will select from a list including Templeton cap, Clark, Tick, Walsh, Young, M Louphiin, Wompernier, Lam mond, Colling, Cullinane, Refer, Wormeralew, nites, Duckmanton, Middleton, Smith, Arkell, Payne, footer, Fisher, and Rev Vremer.
The first shoot in the above competition at Westcoper ended with strong turnout and high scoring. The top pair was Miss Wright 68 and A. Payne 64 for 139 total. A handicap will be set before the final shoot next Monday and Tuesday, when final results are awaited. The MU.0.0.F. and other teams listed their members for tonight's meeting and future events.
Market at M Laouane Tuesday saw 330 traded locally and 2700 by road. Heavy rain limited some buyers. quality held but prime crossbred and merino prices weakened late. Early brisk sales softened with overall demand improving late. ewes and lambs quoted across multiple grades with lamb averages around 12 to 14 shillings, merino prices varying by category.
The Wimmera and Western District stock sales report private and public auctions across August. Sheep, cattle, and horses yield varied prices with strong wool and merino consignments at Horsham, Hamilton, Natimuk, and Donald yards, featuring diverse buyers and large volumes.
Mesern. Young Bros report sales of drainage and timber lands across Wimmera and Western Districts. Properties near Hainhow and Mount Napier auctioned with acreage totals and grazing potential. Listings include Wettenhall and Lake Wallace estates with multiple lots, highlights the Hamilton area farm holdings and upcoming private sales.
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