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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
7
The report notes a rally amid the Dublin disaster with Mee. kyan, owner of the beumem owhhel ent laperd, giving evidence about an event and claiming no harm. Inspector Perhamtated said Mrs Ryan's repairs were made properly, but there was a ruling of uncertainty.
London dispatch reports Turkish and Bulgarian representatives nearly agree on a frontier pact. It would grant Turkey control of defensive ground to Adrianople with no limit on fortifications, and outline a rectification of the frontier from North Adrianople to the Black Sea.
London workers in the painting trade protest resumed work on a penny increase and push for a national strike. The meeting urged unified action while Dublin’s lord mayor called for a truce and asked employers and workers to set up a conciliation board.
The Trade Union Congress at 66 Manchester resolves to coordinate early publicity and simultaneous action by unions to secure higher pay for all workers. It rejects voluntary agreements as enforceable, supports a minimum wage, prompts government to end contracts with firms paying below a certain level, and urges railway centres to push the National Union of Railwaymen to dissolve existing conciliation boards.
London report says Starling a taxi driver faced Westminster police court for redlessmen collision with Jack Johnsons motor car. Johnson suffered bodily injury and could not appear. His wife Johneen who was at Gravesend music hall canceled engagement.
A fire in Manchester today gutted a warehouse, searing flames rising 500 feet as crowds watched. Firefighters battled the blaze and protected adjoining property, but three bales of cotton two thousand cases of print goods and much merchandise were destroyed.
At the inquest into Frice's death after a boxing bout on August 22, the jury returned a verdict of death by misadventure. The court discharged Bosham, who had been arrested on manslaughter charges, amid renewed protests over the use of the knockout blow in boxing.
In Calcutta Thursday a report states that the silent vow to ban Maud Allen, the famed dancer, rests on costumes judged insufficient. The move aims to protect the prestige of English women before native audiences. In Capetown a councillor, Mr Wide, was arrested for mimicry speech.
Johannesburg Friday reports a government shift from previous prosecutions to toleration policy aimed at ending disturbances. Authorities had refrained from prosecutions, but the new approach is now seen as a failure to restore order.
London reports that forty aeroplanes and three warships will take part in the army maneuvering exercise set over Milin d ement week.
Melbourne reports scratchings for racing and a final match between St George and North Melbourne clubs at Melville oval this afternoon at three. Eighteen players listed for St George with names including Wells and Weber. Admission limited to Thompson Street gate. officials warn of capacity and safety measures. We note the doubles championship results with Whitton and Quirk defeating Champlin to Vordoch and Meader, and mention the Randringham course men's singles winner with handicap.
A rifle shooting squad from the Shep Porton union travels to Harmiltern Bert Monday morning to shoot in an afternoon match. Hamilton selects its team from listed members including White captain and several others. A practice at 400 500 and 600 yards is planned and a Hamilton Hire Club meeting will be held tonight at the miniatwy range at eleven o'clock.
A public meeting at the Mechanic Hall on Wednesday evening moved by Megara, KT, Newt, and L. Males to reestablish the Peneharat Rifle Club. A letter from the officer in charge of rifle reserves proposed a 400 yards range. The text notes the writer’s focus on ranges and facilities, with plan details unclear due to OCR errors.
The article records officers and committee members for the club. It states the captain and secretary are authorized to manage the club’s finances, including operating on an £8 credit balance and placing funds in the Saving Bank, with future arrangements left to the committee.
An English sporting notice from London details a hearty appreciation for Yorkshire cricket, noting strong support and historical ties. The report highlights regional enthusiasm, mentions key figures, and reflects a celebratory mood across cablegram outlets.
The committee has decided that the proposal to include the Dominions in the fund raise is impracticable. Representatives of the Copenians must compete separately, according to the international committee.
The Hamilton Waterworks Trust held a monthly meeting with members and officers present. Reports covered hospital billing, water fittings, annual financials, and proposed mains on Konndy street. The engineer noted monthly intake of 467,000 gallons and total storage figures, with water supply and pipework plans deferred pending a full departmental report.
Fragmentary notes list Hawthorn residents and merchants tied to a local election. Mentions Whiem Buren Mille Brighton William Murray Mi, John Vivian Montgomery Wood Hoethorn and public concerns in Hawthorn. Context unclear due to damaged text.
Government may decide if New Zealand will be represented at the San Francisco Panam exhibition. Rowter's Telextam reports the potential participation and the official’s authority in choosing delegates.
An official forecast predicts showers on Saturday with cooler conditions and winds from the west. Regions along the western path may experience upgrading rain and varying temperatures as the system moves through.
The Australia world convention of the Christian Endeavour movement is expected to attract delegates and visitors from England, America, and many parts of the world. In Sydney preparations are under way for the event, with Melbourne hosting the national convention from September 5 to 11. The Victorian Union coordinates arrangements and aims to present the movement’s best.
From our Own Correspondent the annual meeting of the Chiat Church branch of the Church of England Men’s Blociety elected officers for the coming year. President Mr T H Tysberleigh. vice-presidents Revd and V Morley. chaplain Rev F Stillwell. committee members Morar M O T Breen, BR Wolton and W P Lattice.
A fragmented timetable lists Balmoral and Noradioha coaches from Lane's Westars Botel Balmoral to Noradjubs via Fulham with weekly runs Saturdays Sundays and Mondays. Harrow and Farnaka routes show departures in the afternoon and evening with connections to rural lines and a note of agents including Mr Desi and Mr Lang at Hamilton and hotel sites.
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