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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1913
Page
3
Millers showcases springtime novelties with an emphasis on bold, charmer pieces. The Brilliant Display promises a thorough look at new wear and accessories, inviting inspection of the season’s latest offerings.
A damaged textile note describes extensive hat varieties in both mall and large stores, emphasizing diverse designs to suit feminine tastes. It mentions about six model types distinct from notable exclusives, urging shoppers to visit for evolving fashions.
The text notes tee dresses require fabric of supple pliable quality for draped effect. It highlights fabrics like crepe, satin, crepe de chine and similar choices as favored. It also mentions washing fabrics such as poplins sponge cloths crepes foulards and voiles with embroidered robes in linen and voile.
An exhibit highlights buttons as key dress trimmings in various sizes and colors. Crystal buttons and embroidery work feature prominently, with bright contrasting color mixes paired with white or vivid frock tones to create striking effects.
The Port Phillip harbour faces delays to reach a safe 48 foot depth as dredging and blasting prove limited by natural faults and poor weather. Engineer Mr Maclean reports progress hindered by conditions while officials push to widen access for large steamships.
Reports from Canberra describe Mr Fraser denouncing the Attorney General over a ruling affecting the Mercantile Company and signaling tabling of Electoral and Arbitration Acts. The House adjournment delays may hinder further measures while a sudden death in Harrow District is reported along with the Salt Lakes pioneer’s funeral, foxes and rabbits in one burrow, and local police court cases.
Fragmented text describes a channel between Points Lonsdale and Nepesata, mediation as temporary solution, arbour tides, and a forecasted shift of Melbourne’s prominence. It mentions decay of central control, with Portland awakening to its heritage and decentralisation beginning.
The compendium lists land allotments in Hella and Della parishes with 34 acres 17 perches and 342 acres 1 rood 1 perches offered to Mr. T Lekilae and Mr A Twatt. It notes football plans to send a Tarn to Warrnambool for a return match on Oct 18, with D Miridge chosen manager. Special cattle sale details from Mutsra, Jotn Fonten and Co. and P Larr month Co. are announced. Government Gazelle notices cover land transfers, licences, and various local auctions. A motor fire destroyed a car in Greensborough, and a drowning rescue occurred on the Murridg e river after a man clung to a pole.
Small pox scare spreads as seven cases are reported in Sydney on Monday seven smell pot cases two in the city and five in the suburb.
At the Mooralla residence on Tuesday a ceremony joined Catherine Liliah Jes of Cathcart to Herbert Garnet Fraser of Hopetoun. The Rev N Chapman officiated. guests enjoyed a lavish breakfast and reception, with later festivities and affectionate tributes to the newlyweds.
A Footscray resident describes a slight throat weakness worsened by weather. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on a sister's recommendation, he reports his throat is now strong again and credits the remedy's effectiveness. Sold by J. Thommon and Co.
In London the painters strike disrupts activity while builders in Datain lock out transport workers. The North Western Railway Company damaged 180 men for refusing coal duties and a force section of the goods traffic was called. An estimated 40,000 workers may be idled for days. Masters deny opposing unions yet push to curb Larrikinism viewed as a threat. The corpers court verdict cites fatal skull fracture in Byrne but lacks clear evidence of causation.
London report notes a massive Dublin protest of about 60 000 workers against police brutality and the Lord Lieutenant and Chief Secretary. Labour MPs call for independent inquiry while meetings in Britain back the action and urge Parliament to convene a special session. Larkin’s methods praised by some as aimed at ending employer oppression.
Examination of wreckage shows gas predated collision at Aisgill, bursting instantly. At Birnford meeting of railway men, Mr. Pringle of the Board of Trade is condemned for backing a secret inquiry. Urges government dismissal in public safety. Protest over government insistence on Dublin employers crush tres volonium.
A serious railway accident occurred yesterday near Burnhens Tyrone. An excursion train left the radio. One person was killed and thirty were injured. Several passengers are badly injured but expected to recover.
Independent leader Willem O'Brien cites a 1890 letter by the late Charles Stuart Parnell biographer. The piece discusses the O'Brien Farnell divorce case, suggesting testimony could have altered the affair and possibly the history of the party. Cantain O Shea won a divorce from Parnell ally in 1850.
A Sunday report from London notes Mr Oundle as Metorder of Live pool and horsemen rescuing Turkish children swept by a tide at New Brightion Cheshire. The rescue caused much excitement as locals scrambled on slippery rocks and battled the fast moving water.
South Africa. Industrial solution Pry ABLE Capetown Sunday Mr Malwa misieter of mlueg issues a reassuring statement painting the situation in johssuics. Progress in being made on wards a fair and permanent solution of industrial rmestions. Government drafting disiites tre vention and workmen's compensation. Consideration of the recognition of drada unions. Members Duntan and Meyler formed a Young unionists’ Society at hloenfontein. Programme includes taxation revision, tax on timing, site values, import restrictions of coloured labour with European immigration, and recognition of remestered trade.
In Lewin Tham last night suffragettes attacked a letter box at the General Port Mee. the mailbox was blown and severely damaged. Fire crews extinguished a blaze, leaving Leflore Ube to report the incident as a serious act of vandalism.
A Standard interview with Lori Cowdray notes the Kounter concession's British victory over American and Dutch rivals. Expenditure likely 210,000,107 in fifteen years. Lord Murray earns rights to explore Ecuador's petroleum resources for forty years and to appropriate private trade after government engineer approval.
A Monday meeting in Tokyo defied police prohibitions to condemn the wine incident and the murder of three Japanese. Organizers urged mobilising troops and called for the resignation of the Japanese premier. High officials view the event as signaling popular discontent with government policy.
The report from Berlin states that during a meeting at Dremeo on Saturday the North German Lloyd mail line to Australasia will be discontinued when the present contract ends unless the German Government agrees to a payment aligned with the costly building program. It was also announced that increased express service will be offered.
London Sunday report notes a shortfall of L145 forces withdrawal of some missionaries and suspension of others. Directors consider drastic campaign actions but many members oppose such steps and urge presenting the real situation to churches.
Five men were blown to pieces when a chemical storage hole at a firework factory near a power magazine exploded as workers poured water into the chemicals. Ten others injured, portions of the victims' bodies carried about a hundred yards in the blast.
The HalMaral flower show annual meeting met Saturday with Jan Cutene presiding. The balance sheet shows a credit balance of £41 5s 7d. A committee was formed with Gower toad. P R McBechnic elected ben Secretary and Dr A O W Galter appointed assistant secretary. A Gower show is planned for Saturday November 13.
Under the supervision of the Girls' Friendly Society at St Mary's Church Dunkeld a social evening was held in the mechanical hall on Saturday night. The event featured indoor games and amusements, a lively programme, and a fine supply of refreshments provided by the ladies, which was greatly appreciated.
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