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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1912
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment describes a crane lowering onto a shipyard facility. Workers report cautious operations as authorities inspect weathered equipment and safety protocols. No injuries are mentioned.
Passengers offered voyage options from Melbourne to London via the Blue Funnel Line with ports Adelaide Durban and Cape Town. Specials include return fares to London and Durban with onward to Capetown, plus cabin comforts and wireless service aboard multiple steamers. Agents John Sanderson & Co. advertise weekly Melbourne and Portland departures with varying dates and reduced rates.
A five pound reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone removing or damaging rails and other items from roads near bridges. The notice calls for reports regarding wrecking or theft on the approaches to bridges and roadways, seeking to protect public safety and infrastructure.
Shire of Dundas and Mount House riders announce restrictions on crossing bridges. Any person carrying merchandise beyond the specified weight limits risks penalties. The notice covers all bridges and culverts within the shire boundaries and demands compliance with posted limits.
Public notice from D. Walls Shire Secretary announces a road closure north of Brrathmore due to flood risk and a proposal to an extra rate of threepence per pound on the annual rate in the Penwhuret Riding at Mount Hose. Documents detailing the rate are available at the Shire Office during office hours.
Public notices warn Dundas and surrounding parishes of road closure between Jhires War rock and Nenapumiah due to traffic restrictions. Health board announces food safety rules for bread and meat under the Pure Food Act 1900, with penalties up to ten pounds for violations. Also invites tenders for street lamp contracts in Edenhope Goroke Harrow and related works.
The Shire of Mount Reuss issues notice that all Fan Service Fees for the current year ending September 1412 must be paid by Saturday September 2 next. Legal action will follow for arrears. Also a section of the boundary road near Penshurst Hamilton is closed to traffic and fenced off due to bridge renewals.
Shire of Mount Rousa offers a reward for information leading to the detection and prosecution of the person who damaged the Tank and Trourh at Glenthom a week ago and again last night by inserting holes. Notice warns that any unauthorized person damaging or cutting trees in the shire will be prosecuted with a £10 penalty. Signed D. Walla, Shire Offices, Penshurst.
The Board of Public Health Victoria announces regulations forcing milk producers to label SKIMMED MILK in durable bottles and prohibits sale or delivery of unmarked skimmed milk. The by laws also restrict wandering cattle and milking cows to sunrise hours in Penshurst, Dunkeld, Glenthompson and Chatsworth townships, with enforcement by local authorities.
The council offers a reward for information leading to conviction of any person who damages removes injures trees planted in the streets. Details of the reward are provided in the notice.
The Cameron Shire Council offers a ten pound reward for information leading to the conviction of any person depositing refuse on the Kolor road or nearby areas. By order of D Wallaw, Ghire Gl'refies, Pensouret. Bentember 7th, 191g. Contract notices and wage details follow for read evaders in the West Riding with guaranteed work and pay of ten shillings per day.
The Shire of Kowres offers a bonus of 3/8 par ella for each fox killed within the Shire and delivered in good order with scalp and brush attached. Payment applies only if the foxes are killed within the Shire and delivered in condemned condition with necessary declarations.
The Shire Engineer K. Cambon warns all drivers operating heavy vehicles that any moving onto new funds within the area will be prosecuted and made responsible for all damages. He urges caution and adherence to road rules to avoid penalties.
An estimate under the Local Government Act for the Shire of Ula Boire is prepared for the pound sterling rate period ending October 1912. The notice states the rate proposal can be inspected at the Shirefire in Panshuret during official hours by interested parties.
Shire notice announces the appointment of Percy Edward Nehue of Etrathcellar as Ranger and Inspector under the Health and Travel duties. The secretary notes fees and required gear, along with conditions for appearance and presentation of equipment in proper order.
A Dundas shire notice offers ten pounds reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone involved in stripping or attempting to strip trees on any form within the shire, unless authorized by the Gael-ahir Secretary. The garbled date line suggests October but is unclear.
The Council of Kowres plans a meeting to discuss rates and valuation of eligible property in the Shire. The valuation period runs from October 1912 to September 1914 with estimates prepared under the Local Government Act 1903. Public notice posted in Edenhope details date and place.
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