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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
4
Benson, Hugliah and Continental Goods present a vast assortment of men and boys wear. Highlights include tweed Carlton suits, smart English tailoring in brown and grey, Norfolk suits, velvet lounge wear, velour hats, silk shirts, knit ties, and straw hats. Prices in shillings, with tones of navy, cream, and mustard brown.
Boots and Shoes offer walk in comfort with sandels and band shop stock noted. War stocks touted as best value in district with women and men canvas options, white and tan, various sizes and prices including 10/6 and 15/6 per pair, plus leather soles and rubber features.
Legal notice states the undersigned will amalgamate in August 1914 under the firm name Westacott & Lord Bobici tore and Notaries at Corla Chamber opposite the Post Office Gray Street Hamilton. Signatories John B Whatacott A. H. Frewin Lord.
The article argues that German retreat in France does not guarantee an end to the war. It emphasizes that Allied success remains fragile, Britain and France must press on relentlessly, and victory depends on defeating the German army and its plans. It lauds British leadership and cautions against overconfidence amid reverses.
The Hamilton area reports an eight to five polling window for the Harmilton Borough Council vote with candidates Mesere, W. J. Mitchell and T. F. O’Neil. Also noted are Lib erals meeting adjournments, a death at Lake Wallace, and military drill admonitions. Patchy rainfall affects local farms and a planned ambulance first aid classes event is announced.
The article argues the decisive moment of the war came in France as German military autocracy faced a crushing two handed blow. It asserts the Battle of the Marne will be remembered as the event that won the war and signed Germany’s death warrant, predicting further desperate fighting ahead.
In the Werriwa recount Liberal candidate Mr Conroy leads Labour’s Synth by 34 votes with 120 postal votes remaining. Current tally shows Conroy 14 116 to Synth 14 082.
In Melbourne the Legislative Assembly debated expediting the Alberton to Won Wron railway with pledges to deploy men on railway works. The Premier noted already arranged labor, and progress was reported on the Apprentices All act allowing apprentice hour reductions and wage adjustments during the war. The Local Government Act underwent committee discussion, while transfers of land and property reform measures advanced, with the day closing after a lengthy session.
In Coglalave Council the second reading of a bill to abolish local railway fated was moved by Mr J OD Brent and passed. Officials in Parliament Bill read a second time and passed. The House then resumed consideration of the Factories Bill in committee. Progress reported, adjournment set for 9:20 tomorrow.
Melbourne market notes show mixed quotes with Wheat 4 10 per unit cutting milling, Barley 3 10, Maize 1 04, Potatoes 4 10 per ten, Onions 10 per ton, Hay 4 10 per ton, and Ubal 0 5 per ton. Prices appear inconsistent and several items list unclear units.
From a Melbourne correspondent reports on war impact rumors and market talk. Wheat buyers doubt war effects on prices, citing dry weather may push costs up despite a current Sydney quote. A Melbourne stock exchange meeting adjourned with plans to reopen. a Premier note from London signals a favorable financial position.
The Melbourne based Foodstuffs Commission urges the Governor General to require guarantees before ships depart for non British ports, to secure canned meat supplies for export, and to arrange crop purchases at agreed prices with Britain and Australia. It calls for expanded barley and potato areas and proposes detaining enemy ships to alleviate shipping shortages.
A leading medical opinion supports Senator Millon's appeal for a hospital ambulance unit in the second expeditionary force. Volunteers from the profession have offered, but equipment and surgical dressings are scarce due to wartime shortages. The Sydney Stock Exchange plans a Monday reopening while the government advances 70,000 pricks for a kitchen at Mbidla Head.
A Belgian reservist named Jole Pret, aided by Melbourne Athenaean Club funds, will sail back on the Orient steamer to Melbourne for his country. He plans to return to Auktroils upon peace. Donations towards the shore fund have been received, including Mrs. Wentepute and Mrs. Cooke, aiding the fund through a sale of key items.
A fragmentary notice reports donations received for the Belgian Fund with mention of prior totals and a friend contributing. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a fundraiser update and acknowledgments.
The American revenue cutter Hear Hoe rescued eight members of Stefansson's Arctic expedition marooned on Wrangel Island. Four others were feared lost as the party drifted toward King William Sound. Among the crew were mentions of James Merray and Dr. Mackay from Shackleton's prior voyage, with others drifting and unable to return.
A passenger train traveling from St. Louis to San Francisco plunged after derailing near Lebanon amid a foggy stretch. Over forty passengers were killed or trapped as wreckage blocked the gates and hindered救救 efforts.
Wire from our correspondent Melbournes Wednesday reports Arsenio Soro aged 28 a native of Italy was arrested in connection with the murder of Miss Patricia Pickett at Royal Park. He was found aboard the collier Soro and previously served in the Verse. Detectives believe the wound was not from a bullet and that the suspect tried to take his own life. Remanded by a magistrate he showed bitter distress.
Sporting cables report that Larry Wile declines a plan to run Paddon on the Wanganui River in New Poland. He agrees to handicaps in the colonies but firmly refuses to contest the championship outside England.
Melbourne cattle market notes a yarding of 2175 fat cattle from multiple districts led by mixed pens of box bulls and cows. Prices show firmness for prime and good stock, with inferior qualities easing. Bullocks quoted 15 to 17, extras to 18 18, best heifers 13 7 to 14, cows 7 2 to 9 15, fat calves firm for prime with weaker store stock.
Weather data notes temperature, rainfall, moon phases and a Melbourne forecast for Thursday. An advertisement promotes Morse's Indian Root Pills with patient testimony from Norria of Ashmore Street and claims relief for bilious attacks and liver support.
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