18 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
1
An official Dundas Shire notice details bridge or culvert works and toll methods. It warns of penalties up to twenty pounds and outlines required actions, including drainage and construction measures, with references to local contractors and deadlines.
A notice from a local official offers a reward for information leading to the conviction of a period crime. It mentions deposits and stalled assets and asks the public to report any pertinent details to the proper authorities.
The fragment references figures like Han epteine and Vie Ahr erm Fattage Hingirart Son Tak, with mentions of Me Marieag and a 1913 date. Engineer Cowan Chambers and Horiterutiee appear in the text along with ExtemhaDy, suggesting a historical event or project involving engineering figures and a public campaign.
A fragmented item describes railway land purchase in Portland with references to bids, rates, and a proposed project. It mentions property considerations, the Shieh street area, and local officials evaluating parcels and prices during the period.
Fragmentary text references volunteers required for unspecified work. Mentions institutions and locations in garbled form, with unclear roles and duties. Reading shows request for men to undertake tasks, but details are unreadable.
A long detailed report describes Coronation Day a leading stallion at the Warr fount cours, famed for wins in the Ascot Five Hundred and Purse at Poushuret. It notes his early promise, performance against rivals, and lineage. Also mentions other horses and prospects from Warcramboul and Umeland, with breeder and racecourse notes.
Marivyrnong Plate and multiple races feature horses such as By Malater and difldenst with wins noted for Dunkeld and Mount Sturges venues. The text lists stallions and mares, prices in guineas, and breeding lines including Kelvin, Patchwork, Patchwork from Zoe, and Viking from Kin, with further references to Rockland Balmoral and Young Riccardio for stud purposes.
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