Fireworks and public celebrations in Port Phillip
reports describe a large general holiday in Port Phillip with a morning ceremony, a procession to inaugurate the Prince Bridge, and games on the Cetehit ground near the Yarra. The event includes a public dinner and a display of fireworks plus a fancy dress hall, with licensing victuallers from Van Diemen's Land coordinating arrangements at the Corton House Tavern.
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Bea
Auilus
Princvs Brdge
Cetehit
Yarra
Port Phillip
van Diemen's Land
Hobart
Torsday
Viesaallers
Custom House
Colonial Banking Report Recommends Banking Reforms in Sydney
A colonial Legislative Council Select Committee report on the banking system in Sydney advocates periodic returns by issuers of notes and cheques, insists notes payable in sterling where issued, and recommends form A and B disclosures to separate government securities from public deposits. It addresses currency, regulatory needs, and transparency of bank ledgers with detailed data on public money in major banks.
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Aeijand
Londs Cour
Issn Aud
Steriius Snaney
Swue
Tyro
Pexcy
J. Lamb
Sydney
Legislative Council
Lws
Ak Peesant
Victoria
Athey
Last Moments of General Taylor Reported
A New York journal describes General Taylor’s death on July 9 and the illness that followed after exposure at a public celebration. The narrative recounts his attack with stomach cramps, progression to typhoid fever, and final hours marked by family grief and religious observances before his death on July 9.
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New York
Taylor
United States
I Iis
Department
Noronal
Chalera Morlos
Anil
Bil
Boyey Tne
Tan
Attentmes
Tir
Mes Taylor
Hsbsite
Sunil
Che
Chow
Domestic Auction Sales Notice Cobble Creek Port Damageil Epeilh
Advertised sales list auctions by Wicksteed Co and Solomon at Queen's Wharf Port Adelaide. Cargo from Velocity arrived from Sydney including cedar boards and other goods. Multiple sales set for November with items like toys glassware and stock to trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamuon, Wicksteed and Co
Damageil Epeilh
Grician
Solomon Ani x
Queen's Wharf
Adelside
Sydney
Briday
E. Sotorman and Co
Guy Auction Mart
Airmle
Adelaide Races First Day Ends Amid Busy Crowds
Adelaide district towns and surrounding villages sent thousands to the racecourse drawing estimates of 4000 to 5000 people. Excellently kept booths, a busy Grand Stand, and lively bands marked the day. Races featured town plate heats with stakes and gates, noting competing horses, jockeys, and patrons amid clear conditions and minimal dust.
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Adelaide
Port Adelpide
Gawler ‘Town
Hindmarsh
Bawden
Bubies
Vaulkener
Burea
F. I. Dutton
Win
Vin Sittart
EC. Gwynne
Theatre notes and racing reports at New Haven
The piece covers Samson Wickstead Co at New Haven including a court insolvency note and extensive premises on Leivre's Peninsula. It also reviews last evening's performances The Rake's Progress and others with Coppin and Mrs. Ned in the cast and discusses police uniforms and local events from the week including racing heats and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson, Wickstead & Co
New~ Haven
Alonastis
Atnritay
Samson, Wielsinl
Pusolvency
Re Clodia
Abo
St Air Ealy
Leivre's
Coppin
Susy Sho
Lewan Ruie
Cappin
Lazar
Puck
Pax
Movnlay
Erglind
Sydary Morning Herald
Henry Young
Themisa Cehuke
Lord Grey
Adelaide
John Morphett
Jack Laxa
Jack Laut
Galifornia
Will
Jack Lams
South Australian Political Association Meeting Sparks Debate
A disrupted transcript shows the South Australian Political Association discussing union issues and reactions to Bryan Kinly and other figures. The chaotic remarks touch on violent rhetoric, press coverage, and calls to support broader suffrage, with members debating tactics and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psiat
Bryan
Kinly
Shalaleys
Litetruna
Grstied
Web
Hanoi
al Ain
Niall. Wackenmrlauey
Tom Stich
Mellr
Supreme Court Petition for Trustee Conveyance
In a Supreme Court filing Gellert petitions for leave to refer to the Muster to determine the debts and to appoint a trustee to convey to the petitioner a share of a deceased estate. The case discusses the division of property and related debts under telegraphic authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gellert
George
District Court Note on Unclear Proceedings
Fragmentary OCR text references a court context with garbled phrases and possible mentions of civil matters and individuals, but the content is largely unintelligible and cannot be reliably interpreted as a coherent report.
Police Court Proceedings Highlight Turbulent Trial and Juror Issues
An irregular Tarstay police court transcript details Tayloe facing perjury charges with Burns pressing for action. It cites Peninsula witnesses and a prior note on Simms being remanded for a week for ravishing an aboriginal girl. The judge orders police to proceed with caution amid witness presence and jurisdictional notes.
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Tarstay
Norte
Stownuiker
Wink
Otto
Ieee
Wien
Batmes Hind
Taylor
Me Burns
Ali Bulisin
Barley
Mavistrate
Funve
Burns
Tayloe Fir
Simms
Peninsula
Memoir on the Murray River observations by colonial governor
The document records a dispatch to His Excellency the Governor with notes on river Murray flood behavior and proposed irrigation aims. It mentions Lieutenant-Governor Sir Henry Young, 1490s references, and debates over crossing the Darling river and flood effects on trees, with commentary on possible scientific examinations of river capacity and irrigation potential.
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Liewtenant-Cavernae
Henry Younr
Murray
Leavieu
Rleven Fort
Terry Pang
Gushon
Howae
Pubes
Amd
Wales of
Ninetenn Fete
Cniupuirian
Servecen
Elona Dha
Moorundee
Deed Creek
Mantay
Aris Phas
Welling
Sturay
Sven
Eustis
Gotti
Bart
Wyk
Andy Dad
Nakde
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Jory Morgan
Haber Town
South Australia
Colonial Banking
Supreme Court
New South Wales
Pei
Sebel Ty Ory Ile
Isa
Bank of New South Wales
Commercial Bank
Bank of Austalasia
Union Fok
Asvalia
Banka
B. Solomon & Co
Sikand
Baker
Jupiter
Harvey
Viehar
Tolls
Evelid
Grahan
Cydans
Dla
Fur Fears
Y Tx
van Sittart
Lucifer
Goglin
B.t. Swordrmar
A. Mateaka
Simeract
Biker
Matslow
Stanhue
Buxtoys
Stark
Praverser
Swardeman
Lerfor
Ted
Traverter
Altegel
Nerina
Lavifor
Sycurdeman
Jimerack
Brendee
Sirdimann
Bian
Mave
Cortin
Eiehilrny. Co
Dubiusne
Reider
Vieutknec
Bach
Reinicher
Zvivlinun
Quirksilver Kejit
Ser
Urani
Sxcoxo
Afione
Purdy
Hewss
Reineer
Trishnan
Timie
Turny Nfevr
Trisiman
Heiner
Quihsilenr
Asima Ted
Quicksilver Wade
Cyglin
Baker's
St Wetng
Jon Dhou Me
Murria
Nur Aerptaniee
Lupe Tiomines
Nantes
Abe
Tao
Smith
Lawuetiar
Clin
Suvtie
Iris
Marria
South Australian Political Association
District Court
Cnet
Ringbanitea Ivil
Ao Imperial Ukade
Kingdom of Poland
Ty Sontreet
Correspondenci
Governols
Goolwa
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