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Fragmentary whale based lawsuit at Encounter Bay
A long court record recounts whaling disputes at Encounter Bay with Long Brady and Honeyman v Bennett, sharing or halving whale profits, gear claims, and life-saving acts. Witnesses describe boats, harpoons, and improvised shares, while Judge Stephen weighs implied agreements and arbitration potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fister
Houett
Y Beaven
Fishes
Bennett
Sayean
Australis
New Zealand
Bealy
Stephen
Issu
Sunor Wade
MM Wade
Widdow Toba Spence
Placnir
Bnccuiater Bay
Cellasion
Brady
Prem Gras
Cabot
Phiutiff
Rupert Ingleby
Ieee
Perared
Locuwien
Goon
Leven
Pole
Haber Kenecker
Lox
Boapyman
Gulf
Arh
Fisur
Sun
Otter
Ineer
Eugheby
Files
Encounter Bay
Anuila Co
Benetton
Ashich
Mr Fisher
Long
Bray
Hart
Fisher
Ingleby
Harris
Captain Hart
Sescimauy
Tolun Hart
Wortland Bay
Portland Bay
Nirror
Mr Stephen
Gro Martin Sildress
Senith
Euart
al. Binitl
Ren- Yeman
Ywilliam
Frederick Entham
Suomuer Uy
Intinete
Welch
Mocatt
Port Adelaide
Longor Brady
Boord
Eames
Hieresman
Winnaas
Rome