Battle over loyalty and tariffs in colonial press
A Melbourne Argus critique accuses the paper of disloyalty to Victoria over the New South Wales tariff dispute and intercolonial trade. The piece references Sir James Martin, Mr. Duffy, and public press bias amid a Royal Commission report on foreign industries and forests, plus regional council debates on hedges, roads and rural training programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint
Bacchus Marsh
Argus
New South Wales
James Martin
Dafy
Thag
Melbourne
Victoria
Dulytins
Riverina
O Dasiva
Duffy
Trial record from Blackwood petty sessions
At Blackwood petty sessions on May 21 C Shuter Byg. and EB Baker presided. A Chinaman named Ah Yea was charged with attempting to extort a minor by demanding a one pound note at Vigor's and later asking Magnus for change. The fraud was uncovered and he was committed to jail for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Taipay
Catone
C. Shuter
Byg
Baker
Ah Yea
Vigor
Magnus
Gluon Inchmige
Whittalord and Bodkin Case Adjourned for Mahoney Evidence
GISDORNE Wroweaway by June Deforo J G Thomson Haq PML J J Whittalord Robert Bodkin Work and Labour six pounds nine pence defendant disputed items in the account paid John Mahoney partier of plaintiff in the work part of the account for which he was now owed Saintis denied this statement His Worship adjourned the one fortnight to obtain Mahoney's evidence Robert Meinehery John Kavanagh Goods two pounds No appearance of defendant Verdict by amount and costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magara
Pearce
Laeohng Morel
Jank
Rivoy Werriboo
Mossra
Korr
White
Conninghan
Simon
Thea Worka
Hava
Duncan Prasox
Heiduborg
Wifa
Ballarat
Pyatenca
Place
Fraser
Inglis
A. J. M'Causland
Tiahbop Perry
Bacchus Marah
Morton
Dofita Settlement Ag
E. M. Carrnesia
Blackwood
Tt Ic
Buniv
Dory
Dorry
Garratt
Borey
Roy
Rattray
Bupland
Aessenger
Chavels
Enjeg Jand
Lwo
Gisdorne
Myrniong School Inspectors Report and Choral Benefit
Last week I’ Hrrodtibb inspected Myrniong and Pontland Mills schools with Landsberg Matus. Results show improving discipline and teaching, call for new furniture at Myrniong, and a positive concert by the Lincoln Marsh and Parwan Choral Society raising funds for the school. Readings in Londaberg May proceed. a fundraising zu must be held soon to re furnish Myrniong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nir
Hrodtibb
Baq
Inapeotor
Myrniong School
Pontland Mills
Zant
Wnh Landsberg Matus
Myrnleng
Angint
Conto
Passeu
Tuno
Thaly
Lhyow
Diss A. Grant
Ilille
Ma. Ninnos
Vom
Landsberg Miing
Amasca
Thie School
Waa
Uneohua Marah and
Parwan Choral Society
Myrmiong
Durist
Park Wongs
Paul
Virginia
Londaberg Mates School
Myeniong School
Mineral prospecting progress at Motlou and Glen Elgix
Melton reports substantial progress by the Motlou and Glen Elgix prospecting company with two experienced miners engaged in lining bearings of a rock formation. They have sunk wells on both sides of the roof, with a slate seam about 11 feet wide, and the ore surface shows promising prospects. A sample suggests ore could yield 40 to 60 percent copy ore, though locality remains secret until further inquiry. The ring has arrived to aid the prospecting, while local farmers face weather impacts and a noted oversight about a placard judge’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrervondant
Motlou
Glen Elgix
Minora Dra
Tonda
S.W
Iam
Jyoolso
Ib da
Lino
Mumio
Minus
Flood Strains Werribea Drainage and Public Calamity
Ballan reports a heavy Monday night rainstorm with the Werribea river flooding the area. The break in Lyon's dam released four feet of water, endangering nearby residents and washing away a flood barrier. Local authorities note a public calamity, with injuries and property damage amid missed justice dates and ongoing scheduling notes.
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Lyon
Hall
Patty Sevelous
Bhutor
Ray
P.M
Manlusod
VYne Undaunted Company faces mining clash and ballot debates
Reports describe VYne Undaunted Company extracting stone and progress along a 300 foot course with expectations to open out in about three weeks. A twelve lead lottery is planned while local Ballan Ballanites push for a registrar to cover Ballan and Blakeville mining interests amid public meeting tensions.
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Promoun
Vyno
Nakob
South Company
Lavo
Yallon Company
Laven
L North
Ballan
Melbourua
Ballau
Hinlf Blakeville
Geelong
Ulatoville
Mining district reports strong gains at Golden Point and Barry’s Roof
Our correspondent notes notable improvement in mining activity across the district. Water scarcity eased after Monday night rains, enabling Simmons Roof machines to resume work. Sultso crushed 0 tone last week yielding 22 ounces of gold. The Golden Point Quarts Mining Company reports rich ore at 6 feet depth and Morning Star and All Nations operations show promising specimens.
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Tueng
Golden Point
Barry
Simmons
Sultana
Munalgam
Platedon
Golden Point Quarts Mining Company
Alaa
Thia
Thia Claim 4A Close To the Morning Star
Morning Star
All Nations
Moorifield
Stownet
Cameron
Simons Roof
Ornak
Iogue
Jig
Bowie
Indico
Simmions Reef
Loupoctora
Naylor
Mov
Morrigans
Miss Simpson
Trish Board
Golden Point Residents Start Shares in District Mines
The community at Golden Point bands together to invest in local quartz mining projects. On Tuesday, quartz miner Thomas Quick married Miss Dillon of Red Hill, and Thomas Carpender of Golden Point wed Miss Grimes of Red Hill. Carpender is a race owner and miner. Gunfire echoed Tuesday evening amid celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Point
Phis Isa
Om Quarts
Thomas Quick
Simmons Roof
Misa Dillon
Red Hill
Thowna Carponder
Bingkwood
My. Carpender
Rain floods threaten town as bridges hold firm in Little River
Little River reports a heavy multi day rainfall with the river rising high enough to nearly submerge Preston’s bridge arches. Local councils debate maintenance funding, contract tenders, and boundary divisions while residents in Greendale and Blackwood seek steady finances and fair treatment on public works.
Melton Shire Council May Meeting Notes and Tenders
Melton Shire Council met at the Monmouthshire Motel on May 31 with Cr. Blackwood, Ryan, Bowle, Venttio, Kitson present. They discussed dog tax refunds, boundary shifts affecting rates, metal tender disputes, and the need for tenders on further road works. Tenders for Black Hill and related roads were invited for return in two weeks, with decisions on metal supply and repairs to be made contingent on price and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Shire
Farpay
Monmouthshire
Driday
Cre
Blackwood
Ryan
Bowle
Venttio
Kitson
Shire of
Meredith
Bonttte
Uucehing Maeva
Meltoa
Kafora
Hlock Hill
Peacock
Ti. Minna
Mians
Nowe
A. Shebley
Hallawe
Gil
Vine
Bhebler
Altowather
Cr. Byun
Howie Secondoi
Gr. Kitzou
Gr. Doattiom
Henttle
Ulack Hil Road
Monmouthshire Road
Wasley
Sunbury
Monmouthuhira
Quorimia
Bottle
Deattie
Cy. Porter
Nb Jenkin
Jonking
Dr. Ryan
Yenttle
Eneriod
Dinelewood
Molton
Shorcroit Crosk
Bouttie
Wan Agrood Tao
Towia
Towala
nwabi-Gideon & Cuy
Doporite
A. Shebloe
V. Muyphy
Lsb
Alitebull
Lethbridge
Potty Aul
Maypeel
Labour
UY Shedy
Judd
Ve Mickey
Shane
Ai Maghl
Llayinod
John Bvory
Aleyay
Luvda
Flvowuual
Toll
Ballan council meeting notes with candidate list
A June municipal session outlines attendees Capany Prom dent Vicant Cre Ryan Philp Cantwell T Cantell Milgucd Graham Tauuoy and Dako. The fragment notes the council agenda and participant names with uncertain spellings and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Capitany Meeting
Vicant
Cre Ryan
Prom
Dent
Philp Cantwell
T. Cantell
Milgucd
Graham, Tauuoy
Wud Dako
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Commission On Foreign Industries and Forests
Legislative Assembly
Nelson
Royal Park
Mount Macedon
Europe
Commission
Tarmers' Sociecy
Longfellow
Ling
Wo Edoll
Graham
Hedwon
Shiva Council
Shiva
Downe
Gallon
Myrnoing
Melton
Blakevilld
Little River
Littl
Preston
Wyndhan
Coriomp
Novell
Croel
Duck Ponds
Chivolt
Vinlayaou
Ewing
Ponca-Malev
Migistrates
Paunton
Maintennea
Dinekwood
Millyard
Cr Graham
Wackwood
Gratmdale
Greendale
Edier
Belof
Greham
Gregndale
Dlackwood
Bricktwood
M. Delhonty
Moorabool
Gordon
Alex
M‘kinnon
Patrick Cone
W. Gosling
Cottes
Baninyong Shire
Satting Treea
Botanitonl
Shire Hall
Baron Muellerrota
Kelly
Michael Vounell
Melly
Supreme Court
Dugdale
Druckwood
Cowan
Cantwell
Cr.Tanner
Dugidale
Blake
Milllyard
Borough Council of
Portland
Shires Statuta Minondel Eona
Pires Ark—Severnl Cra
Hinekrwood
Ginko
Ifo
Qreendale
Cassidy and Roberts
Cr. St. Cantwell
P. Cantwell
A. Sites
Solo, &c
Blavkwood
Clackwood
Hallan
Dn. Pynser
Council
Looxlain
Leviee
Troyistvar
Coopar
Hillua Civision
Croyk
Ballan Sure Council
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