Land reform urged to curb speculative leasing in colony
The piece argues that an amended Land Act should favor small selectors over large holders, reduce surveying costs, and extend rental terms. It claims the current policy harms settlers, boosts government revenue, and calls for changes under Mr. Gras to ensure fair Crown land settlement and curb speculative use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosoit
Ginly Mil Sivvey
Eninot Tii
Ie Coluny
Ravenna
Tadtukun
Mann
Thorn
Aindler
Aunier
Strey
Gras
Calloagues
Local notices and theft report from Bacchus Marsh area
A garbled report details a theft near Melbourne involving a horse borrowed by a man named Lapp Aliinley from Mr Tanner. Authorities tracked the suspect to Melbourne, with a receipt and a £2 10s per acre land auction noted. Local meetings discuss rates and exhibition plans for the Bacchus Marsh district and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhwelny Marah
Lapp
Wlina Aliinley
Mr. Tanner
Jung
Tha Marsh
Melbourna
Connor
Movura
Lovalock
Wontor
Melbourne
County of
Cant
Gorrveukhurlyhiap
Bacchus Marsh
Ballon
Penthond
Allan
Public Auction of Stock Raises Funds for Church Fund
A charitable sale conducted by Mr. Auluron on behalf of the Presbyterian Church committee occurred at the University Inn yards. About 70 pounds were realized from the stock donations, with proceeds dedicated to church funds. An evening entertainment by Professor Trekos and troupe followed, featuring dancing and singing, drawing a largely youthful audience, and a similar show planned for Mysniong, Popnic Vaconare%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. Auloruon
Lola
Anderson
Trekos
Mochantox’ Institute
Macchi Marah
Gevlea
Mugly Iantora
Wdlaphy
Telek
Mysniong
Popnic
Executive Council
Vacolniatoy
Gisborne
Henry Orva Woolhougo
Lay
Vie G. 0
Rigby
Evy
MLL
Realgnod
Musgrave
Ballon
Unechus Marsh
Ovary
Warbord
Melbourne
A Nction Rootina
Mesara
Gounell, McNul and Co
Collingatroot
Aular
Bourke
Pariah
Morrima
Dacelina Marsh
Dawley
Upaot
Hourke
Yangardock
Sume
Paral
aMeca
Jincehua Marsh
Middlegley District
Neud
Onaneve
Grant
Muddingley
Valparaido
Sydney
San Francisco
Moody
Alxmoutha
Hennessy
Dryleyford
Daylesford
Anya
Mosquite
Chinaman's Fiat
Maryborough
My. Bramwell
Lnte
London Chartered
Colonies
England
Scott's Hotel
Land Office
Watitina
M.L.A
Freak or Nature Child Born In Bullarook Forest
From Ballan correspondence, Dr Fairbairn describes a stillborn infant with an abnormal skull interior filled by a red mass and no brain matter. The doctor notes such cases are rare and noteworthy for medieval faculty, alongside two local deaths from separate accidents in Bullan and Holson Bay involving a lighter and a fatal neck injury.
Ballan Shire Council Minutes and Motions in 1800
Ballan Shire Council at Wronesway on Oct 24 1800 reads minutes of last meeting and lists letters about Daylesford road and Myrniong Bridge. Council discusses engineers reports and payments, footpaths Inglis Street, land for a road, and deposits for M Kernan contract. Statements on reserves and local works follow with motions carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballan Shire
Wronesway
Prenant
Duncan
Couns
Atkingon
Blake
Millyard
Osborne
Short
Frou Corporation
Daylesford
Oreek
B'Intyre
Myrniong Bridge
Urnan
Maira
Graham
Orriad
Inglis-Street
Atkinson
Qahorno
Dr'Inerney and Co
E. M’kernan
Chrrich
Dr. Osborne
Caldwell
Cornwall
Morrison’s
Linke
Laints
Moornbool East
Moweil
Cy. Millyard
Cr. Atkinson
Gordon Point
Red Hill
Cavelad
Gr. Atkinson
Cr. Blake
Courts of Petty Sessions in Durban Farmers depot case list
Proceedings list at Petty Sessions including charges against Norton and Cawsay for disturbing cattle, Caewsay remanded on cattle theft, Bridget Crees fined for pound rescue, Executors of Simon Staughton case adjourned for witness, and Daniel Rosa remanded for trial at Melbourne General Sessions with cattle ownership established by Edward Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bofora
Charles Shutur
P.M
Ghristopher Cairns
William John Norton
Robert Cawsay
Durban
Foumoend
Cavan
Norton
Cauwsay
Gell
Mr. Dyer
Defonlanta
William Watta
David Dyer
Bridget Crees
James Dogherty
Pound Rescue
Costa
Simon Staughton
Charles Bimmonds
Sykes
Vesta
Kiernan
Y. Daniel Rosa
James Young
Bay
J.P
Edward Edwards
Boolwarm Station
Gordon's
Enwarda
Rosa
Melbourne
Ballarat Court Minutes From October Eighty Six
A record of local court actions including Edmund Murphy and George Sutherland fined for breaking a pann of glues with damages and costs, cases on threatening language, debt settled, and local officials handling a beer license. revision court items for North Ballan South Ballan and Egerton listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallan
William of Intosh
Same
Widah
Henry Sumin
Samee
William Roberts
Ballarat
John Hargrove
Moorabool
Revision Court
North Ballan
South Ballan
Egerton General Lista
Blackwood court text notes multiple dismissed cases
Faipay 19th Ocronen before U Shuter and Lawrence. No appearance. dismissed. Threatening language case also dismissed. Shaw Brothers v Unwin goods £11 7d. Sime v Byrna goods 124 bil. orders for costs £6 12s 2d and £1 18s 6d. Sime v Johnston £8 4d for speeds. orders for costs 28s 0d and 2s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LG 124
Sime v. Johnston
Costa
Parliament to Assemble Likely Before Treasurer Arrives
A report claims Parliament will be summoned in November, but authorities doubt it. It is probable the assembly will occur before the treasurer’s expected January return, according to Age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traasurer
Melton Church Meeting Seeks Unity After Discord
From our correspondent in Melton a Westerns ten meeting and sofree was held at the church with Mayor Courtin of Williamstown in the chair. Rev Lambie Sabine and Thames and Captain M Callum gave addresses. Despite church discord, attendees spoke of lasting friendship and unity in Christianity. Collection raised about £13 from tickets, with £7 still needed. several gentlemen guaranteed payment within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtin
Williamstown
Lambie
Sabine
Thames
M'Callum
Melton
Rent arrears notice and hospital lecture in Blackwood and Kyneton
The Government Gosetta notices rent arrears for land held in Blackwood Division with receivers in Ballarat and other names, warning forfeiture if overdue rent is not paid within a month. It also notes Dr Otway’s lecture at the Royal Mail Hotel for Kyneton Hospital funds, chaired by H Lawrence J.P., with a humorous but instructive talk on tickling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosetta
Blackwood
Kyneton Hospitel
H. Lawrence
J.P
Impounded stock and notices from Ballarat region
Impounded at Ballon Shire and Ballarat Pounds on dates in October and November are listed with descriptions of cattle horses and cows, brands and markings, owners, claimed or expenses details, and sale dates set for mid to late November. Notices include Gisborne Buninyong Bacchus Marsh Ballarat notices and a Melton item, with general agricultural commentary and a note on a new Port Clause feature and cabbage blight oil discovery.
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Ballan
Ballon Shire
Patrick Canny
Brat
Madley
Riba
Viba
H. A
Gballarat
Ballarat Town
Me.lvey
Poliva
Yimp
W. Wilson
Soundkeeper
Ballarat Shire
Purkins Treapass
Eal
Bay Hovao
Avilay Wurleal
Aid
My. A
Denny
Sora Bank
J. Johnston
Pound
Gishorne
Gisborne
Bay Horse
Dixon, Poundkeaper
Buninyong
Buninyong Shire
W. Basan
John Exaon
J. Bolger
Munagers
Treapuns
J. Gill
W.H. Hacchus
George Innes
Poundkeeper
Bacchus Marsh
C. G. Arnot
Messrs. Green and Hurt
Linz
A. Brown
E. Patterson
W. Podomade
Win
Anderson
Ballarat
Joy
Noramabor
Notich
Mel'ton
Bay Welding
Jue
M'Donald
Mega
Daily News
Melton Church land dispute sparks columnist rebuttal
A Melton correspondent rebuts a letter claiming reporting in the Guardian was inaccurate. He accuses Lambie of concealing land purchases connected to the Melton Combined Church and details alleged timelines, trustees’ knowledge, and the origin of funds for a classroom project.
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Dullavoole Forest
Tr Tg
Amith Avodora
Propa, &A
Gazelle
Oileo
Elrealu
Lls Inne
Lisxeelloney
Couran
Albion
Mulbourne
Heve
Sizty Poraone
Board of Land and Works
Gaedllo Ha
Acuner
William Mguinly
Senvesdaly
Castlemaine New
Campbell
Simpson
Om Bakuwlay
Savan Aurea
Inu
London Observer
Piewilly
Clerkenwell
Hud
Magistratu
Preas
Walter Milne
Williataatown
Bullan
My. Millar
Leo
Holson'a Bay
Convadea
Dake
Council
Board of Gawls Wnd Survey
Moorahool West
Courts OF Petty Sessions
Bagcghus Nareh
Lilitar
Pais
Perasa
Guardian
Thomas Cridge
Lamthie
Mar
Loambie
Lambiet
Gambia
Ater
Alexander Blockwood
Allepes
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