11 Dec 1784
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 11, 1784
Page
1
Advertises for a well educated lad of old choin or character to apprentice in the boat making business. River region reference included. Bids or inquiries to be made at once with payment of no less than one hundred guineas.
Fragmented OCR from a late 18th century Dublin paper describes wines of high growth and quality, plus varied items: thefts, coinclad equipment, and a court case. It reports frost relief in coal yards, plans for a Methodist chapel, and observations on the Duke of Leinster and figures like Wingfield. The piece notes the frost’s impact on life and public safety, and includes weather and port arrivals. It ends with references to letters patent and local incidents.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a chase and capture by Skreen corps, examinations before Henry Coddington and M'Cabe, and a jail delivery upcoming in Dublin. Mentions the duke of Rutland's health, births, marriages, and deaths, with scattered notes on local ceremonies and donations.
The passage advertises a Friday performance at Theatre Royal with the comedy The Reviled Husband and the Farce The Nepyaen Paris. Cast includes Lord Permuting Lord Ryder Mrs Hitchcock Lady Gravesira Mr Hannam and Lady Betty Modis with John Buck Mr Hurt and others. Boxes available at Capel-sheet location.
A fragmentary notice from December 1784 announces a general course of proprietors to be held on Friday the 12th of December at a location called the ane Mory iy. It mentions directors, a fiscal matter, and upcoming holidays with references to Dunthaphita and Baker or Whitsuntide, indicating a vacation period.
In a December 11 1784 parish meeting members unanimously resolved thanks to Mr George dion ng Mr Thonis Grek and others for diligence in office and for church improvements. They also praised Mr Michael Dalton apothecary for humane care to the sick poor. Clergymen and church wardens reported extensive aid and medicine to the distressed, with Richard Clarke voting secretary.
A Dublin corporate notice warns of penalties for damaging the new conduit on Boltoi Street near King Street. A reward of ten pounds is offered for apprehension of the offenders, with further fines and confinement for two months if convicted. Offenders may be fined five pounds for minor offenses. Church Wardens and local officers urged vigilance and neighbor cooperation to curb vandalism.
A Dublin corporation meeting announces proposals to borrow funds at 6 percent for paying cleaning lighting and streets. Proposals to be received daily at No 3 Frederick Street by Me D Arcy. Also notices of merchandise and a distress plea from a family, with printer requesting aid.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a public notice involving a church, loyalty to Great Britain, and calls for signatures. References to freemen, city of Owblig Goe, and offer by Daye Se the Offer ig Chri appear. Context suggests a historical civic propagandist petition or loyalty statement with unclear dates.
A historical notice details hospital and jail expenditures. It notes yearly averages in costs, patient load, and support needs through December 1783, with a follow up period into 1785. Signed by William Bigger and others at Merchants quay.
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