Letters From Far Dirmens L and in New South Wales
An edited snapshot of a long letter from a settler in New South Wales describing finances, risks, and opportunities. The writer notes attempts to raise capital, invest in sheep and saddlery, and the uncertain pace of profits. He discusses land grants, government acreage limits, working conditions, morals, and the challenges of colonial life including transport, labor, and local wildlife. He reflects on social order, policing, and the rough nature of bush communities, with observations on trades, housing, and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirmen's Land
Maintein
Yaf
West Indies
Ara
Toa
Etxid
Carpentura
Botany Bey
New South Ave
Packing for a Voyage and Supplies for Small Ventures
The writer advises careful packing for a voyage with Osnaburghs and various goods including bags, shirts, jackets, and corduroy. It notes market overstock in certain wares and lists needed shipboard items. Emphasizes packing in a cask or tub and securing an order at Lord Bathnnet's office to avoid embarrassment and ensure settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osnaburghs
Disgraceful Riots in Edinburgh Turmoil and Attacks
Disgraceful riots plague Edinburgh streets with crowds from the Cowgate and Liberton’s Wynd attacking Irish residents on a Saturday night. A late clash left a man severely injured, and Monday’s retaliation saw youths targeting Irish individuals on the Mound and Bank Street, with doors and windows smashed. Police struggled to quell the unrest. several detainees were fined a guinea and one bound over to keep the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Mercury
Lalah
Royal Infirmary
Bank Street
Libberton
Letter to editor on Ireland and papal documents
A Bridlington Quay reader writes to praise coverage of Ireland and urges reprinting the correspondent’s letters as a pamphlet to reach Catholics. He cites two papal documents from May, a circular letter condemning Protestant societies and a Jubilee Bull promising indulgences for Rome visits, warning that opposing countermoves will invite God’s wrath. The letter ends with thanks and regards to the Courier editor, dated December 14, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Hia
Tvo
Rome
Wight
Peter and
Paul
Police Intelligence and strange arrivals at Holyhead and Falkirk
The report notes Mr George Pearson charged with stealing dead bodies shipped to London on a Post Office steam packet halted at Holyhead and sent to Dublin. Pearson, a London surgeon at St Bartholomew's, denied bail. Also listed: Captain Mathias arriving from Genoa with Indian chiefs visiting London, and a meteor seen near Falkirk with vivid description.
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George Pearson
London
Post Office
Holyhead
Dublin
Williams
Aaisl
Pearson
Uave
Atudder
St Bartholomew's
Mathias
Genne
Nigholas
Vincent Imawantonhi
Andre Romain Isawanhissen
Stanislug Coska Arathaha
Michael Exiom Teacheandale
Angel Inn
Aurora
Chambers and Co
Liverpool Aviennes
Meveny
Laurieston
Falkirk
Psa
Military Promotions in the Royal Guards and Foot Regiments
An historical London Ganetis record lists numerous promotions and brevet appointments across the Royal Horse Guards, Coldstream Guards, and the 1st to 94th Foot regiments. Officers advance to Lieutenants, Captains, and Majors, with several without purchase, and including Brevet ranks and adjutant appointments.
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London
Royal Horse Guarts
Dorchester
Cornet
Welleatey
Cornats Richardson
Anderson
C. Agnew
Carrall
Hy Cornet
Purchaee
Kudign Ramsbottom
Richartson
B. Montgomerie
M'Gregor
Williamson
Gorton
Gardiner
Taylor
Y Gariner
Meredith
Banamy
Clarke
Swart
Martin
Richardson
Ratcliffe
Minton
Smith
Kelly
Morden
Hammond
Wilson
Bowlby
Gordon
Porshars
B. T. FP. Bowes
J. Crofton
J. Dumareau
Stuart
A. Connor
W. Green
W. N. Thomas
Ensig
J. Otter
Punshon
Hadenack
R. Ottley
Mordon
Shea
Dubigg
Neynoe
B. Hutchinson
Ensigh Tait
Clark
Dowdall
R. A. Mackenzie
V. Wilson
Leslie
V. Macdonald
Campbell
V. Altenstein
W. B. Neyhoe
F. Marston
Orr
Seth
V. Graham
H. Vernon
V. Nicolls
Child Found Alive After Filial Attempt in Normandy
In Caen a native woman was accused of attempting to destroy her newborn in a July incident on the Roulones to Vire road. Blood, a linen parcel, and a partially buried infant led to her confession and a verdict of death by law. mitigated to life hard labor. The infant survived eight hours underground and was moved to a foundling hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Deavages
Roulones
Vire
Foundling Hospital
Unclear Victorian Notices From Dublin and Surrounds
Fragmented notices report births marriages and deaths across Ireland including a Highlander captain’s daughter, a marriage in Carlow, a clerical wedding in Clare, a widow’s death in Dublin, and oblique references to provincial figures and a long lived centenarian.
Rioters Rounded Up After Turbulent Edinburgh Mob Action
A Tuesday night riot on Fir Street drew police force and high constables to quell a violent mob. About 30 rioters were captured and jailed, with many fined or given bail after a court session. Additional notes cover police augmentations, Major Wilcocks inspection delays, and plans for smaller carbines.
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Unc
Aticks Ghd
Dailié Wright
Britewell
Wilcocks
Nenagh
Uppar Ormond Barony
Pepper
Ormond
Limerick
Valentia
Kerry
Shannon
Castletown
Ringmoyton
County Cork
Agricultural Society
Kilscannel
Rathkeale
William Benn
Ralph Manefield
Evy
Ballyrain
Baltimore
Cork
Luceriet
Dee
Armes
Coolbeg
Kildimn
Montiford
Westropp
Fay
Annaholty
Castle-fonnell
James Dondon
Maurice
Michael Puggerahl
Robertstown
Shanigzolden
Roshing
Vichinel Fitzgerald
Oa H
Vial
Boyness Island
Diaenick
Askuaton
Odonnell
Pityal
Hinde
Donnell
Hua
Cyeron
Dublin Election Nominee Taunted By Missing Credentials
Count of Dublin authorized the report naming George Alexander Troitton and May al Peapron as candidates for the county representation. The piece notes delays and doubts on the election date, mentions a Chamber of Commerce award to Robert Hue, and references the Peasc hoof Parliamentis with unclear results.
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Pranvis-street
Mra Farrell
Athia
Frankfurt Cottage
Dublin
John Galbraith
Nisdee
Malta
Hoyle Vionlelouc Creagh
Royal Artillery
J Cheap
Carbane
County Clare
Sthidstunt
Groverill
County Wicklow
Alee
Wollich Hamilton Joogs
Fisq
Louth Regiment
Munspelier
Aa Prange
Don Kennedy
Bay
Limerick
Barker
Ae Castleconnell
Wliseruby
Cagipbelt
Mary Loney
Nillarygin
Kerry
Amleedd
Periadollar
George Alexander Troitton
Vileriiy
Pata
Robert Hue
Markets of Dawn and Grain Prices Across Regions
The report details market conditions from December with mixed wheat and flour prices, rising barley and oats costs, and variable bacon and pork values. It notes weak demand for inferior grain, steady flour, and fluctuating prices in London, Liverpool, and other ports, alongside lifting flax and butter values and high carriage of firkins.
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Udin
Ontus
Miliere
Opte
Lie
Harley Visto Isa
Alting Bo
Tolia
Oe Dunn
India
Navy
Ins
York
Waighhouse
Tomas
Harley
Regiteter
Sone Ivatandes
Jobborn
Yada
Liverpool
Ipton
Arking
London
Bran Suturday
British Coui Ag Repeie
Canada
Hrughish
Ately
Binley
Phatewas
Ted Jovees
Dave Ilsa
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Sydney
Dome
Maore
Edinburgh
THE
Courier
Bridlington Quay
Yorkshire
Police Intelligence
Caen
Normandy
Carlow
Dudley St. le Il
St Peter's Church
Wim, Peacock
Francis Gore
Mary, Seegnil
Edward Brown
New Grave
Count OF
Garantie Far Fe
Etek
Ria
Hunirdry
Ahijevis
Virwiy
Tihs Markets
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