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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Dec 30, 1787
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes Armagh General Assizes held July 24 1963 before Mr Justice X and Mr Justice T on occasion of large disturbances in Ulster. The document, published at request of the Grand Jury, details charges related to disorder and Whiteboy actions across several Northern Counties.
A 1786 Dublin notice from a shipyard describes a company with 10 000 capital stock starting work at Dame Street opposite Fownes's shop. It lists sale of cargo and merchandize, mentions a receiving and vault regulation, and warns of fines for improper vaults. Also reports a robbery incident involving Constable Robert Parker, with a 20 pound reward for clues.
Fragmentary OCR describes Dublin Lamp Office and contracts for paving cleansing and public works in the city. Names such as Bray Hines and others appear amid garbled phrases about bids, materials, and responsibilities. The readable portion hints at a formal municipal procurement with bids likely to be received.
Fragmented English auction text describes sale of whole wickers and prizes. Mentions One Guinea and Half a Guinea stakes, capital sum of Thirty Pounds Sterling, Newcomen and Adventurers Deposit, tickets for prizes, and conditions of entry. Reads like a betting or prize draw notice with unclear specifics.
A garbled 1786 Dublin Grand Jury address thanks Captain Weekes for water works at Clontarf and records his gracious reply. The document lists jurors from the Co. Dublin, notes publication orders, and includes a Christmas Weekes signature and secretary Peyer Bayly's official seal.
A plea to the public for benevolence toward a widow and her children, left destitute after the death of the husband. Contributions are requested through George Grierson, Alderman Bethaw, Gratton Street, and Mr. Pemberton Capel Street, with thanks for any support.
A notice seeks a reliable man, of regular character and good address, to be employed for line duties. Preference given to those well recommended. Apply to the Lane not specified, with test provided and response to the listed inquiry.
Fragmentary notices show a public auction or sale related to the county infirmary. Names mentioned include Lord Kinane, John Barron, and Stewart. dated Friday, 16 1786, with references to Crown and legal proceedings. The text references a neighborhood near Cap Tsltepti and Mead Street, Grey Strand.
Notice from the bank proprietors announces a sale of bank stock for the half year ending December 24th and to take effect from January, listing names and dates in a terse colonial notice style.
The interest in the lease of the property on Fownes Street, occupied by the late McOward Cullen, is offered with four stories and upper rooms, suitable for a hotel or lodging. Terms include a yearly rent of 361 and furniture may be sold with or without the estate. Enquiries to Mr Conway, Peter Street, or at the premises.
A long charity appeal notes the Sick Poor fund of St Like Parish is exhausted after eight years of aid. It invites renewed support from readers through the wardens and officers, listing donors and officials and urging winter relief for distressed families.
Public NOTARY to the Bulk of IRELAND and Stock Broker inform Government and Bank on Treasury Bills Bank Stock and Scrip at Werburgh Street Dublin. Edward Clarke Linen draper and Callico Printer advertises ready money loans and weekly sales of new cottons linens calico prints and bedding with prices in plain figures. Payment on delivery, no credit, and claims modern copperplate finish to lower costs.
Auction sale announced by S Agmirace at his house on November 15 with cattle-threer pace at the Round Stack of Md Thomas Armitage Buokfeller. Sale hours begin 6 Jitle each evening. Catalogues available at the sale location. Armitage offers value for libraries or parcels of books and lists terms.
A private court directed sale of a house and furniture located in the northern part of the city. The notice lists items and terms, with dates and parties involved, though the text is garbled and requires clarification.
Chard Bayly announces move to new premises at No 4 Effers Street near Great George Street opposite Crown Street. He offers services in government securities life annuities brokered notes and all lottery business including tickets shares and chances. Office remains open during the ongoing lottery with schemes and plans offered to the public.
A Dublin notice from Wells Nicholson and Co. advertises ready discounts from twenty to thirty thousand pounds for approved bills. It promotes the English State Lottery 1786 schemes, subscription tickets, and adventures with guaranteed prizes, backed by an eminent banker, and declares tickets and shares available from their office.
A fragmentary note expresses gratitude for public support while promising continued sale of various goods at reduced prices in Dublin. The garbled text mentions cheap prices, tickets, and a suggestion of favorable deals, with references to payments and exchanges, but the exact items and persons are unclear.
In a scrambled OCR fragment, athletes including Jock Ashe Sarse are mentioned in relation to a track meet at the NW Burhan venue. The garbled text references participants, gates, and attendees such as Pete and Peer, with unclear results or outcomes.
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