Cape of Good Hope Described by Cape Territory History
The account details the Cape of Good Hope as the southern tip of Africa, its discovery by Bartholomew Diaz in 1444, and its later control by Portugal, the Dutch, and Britain. It outlines its maritime significance, colonial borders, terrain in three belt ranges, vast Karoo plains, population density, and harsh arid conditions with limited arable land and sparse inhabitants.
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Cape of God Hope
Thien Cape
Indian Ocean
Adastin
America
Bartholomew Diaz
Cortugal
Cape of Tempesats
Cape of Good Hope
Varco de Cama
Africa
India
Holland
Amiens
Britain
Cape
Tie Nieuweld
Roggeweld
Cape Territory
Rea
Culony
Karroa
Barrow
Sueenberg
Sndwy
Cape Colony life and trade at the Cape Town frontier
A sweeping colonial account describes Cape Town’s climate miseries and winds, karoo fertility, wine and soap industries, and the social order. It details wine production, cattle grazing, and the contrasts between wine farmers and nomadic shepherds, with notes on Hottentot labor and plans to import Chinese settlers. The piece surveys topography from Table Mountain to False Bay, and outlines four districts and governance under magistrates.
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Cape
Sean al
Uae
Valle Mountain
Cope
Cape Juwa
Africa
Barrow
Drakenstein
Constantin
Spain
Portugal
Cape Town
Karoo
Caps Town
Algon Bay
Kurroa
Zmnellendam
Table Mountain
Orange River
Nieuweldt
Burrow
Lleir
Preach Fundies
Eas Tire
Hiler
Corvécors
Cape ‘Town
West
Indica
Bareuw
Asia
Thelynurost
Cape T Own
Stellenbosch
Sd. Zwellendam
Graatt Reynet
Karrao
Snewnberg
Cape District
Table Bay
False Bay
Foniahuta
Cape Lawn
Sandsung
Ita
Cape Town and Table Bay A British View of the Settlement
A detailed observation describes Cape Town and Table Bay as a commercial hub with 5500 whites, 10,000 Blacks, and many slaves. It notes street layout, public squares, and defenses, plus social life dominated by trade and colonial hierarchies. The piece highlights strategic value for Britain, water supplies, and the station’s role in Indian Ocean commerce and naval power.
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Snbrth
Cape
Table Bay
Cunald
Ogen
Hiile
Bareath
Tarwest
Kaopman
Elie
Europe
Cape ‘Town
James Craig
Simon's Bay
Saldanha Bay
False Bay
Wath
Mahe Bay
Simons Bay
Hoyt's
Wood's Bay
Indian Ocean
East Indies
Holland
England
India
Lord Melville
Rna
Britain
Capa
Agricultural Remedies and Evergreens in Early Experiments
The text describes various 19th century agricultural ideas including a new remedy for mildew in wheat using a water based mixture and repeated sprinkling. It also discusses grape ripening with heat from fermentation and covering vines with straw or mats. Additionally Evergreens are hailed for winter shelter and decay prevention, with claims about their leaves reducing cold by respiration.
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Ais
Turing Poe
Import and Export Duties and Goods Listings
A historic ledger lists imports and exports with varied goods including barrels, tonnages, and packaged items. Entries name Aquafdrile, Copperas, Cider, Cheese, timber, gunpowder, hemp, wool, rice, tea, tar, dye, and multiple raw materials with quantities and duties totaling 31,959 pounds and shillings. Liverpool exchange notes market dull with late-price adjustments, wheat, oats, and flour near unchanged.
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Ditta
India
Bardens Ware
T&s
Protective agents announced for Dublin business offices
In Dublin an advertisement lists agents for the Country Journal and related publications. It names offices at Parliament Street and Lower Sackville Street, Warwick Street, Fleet Street London, and Hunter Square Adelaide, confirming representation by J. Whiter and J. T. Iusitbh.
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Dublin
Protedt
Parliamis
Utne
Alpe BP
Ditie
Sackvile-steert
Fatto
Meine, Netu and Co
Warwich-steel
Warwich Square
J. Whiter
Fleet-street
London
J. T.iusitb
Hunter
Oquare
Adiabungh
Ae Kegixd
Scuten
Tue Duntry Joyanxag
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Ee Ae
Liverpool Coeln-Exchange
Sarunpar
Jour H
Teli
Amurisad
Wisner
Alexandria
Riyat Petersh
Merish
Quebec
Ulgeborg
Waterford
Dry Ann
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