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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jun 30, 1823
Page
5
The Dublin Gas Light Company announces plans to adopt gas lighting before winter after securing rights from Patentee Mr John Barlow of Hellast. The firm claims experiments at their works prove the gas will illuminate the city and benefit consumers amid protections for their own rights. June 21, 1923.
Public notice states that they insure houses and property from fire. Details unclear due to damaged text but emphasizes fire insurance coverage for dwellings and related property.
The Dublin committee for the relief of the distressed Irish was proposed and drank with enthusiasm. Mr H. Guat AN Ferriel thanked the chair. The king of Oude’s health was drunk, noting his 10,000 rupees donation for Waterloo widows and orphans. The society for promoting the condition of the Irish peasantry was proposed and drank. Mr R Wellesley returned thanks. The event ended at eleven.
A large gathering of about a hundred gentlemen of society enjoyed a dinner at Freemasons Tavern with General Sir John Doyle in the chair. Attendees included Lords and MPs, praising the society’s work to promote industry and cleanliness among Irish peasants, and noting royal and noble support. The speech urged continued aid and emphasized closer ties between Ireland and England through voluntary effort and local employment.
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