17 Nov 1787
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 17, 1787
Page
1
An 18th century style notice notes a calendar of lands and duties with a date window from one till four, indicating a time frame for a judicial or land-related action. The fragment mentions Au a Tuesday and Frilaye in a terse, archaic ledger tone.
Notice from House of Industry dated November 16 1787 invites public plans for a new House of Industry. Enquiries at Church Street Atherton Lane. Deadline extended to Monday 26th with request to architects to indicate possible reductions in estimates by omitting certain capital parts of the plans.
Watt and Shaw offer soup at six o clock all winter for sapper partiers. Larder stocked with seasonable fare and wines. Large rooms suitable for travelers clubs and lodges. Claret in pint bottles priced.
The notice details Wes Bookseller and Stationer being moved from No 39 College Green to Gratton Street opposite the College. It references a High Court of Chancery decision from 1745-1755, the 1787 publication date, and notes costs and safety measures for public works and encroachments with warnings to avoid street obstructions.
Fragmented text references a theatre, a tragedy, and Warwick with names and dates obscured by OCR errors. The readable bits hint at a performance at a Crownfive Theatre and a tragedy related to BARL of WARWICK, but specifics are garbled and unreadable.
The document lists numerous individuals and addresses across Dublin appointing managers for buying selling and related lottery activities. It names Baker Finny Winks W and others along Dame Street Capel Street College Green and Essex Street. Signed to Order by CHR and Robert Deey Secretaries.
A gardener and seed seller seeks workers and offers roles as gardener and steward. The notice requests applicants with abilities in horticulture and conduct, and invites them to apply as previously advertised, with details to be provided on request.
Scattered OCR shows a public drawing for tickets and shares with prize amounts listed. It notes dates such as the first and seventh draw days, with several prize levels including 10000 and 5000 values. The text names commissioners and mentions renewals and a large total stake.
Fragmentary report states RY Strong has left cabinets and plans to inform friends and the public while continuing to seek attention. The text is garbled and difficult to interpret, with references to Jervis Street and unnamed parties.
Thomas Walker of Dame Street urges public purchase of lottery tickets with high prize shares. He promotes security via Bank of Ireland payments, lists notable subscribers and large prizes, warns against spurious tickets, and assures prompt payout in hard currency or bank drafts.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions fruits, feeds, and places like Nutley and Mount By, with scattered references to dates and measurements. The text is largely unreadable, offering no coherent events, figures, or clear entities beyond generic terms.
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