Governor guides Botany Bay colony toward independence and growth
The writer praises Governor Hun teer for reducing colonial burdens and pursues self sufficiency. Whaling yields high oil for Britannia with ships Eliza and Bunker reporting strong catches. Crops, woolen cloth, flax linen, and livestock efforts promise food security and cattle in enclosure plans amid scarce famine fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaen
Vorthy
Eliza
Bunker
Hunteer
Madagascar
Military Exercise on South-Sea Common and Social Frauds Exposed
A six oared force under Major-General Waierocke rehearsed retreating army operations on Milton Common from six to ten in the morning with artillery and cavalry. Separately a Bath fortune hunter society preys on soon to be divorced couples via por-verdict securities. Letters report canal water shortages delaying Hamburg bound goods and a mutiny plot on the Lord Thurlow forewarned by a Quartermaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South-Sea Common
Waierocke
Portsmouth
Royal Artillery
Texnott
Norfolk
Worcester
Royal Cheshire
Corinth
NewPort
Denbigh
Hereford
North Devon
Berkshire
Huntingdon
WatTxin Williams Wynne
Denhigh
Portsdown
Hoop
Lumps Fort
Milton Common
Bath
Lancashire, &c
Hamburgh
Leeds
Wakefield
Huddersfield
Madras
Mauritius
Julin Irons
Coal Trade Evidence Reveals Newcastle Coal Market Practices
Narauyen Chayroy, Towns Clerk of Newcastle, describes coal owner and fitter roles, fixed prices, and freight allowances. He explains annual market regulations among owners and workers to ration supply along the Lyne river, with payments to deficient collieries and risks of abandonment if prices fall. The witness argues the agreement saved mines from ruin and that open trade would lower prices for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naruayien Chayroy
Newcastle
Sloute of Commons
Ile
Tss
Newecastle Chaldron
Senin Rency
Flour in Wheelbarrow Found Rotten and Dumped in River
Two Bristol soldiers on patrol found a wheelbarrow packed with rotten flour, which the driver refused to reveal. After a search, they learned he had previously dumped similar cargo into the river for a large reward, revealing ongoing hoarding and disposal of adulterated flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Court Martial Finds Captain Baucus Inconclusive On Drink Charge
An 18th century court martial at Cumberland Lodge deliberated over Captain Baucus accused of drunkenness while on guard. The three day trial heard testimony by General Burraro Colonel Wynvaxb and Lord Cathcart among others. The defense argued he slept due to heat fatigue and prior exertion, claiming sobriety throughout the day, with the verdict awaiting royal confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baucus
Cumberland Lodge
Phowrey
Sunning Hill
Coweux
Burraro
Bruno
Wynvaxb
Bruhl
Lord Bansbury
Burranin
Sapinu
Baury
Tie
Cacucart
Nurvice
Catrucart
Phat Fone
Wxre
Burrano
Burr
Coiners Apprehended in Waterford Lodgings
High Constable J. Savace and peace officers seized two men and a woman in Peter street on reports of coinage. A stocking thrown from a window yielded 15 half crowns and 25 shillings unfinished. Found were file sand fan-paper emery and related items. They were committed to jail. Names given as Henley. The group included an elderly man in a blue coat with a white wig posing as a physician, his wife, and a young man claimed as nephew or son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Savace
Peter Street
Henley
Fashions for August and Observations on Hats and Dresses
Fashion notes describe August styles with round hats in green and white, red wreaths, and veils. White muffings, bottle green or dark brown dresses, and beaver hats with candy feathers appear. new dress features include white mailing bodices and striped fabrics with laces. Hats include white chip, yellow crape, beads, and feathers, with numerous bonnet and turban variations. Gexzgar Observations note warped fabrics, popular shawls and leghorns, and colors like red, pea-green, and lilac dominating outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nfbting
Gipley- Bay
Parisian fashion notes from a Rye favourite colour focus
The description catalogs contemporary style details such as hat ornaments, cloak ribbons, and edge treatments. It notes back fastenings with buckles, neck-handkerchief borders, a crossed girdle with hanging ends, and evolving hair and wig styles. Pantaloons are described as worn larger.
Disorder and political satire amid Munich proclamation
A mixed 18th or 19th century report describes General Decaey's proclamation to French troops at Munich alleging drunkenness, looting, and suppression of liberty by soldiers. It contrasts Bonaparte’s sincerity with opposition critiques and notes various political and social disturbances, including a court-martial critique and local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaey
Munich
Foldines
Valle
Mutifeh
Bonaparri
Lavoun-Fossac
Republic
St.Cloud
St. Cloud
Bonapaitrs
Len
Iitea
Citta
Avas
Ann Dazis
Eante
Keynsham
Lixedus
Bristel Road
Stephen Lohaford
Shepton Gaol
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Botany Bay
Sydney-Cove
Bagsnot Camp
Waterford
Fassifons
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