23 Dec 1848
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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1848
Page
1
A Geelong column reports on coastal flocks near Lidentet Mead, noting healthy sheep and cattle conditions after wet ground. It details attempts to cook meat from a hind quarter, improvements in sheep hurdle construction, a police sting on illegal liquor selling, and a court case over apprenticeship punishment and forged cheques.
South Australia reports a sale at Port Pirie where Mr Hailes offered a new township lot. The crowd packed the Auction Mart as bidders pushed the price, with land averaging ten pounds per acre amid strong demand and lively activity through the evening.
The Australia Felix meeting reports prosperity for three local institutions with Victoria beginning operations in January and Meihourse showing gains. Auditors expect yearly beneficial interests of £15 to £16 per share as a fellow auditor buys more shares. A court session in Melbourne considers the case Macdonnell v Madden and Madluia v Macdonvell, involving an apprentice nearly sixteen years old.
A compact critique of the April and June insurrections, detailing competing factions in Paris, from Lamartine to Caussidière and Ledru-Rollin. The piece weighs the uncoordinated scramble for power, the rise of the Provisional Government under Chenu, and the eventual stabilization under General Cavaignac, arguing the people’s disjointed role and the limits of popular sovereignty.
A London Times summary notes Hinckley’s strong bowling for Surrey roots and Kent’s weak second innings, with England's 120 and 71 totals. Kent suffers a 55 run defeat as star players struggle. The report also mentions political polemics and Belfast water spectacle during public events.
Local note records an event featuring the Ccordians performing alongside instretion hacka at a stationery venue on Yarra Street. Details remain fragmentary but place and act names anchor the item.
A fragment notes a sale event titled Christmas Sports with items described as a saddle and bridle for five pounds, to be held at the Victoria Inn. The readable text shows restricted details and lacks a clear date or full participant names.
A condensed notice for the Geslong Annual Regatta detailing event dates, prizes, and race rules. Entries close by December 23 at 12 o'clock noon at Mr Napes's office. Names and boat colors must be registered, and boats must carry distinguishing colors.
Enwann Witces and W Co are listed alongside Gates James Austry and Stewards Geelong with Dee Li in an 1848 record. The fragment hints at a roster or ledger of individuals and affiliations, possibly maritime or civic. Names appear with varied capitalization, suggesting a compiled list rather than a narrative event.
The Government cumber is engraved on each station with purchaser names from the Government. Drafts to a scale of one foot two inches to a mile on gravel paper. Price to subscribers eleven pounds per copy. Subscription open at Harrison's Advertiser Office and Chronicle Office. Compiled and published by Thomas Ham Melbourne.
A late 19th century style notice promotes Campbell's Maret as offering an immense variety of welling and velvet goods. It claims top quality fabrics, fashionable shawls, and summer wear, urging patrons to support Campbell's through favorable terms as they present superior stock and longtime experience. It emphasizes clothing for gentry and connoisseurs and invites local trade.
Royal Merri Jig Hotel Belfast Port Pairy announces relocation from Steam Packet Hotel Launceston and promises improved comfort. The owner, J.B. Jolcher, showcases a fine billiard table and moderate charges to sustain patronage.
Fragmentary notice indicates an individual named Ly Inforsinig preparing a public statement and inviting all parties to attend a meeting at Pyuetn Street, Geelong, on a July date. The text is highly garbled but suggests addressing concerns related to a public matter and seeking pressure or support from attendees.
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