Emancipists and Convict Management at Port Stephens
Robert Dawson recounts his experience as magistrate and chief agent at Port Stephens, detailing assignments, labor discipline, rewards for good conduct, and the reform potential of emancipated convicts. He cites outcomes from 1826, including loyal workers among former prisoners and the challenges of free servants seeking better wages in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Sydney
England
United Kingdom
Ireland
Port Macquarie
Port Stephens
Pareng
Lea Reid
Tuny Hat
James O'Donnell Dies at 85 in Gundagai after Australian Years
James O'Donnell linked to the O'Donnell equity suit and claimed farm ownership at Mingay by the Equity Court but denied by the Federal High. He died in Gundagai on Friday aged 85 after 47 years in Australia, leaving descendants and a noted strength record. A bullock wagon feat and the mystery disappearance of Maude Deane and her two children are also noted.
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James O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Equity
Mingay
Gundagai
Australia
Maude Deane
Newtown
Notice to remove stock from Coneac by January 1 1918
The notice states that all straggling stock must be removed from Coneac on or before January 1 1918. Signed by J B Parker.
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Coneac
J.B. Parker
Fruit and Confectionery Sale From Sydney Prices
A large varied stock of fruit and confectionery offered at Sydney prices. The shop highlights an American ice fountain creating pure fruit juice drinks and features vanilla ice creams.
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Sydney
Bread and Pasties Ad from Pennington Announcement
A promotional notice touts Pennington’s supply of bread and pastry with strong emphasis on reliability and abundance. It claims the bread is “the staff” and promotes consistent availability of 3000 loaves for patrons.
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Pennington
Desires to Take Over Gloucester District Inn License
He announces he has taken over the license and business of the proprietor and plans a complete renovation. The aim is to revive the premises as a comfortable home for visitors in the Gloucester and surrounding districts.
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Glouester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Dawson
Australian Agricultural Company
Australis
Hunter’s River
Alf. King
Sninton
Gloucester
Dunqog & Stroud
Tettmaie, Cven—Correannntenes T
Alf
King
Otice
Beatties Island
Toriner
Dco
W. H. Trenbath
Comino’s Oyster Saloon
Comeno Bros
T. J. Pennington
Butcher & Baker
Park Street
Loucester
Saidy’s Corner Store
Commercial Hotel
H. J. Green
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