Port Land Whims and Political Chatter Delineate Afloat
The writer notes Captain Jones away with the vessel and describes a spell of fine weather returning after cold wet days. Local politics enter as Mr Comiming and Mr Wilko vie for the vacant Western Province seat, with crude comparisons to Pompey and Caesar. Bark trade shows a revival, with some deliveries kept up and prices around 4 shillings 17 pence, while workers feel indignant at the stripping of bark and seek fair pay.
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Portland
Alexandar Wilko
Hetters
Cresar
Pompey
Publican assault case at the Potoe Court with crowd
In Belfast a publican charged a married woman with assault. Mrs Arnelt confronted her husband at Farmers Inn, exchanges grew heated, the court awarded her 10 shillings and costs while dismissing a related claim. Witness expenses were debated and officers reorganized amid retrenchment talk.
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Arnelt
Farmers’ Inn
Vascowich
Wes
Amel
Powling
Jeanie Hotter
Alttough
Moss Praseu
Aytten
Atoope
Mir WE Wheeler
Shon
Voanty Coorta
M Bu
Supreme Court
An Thong
Customs Department
Tumpedar
Wheeler
Portia
Warrringbeal
Patrick’s Tay
Urosaley
Durling
Vambuk
Counei
Beechworth
Portland
Minhamite
Laat
West
Lak Wan Eo
Ogain
Am Bhpataios
Koorongsh
Witchins
Arnalec
Liberal Landlord Reduces Rent by Twenty Percent
Letter to the editor from K. McVane in Canterton dated 18 March lauds a liberal landlord’s rent reduction of twenty percent for tenants near Cumerton and Rederinge, arguing the move is progressive and should inspire others. The writer notes ongoing disputes over cholera relief coverage and praises the landlord for humane action, while asserting longer-term benefits.
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Lars
Temut
Cumterton
Coleraine Doetervis
Bie Sodl
Cllaowtie
Spe
Munck
K. McVane
Canterton
Political gridlock looms as assembly debates ministers and finance
Government plans to push business this week to close remaining measures in the Assembly. A timetable aims to finish the Tremp endowment rate and Navy charity items. The Treasury estimates, reserves, and the Vouneil programme face close scrutiny. A committee has worked on the munivije endowment vote, with broad support for delaying the old amount until new legislation passes.
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Busihese Meitty
Aivision
Thorsday
Booey
Lapdix
Urgsainee
Moe
Munivije
Heavy Gambling Alleged at Extravagant Card Party
An Australian correspondent describes a late night gambling event at a West Club and East marble hall of Sarriere, where wealthy guests allegedly risked £5 to £10 and unlimited bets, with one magnate said to have lost £40,000. the tale ends noting warnings from old times about precaution.
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Arareh Pertier
Mmuke
Ford
Latter Bays of Alexander II Czar of Russia
Fragmentary historical account describes Tsar Alexander II’s palace life and security measures at the Winter Palace. It notes heightened surveillance by secret police, frequent substitutions of staff, and warnings of reform threats tied to the czar’s health and longevity. A major blast near the imperial suite underscored ongoing unease and the government’s tough response.
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Loskee
Axteansiaane
Sheeanmass
Narva
Eis Cleigh
Joe Steel
Bradding
Mnesma
Majeuty
Tandon Scartempoearr
Mae Serpa Poe
Marae
Hell
Winter Palace
Precineta
Rhone
Hie Poworhold
Ceara
European diplomacy and changes in Near East proposals
Cable telegraph reports Greece rejecting prior Turkish offers and resubmitting a new frontier proposal including Crete, extending to the Arto river. Armistice with the Boers extended to March 21. Paris notes a French government loan of about 40 million pounds sterling and pacific policy emphasis. London reports naval cadet selection reforms and four cadetships for Australasian colonies.
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Porte
Volo
Thessaly
Larias
Metzovo
Janina
Arto
Greece
Crete
Turkey
Natal
Paris
France
M. de Freycinet
London
Admiralty
Herjesty
Peace terms to Boer War accepted by Britons outlined
The Daily News reports British terms to the Boers include dispersal of armed forces to homes and retention of garrisons in the Transvaal. A Royal Commission will investigate the war’s conduct. Meanwhile Mr Parnell has been absent from Parliament visiting troubled Irish locales, drawing comment.
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London
Daily News
Intteer
Cipal
Transvaal
Dstas Theslass
Parnell
Ireland
Emperor condolence and Fenian threats loom in London
A London dispatch notes the Emperor of Russia thanking Parliament for condolences on Alexander II's death. Fenian threats prompt police to double House of Commons security and mail scrutiny. Reports mention unrest in Belden Austria after a fire devastates the town, with relief subscriptions opened for survivors.
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San Francisco
China
Belden
Carinthia
Austria
Mexico
United States
Cabinet Supports Plan to Expand Land Policy Across Districts
Melbourne reports the Cabinet endorsed Mr. Kchandeun’s extension plan to divide land in rabbit-infested districts like Mallee and Gippaland into blocks. Land value and lease terms to be set by land tax principles, with ten-year leases and option to purchase, while keeping rabbit-free zones clear. Government signals readiness to adjust administration and ministries on country reforms.
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