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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 17, 1753
Page
1
Reports from Lisbon Naples and Hamburg describe court intrigues and imperial politics. Observations note Mount Vesuvius activity, earthquakes in Sicily, and infrastructure repairs in Italy and Germany. Local crime briefings cover a highway robbery near Southend and a Gloucester Castle defense against a buried infant case.
The Revenue Commissioners appoint George Gardiner to be Comptroller of the Port of Dublin with successors named for Surveyor and Landwaiter roles. Robert Leslie takes a Cork role, while others shift between offices. Obituaries note deaths in Cork and Galway, drowning accident and a riding accident. A Leitrim gentleman buries seven sons from smallpox. Tea seizures at Skerries and a protracted franking deadline are mentioned.
Obituary notices report the death of Edward Howman M D age 74 in Norwich and the institution of Rev Edward Chamberlayne at Acle and Rev Horatio Fawcett at Scoulton. Other items include Giffard rector died in Devon, Downs and Shores imprisoned in Maidstone for robbery, and political commentary on elections and foreign affairs.
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