Voyage to Botany Bay and First Impressions in Port Jackson
The narrative describes a voyage to Botany Bay and Sydney Cove, detailing convicts at work cutting timber for fences and building rovers for cattle and sheep. It notes poor pasture, the duration of stay, and observations on the inhabitants and climate, with mentions of European plantings, livestock, and the absence of rivers near the Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agra
Guernoi
Sydney ’S Cove
Europe
Aagatt
South Sea
Phey
Botany
Sydney’s Cove
la Periegs
Peay OF
Getter Bs
Ubadungy
Cooper
Mageat
Tignocar
Gerace
Bard Whatteay
Gaetan
Pete Merdetle
Rio de Janeiro
Cape of Good Hope
Chen
Wildlife sightings in distant seas and shores noted
The text records various seabird and marine life mentions including tarse birds, hawks, quills, ducks, crows, bream, mackerel, and other fish. It notes sharks and occasional whales, with inhabitants shown as fond of pyramidical shellfish, in a distant sea area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bream
Ma.karel
Niha
Theseeas
Friars Drops Patent Cures Venereal Disease Proclaimed
An 18th century royal license advertises Friars Drops as a safe purgative cure for venereal disease. Robert Grubb claims a patent endows a mercury-free remedy with rapid relief, selling bottles at 75 shillings and 3s 6d at No 7 Old Bailey London. Sold also via patentees agents in various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palteni
Grubb
Old Barey
Ludgate-lill
London
J. Ctuld
Nowa
Walker
Beswick-forees
Speech by the King of Sweden on privileges and unity
The King urged the States to mutual conscience and urged restraint of the Equestrian Order. He recalled constitutional laws from seventeen years ago, warned against attacks by rivals, and urged unity to preserve liberties while acknowledging distinct privileges for each order. The speech emphasized national solidarity against internal faction and external danger.
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Swcden
Nuarch
Altun
Caagathy
Beri
Sameis
Tae
Wien
Berm
Faie
Comimon
London and Spain Tighten Trade Watch in Mediterranean
The Spaniards are equipping a fleet of observation to prevent Ruthans and other warring powers from disturbing trade in the Mediterranean. The move aims to safeguard shipping routes and economic interests amid ongoing conflicts.
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Ake Ped
St Saat
Noreen Cewen
Ieee
Geil Sek
Ser
Ber
Eee
Rasan
Ais
Tharidar
Oredastyothep
Lee Morgrood
Lear
New Helland
Soil Ann
Port Jackson
Cape of Goind Hope
China
East India Company
Prince of Wales
Berrewshire
Alewaneder
Osal
Oman
Wade
Mari
Foreign Intelligence
Seach Defenser
Mingstamory Geal
Londongate
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