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Melbourne Courier

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1845

Page

2

Shipwreck of the Mariner and patrols at Encounter Bay

The log details the Mariner wreck near Kingaroo Island with passengers and crew saved by local police and volunteers. Testra region reports describe natives looting, a police escort from Encounter Bay, and rescue efforts along the Murray coast.

Ransvaus F Wiliam Clarence River Haniet London Jerakroees Adelside Elors Phillis Coquette Marion Calcutta Wanderer Curanaxces Pelority Hapa Tews Shamrock Port Nickoleon Persewrand Auckland Manvefiore Alford Tcounet Mariner Ludwick Fort Phillip Heada Gail Lumlay N.W Cape Servis Kingaroo Island W.N.W Emina Obiguil Alfond Montefiore Fe Malvan Goolwa Murray Afrvanis Emamon Tejrin Turing Encounter Bay Salt Creek Che Wilier Yale Clark Diers Benswngs Bilden Watkin Cadhalic England Bolwicks Hallyhead Mir Paxton Chenviat Pelcemos Finn Auchonties Mamas Raptor Fife Copia Seth Durtratisn Selec i

Port Phillip Seeks Independence and Gipps Statue Plan

A 1845-era letter contemplates Port Phillip separating from New South Wales within eighteen months and urges a statue to Sir George Gipps as a symbol of independence. It criticizes Governor Gipps, cites constitutional concerns, and discusses governor appointments and colonial autonomy.

New South Wales Gentral Port Phillip John Russell George Gipps Port Phillippiana

Waste Lands Bill and colonial funding in Australian colonies

English intelligence reports the Waste Lands (Australia) Bill now targets Van Diemen's Land land revenue to fund state and convict costs, with broader colonial references paused for a resubmission next session. It notes Scott supported the bill only as it referred to Van Diemen's Land. Further items include Essington settlement odds, £22,365 for New Zealand service, Governor Grey’s salary at £2,500 and Commander Robertson’s promotion.

Tuoyen Sydney van Diemen's Land Sydoe Hobart Town Australia House of Commons Sushy Mr. Scott Scott van Diemen’s Land Essington Sowe New Zealand Grey Hobertson H.M.S. Hazaay

Union Bank of Australia Annual Meeting Report Summary

Report of the Union Bank of Australia proprietors meeting held at No 38 Old Broad Street with full attendance. J J Cumming chaired as directors presented a prepared report, noting actions on property and prior Laval refs, and plans to reverse decline in prosperity amid various concerns.

Union Bank OF Australia Morning Herald Old Broad-street J. J. Cumming Laval Ameen Beotienua Mc. Levy Taramaata

Bank reports lift in deposits and reduced discounts

The annual bank report notes higher branch deposits and lower discounts due to a price of money decline. It cites increased London funds and prudent use of funds, with provisions for bad debts and a six percent dividend proposed. A change in colonial management and praise for officers accompany the financial summary.

Cme London Fletsler Launceston Melbourne Fletcher Carlos Clark District Bank Liverpool Phillip Oakden Oie Besa

Domestic Entelligence Seeks Probe Into Serious Charges

An inquiry is launched into grave accusations against a commander recently arrived from Manila. At this stage specifics are withheld. A separate inquest at Crown Inn Liverpool Street returned an accidental death verdict for Richard M Arthur, who was burned by boiling water while adding wood to a fire.

Manilla Conover Crown Inn Lonsdale-street W. B Wilmot J. P Richard M’arthur New Town Wilkie William Wilson Mason Mesars, Harris and Marks D.C Goody Simson Tash Storce Benjamin Tus Kestser

Collingwood Total Abstinence Society Annual Meeting

The first Annual Meeting of the Collingwood Total Abstinence Society was held at Mechanics Hall with a public tea meeting prior. About 200 to 250 attendees enjoyed abundant refreshments as Mr Webster chaired, and speakers praised the work and aims of temperance, outlining beginnings, purpose, and the society’s efforts to curb intemperance in Melbourne and surrounding townships.

Wal Hull Dak Beunder Dale Tota Niceare Thesia Edwrard Sweety Jean Collingwood Total Abstinence Society Mechanics’ Hall Webster Black Dalgarno Rev E, Sweetman Wade Horton Stone Ita Usvak Melbourne Aervania of Christ W. Sebobeld A Morison

Supreme Court Insolvency Jurinesction Decision

Supreme Court case involving Berosans Hovon and Beusaxr Jones on compensation for a certificate. Chief Commissioner motion granted. warrants the adjournment until next Sunday.

Rae Beusaxr Jones

Original Pace Expondence to the Maltourne Overier

A brief letter to the editor titled Original Pace Expondence is presented to the Maltourne Overier. The reader comments on local topics and invites further discussion in the community newspaper.

The Maltourne Overier

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