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Newspaper
Melbourne Courier
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1846
Page
4
A reader defends the Mayor against harsh taunts over remarks at a public breakfast. The writer urges clarity on the Mayor's meaning and condemns calls to politicize education, arguing that intelligent opinion outweighs that of the uneducated and criticizes both Moor and Censorious for their comments. The letter, dated 17 February 1845, defends intellectual improvement.
The Provisional Committee appointed by a late public meeting to study New South Wales railways has begun work with energy. They have expanded their body by inviting many wealthy and intelligent colonists to join, and early investigations give no reason to doubt progress toward substantial accuracy.
The piece argues railways will transform New South Wales by broadening trade and travel, raising productivity and living standards. It suggests universal benefits across rich and poor, promising faster transit, lower overall costs through future fare reductions, and greater economic activity, with details on initial costs and long term gains for farmers and graziers.
The text argues that colonies should build toward self sufficiency and competitive strength in production and trade. It emphasizes preparing the economy to withstand international rivalry by fostering resilience, innovation, and efficiency rather than dependence.
A NSW paper surveys plans for direct England to Sydney steam lines via the Cape and alternative routes. It weighs miles, transit times, and challenges, arguing Cape of Good Hope passage offers the best passenger and goods conveyance and endorsing screw propulsion over paddles.
From the Colonial Gazette. The piece argues France will seize Madagascar, expending vast time and resources, to command the Mozambique Channel. It warns that a French Madagascar would threaten Mauritius's economy, linking trade, timber, coffee, tobacco, and beef supply, and notes prior treaties granting free intercourse could be undermined if Madagascar falls under French policy.
The article argues that Mauritius is a British fortress crucial to imperial power in the Indian Ocean. It warns that French occupation of Madagascar would threaten Mauritius and British capital investments there, advocating continued British control despite French influence and shared possession concerns.
An 1845 Courier Office notice offers a two pounds reward for the pensioners Joseph Whitson and another named by the employer who absconded from hired service. Warrants issued for their apprehension. Reward in addition to penalties, with reference to a settler on Dron's River in February 1846.
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