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Newspaper
Melbourne Courier
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1845
Page
2
An OCR fragment lists items and quantities including 56 tons, Cam usage notes, exports, and tape references with unclear context. The text resembles a cryptic inventory or shipping log fragment with several garbled entries and no coherent narrative or names to anchor a fuller summary.
The document details the 1845 third term starting Monday in July with a series of trial and jury dates. It lists weeks of July and August for ordinary and special juries, with specific days noted for resets, trials, and equity business. It names terms like July 23 25 30 and August 4 6 11 13, outlining when juries and cases should be set and reserved for special juries.
Friday June 27 1845 reports a bold push by a colonial newspaper to grant electors rights to Port Phillip squatters. It argues that household suffrage should allow any occupant of a dwelling valued at twenty pounds to vote, regardless of Crown Land status, and cites acts and instructions as basis. The piece asserts the Legislative Council can extend district boundaries to include squatters in all districts.
A condensed report notes the Governor's charter error omitting Melbourne and Sydney city inclusion. It argues the Governor cannot revoke or alter a conferred charter, leaving questions about subsequent changes and their legality.
The article notes the validity of the lion of Sydney and Melbourne under an Act of Parliament as issued by the Governor in the levee manner. The tone mocks the affair as a kettle of fish and explains the Governor's ill humor over the subject.
Remarks regard imports and exports compiled from consulate and customs records. It notes entries paid duty, bullion and coin excluded, values based on Canton market prices with duty and charges, and highlights Portuguese lorchas carrying Macao goods transshipped to Canton.
Domestic intelligence notes the resignation of Mr Campbell from the Port Phillip Academical Institution and his continuation of the academy in Bourke Street. Also reported are a government clerk appointment for Mr H N Hull, and Masonry festival arrangements with Australasian Lodges at the Free Masons Tavern and Royal Exchange Hotel along with incidental police investigation mentions.
Two men Hill and Sedgwick face theft charges after a lighter search aboard the Princes Rowat in Hobson's Bay yielded concealed goods identified as Captain Reed's property. Two others, Lowe and Henry, remain in custody for final examination on sugar theft suspicions. Government land sales at the Survey Office offered fifteen suburban allotments near Saltwater River and Geelong with lots 11 12 and 13 selling to Captain Fyans at the top price. fifteen occupation licenses were offered resulting in modest sums. Insolvent Court notes Mr H G Ashhurst seeks three month suspension of certificate issuance. appeal set for Saturday morning.
A Melbourne court heard charges against police officers and colleagues accused by publicans of conspiring to violate the General Licensing Act by selling spirituous liquors during divine service hours. Key testimonies described observed suspects and alleged attempts to entrap publicans, with ongoing cross examinations and witness details emerging.
A partial transcript describes a Sunday incident involving Fraser, Mr. Murray, and local witnesses at various Melbourne area pubs. Testimony covers alleged drunkenness, serving rum, and suspicions about Fraser's associates, with remarks by Mr. Sugden and Mr. Murray's household, plus police cautions and a bench hearing. The dialogue notes a Wake night, lodging, and accusations of treachery, ending with references to further inquiry and local officials.
A garbled passage describes moments during an examination related to the General Licensing Act. It mentions observers Fraser, Temples mid AF tel tw, coders, and a bench. The text hints at a crowded court and the delivery of opinions but remains largely unclear and incomplete.
A clumsy record shows Alderman Kerr and others pushing for repair of streets in Gippe Ward while petitions urge prompt work. Councillor Campbell reports a Finance Committee compromise on Bit Ouderin’s appeal. The council also weighs tender plans for cattle market alterations and criticizes government refusals affecting funding.
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