Maritime notices and shipments from Providence to Sydney and Launceston
The fragment outlines cargo ships and destinations including Providence schooner for Sydney, Princess Hoot for June 29, Scott brig for Launceston, and exporter consignments. It notes a transaction of 30,000 pounds accessing bids, with bids failing at 7,900 pounds, and mentions the Augustus arriving from the port and the Shanks cal Elisabeth sailing later in June.
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Winsborough
Cabio
Saneuro Pasko
Seeregy
King Iles
Providence
Sydney
Scott
Launceston
Fane
Launcestos
Pores i Foram Ety
Melbourne Markets Price Report Fragment 1845
Commercial Entelligence notes wholesale onion and vegetable price shifts in Melbourne markets. Mentions varying rates per ton and per cwt, including onions and related commodities, with obscure figures and em dash style entries reflecting mid 19th century trading terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Atier Sriswni
CATTLE MARKET Prices in Kiln Market London 1645
Fifty three fat cattle sold to butchers at large prices from 12s to 16s per 100fret, about 9d per pound for some quality, weights low. One lot of 400 cattle of mixed quality tied in price, milking cows £3 to £3 6s, six bays from £9 to £10 10s. Butcher’s meat sale proceeds noted by Thomas Kirsock on Saturday June 26 1645.
Third Term 1845 Start and Court Dates
The third term of 1845 begins Monday July 21 and ends Thursday August 14. The schedule lists trial days with varied dates and days of the week. Defendants' time for pleading is noted, and jurors are described as four special jurors for certain trials.
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Thurslay
Baie Lave
Thareday
Conorregorn
Eny
Cave
Triro Aviowz
Suny
Seaclan
Jenace
Eal Jay
Public notice on quarter end changes to newspaper arrangements
The public is asked to note that today is the last day of the quarter and any party wishing to change their newspaper arrangements must file notices of discontinuance immediately else incur another quarter. The terms of The Mersourus Counter appear in the fourth page.
Melbourne Courier Notable Quote Puzzle
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear names and events. Readable bits hint at a local publication item but lack coherent actions or entities. Summary preserves ambiguity while noting the source era style and uncertain content.
Governor summons Legislative Council amid debate on dissolution
The governor calls the Legislative Council to dispatch business and consider dissolution. The opposition argues against meeting, noting the year's advanced period limits proagations, and questions the governor's reluctance to convene without awaiting Lord Blanley's decision on the Squitting.
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Legislative Council
Semina
Hern
Lord Blanley
Squatting Act and Governor’s Fate Loom Over Colony
The text discusses Lord Stanley and Sir George Gipps, the potential dissolution of the Legislative Council, and the impact of the June 1846 expiry of the Squatting Act. It notes the Governor’s power to tax ex mero motu and the likelihood of parliamentary action to back any favorable decisions, with the future hinging on Stanley’s ruling and near-term postal packets arriving to clarify whether dissolution or a new governor will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Stasley
Legislative Council
Lord Stanley
George Gipps
New Squatting Regulations Help or Threat Foretold
Distorted report from 1844 outlines imminent entry into force of new depasturing rules affecting Crown Lands. Governor asserts resolve, despite public pressure, as executive council requires separate signatures and fees for each district station after July 1, 1845.
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Colonial Secretary's Office
Sydney
Bnd
Executive Council
St Kilda Petition Sparks Debate Over Melbourne Boundaries
The article argues St Kilda residents gain by inclusion in Melbourne bounds, retaining both town and district electoral rights. It contends the petition to undo the Act is misguided, noting the constitutional framework and suggesting calm acceptance rather than protest to avoid loss of privileges.
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St. ‘Kilds Folka
St. Kilda
Melbourne
Corporation of Melbourne
Alan
Legislative Council
Dr. Black
Legislative ‘Council
St Kilda
Boon to the Squatters Sparks Franchise Debate
A Tasmanian Port Phillip Standard editorial defends extending electoral franchise to squatters in the Middle District. It challenges a Select Committee’s limits while criticizing the cost and conditions for qualification, arguing many squatters deserve voting rights based on property and comfort, while condemning the poorest as unworthy.
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Port Phillip
Legislative Council
Courier
Akeilin
St Kilda Residents Gain Franchise For South Melbourne District
The latest issue notes extending electoral franchise to residents of St Kilda and nearby St Eildis within South Melbourne after the amended Corporation Act. It contrasts quarrels over bread and butter with the Melbourne Corporation, granting town rights and privileges to the分。
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Killa
Melbourne Corporation
Legislative Council
South Melbourne
St. Eildis
Melbourne
Ufegure
Petition to amend act affecting Malbourne township roads
The petitioner alleges an act to extend and amend a road provision in the sixth year of Queen Victoria's reign. With the council's advice, the petition seeks to alter the property and dwellings within Mallarbour town and surrounding parish. The document cites Her Majesty's government and local authorities.
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Alaiah
Mal”bourne
New Zealand Tension Over Hutt Valley Land Sale
From Sydney Morning Herald report dated June 9 describes ongoing Maori land disputes in New Zealand. It notes that native resistance to removal from the Hutt valley could trigger fresh outbreaks, arguing the land has been clearly paid for and warning a reoccurrence of northern troubles if settlers gain possession.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Cook's Straits
Valley of the Hutt
Reupalmra
Wairu
Fitsroy
Hutt
New Zealand
Port Philip District Names Keck as Vacant Office Appointee
Domestic Entelligence reports the Port Philip district vacancy and Governor Keck assigns the task of appointing a successor. Seven applicants, all free, contend for the position after an initial Hyde Park Barracks offer yielded no candidate. The note hints at the awkwardness of the office and the process.
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Wanten
Hanewan
Port Phillip
Keck
Hyde Park Barracks
Reforms and Offences In the Town of Cae Ew
A garbled report notes residents appealing to authorities in Portland for coplas by Mr Berm. It mentions sworn statements before his Honor the Resident Judge at the Supreme Court. Police Office records show offenses under review, with debate on remedies and penalties as town improvement efforts continue.
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Poatland Letemsey Securry
Mr. la Trobe
James Blair
Feq
Portland Scientific and General Literary Society
Portland Ga
ngsavLt
John Dlow
Hi Bakes
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Schonnen
Thomas Kissock
Melbourne Courier
Axcienre Seryeuk
Teovan
Henge
E. Deas Thomson
Lady Bay
Portland
Bourne
Port Fairy
Oeer
Ral Savas
Battarta
Mr. Berm
Tas T Couwen
Cae Ew
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