Shipping News and Wreck at Wakapuaki Bay
Shipping records show March sailings and imports from Port Bay and London. The brig Guide wrecked near Wakapuaki Bay off Nelson, with cargo mostly saved. cattle and sheep landed, natives assist, survey plans for spring salvage by Nelson authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Eg Asl
An Coy
James Jankson
Charles Williamson
William Hall
Calgary
Borradaile, and Co
D. It. Furcadoz
T. D. Biddie
J. W. Hill
Cass
Dr. Martin
John Corton
Pocketshops
Belle and Buclamnan
Day
H. M. Blanch
Dunlop, Mucnib and Co
N. Clement
G. W. Cie
Carpenter
W. Timms
T. Sheppard
M. Bzajama
Wateou and Wight
Annivals
Sower
Twilliam
Clirevee
Sovereign
Moreton Bay
Bee
Wellington
Lightning
Guernsey
Cadet
Muute
Derautones Foss Stoxey
Bergie
Manilla
New Zealand
Golden Spring
Varque
Otago
Cheerful
John Wardall
St. George
London
Americus
Fortune
Broweri—Pacific
Sarah
Temue
Happy Valley
Misra
Bett
Sans
Nelson
Parra
Tanta
Nelon Kominer
Mary Catherine
Wellingtoi
pieass—Syney
Markets in Sydney 1846 Week End Grain Prices and Salves
Commercial Intelligence reports a steady week in Sydney markets with adequate advances and cautious shipments. Prices for low cuts fell in line with English descripations while desserts eased modestly. Trade notes list varying salve rates for clothing and wool, with quality affecting price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sydney Mor Herald
England
Sydney Morning Herald
Melbourne Courter News Due to Insolvent Act Disruption
The Melbourne Courter reports a suspension of publication due to a flaw in the Insolvent Act blocking official assignees from handling funds until after a second creditor meeting. The editors lament lost jobs and subscriber disappointment, urging a swift remedy to prevent widespread hardship. The piece criticizes the act as ill suited to current affairs and calls for urgent corrections to ease disruption.
New Zealand Hears Quiet From Wellington Amid NEWS Delays
From Sydney sources a private tip claims Governor Grey received a warning two hours before the Mangin sailing. Wellington papers to February 4 report no New Zealand intelligence and note mails voyage delays. At Wellington the sixth anniversary celebrations included aquatic amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Sydney
Mantin
Auckland
Grey
Heki
Ileki
Sydney Morning Herald
Wellington
Pebranry
Aquatic
England Faces Historic Measures Amid Reform Debates
From the Sydney Morning Herald an Erie report notes England wrestles with sweeping reforms and contested policies shaping the nation. The piece highlights major measures debated over generations and the political tension surrounding their passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie the
Sydney Morning Herald
England
Abolition pressures and emigration plans in British policy
The article argues that abolition of Corn Laws and colonisation are slow but essential steps for England. It discusses the social and economic upheaval of land reform, improvements in agricultural science, and the need to relocate surplus agricultural population to colonies. It cautions about immediate labor disruption while urging collective action by Cabinets and Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Banbury
Salisbury Plain
Buchan
Britain
Ireland
Wilmot Horton
Iris
Darius
Enemies of the colony and beef export ideas surface
The piece names Thomas Elliott as a suspected enemy within Colonial Office circles and recalls Mr Boyd’s wine taunts. It argues Elliott’s bias against New South Wales, labels him a state leech, and critiques unnamed emigration figures. It also presents a detailed proposal for exporting beef from Sydney to England, including jerking, packing, and shipping methods to improve quality and market reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cprom
Sydney Attur
Lord Stanley
Mr. Hope
Boyd
Gairdner
Mr Boyd
MA Boyd
Thomas Frederick Elliott
Colonial Office
George Gipps
Eliot
London
Board of Emigration Commissioners
Thomas F. Elliott
New South Wales
Minto Gang
Times
Marches
Elliott
Leech
Caitiff
Elliotts
Thomas Prederick
Tom Elliott
Sydney
Australia
Thave
Messrs
Gardner and Fletcher
Por Phillip
Mar
England
Engand
Leaked letter to colonial office sparks dispute in New South Wales
A fragmentary 19th century note discusses a letter addressed to a colonial chief, deemed private and confidential. The text hints at cautious channels through Downing Street and names Captain O’Connell as an opponent of Sir George Pipp. The passage reflects tensions between officials and the pursuit of honorable motives in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
A. Soph Py
Hhe
Colonial Offee
Sean
Colonial Office
Jeter
Downing-strest
Boyd
New South Wales
O'Connell
Sir George Pipps
Squatters and Boyd Party Dinner Sparks Colonial Debate
A hostile tracing of Mr. A Boyd’s crown land policy and squatters’ interests follows a dinner honoring Boyd. The piece argues the event reflected squatter backing rather than broad colonist support, noting profits, pressure on government, and public disapproval of tenure plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Riellion Itmsy Benseful
Doyd
Lord Stanley
Bert
A. Boyd
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Shipping Envelligener
Ware
Birkenshaw
Alia
Alexander Sherries
William Higgins
Geneva
Cologne
J. B. Qosery
Alte Willett
Perwuian
Lima
Lenulon
Glenbervie
Orrussine Guton
Guide
Wakupuski
Bell
C. L. Reay
Oh Shore
Endi
French Pass
Croizelles
Wakapuak
Commercial Intelligence
Melbourne Courter
Conacizace
Hove
Aed
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