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Melbourne Courier

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 03, 1845

Page

2

Shipping Intelligence from the Port Journal

A scrambled shipping notice lists vessels sailing and arriving, with crews and cargo details. Names include Belaine I Richmond Ley im Menostae, Millar master, and various ships bound for Hobart Town and Port Phillip. A correspondent reports whaling success near Boyd Town and Bayd, noting captains Beeson and the chief headsman, with several vessels named and dates around late December.

Belaine I Luke of Richmond Lacy Ts ‘Millar Port Alter Fischer Mirae Ira Williams RB von Prisonen Bowen J. Bowden J. Daplio Hobart Town

CATTLE MARKET SALES REPORTED FOR WEEK

Commercial Entellgence notes a week of sales with 108 fat cattle 7 cows 51 lean cattle and 100 or so wethers across various sales. Fat cattle priced downwards with first quality around 10s per 100. Weaners up to two years old sold mainly at 2s halfpence with a sprinkling of quire. Fine quality sheep around 87 lb seen, brownh about 8s 8d. Local sales echoed similar prices. Thomas Kissock

The Gondoliert A Legend of Lisbon stage drama

A theatrical notice for a new drama titled The Gondoliert A Legend of Lisbon by Copppin announces an intense, high interest production. The ad references a novel adaptation and promises a compelling performance.

Fes Calaat Gil Illane Lisbon Coppin

Municipal Elections Result and Commentary

The election confirms the current Council composition with retiring members re elected. Palmer Stith and Campbell are praised for faithful service while Dr Sanford is criticized for neglect of duties. Ward voters in La Trobe and the Ea Trobe Ward face blame for disruptive actions and lack of accountability.

Cus Palmer Stith Campbell Sanford Las Leena Warnesses la Trobe Ea Trobe

Van Diemens Land Legislative Council Opening Summary

The Legislative Council of Van Diemens Land met on the quay. The Governor’s opening address is summarized from the Launceston Examiner. His excellency spoke with a quiet tone, recapitulating portions of Witt and reflecting on governance and policy.

van Diemens Land Legislative Council van Diemens Jaand Launceswa Low Wildress Witt

Ministers seek reduced clergy and education grants amid fiscal strain

In a detailed account, officials discuss prior critiques of road and municipal bills, the 1629 despatch on clergy stipends, and moves to cut forage allowances. The plan includes a 124 percent deduction on salaries over 200 pounds, disposing of several assistant magistrates, and financing road repairs. Other items cover the judiciary, signal stations, land revenue allocations, and a contested election with reported voter intimidation. The overall budget foresees a small surplus or near balance for 1846.

Theii Baying Howe Lord Stanley Mulgrave Supreme Court Secretary of State

Episcopal Church Plans Approved on Eastern Hill

The management committee favors the approved designs by Mr. Laing Town Surveyor for the Episcopal Church on Eastern Hill. The design is described as chaste and elegant. Elsewhere in town residents face legal scrutiny after voting in two wards in Saturday’s election under the Corporation Act and its amendments. A government inquiry into alleged embezzlement by Mr. Webb against Mr. Rattenbury proceeded with witnesses and was sent to the Superintendent for review. The annual ward council elections took place with Lonsdale and other wards selecting reelected or new councillors amid party maneuvering and hotel gatherings.

Lo Trobe Dr. Sanford Mr. Murray Prince of Wales Hotel Murray Yemen Balligal Roberts Cadien Bat A. A. Broadfoot Sanford Ballingall Special Constabulary A ‘Murray Tue Erecorst Cegaer Eastens Ane Laing Ratner Towne Gue Lonsdale Terrobe Covar Or Inquiay Muddle Survey Artment Cassels Customs Griffin Court of Requests Webb Rattenbury Fiectroxs Municipal Corporation Act Bourke Gipps John Thomas Smith Campbell Palmer Royal Bachanse Hotel O’mullane A. H. Hast Epstein Laws St Auta Sehijah Casa Cooma Renson Lord Stanley Goa Oth Ujouny Robinson Lord Stapley Tadeo Comiim Ita Hams Tay Brealey Ube

Supreme Court Judgment in Berne v Moxon and Sennings 1845

The Supreme Court session of Thursday October 30 1845 heard judgment in the case Berne versus Moxon and Sennings. It directs payment of principal and interest to the Deputy Registrar, and delivery up of deeds from the Crown dated 1839. it contemplates sale of part of the lands if payment fails, mentions costs and viva voce examinations, adjournment to the next morning, and notes reserved costs and further directions.

Supreme Court Berne Ats Moxon Henry Miller Daniel Jennings Coela Siz A. D Meary Millar Melbourne

Frags and Judah Solomon Defamation Case Heard

Friday, Artodher 1045, a legal action in the court involved a jury of four assignees. The declaration claimed two counts alleging demise in Imao Solomon and Judah Solomon. Damages were set at 50 pounds annually. The jury found for the plaintiff against four defendants. The court adjourned to ten o'clock the next morning.

Ondaraens Bisel Artodher Asscenares Bii Renee Barnes PL Turnbull Ge Ves Lagaires Dre Denise Frags Judah Solomon Damagya’ Wert Mesa Stawell

Border Police costs and squatters sparks legislative debate

In 1845 the Legislative Council debated Border Police funding, salaries for Commissioners, and renewal of supporting acts. Windeyer and Wentworth pressed economics and policy on crown lands, while Lawson opposed extra salaries. The discussion exposed colonial governance tensions and long term occupancy policies amid a looming royal act renewal. The court scene and libel case details interrupt the session as judges prepare judgments for a later day.

Lang Windeyer Birodelf Wentworth Robinson Bir Cowper Richard Hourle

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