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Newspaper
Melbourne Courier
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1845
Page
2
Shipping entelligence clears out as Soren and Tysons Eels declare a truce. Pasecgen and Highet, James Shocouhan, OE appear in the brief note amid unclear names and scattered phrases.
A Victorian era column discusses opposition to Freemasonry within the Romish Church, citing papal decrees against the society and excommunications. It notes alleged priestly hostility, quotes from church journals, and mocks interdenominational responses while railing at the influence of secret orders in Ireland and beyond. It mentions Father Burke of Clonmel and broader anti-Masonic polemics in periodicals.
Friday session of the Legislative Council discusses funding and site selection for lighthouse construction in Cape Otway, King Island, Kent's Group, and Cape Howe. Debate covers estimated costs, tax implications on shipping, and potential aid from Van Diemen's Land. Support favors rapid erection with long term revenue recoupment. opposition seeks shared burden and cross-colony assistance.
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