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Newspaper
Melbourne Courier
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1845
Page
3
A parliamentary debate centers on duties for colonial spirits and the press. Members accuse misrepresentation by newspapers while arguing for or against protective duties and revenue needs. The discussion touches upon branding and gin, executive measures, and transparency in public speeches.
Dr Nicholson addresses the Legislative Council during the Tod October 1845 session discussing immigration policy. The remarks cover potential impacts on local labor, population growth, and governance challenges amid evolving settlement patterns.
A letter argues against religious worship being bought as theatrical entertainment at the opening of Sc Francy's Church in Melbourne. The writer mocks ads for box and gallery tickets, questions the idea of “persons of all creeds” attending, and urges reverence over commercial spectacle.
Fragmentary archival note from July 26, 1446, records horses bred by William of Van Diemen’s tea and Peter of Emigrant, mentioning Emigrant’s progeny and a mares paddock plan. The fragment mentions Charles Ryan and references race or stud terms with unclear syntax.
Young Tharovet will stand this season at Flemington on the Sully Whiter River three miles from Melbourne except Thursdays at Keilor Inn. Sired by Old Baronet from Queen Hess Bem by imported home Old Leigrane. Term two guineas payable before the mares are removed. For particulars apply to Mr H Gloss Elizabeth Street Melbourne.
A thoroughbred stallion will stand this season at Noo Ritima on the north bank of the Goulburn River, 30 miles below the Sydney Road. Paddocks are well watered and well cared for mares, with terms in guineas. Mare transport included, charges due before removal. Apply to Raleigh Wheet Melbourne or Lugsel Elwin Noo Ritima Mount Alexander Sutton Grange.
Single Mare advertisement notes a paddock for mares with good water and careful management but limits co-ownership or shared care. It indicates that every effort will be made to provide proper care though joint ownership is not guaranteed.
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