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Newspaper

Melbourne Courier

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1845

Page

2

Shipping News Teasers and Ocean Report Fragments

Shipping entries describe teasers for New Zealand and Hobart Town consignments, with vessels like Mary cotter and Amastes listed for various ports. A colonial brig Victoria reports rock hazards near Waiheke Island while other notes discuss harbor prospects and a Sydney survey plan for Forres Straits.

Teaser Wma New Zealand Aegustus Darque Tone Rolle Hobart Town Mesars Haseil Thompson Hargaby Mt Laren Mary Cotter Circular Head Amastes Jay's Saand Bagh Avgestes Mohart Town Rieres Zeaagp Norice Manryens Colonul Victoir Amalion Hiz Jssland Waiheke Nanery Bay Sons of Kent Korozuela Turelia Fhe Reuben Richianns Victoria Admiralty England Sydney Forres Straits Prince George Sydney Morning Herald Himipcewaren Bay Underwood Gander Portland Bay Adelie Ainuy Ogoes

Commercial Prices Reported For Various Articles

Commercial Intelligence notes that prices of several articles have not changed from 4 10s to five pounds, so quotes may remain current. No alterations observed in the price list across the reported items.

Catile Market Prices and Sales Report 1845

The Catile Market shows a notable tightening of beef and sheep supply this week. Prices ranged with cattle at 13s per 100 weight for some beef, while sheep and horse sales figures varied, including fat cattle, fat hogs, and working animals. Messrs Blackie and Tilburnie reported strong sales of fat cable and wethers, with several categories reaching modest gains amid steady demand.

Holark Gil Toni Austen Bhickie and Tilburnie

Post Office Notices for Adelaide and Lowaa on Scheduled Dates

Postal notices list mile markers for unmentioned plates with transport notes. Adelaide and Lowaa entries appear with dates Favieg Pish and ditto for early August, indicating routing or delivery adjustments.

Innkeepers Daughter at Queen Street Theatre 1843

On Monday evening September 29 1843 Queen Street Theatre presents melodrama The Innkeeper's Daughter or Mary the Maid of the Inn with Lov rout performing rope feats and a grand set piece. Also billed are The Muhland Piper and a cobras ballet followed by Mountain Sylph and the farce Blue Jacket.

Queen's Theatre Opal Queen-Street Mary Monsieur Lovrout Muhland Cobras Ballet

Port Phillip Patriot debt notice short form

Parties indebted to the wader signed on account of the Port Phillip Patriot are informed that unless their accounts are settled, action may follow. Notice appears in the Melbourne Courier Office.

Port Phillip Melbourne

OUR LIBEL CASE IN THE MELBOURNE POLICE COURT

The Melbourne Courier reports a libel charge against its editor, with testimony contested by the prosecutor. The piece defends the witness Goode while criticizing the court's handling, and notes remarks on Captain Sturt, Lake Torrens exploration, and public praise for the editor’s perseverance.

Adelaide Fears New Penal Pardons Overreach

South Australia reports Captain Sturt progress through Australia while venting anger at a Home Government plan to allow Van Diemen’s Land convicts to receive pardons if they stay within the colonies. Adelaide residents form a public meeting chaired by the Sheriff, warning that such conditional emancipation would flood the colony with crime and undermine labor for local resources. A petition committee is set up to press the government, and a call to deepen harbor bars is noted.

South Australia Srantax Adelaide Sturt van Diemen’s Land Melbourne van Diemen's Land Australia New Zealand Hich

Captain Sturt Dispatches From the Interior Expedition

Captain Sturt reports from the interior of a vast continent describing a region between latitudes 29 48 12 and 29 14 with grass and water year round. He notes a depot nearby and that his farthest inland reach lies north of the depot aiming toward an inland sea, with signs of fresh advance and hopeful prospects.

G Sturt Lalitude

Melbourne Courier Libel Case Stirs City Court

A Melbourne libel case centered on the Melbourne Courier unfolds in court. Witnesses including printer Goode and editor proprietor Stephen face cross examination as Alderman Kerr objects to non primary evidence. Justice weighs proof as juristic questions loom over publication origin and liability.

Bagh Mnemura Melbyurus Smith Alderman Kerr Samuel Goode Stephen Mhillop- Street Melbourne Courier Goode—Trevine Alcemun Counsil Keer Mayon Melbourne Hhe Witnes Goode Dylendans Fy Stephen Mr. Goode Cawandly Noault Stephen Kinwell Kerrty Gocda Ablerman Kerr Tiga Melhoare Lovedale Ofice Kary Chuus Yen Melbeerme Courion Alder Ker Nifit Nt Tare Courte Chaney Ebeque Beelle Ben Jane M'Lachlan Melhomed Mebourne M'Masters

Melbourne libel case heard at city court

On Saturday 27 Saplender 124s before Mayor Archibald M Lachlan Mr Michael Kerr a tailor of Quewa atrevt Melbourne faced a charge connected to a libel published in the Melbourne Courier on 27th iumant. Stephen counseled for the complainant, the article alleged a serious assault and sensational details were read for the court.

Mayer Archibald M'Lachlan Michael Dermin Kerr Quewa Atrevt Melbourne

Libel Case In Melbourne Courier Editor Prosecution

A Melbourne libel case discusses whether Alderms Kerr connected to the Melbourne Courier’s editorship or proprietorship. The court finds evidence insufficient and orders further inquiry, with Mr Mac namara urged to procure more proof and resubmit the matter on a later summons.

Sydney Aldermms ' Kerr Melbourne Courier Mac Namara Land Clease Aldermss Kerr Ich Wnh Buphen

District Police Court Denounces High Poundage Rates

On September 27 1645 the Bourke county magistrates met to curb excessive poundage. After hearings they ordered a uniform reduction to the Melbourne Pound ratio as published in the Government Gazette. Also noted is a transfer of wine and brandy by Mr George Leech linked to Sydney Road.

Sydney Chronicle Saturdley Bimpsen St John Verne M‘arthur Powlett Bourke Melbourne George Leech Sydney

Town Council Minutes and Committee Reports Summary

The Kerr and Russell presided as mayor and alderman with several councillors present and others absent. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Meyer noted a rate issue on a form error needing correction and notice. The Special Committee on conduct of the satin taper found no supporting evidence. A special committee was appointed to consider changes to the Botanic Garden tie. The Town Surveyor offered Mr Jackson as surety for fire counting, with potential costs and duties discussed.

Falmer Bnen Coli Notamte Cardey Palmer Jankson Connell Nak

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