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Newspaper

Melbourne Leader

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 13, 1861

Page

1

Tas Session Dragging On With Small Business And Pack Of Debates

The Tasmanian session drags with little business though some items interest. A petition by the Attorney General challenges Bur lepee’s return as a government contractor, possibly yielding TReLang a seat. Two Assembly vacancies open. Expen retires for England, Hoxter leaves East Melbourne, with East Melbourne candidates discussed. Debate over Gold Export Duty sees a count out and a reform bill by Woopsone, amid accusations of swindle. The Lady Percy Island guano lease is debated. 6000 tons found, while lessee Lowe seeks a lease. Grant advances suburban abattoirs and Insolvent Courts for gold fields. Victoria War steamer dispute leaves Victoria to be repurposed for surveying with reduced crew.

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Seaboard News and Seizures Mark Atlantic Tensions

The issue reports secession moves by Southern states led by South Carolina and Florida, with Union resistance and troop movements under General Scott. It notes Bermuda and California reactions, a looming political coalition, and warnings of civil conflict as politicians debate education and land reforms.

Sydney California United States Alabama South Carolina Mississippi Florida Georgia Louisiana Arkansas Kentucky North Carolina Virginia Missouri Tennessee Lincoln North General Scott Capitol Washington Boston New York Ohio San Francisco Union Pacifico Union

Tobacco profits and a case in Ballarat Court

A Ballarat Times report notes a 50 percent profit margin on tobacco trades discussed in the Fellinger v. Young case heard in the County Court. It also mentions empty tobacco boxes valued by vendors and displays of stock. the brief item reflects on tobacco trade practices. Additional items cover a suspicious ward-related death and a gold-spot stone found near a quarry, with local schools and churches in Bellas province listed.

Fellinger Young Widnesday Ballarat John Ward Ward Tre Ita Ar Qraiis Don Mata Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser Boay BaLtaauat Bellas Prover Mountey Belsatopel Little Bendigo Brown Hill Sallagras Star

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