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Newspaper

Melbourne Leader

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 20, 1861

Page

4

Repeal of Gold Export Duty Sparks Mining Debate

In a spirited colonial debate, supporters urge repeal of the gold export tax to boost mining on Pleasant Creek and Ploneant Creek reefs, arguing it would create jobs, raise profits, and spur industry growth. Opponents note uncertain effects and affect on colonial revenue while highlighting miner hardships and displacement risks.

Michio Genete Tte Ploneant Creek Aalt & Gratit Isin Daly

Fragmented 19th century tale with garbled names and events

OCR fragment recounts a convoluted accounts involving Bandini Legiewood Marong and others with dates and monetary figures, followed by a disjointed Pastora Times note about a boy’s mishap and a street scene. The text is fragmented, with many illegible names and inconsistent punctuation.

Qorrmam Accarten Canvoyancs Tsaila Om Bandini Legiewood Marong Gam Jim Decerm Tee Savane Myers William Wools Gitte de Bau Yubele Imam Saapis Basil Pastora Times Toverrin Bevevoumon Theresa

Fragmented medical note on eye disease in sealed vial

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a sealed vial for shin disease of four ts wheel and care noted. It references Webra age and hry are poor, with limited legible details.

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