Vast Melbourne notes on sport, church, and crime scenes
A dense report covers a postponed match, a Geelong Grammar School inquiry, flood damage at Toop Creek, and homicides. It notes a Victorian assembly session, inquest verdicts on drownings, and a Royal Victoria Yeomenry adjutant meeting. It also reviews a theatre performance with local praise and critique.
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Church of Ragland Assembly
Yasterr
Geelong Grammar School
Rizitira
Seriatisa
Wid Stoptad
Tewan
Toop
Kellor
Geelong
High duties imposed on spirits and tea under new act
The Assembly passes a tariff measure imposing 10s per gallon on brandy gin whiskey rum and other spirits with strength indeterminable by hydro meter 10s on perfumed spirits and wines above 26 percent alcohol and a 10s on spirits distilled from sugar or grain. Tea customs duties change from March 1801 onward with varying rates until 1861.
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Sydney
Ebrusry
Sykes
Alienation of Land Bill Debated After Stormy Session
The Assembly debated the Alienation of Land Bill after a severe thunderstorm with lightning. Mr Robertson moved the second reading as tempest and weather slowed business. The bill had just passed the second reading amid stormy conditions and quiet trade.
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Robertson
Waltry
Murder at Eltham inquest reports a killing and suspect
An inquest at Eltham, conducted by District Coroner Dr Candler, examined Richard Lana’s death. Witnesses described a shooting at Eltham after a dispute involving James Montgomery and others. Arrests were made as the inquiry proceeded with testimony about motives and circumstances surrounding the fatal blow.
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Elthan
Candler
Richard Lana
Lalor
Eltham
Montgomery
Hitkan
Max
Bas
Pee Mabrnapeatrance
Obec
Verdict Finds James Montgomery Murderer in Lane Death
A 19th century inquest in Eltham heard that Richard Lane died from a gunshot wound near Bithart on an unknown date in 1880s. The medical examiner reported a penetrating chest wound with a bullet lodged under the shoulder blade and no powder marks. The jury returned that Lane was murdered by James Montgomery, who fired the pistol that caused the fatal shot.
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Withaw
James Montegoery
Eltham
Lawlor
Or Miami
Yarra
Itts
de Candler
Kew
Yarre
John Dunham
Varré
Darghin Qeeek
de J. T Rudall
John Chapman
Ina
Elisa
Mnus- Bomery Hanehown
John Hood
Euved
Richard Lane
Bithart
Jamce Montgomery
Lames Montgomery
1861 Sessions Hearings Opened With Several Convictions
The February 1861 sessions opened with Crown prosecutor Mr Adamson presenting cases. Williams Jones was found guilty of stealing a ton and a half of iron borrowed for boat ballast. the item was later linked to Captain Clarke. Sentenced to twelve months with hard labor. Richard Timms convicted of assaulting a child eight years old. twelve months with hard labor. Henry Jones jailed twelve months for assault with intent to injure his wife while intoxicated. John Hassett pleaded Not Guilty to assault with intent to commit rape. jury found Not Guilty. George Cook and Mary Ann Cook found Not Guilty of theft from Mrs Macdonald. Several other defendants faced charges of larceny, burglary, and assault. verdicts included Not Guilty or twelve months with hard labor where applicable.
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Besbrat
Sessions
Wrixon
Mon Jerey
M.D. Tuckett
Adamson
Crown
Williams Jones
Akatyalla
Chard Banes
Clarke
Donaldson
Fooneray
Saltwatur
Power Ankur
Richard Timms
Spiers
Edhar
Fkee Ae Ee
Fenry Jones
Barbara Jones
Hosett
Trac
Vane
Hin
Hound
Perdonar Vasu
Snimelf
Challenor
Dawson
Addieves
Atealing
Cheorge Cook
Mary Ann Cook
Drielling Downe
Macdonald
Colling
Vonunis
Mac
Donald
Onn Willers
Fragmentary crime report with unclear details and names
A garbled OCR passage describes a crime case with a prosecution, a stab wound to the shoulder, and a jury verdict of guilty. It notes a nine month sentence and a court proceeding, but many names and specifics are unreadable.
Government Gazette sums from yesterday's contracting ledger
Government Gazette lists payments from last evening's accounts covering contractors and work sites. Entries include names like Dalzell, Hanna, Holmes, and many firms with sums ranging from modest to thousands in pounds for roads, bridges, gaol work, and court house contracts dated 186L.
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Government
Gazente
Olla
Heey
Garleruhe
G. Mandwarde
Hopgy Crock
W. J. Dalzell
Yarsdate
Wit Dalzel
Golden Point
G. Handsayde
Harcourt
G. Handwydes Campbellield
Robinson
Dowling
Burnt Bridge
P. J. Martin
Meredith
Wm. Robets
Mountsey
Wm. Roberts
Mount Clear
Batepford
Robinson and
Dowlige
Shelford
P. Hanna
Northcote
Gy Handanyde
Janefield
J. Dwyer
Woolthorpe
Holmes Gap
J. Holes
Mulgrave
J. Holmes
Dandenong
Dobie's Bridge
la Trobe River
Point Nepeas
J. Martin
Weekly Abstract of Deaths and Births in Metropolitan District
Abstract of births and deaths registered in the Metropolitan district during the week ending January 96th. The record lists names and dates of events, with emphasis on new births and deaths recorded in the suburban areas.
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Metropolitan Arta
Registrar General's Office Mortality Reports Decline
Comparatively favorable reports show mortality continuing to be experienced from the districts. General information cites William Henry Archer, Registrar General, with routine records from Mulbourne 1st January 3861.
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William Henry Archer
Mulbourney
Jurmary
Victoria District Lodge Inducts Officers At Meeting
A Victoria District gathering inducted officers for the year including Deputy Ruler Joseph Goode and Treasurer Edwin Wiltone. The event featured numerous attendees, family members, and a discussion on uniforms disrupted by local manufacturing delays and cloth supply issues.
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Grening Ib
Fretinae di Pontenis
Victoria
Hichard M
Deut Ben Hadertaony
Mhuother Teich
Edward
Mogting
Nathondl Sasdony
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Crawford Maing
Chia Cloetian
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Gell Gastruder
Quy Manwaring
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Henry Bertram
Lady Don
Annie Laurie
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Sue
Mortimer
John Small
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