The Melbourne Leaver Reports Victorian Victory and Political Shifts
Melbourne reports Victoria defeating New South Wales by 21 runs in the intercolonial match. The piece covers politics, noting the Legislature meeting over business, ministerial resignations, and cabinet reshuffles, including Anderson, Johnston, Grant, and Braviz changes amid financial aims and criticism of leadership.
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Victoria
Scond
New South Wales
Sydney
Anderson
Braviz
Brokerage Case In County Court Over 100 Shares Sale
In a County Court hearing before Judge Wrixon, Gavin Gibb Brown sues Michael Cassius for £70 5s for money paid as broker fees and commission on 100 Perseverance Quartz Mining Association shares. Discrepancies arise over transfer papers and alleged underhand deals, with witnesses subpoenaed and bailiffs warned against contempt of court.
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Wrixon
BROWN
Cassius
Brewer
Newton
Perseverance Quartzining Association
Gavin Gibb Brown
Michael Cassius
Perseverance Quartz Mining Association
Melbourne
Philip Heakscher
Heskscher
Wimens
Sainti
Die and Co
Brodie
Hiss
Witness
Plaintiff
Peetaire
Jane
Allares
Thomas Coggins
G. Brodie
J. Nt. Clarke
Clarke
Verdict Rendered for Plaintiff in Absence of Witnesses
Due to missing witnesses the case could not proceed further and a verdict was returned for the plaintiff for the full amount claimed, namely £70 6s with £8 10s costs.
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Cass
Victorian Parliament debates mint and immigration policy
In the Victorian Assembly session of February 1861 the chair was taken at 4 o clock. Verdon tabled sworn bank returns for December 31 1860. Pyke asked about imperial despatches on a Victoria mint. Heales hoped to present them next day. Prendergast Woods and others gave notices on maps, road works, wardens costs, and Crown Lands. Greeves argued against weights and measures bill. Officials in Parliament Act Amendment Bill passed after third reading. Cathie urged against immigration spending, criticizing recent estimates as excessive amid debate on labor supply. The house adjourned to Tuesday with 18 members present.
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Legislative Assembly
Menlvey
Srower
Esse Gliza
Heaues
Bapex
É&O
Mrearr
Evane
Hatyes
O'Smanassr
Chapiray
H@angs
O'Sravansy
O’baanassy
Carman
Ani
Canpman
O’shamasey
Kilmore
O'Smanassy
O'Suawagsy
O'Sua
Heales
Anderson
Johnston
Curry
Jownaton
Nicholson
Heares
Mr Johnston
Johnstox
Treasury
Jomeron
Messra Grant O Bropiz
Bendigo
Mr Grant
B Die
A Tov
Pyke
Victoria
Mr Prendergasd
Board of Land and Works
Newstead
Leddon
Mx Woods
Thomson
Crown Lands
Harwon
Rendergast
Board of Land Works
Enntead Head
Mackenzie
Isaacs
Paynter
Castlemaine
Prendergale
Maldon
Carisbrook
Baringhap
Greeves
Legislative Council
Cathie
Hon
O'Shanussy
Feaure
England
Macawan
Attentuun
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BRICS
Nassy
Hees
Parliament OF Victoria
Fanny
Verdon
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