Melbourne Weekly Journal reports regatta, politics, and urban fire
The Melbourne Weekly Journal notes a Sandridge regatta, a treaty opening with China, and ongoing Parliament sessions. It reports convict Henry Valentine’s forgery conviction, trials at Williamstown and Geelong, and a deadly Moorabool drowning. A large fire destroys sixty buildings including Montezuma and Napier theatres in Ballarat, with no lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandridge
Chiis
Great Britain
Tasmania
Henry Vallentine
Williamstown
Renwick
Geelong
Moorabool
BunRovans
Ballasrat
Sydney
William Denison
Democratic Party
New South Wales
Murray
Victoria
W. J. “'T. Crance
Bray
Hort
Central
Joan Macwenze
Tee Nay
Hallaarat
Eureka Stockade
Enfety
Napier
Victoria Debates Payment for Members in Colonial Assembly
The Legislative Assembly endorsed paying members by a narrow margin, arguing it would prevent public service from becoming financially ruinous for poorer citizens. Critics warned of entrenched wealth, and the debate highlighted England's property qualification, current restrictions on Government employment, and potential improvements to parliamentary quality. The column also reports on China’s latest treaty terms, and the Melbourne volunteer parade, plus mining and forestry news from the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Barron
United States
Caninda
France
Prussia
Sardinia
Britain
House of Commons
England
Banton
Victoria
Pyke
Jas. Chapman
China
Pekin
Tien-Tsin
Bow Sy
California
U.S
Droomas
Fish Columbia
Washington Territory
Moody
New Westminster Times
Rock Creek
Queanelle
Harvey's Creek
Keethley's Creek
Fou
Quesnelie
Portland
Jacob Consor
Harv Creek
Consor
Wenatchee
Quesnelle River
Quesnelle
Harvey Creek
Arvey
Goose Creeks
Fraser River
Strenpip Spremen
CaLironsta
B Nordheimer
Klamath County
I'rimidad
Nordheimer
San Francisco Herald
Calaveras
Caliveras
Tulare
Dufren
Heaven
Alka California
Ballarat Star notes zoological gifts for Botanic Gardens
The Ballarat Star records Dr Lewis proposing to found a zoological nucleus in the Botanic Gardens reserve. He gifts five black swans and offers native bears from Mechanics Bazaar, seeking reimbursement for the first bear's purchase. Also included is a Ojibeway chiefs letter to the Prince of Wales in Upper Canada praising cross cultural friendship and hope for future unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone Portons
Lewis
Ballarat
Botanical Gardens
Mechanics
Prince of Wales
Upper Canada
Canada
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Melbourne
Weekly Journal OF News, Politics, and Literature
Elbourne
Asoon
Ballaarat
Parvenu
Prince's Bridge
West Melbourne
North Melbourne
Carlton
St. Kilda
Fitzroy
Collingwood
East Collingwood
Richmond
Brighton
Prahran
South Yarra
Princes's Bridge
Pirr
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