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Newspaper

Melbourne Leader

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1861

Page

2

Go the 100 inst at Caritoc

Died in the hundredth year of life at Caritoc Jessin M'De of Mathaniel Young Armstrong two years and more.

Caritoc Jessin M'De Mathaniel Armstrong

A Victorian view on party decline and the rise of coalitions

A Melbourne article argues that party distinctions in England are weakening and Liberal Conservatives rise, forecasting how a coalition could reshape government. It discusses O'SHANASSY and allies, land reform, the upper house, customs duties, and the need for clear stances. It notes upcoming Collingwood elections with candidates like Don, Jackson, Dalzell, Edwards, Greenwood, and Moody, amid party realignments.

England House of Commons Messrs O'Shanassy Haines Nicholson Dorry Murith O'Suawassy

Collingwood’s Gloomy Electors Rally Behind Berry

The Chronicle notes Collingwood mourns as Graham Berry faces defeat. Vague phrases hint at political backstabbing and factional shifts, with Berry described as rejected by Prahrah electors yet allied with bok faction in East Mel. The piece paints a chaotic scene of hopes dashed and shifting loyalties.

Collingwood Erape Graham Berry Prahrah Bok Don Dor Aris Dlauees

Agricultural statistics show growth despite misfortunes in colony

The year ending 31 March 1851 reports 13 784 holdings over one acre totaling 3 499 417 acres cultivated 419 252 acres under cultivation with gains in most crops despite declines in oats rye potatoes and cereals Wheat output rises by 1 159 915 bushels while wine production falls 2 326 gallons Latrobe Ward councillor election sees Lyons lead late results with 867 to Williams 957 Richmond hosts a small political gathering Ballarat West candidates secure support with Smith advocating education decentralisation and mining reforms Ballarat meetings endorse Smith for representative and form a committee to back his return.

Latrobe Baker W. Williams I. Lyons Stair Lyons Williams Millianas Richmond Yarra Apeechea Don Mark Tapley Ballasrat W. C. Smith Gillies Ballastat West Smith Melbourne Francis

Government Gazette Appointment Highlights Victorian Trustees and Officials

The Gazette lists new appointments and resignations across Victoria. John Warrington Rogers becomes Council member for the University of Metbe, replacing B. C. Aspinall who resigned. David Kay is named returning officer for Castlemaine. several trustees and appointees are listed for church and land matters, including roles related to the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, the Wealeyan Church, Benevolent Muster, and educational land trusts.

Arpordugyrs John Warrington Rogers University of Metbe B. C. Aspinall David Kay Castlemaine Enq Boort Lower Loddon Central Board James MacLure William Ross Irving Samuel Adams John Somerville Babe Glasgow Presbyterian Church of Victoria Wangoom Florence Gardiner Thomas James Grouch Daniel Grant St. Kilda Eaid John Randle Pascoe Thomas Learmonth Eny St Ballaorat Merle W. B. Robinson James Martin Mies Alexander Johnston James Jones Lonk James B. Chapman

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Hugh Peck Harry Groom Brennan Moody Kidney Jarrell Rae Todd Tam General Jackson Jackson William Dalzell Builders’ Arms Bluestone Carman Willie Tweed Galway Tooley Street Fitzroy John Edwards E G J.P Greenwood East Collingwood Cuddie Colquhoun
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