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Newspaper

Melbourne Leader

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1861

Page

3

Victorian road works and constables listed for regional duties

A detailed government notice catalogs inspectors and constables assigned to districts such as Kyneton and Bullnrook, with names including Pasian Kents, Robert We, John Brown, and Christopher Shson. It records additions to contracts 60-275 and 60-482, and lists numerous road and bridge projects across multiple counties, with costs and stretch lengths.

Blaughver-houre Calia Ter Co Nunaly Tod Pasian Kents Kyneton T Mausell Robert We Bullnrook Sargeant John Brown Linton John. Jabertsom Gordon's Odre Christopher Shson Newntoad Presbyterian Church of Victoria Melbourne Guolong Road Kororoit John Lasky Western Port Road Glyn Ani Banytheedale Brown Charles Ror Turrangower Road Chaine Jenkin Collier Sydney Road Cul. Ver Violet Town Bonwlis Alexander Amoson Gardinae Boroondara Gardiner Kee Diatrice Road Board T Aiegert Graytheadate Co Rowa'a Teelive Gully Charles Roas Hulasrat Road Dodge John Hichardson Ind Comlensiog Maryborough St Newstead TA Area and John Jones Ovens River Wangaratta Great North End Chatna Aitken Lyall Warrnam Bool Geelong

Weekly Birth Abstract from Metropolitan and Suburban Districts

Abstract of births registered in the Metropolitan and Suburban districts for the week ending June 1881. Includes date, name of child, sex, and parentage details as recorded, highlighting new arrivals across the city area. May list hospitals or parishes associated with birth registrations.

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Dissolution of Parliament Sparks Heated Melbourne Meeting

A crowded meeting at the Bricklayers Arms, Church Street, debated dissolution and the Governor's conduct. Speakers attacked the government and proposed replacements, with complex factional lines and renewed loyalty pledges to the Crown.

Reform of the Upper House Ends in Vote at Meeting

The assembly discussed the Upper House reform with Mr Don presiding as chair. Dale apologized for Gevy and M Lellan absence, noting their yearlong service and the meeting's hoped-for pardon. The gathering then adjourned after the split session.

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Painter shoots at Taylor's gallery then kills self

Amln, described as a two painter, fired three or four shots at a target in Pittatroot's Taylor's shooting gallery and then shot himself when the boy was away. He died soon after. the incident follows a day of mixed cargo news and market reports from Sydney.

Sydney Amln Taylor Pittatroot Morning Star London Manilla Prince of ‘Wales

Adelaide Troops Review Paused Amid Large Attendance

Adelaide on June 24 witnessed a paused review of troops with about seven thousand attendees present. The event reflected steady marks and drew officials, though details were limited by partial, imperfect reporting.

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Dull Tabor Market And Immigration Arrivals Report

Elderton notes a quiet Tabor market across branches with few male hires and many preferring hay and trussora work while hotels see more domestic staff and billiard trade. Immigrants aboard Utopia arrive with 300 people, but wages vary. couples and laborers head inland for better pay, with weekly earnings ranging from £30 to £66 and higher for skilled roles.

Elderton Tabor Moale Gardena Tountry Pluod Utopia Hina Hanilion Farrie Farina

Law List and Supreme Court Terms Mention New Trial

Fragmentary legal notice references a Supreme Court decision and a new trial, naming defendants and courts with unclear spellings. It notes a verdict context and potential retrial actions involving individuals such as Bullen and Matthewson, with date fragment 28 October.

Supreme Court Usong Marthewson Aldwarth

Insolvent filings list Mount Pleasant and Geelong traders

A Geelong and Mount Pleasant round of insolvencies lists Franviside and Alfred Talbot as debtors. Debts range from £48 18s 3d to £777 0s 4d with assets small or negative, due to poor trade, credit pressure, and sickness. Names include Samuel Hades and Co, Francis Taylor, Towph, Good jun, Frederick Leech, Edward Shelton Stomp, Philip Berigen, and others amid collossal deficiency and asset seizures.

Thedals Geelong Mount Pleasant Balle Woratellous Samuel Hades and Co Hellarine Atores Alfred “J Nancy Kollan Ersditora Toha Good Sprik Newete Cauree Frederick Leech Highton Debra Edward Shelton Stomp Feslonw Dobb Anle Philip Berigen Dowling Forest Assere Balinaray Mesan Moore Jaun Ballnarat

New Dasonierive Agricul seed publication by Mase Handasyde

New agricultural work issued by Mase Handasyde of Ekienbath Street describes mature plant forms and seed use. Reports recount several accidents at Kangaroo Fist mailway with injuries ranging from deep lacerations to concussions.

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