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Newspaper

Melbourne Leader

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 16, 1861

Page

1

Re-election Rule Questioned in New Government Office Shuffle

A Legislative Assembly endorses Howe's decision that Mr Loapxp must seek re election after taking a Crown office. The debate hinges on whether switching offices requires another electoral test, amid a broader critique of post office and ministerial appointments. The piece notes constitutional principles, cabinet changes, and doubts about the necessity and value of several offices.

Legislative Assembly Howe Loapxp Crown Lands Trade and Customs Hames Mines Hailways Loapep Railways Bropiz Carais Eustry

Government reforms and New Zealand war news in Melbourne

Melbourne notes criticise the suppression of the Solicitor-Generalship and the rise of costly Crown briefs. reports on New Zealand fighting at Hairangi, reinforcements including Armstrong guns, and the British siege efforts. Also covered are land lease proposals, Massey University exams and local charity notes, plus shipping and mining updates.

Woop Adamson Melbourne NicHolson Martley IneLane Reland Treasury New Zealand Hairangi Victoria

Upper House Discusses Squatting Resolution Proposal

The Upper House considers squatting measures as Hon Mr Rotte submits resolutions to a Select Committee for settlement. Mr Bowie has pressed for a settlement, and while views differ on practicality, Bowie earns credit for eliciting the issue from the Upper House.

Rotte Bowie Upper Howe

Sandwich Islands envoy named for trade ties

Sir John Bowring has accepted a diplomatic post from the Sandwich Islands to act as Commissioner for aligning the country’s commercial relations with other communities. The San Francisco Herald reports on crime figures, silk worm epidemics in Europe, and notes on silk egg imports and potential San Francisco trade in silkworm eggs with hopeful profits.

Joan Bowne Rou Sandwice TyLanpe John Bowring Sandwich Islands London Agai Cry Metropolia Sraworm Ecos France Italy Europe Morea Adrianople Brousas Persia Évem China Mama Maynard J. B. Cadai Lyons Carlo Orio San Francisco Lombardy San Francisco Herald

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