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Newspaper
Melbourne Leader
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1861
Page
3
The House debated a mining tax seeking broader support or relief for miners. Levi and Michie opposed the burden arguing miners hold special privileges while Brodie warned the 2s 6d per ounce levy could wipe out profitable operations. The session paused for refreshment and adjourned with members counted at 18.
A新闻 summary notes there are two ministerial vacancies with two rumored appointees. observers warn that either choice could destabilize the government. The piece cites potential shifts to the opposition and warns against a fragile majority and fragile cabinet unity.
In East Collingwood the butchers challenge a recent fine by City Magistrates for slaughtering sheep outside the prescribed area. Mr Edwards, representing the municipality, urges defense to seek Supreme Court review on whether licensed butchers can be fined for slaughtering cattle beyond the regulated zone. The council chair notes the bylaw has never been repealed and accuses mismanagement in council finances.
The council has finally granted auditors access to books after months of delay. The meeting also discussed the Municipal Improvement Bill and proposed finances for rates and improvements. Health concerns rise as scarlatina and measles spread, infant mortality remains high, and manure depot relocation proposals are rejected. The Board of Health and Fitzroy Council push for joint action on waste sites, abattoirs, and land surveys while a new fire brigade arrangement affects East Collingwood.
The Agricultural Society announces a display of stock and implements at Clunes on Wednesday April 3. Farmers are urged to participate and advertise in the columns. The notice promotes the event as a valuable display opportunity and mentions forthcoming details for tickets. A humorous aside references an Arkansas lawyer remark in an American paper.
In Belvarpast the Villiers and Heytesbury nomination produced eight votes for Rutledge and over a hundred for Ireland after a show of hands. A poll was demanded by Rutledge supporters. Ireland's backers cited Osbourne's Examiner denouncing Rutledge as a mountebank. Also notes: University opening memorial in Sydney with Governor present and hot weather. farewell dinner for Dr Jobson in Adelaide. flour market firm with prices and wheat quotes.
Belfast reporting March 26 notes Mr Rutledge holds a police forage contract and a mail contract he sublets but remains liable to the Government. If Government contractors cannot be elected the contest for Villiers and Heytea tesbury ends.
On 26 March in Adelaide Townsend and Co sold the cargo of sugar from Zoe while Brown quotes counters at 32 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence per ton and 39 pounds for good yellow counters. The flour market remains firm at 15 pounds 15 shillings to 16 pounds 10 shillings, with wheat at 7 shillings.
Report from Newcastle cites heavy bombardment at Taranaki through March with British forces advancing to within 80 yards of the pah. Captain Mercer lands reinforcements as 370 men and Royal Artillery guns press, flag exchanges from white to blood red before Maori fire halts further action.
On March 28 1861 Adelaide voters cast seven hundred ballots out of about two thousand registered. The market remained calm and interest was low as the election for six Legislative Council members proceeded, with the result not yet known.
Weekly figures show 34 404 passengers and receipts of 593 pounds 13 shillings 8 pence for the Mennouine Ano Sulvanaw Railway. A Melbourne telegram reports Dr Macadam named Postmaster General and hints at political risk in Castlemaine. Livingstone advances in Zambez mission news with hopes to reach a great lake via navigable river routes.
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