Unbridled democracy and the politics of fear in public life
An 19th century tone-laden speaker criticizes unchecked democracy while contrasting with past republics. The piece recounts a lecture on political discourse, noting irritation at parliamentary motions, amid witty asides and praise for Garibaldi. The meeting ends with thanks to Mr Michie and the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliamenta
Wittles
Johnson
Michie
Coriolanus
Garibaldi
Melbourne Library Visitors and Donations Report 1861
Public Library totals show weekly visitors by morning and evening across four weeks ending 28 March 1861, with a grand total of 13 383. Donations include parliamentary papers and gazettes from several colonies, newspapers, and various books and volumes from named individuals and institutions, plus details of hospital admissions and mining news from Sandhurst and Bendigo era concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Public Library
New South Wales
South Australia
New Zealand
Otago
Victoria
St. Mary’s Church
Arse House
North Melbourne
J. E. Butters
C. Evans Reeves
Torquay
British Isles
Mackin
Geelong
Lizar Elliott
Haq
A. Tui
Weather and disasters at Lambing Flat report
The Sydney Morning Herald notes oppressive heat and scarce water at Lambing Flat causing dysentery and sickness among residents and troopers. Two suspects left to prosecute. a six month hard labor sentence for possession of a regiment belt. Mining accidents at Stony Creek and Little Wombat kill two men, with another injury at Stony Creek. Water shortages curb washing and output. Chinese workers at Blackguard Gully expected to return. over four thousand may come in a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn
Inspector Carnes
Bierman
12Th Regiment
Stony Creek
Little Wombat
John Tholdham
Wombat
Benjamin Fine
Blackguard Gully
Sydney Morning Merald
Sticking-up near Guildford leaves elderly man robbed naked
An elderly newspaper seller named Hampshire was held up near Guildford by two men on a Saturday week. They forced him to drink, stole £4, searched his pockets, beat him, and stripped him of all clothing except his hat. One thief identified by a lost thumb. both offenders were later arrested at Wauddoit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hughes
Messra Cherry Brothers
Burrumbeet
Great Northern Company
Inkerman
Shiel
Stewart
Fallaarat Times
Benjamin Ricards
Cstv’ Dramatic Company
Evans’ Dramatic Company
Nit
Lefora John Phillips
J.P
Deniliquin
Nicholas
Noyes
W. Bwana
Wahgunyah
Déesnsad
England
Melbourne
Bath
Philips
Guildford
Hampshire
Yandoll
Four S. Store
Tampahire
Uresa
Shearer
Wauddoit
Mount Alexander Mail
Lawful or unlawful Gordon gold-field commons case
In Gordon's Police Court on the 21st, Point v. Hannesano and others questioned the legality of proclaiming farmers' commons under the Land Sales Act. The bench held the proclamations improper, dismissed the cases, and ordered a one-month pause before resuming summonses, with possible appeal to the Court of General Sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Commons
Gordon's
Star
Point
Hannesano
W.H. Bacchus
A. Fisken
Engs
J.ps
Bix Bummmonsea
Gordon
Barton
Board of Land and Works
New Land
Harton
Marsh
Ior
Bacchus
Horton
Commons
Court of General Sessions
Week of Detentions and Trials at Supreme Court
A Bendigo Advertiser report notes weekly detentions for trial at the Supreme Court with 212 males and 2 females detained, 7 received and 14 discharged. A separate Huntly case says the body of a woman skeleton was found buried in bush, with possum rug nearby. inquest set at Union Hotel, Lowes Huntly, tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Corregan
Huntly
Union Hotel
Lowes Huntly
Bendigo Advertiser
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sandhurst
Porter
Speen
Glasgow
Bendigo
Pall Mall
James Young
Chris
Ventris
Her Majesty
Hospital
Tapis
Advertiser
Verdon
Sandhurst Mining Board
Thatcher
Dozverela
Richard Younge
Messia F. Younge
D. Murray
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