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Newspaper

Melbourne Leader

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 25, 1861

Page

3

Opening of the Art Room at the Public Library

The Art Room at the Public Library was formally opened by His Excellency Sir Henry Barkly with a procession of dignitaries and about 200 visitors. Speakers praised the expanded collection, the catalogue plans, and the aims for a central art and design institution, highlighting 1848 acquisitions and future access for the public.

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Colonial Trimirer's Financial Statement of 1860

Queensland report details actual expenditure to balance for 1833 at £2213 11d and overall outlay over revenue exceeding £103,000. Revenue for 1860 recorded at £178,680 86d with nearly £100 balance, 1861 revenue £18,200 and estimated spend £197,008. Notes include unspent balance and voted sums, public works delays, and 1862 estimated revenue £41,000 with £116,300 proposed to be taxed. Key items of revenue listed, including costs for scenes and licenses.

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Murder of Shepherds Wife in Mount Wedge Territory

News from Port Adelaide reports a murder near Mount Wedge involving a 95 year old woman, wife of a shepherd. Inquest records and tracks found by natives point to two well known locals Mungalti and Korabidai-s, though later evidence excludes these suspects and implicates none. The case drew strong public fear before authorities confirmed no link to the identified natives.

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War news and maritime updates from Sydney in May

Reports from Sydney on May 13 describe a tense situation as war news reaches the north and troops concentrate around Auckland with General Cameron preparing to move. Arrivals include Haier and Eagle steamers while Benares clears the Heads. Markets remain unchanged with betting on horse rivals.

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Adelaide and the new ministry adjournment of the House

The piece reports the new ministry choosing to adjourn the House for a week during Amber Tyme with measures. Mentions flour price at 46 shillings and sixpence ten farthings and a weather note. Also notes a novel occurrence near Port Lincoln with a shepherd’s wife and a discharged charge.

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