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Newspaper
Melbourne Leader
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1861
Page
2
The Provident Institute of Victoria presents an accurate likeness of Mr King the Explorer. The image, taken after his return, was engraved by Mr Calvert for readers.
The piece argues the current government restored by a minority uses occupation licenses to push a retrograde land and financial agenda. It questions Parliament's stance on the licenses, predicts a clash over land reform, and warns of moves toward constitutional change and universal suffrage versus property qualifications.
Reports on a new gold-field at Blue Mountains spark conflicting views. Miners rush back as some say rich diggings exist, while others call it a hoax. The scene shifts to Dunedin and Port Chalmers with shipping, wages, and housing strain amid the speculative gold frontier.
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