Insolvency Cases Highlight Debts and Creditors Pressure
A series of insolvency notes list numerous individuals from mining, retail, and trades facing debts, deficiencies, and creditor pressure. Names include John Brown, Joasa Geard, William Simmons, and Thomas Henry Bee, with duties assigned to official assignees like Mr Courtney and Mr Goodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Dti Brown
Cailam Uf
Notte
Mr Shave
Zohn Andtree
Wmmusdy Ceauk
Anglasna
Yaluadla Govieriaant
Hia
Dabta
Jscound
Allicin Assignes
Willian Simmons
Webb Atzeat
Fitsroy
Journaymin
Willian
Brunt
Clydesdale
Lowes
Winthceithe
Courtney
Alexander Grew
Collingwood
Carpenter
Goodman
Thomas Henry Bee
Morong
Orrpenter
Crufitirs
Mmta
Mr Shaw
Easy
Axaignee
William Cregin
Redcastle
Heathentz
Jane
Barton
Preston
Aswata
Rev Me Girr’s Pastoral Speech Sparks Local Controversy
The Rev Me Girr, Gipps Tad Rowan Catholic clergyman, faces renewed dispute after a disputed pastoral sermon. A congregant, Mr M Ghee, cites harsh language and insults aimed at critics, challenging the priest to justify his remarks and promising retaliation if provoked again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me Mgir
Gipps Tad
Salo
Ipps Land Guardian
M’ghee
M’qhee
Mgi Day
Judas
Fiona
Denalla
Tom
Fragmentary report on a deadly incident with unclear details
An oblique report describes a fatal incident from yesterday afternoon. It mentions two victims and references police or bystanders but the text is garbled and difficult to decipher.
Gold Field of Gaffney Creek Vision of Rich Diggings
The narrative details the Gaffney Creek gold rush area with Lehmann’s race and Drummond’s Point mining works. It notes a growing township at Jamieson, new banking presence, and a proposed escort shipment. The Drummond’s Point track is rough with bridges and hazards. Reed’s Cross and Cherry’s Point are described, as are numerous creeks, races, stampers, and heavy tunneling efforts. The piece emphasizes active prospecting, expanding operations, and promising yet patchy yields across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaffney's Creek
Murray
J. A. Wallace
Oriental Bank
Jamieson
Drummond's Point
Wright
Gatshey
Drummond
Lehmann
Reid
Drammont's
Drwemona’s Point
Wits Hill
Robwrn
Forres
Ace
Anhalt
Goulburn
Scarcity Touches Drummond Point Goods
The passage notes rising prices and shortages including tea sugar tobacco and money at Drummonds Point. It mentions people lacking capital and facing hardships while provisions remain costly and scarce, with examples of te a and sugar shortages occurring about ten days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond's Point
Attempted Smuggling by a Bank Official in Gipps Land
A Victoria era report details an attempted illicit gold transport by a bank official named Harrison. The claimant, Willock, faced questions at the Custom House and aboard the steamer as two gold specimens were revealed. The piece critiques policy, cites public sentiment, and discusses Gipps Land’s growing gold output and potential migration to Gipps Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Ami
Henge
Malbourne
Sieumat Keats Ace
Tha Ban
Vietoe Fin
Harrison
Sii
Lesen
Willock
Gipps Land
Agiaung
Victoria
New Zealand
Bank Diairet
Polley
Wich
Aide
Melbourne
Port Alburt Bank
Otogo
Ippe Land Guardian
Otago Gold Fields and Their Probable Effect on Sister Colonies
Fragmentary 19th century report discusses a vast Otago gold field potentially reshaping colonies. It foresees massive population movement from Victoria and other regions, predicting Otago’s rise as the colony’s richest area and prompts attention to transportation routes to Port Curtis and neighboring settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otago
Rise and Fall of South Australia Amid Gold Rush Tide
An laced historical sketch recounts South Australia’s rush era during gold discoveries, detailing immigration and emigration flows between 1850 and 1864, population surges from 50 000 to about 99 000, and shifts in imports exports and revenues driven by gold trade. It notes the establishment of a direct gold freight from Victoria to Adelaide, stamp duties on ingots, and the profound economic impact of the gold fields on prosperity and pattern of settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Beth
Australia
Bern Weiter
Awaba
Vistori
Victoria
Adelaide
Melbourne
Pricee Row
Australie
Pasend
Auith Grestar
Malbourne
Adelsife
Mcouraging Mneer
Mansringen
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MR. M'Girr
Cas Ba- O'Halloran
Fcc
New Zeeland
Benounead
Port Curtis
Joursey
Victaria
Port
Hla
Rivas
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