The Governors Speech Inaugurates New Era In Colony
The Governor's speech opening the 1801 parliament is praised as a historic and guiding document. It lauds the ministry's policy on Crown Lands and occupation licenses for gold fields, while challenging opposition to support practical, liberal governance and land settlement. The piece emphasizes the need for real reforms over promises and warns against distrust in legality.
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Governon
Parliameet Tey
Itle
Inryo
Sirevar Haren
Clunea
Ieacheme
UN Adviera
Bar
Induets
Clusser
Elahor
Hkaxna
Suction of Harney's Bendigo Hotel by Fire
A large early night fire destroyed Harney's Bendigo Hotel a wooden structure with adjacent buildings, leaving only the corner wall. Fire brigades and volunteers fought flames for about an hour, demolishing end walls to halt spread, while residents escaped. Gas burner ignition is suspected. one resident lost clothing and a few belongings, others saved minor items.
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Harney
Bendigo
Sondhuet
Bendigo Hotel
Hotel Soch
Crhigt
Wsa
Bridge
Odd Fellows Society
Dames
Municipal
Volunta
Alraady
Catop
Eparka
Salto & Cuta
Ammey
Harmon
Demsing
Fainting Fire and Heroic Response Amid District Fire
In a morning blaze near the nursing building a ceiling and hot metal fell, endangering residents. Volunteers and townspeople rushed to aid, with several showing courage as flames spread and orders were given amid heavy smoke. The incident spurred praise for calm, orderly conduct during the crisis.
Expedition plans and notices from New South Wales reports
The report details the Victoria and Firefly vessels clearing Brisbane heads and the Landsborough expedition with four aboriginals and white leaders heading to the Albert River toward Burke, with the Victoria returning to Brisbane in six months and the Firefly possibly sailing to India. It also notes a Sydney meeting of liberal politicians backing quick land reform and government bills, plus a bushranger incident and court news from Bathurst.
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Firefly
Heada
Auernoon
Landsborough
Victonia
Elshang
Dir Walker
Hockhampton
Brisbane
Albert River
India
Burke
Victora
Bowen
Herald
Meera
Mmanuna Oy
Mmanuna Oy Cum Aasmenur
Assembly
Liberel Politica
Post Office
Wilton
Thane Meaures
Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney
T. B. Clarks
Mraurs Gilchriat
Watt and Co
Clarke
Watt
Young
Bemasu
Ahi Chet
Pursuit and capture of the outlaw Black Harry at Horn Station
A detailed contemporary account describes the hunt for the outlaw Black Harry in the Melville Plains region. Constables, a German-placed informant, volunteers, and locals cornered him after a prolonged chase, with support from Chief Constable Murray, Mr Alexander Thomson, and others. The pursuit centered near a sheep station and involved a staged ambush, resulting in Harry being brought to bay and captured after previous attempts failed.
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Black Harry
Horn Station
West Melville Plains
Johe Humphries
Harry
Countey
Balonne
Chisf-constable Murray
Alexander Thomson
Sccidentaly
Nokr
Johnatony
Gunnedah
Tames Olendinning
Westwa
Caxsilia
Blackfellow
Scully
Merri
Thorpe
Murrurandi
Hirkby
Mabyof Thaw
Seemad Hopalen
Weston
Murray
Tien
aRer
Wandvhah
Georgy
Wontras
Ohisi
MD Thesia
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Melbourne Feader
Melbourys
Hamey
Iran
Balog
New South Wales
New Youth Wales
Wiliams
Gardiner
Middleton
Havin
Bathurst
Wester
Timor
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