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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 10, 1869
Page
8
A parliamentary committee finds no proofs of mistreatment or kidnapping of Polynesian workers in Queensland but urges government oversight. Proposals include licensing agents with each voyage, using interpreters, deeming Polynesians competent witnesses, and ensuring humane handling while avoiding hurdles to recruitment.
The Queen attends Divine service at Windsor with plans to visit Claremont House and Aldershot Camp. The King and Queen of the Belgians are set to visit on the 15th, with honours promised. Officials report 170 signatures backing the welcome address and discuss army reductions of 15,000 men and Oxford chancellorship prospects.
The Duke and Duchess of Abercorn hosted a splendid breakfast at Chesterfield House in Mayfair for a brilliant party. The event drew more than 300 attendees.
After a several day illness the noted American philanthropist George Peabody died at 80 Eaton Square Pimlico. Born in Danvers Massachusetts in 1795 he built a vast fortune in commerce and gave tens of thousands to education and housing in London and Maryland. His remains will lie in state at Westminster Abbey before burial in Danvers.
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