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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 23, 1874
Page
19
An extended praise of the Indian Government led by Lord Northbrook for averting mass famine deaths in Bengal. The piece credits energy, skill, and self sacrifice in mobilising relief, notes lingering risks, and urges ongoing reform to sustain population growth under peaceful rule.
The article notes a direct quick rail journey from Paddington to Plymouth on the Devon coast, typically taking six to eight hours depending on the train. It highlights Plymouth as a seaport for departures to foreign ports like Australia and mentions tourists heading to Killarney.
The Upupa, a Cork line screw steamer of about 1200 tons, sails from the Thames to Cork with a stop at Plymouth. A gale tests passengers and crew for two days as the vessel battles head winds and heavy seas. After shelter at Portland and a bright Devon coast, the ship reaches Millbay, allowing a rail cross to Truro and a glimpse of Cornwall's mines and scenery.
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