Licensing reform debate in New South Wales legislature
A Sydney dispatch outlines a heated discussion on licensing law reform in New South Wales. Proposals include appointing a centralized board, delegating licensing power to police magistrates, and tightening supervision to curb corrupt practices and favoritism in granting licenses to hotels and public houses. The piece warns against vested interests and emphasizes reducing abuses while balancing public health and revenue concerns.
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Legislative Council
Feds
Brera
Prentiga
Sir Haway Panuts
Tha Sity
Bydney Nod
Metro Gallies
Ared
Ted
Spa i Hamibe
Wome
Tome
New South Wales
Wich
Villas
Becaus
Sunday School Picnic disrupted by mist and river plan
The Tus Choreh of Fngland Sunday School outing faced disruption Saturday due to mist and a river crossing. Adults aided the children in confined play in the school yard, with Rev and church members helping in the afternoon and evening. A new telegraph scoring board debuted for the Hingleton D.C., and local events include entertainment by the Belly and Leon Company with singers and actors, plus planned sermons and civic notes for Broke and Singleton.
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Fngland Sanday
Maddy Hooter
Walsh
Lochinvar
B. B. Shaw
Meauwe
H, Adama
I. Seoith
Dod J
Bablide
Nw Telegraph
Hingleton D.C
Tos0ont
Belly and
Leon Company
Hingleton
Thieme
Rama
Lascomba Semel
Joetiturgjie
Me. K. Laster
Westbrook Bridge dispute over timber and delays
A Singleton Argus letter defends a bridge project tendering for ironbark piles and spotted gum girders, recounting inspections, accusations of inferior timber, and clashes with road officials. The writer asserts proper procedures, calls for public light, and denies any bias while noting timber quality and contractor responses.
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Singleton Argus
James Reebie
David O'Neill
Mpecuticmtiona
Perandum
James Scobbe
Witnena
Fagan
Whiteside
Beebie
Cod
Singleton
Trust
Soobie
Mr. Beubie
Mr. Keebie
Information Wanted About Horse Fell Over Bank
An old correspondence asks who informed the writer that a horse of theirs fell over a bank and was injured. Questions seek the informer, the bank location, witnesses to the fall and after, the portion of the horse involved, and the injuries sustained.
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OS Feir
Court Verdict and Surveyor Report From Broke April 7 1880
Corroborated notes from Broke detail a verdict for the defendant in a case involving J N Brooks P M and T B Rodd J P and G F Towseameo and Margaret Hall over ten shillings. A railway surveyor, Mr Fitzgerald, left Wollombi after exploring the area, with Maz Frith and others observing favorable terrain for the proposed route. The region has enjoyed heavy rains and lush vegetation, lifting prospects for winter supplies, as rain and thunder closed the day at Broke on April 7.
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Avant Deora Covnat
Transnar
Ler
Movara
J. N. Brooks
P.M
T. B. Rodd
J.P
G. F
Fitegerald
Wollombi
Maz
Frith
Broke
Jack Frost
Assembly Debates Land Bill and Council Amendments
Sydney telegrams report the Assembly majority backing the land forfeiture and reversion bill and passing the second reading with minor phrase amendments. A Council clause restricting second conditional purchases sparked lengthy debate. the bill then advanced to committee. The legislature noted 87 of old members present and adjourned with the President announcing Hon. W. B. Dalley’s resignation.
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Sydney
Carriel
W. B. Dalley
John Robertson
Dalley
Wool and market news amid political updates and exports
Wool sales remain active with steady prices as sheep and cattle markets show firm or rising values. Liberal leaders boast unity, Ireland suffrage, and empire ties while reports hint at ministry resignations and royal continental visit. The Mandalay death rumor circulates alongside continued wood market firmness.
European Cablegrams. Middlesex and Midlothian Election Notes
European Cablegrams from Sydney Mayers report Middlesex polling declaring Conservatives Lord George Hamilton and Mr. Cope re elected while Herbert Gladstone is defeated. Midlothian returns Mr. Gladstone by a large margin over Karl Dalkeith. Liberals gain 62 seats overall. boroughs strong, counties lag. Cork city sees Mr. Parnell elected. London University re elects Measure Guinness and Lowe. Liberal majority grows to 107 in England overall. Home Rule status noted.
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Hugh Chin
Tarlismont
Millwraith
Quesnal
Wenden
Middlesex
George Hamilton
Council of Education
Cope
Herbert Gladstone
W. KE. Gladstone
Midlothian
Gladstone
Karl Dalkeith
Yuaterday
Charles Stewart Parnell
Cork City
Parnell
Meath
Henry Parkes
London
England
Liberal Party
Oty
Contested claims and political shifts noted in April dispatches
A scattered summary reports debates over Osendal's status under British protection, Prachandam Bismarck's resignation possibility, and Prince Chan-Bismarck tied to reconsidering policies. It also notes Forster and Childers likely appointments, rumors of Mahamed Jan's death denied, and Russian troop movements near the Amoor river with official denials.
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Cabel
Nbwu
Mahamed Jan
Ty Che Chan- Bismarck
Ibi
Federal
Coiecih
Bismarck
Tialle
Neal
Tanjore
King George's
London
W. B. Forster
Colonial Department
Micmiry
Hugh Childers
Cher
Admiralty
Mi Dan
Indian Office
Amoor
St. Peereborg
Money Wigram and
Stesmehip Kont
Bydney
Bere
New Zealand
St. Petersburg
Chinees
Russia
Startling Eloquence in a Pig Theft Defense
A young American lawyer, in his first case, rises to defend a pig thief. He delivers a grand exordium, claiming to shine, while lamenting Europe’s bloodshed, Ireland’s swords, and America’s political glow before stating he defends the humble bog thief.
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Europe
Gireeen
Hibernia
America
Scraps at Wagga Wagga Hotel Lose Boots in Jest
Wagga Wagga notes a wag who placed Scraps Judge Windeyer and Barrister Buchanan on a common footing by stealing their boots. Moses secured verdicts totaling £22 from the Permanent Artillery for hotel accommodation while officers balked at 1b a day. The Lambton rote and failed hospitality spark humor amid a Newcastle campaign for more parliamentary seats.
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Windeyer
Buchanan
Wagga Wagga
Bally
Moses
Permanent Artillery
Lbe
Thies
Lambton
Newcastle
Fraudulent Wappen Eee Prompts Public Deception Notice
A damaged OCR fragment warns of a scheme to induce buyers with forged orders dated October 1678. It instructs to demand only the labeled Gaydie UbOLER Word’s Gouxares and to avoid any other fabric orders. The notice is signed by M. Moss and Co. Wynyard Lane.
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WoLrt
Gaydie Uboler
Gouxares
M. Moss and Co
Fragmented market list hints at produce prices
OCR reads a partial market item list including cabbage lettuce radishes and assorted greens. The garbled text suggests a food market or produce column with typical garden vegetables but lacks complete context or dates.
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Casantte
Erie
John Street
Wesleyan
Rumdey
J. J. Clarke
Poatmaaster
Bow Railway Brathon
Verson Disco
Kidward Dixon
Sydney Grammar Schoo
Ciit
Hailway
Plute
Axaton
Eluven
James Woolwougt
Woolnough
Lowe
Ahriek
Henry Wadaworth Longfellow
R. Law
Mechanics’ Institute
Idem
Angleton
Almgere
Longfoliow
Garden Palace
Westbrook Bridge
Bean
Jet Columna
Alec
Barnett
Car
Cfrom
Per Correepandent
Tapough Garville
Teugomam Co
Maui
Yuan
Sali
Melbourne
Louie Pen
Eatil Paletely
Yeaterday
Sydney Mayers
Howe
Hasan
Osendal
Kipbesir
Sader Aili
Heen
Rober
The
Standard
Mahoned Jan
Vic Admiral Foothnan
Wil
M. Leon Say
France
Great Britain
Calaudab
le Pollard
Tohacen
Egan
Dann Torkeya
FeWwLey Maize & Bacda
Emae
Argus
Burrie
MR. D
Elsy
Astines
Mim Banall
M. Ryan
Jun
Downy
Dulwich Basin
Wee
Dulch A
B. Bmart
Perau Ofrt
Enders
Catholic Church
James FP
Qudim
Ssoocer
Galvavisad
John Paton
Jan
Qonuraetor
We. Wogletgn
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