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Newspaper
Singleton Argus And Upper Hunter General Advocate
Location
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1880
Page
3
Piece mentions poisoning an old couple and a frightened tale of a bad deed. The legible text references an unfortunate man connected to a poisoning case and hinting at further crime details.
Maitland Mercury reports a fatal gun accident at a residence where Mr. Br. Cracknell died from a gunshot wound on Sunday morning after an explosion the previous day. Witnesses, including Dr. Blackwell, described the wounds as consistent with a shot from a gun held by the deceased. The coroner's inquest returned a verdict that death resulted from a gunshot wound inflicted by the deceased, whether accidental or otherwise undetermined.
The Melbourne board notes a resilient year with 2201 new policies totalling £488,420 issued, premiums £16,622 128d, and claims £6,028. Deaths fell by seven. funds rise toward £100,000. Directors announce new policy forms, election slate, and continued expansion across New South Wales and South Australia amid a difficult climate.
A Sydney venue meeting raised 2500 pounds for Irish distress relief with a plan for church collections and a house to house canvass. Remarks touched on railway department changes, a new Council of Education president, and a Dublin relief wire of 2000 pounds. Also reported were a Glasgow mill boiler explosion, wool sales results, and a large Russian troop concentration near the German frontier with unclear aims.
London and Dublin dispatches discuss sultanate concessions and pressure from Bir A Layard over Russo influence. Trade notes show tariffs, Irish distress, relief fundraising, and loans across Australian and New Zealand markets. Despatches cover Roberts' public mind measures, Gold Coast cession, and West Africa British influence.
Maitland Market notes better inquiries for lightly stocked stock in New South Wales and Queensland with a recovery in seasons and sales in Sydney. Wethers and cattle prices remain firm, with gains in fat stock and store cattle, while pigs, hides, wool, and dairy cows show mixed or improving demand. land sales and leases recorded, including Lochinvar property sold and Arrowfield leased. Sydney activity cited as of January 6.
A garbled notice hawks quack remedies including Saintly Swiss tonic and Holy Ointment with directions to purchase and use for coughs, colds, and indigestion. It cites merchants, agents, and a general warning against deception, alongside random notices of lost money, debts, and a piano lessons posting.
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