Singitsa Dares Fear or Justice
Unclear OCR fragment references a dare or challenge involving Fear or Justice dated May 28. No verifiable names, places, organizations, or outcomes readable.
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Newspaper
Singleton Argus And Upper Hunter General Advocate
Location
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1879
Page
2
Unclear OCR fragment references a dare or challenge involving Fear or Justice dated May 28. No verifiable names, places, organizations, or outcomes readable.
A Bathunt case prompts renewed battle over capital punishment with two convicted murderers facing death as the colony grapples with rape, female honor and justice. Proponents argue a strong deterrent is needed while critics warn against moral collapse and unequal impact on the poor.
Fragmented notes describe a rural column with recipes and a bizarre fireworks method. The piece includes an instruction on using potatoes and blue beads to ignite a firework display, followed by praise for an illustrated monthly issue and a court note about a burglary trial in Singleton.
Wilber Parsons eUKULAMT was brought up on a burglary charge. J Givall led defense while Constable Hickey and Senior Sergeant Welland testified. Kenny, the sole house occupant the night of the incident, described locking doors and noticing no other entrances after a man knocked and then left.
The return cricket match at Muswellbrook saw Advance C C defeat Muswellbrook C C by 21 runs in the first innings. Both clubs sought a game at Singleton but Muswellbrook’s travel issues delayed the contest. J M Alp in took 8 for 58 for Muswellbrook, while J M Alp in and W Fitzgerald led Advance with strong batting. The match featured stout fielding and ended with Advance declared victors after four wickets fell for 12 in Muswellbrook’s second innings.
A letter from Lord Harris to Erwann Warren recounts a return cricket match in Sydney where Murdoch and Dannerton starred for New South Wales. A crowd clash disrupted play after the umpire dispute, with Coulthard defending the umpire amid mob pressure and the match ultimately unresolved as police and officials intervened.
A highly charged critique accuses bookmakers and association members of biased conduct following a match won by the Australian Eleven over the M C C. The author laments the crowd and officials, pleads for fair play, and condemns the perceived insult against cricket as played with honesty.
In London discussions on the Budget and Indian subsidies are reported alongside updates on peace talks, Thessalian battles, and Berlin Congress expectations. Market notes cover copper, tin, wool, and government loans, with commentary on social theories and a tonic claimed to aid digestion and health.
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