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Singleton Argus And Upper Hunter General Advocate

Location

Singleton, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1879

Page

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Rev John Graham Dies After Beach Tragedy Near Philadelphia

The article recounts the death of Rev John Graham formerly of Sydney after a drowning incident at a Philadelphia beach. He and his relatives were swept by strong currents while attempting to rescue others, with Graham reportedly dragging two nieces to safety before being overcome and buried with his brother.

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Press Man Forbes Traverses Zulu War Route in 94 Hours

Mr Forbes, Daily News special correspondent, rode from Ulundi to Landsman’s Drift and on to Pietermaritzburg in a grueling 94 hours covering about 260 miles. He faced darkness, treacherous ground, and the peril of Zulu forces, with escort delays but managed to deliver tidings of victory and inspire confidence in Sir Garnet Wolseley.

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Emigration of Farmers and Free Trade Debate

A letter argues that free trade and high emigration may hollow the rural base of the country. It predicts vast farmer outflows as foreign competition reduces domestic viability and praises emigration to the United States over colonial destinations.

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Political Campaign Turmoil in California Amid Violence

The California political campaign shows heavy violence as Mr. Kalloch, the working men’s mayoral candidate, is shot at and Mr. de Young is nearly lynched. General Comb mobilizes troops to quell mobs. Mr. Kearney and Kalloch’s son urge restraint while vowing to pursue legal justice. Police guard Chronicle offices, City Hall, and key sites as tensions rise before the election.

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New South Wales Loan Plan Promises Growth and Controversy

A prospectus outlines a British backed company with 50 000 shares, 10000 reserved for Australia, calling up £2 per share with staged payments. It touts reform and railway expansion in New South Wales, led by a former Victoria governor, seeking profits from colonial finance.

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Ex Chief Baron Dares Visitor With A Dance Box

Fragmentary tale recounts an aged Chief Baron who mocked a visitor with a joke dance then a boxing match in his room. Plans for a grand summer tour to Australia and New Zealand are outlined, with costs and itinerary amid a mix of other notices and anecdotes.

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Presidential Campaign churns with candidates and rumors

The passage surveys the 1860s US presidential race mood as discussions heat up over party candidates. It notes Sherman naming a likely contender and the tension over Grant, Tilden, and Bher in the Republican fold, plus a remark on a former president visiting Europe amid the election cadence and a perilous drowning incident involving an Iowa woman.

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Fragmented Postage Stamp Mystery With Jumbled Phrase

Fragmented OCR text mentions an unclear motto about a postage stamp and a person named Leon. The garbled line fragment includes phrases like stand up and tod io truth and Vila bell puowli, offering no clear event or outcome to report.

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