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Newspaper
Singleton Argus And Upper Hunter General Advocate
Location
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1878
Page
2
Postal notices list approximate dates for mail service from Heeto to various ports including Northuro, Australia, and in Hong Kong Kingspore and the east. The daily paper issues notifications by the postal authorities with homeward correspondence received late for this line.
The Singleton Argus comments on Britain's act of diplomacy over the Asiatic possessions and protectorate claims in Asia and the reaction in Liberal and Conservative circles. It praises The Times for independent judgment and notes the government move to curb encroachment by Australia, highlighting global and national significance.
The article discusses a convention in which England pledges to defend certain Ottoman territories if Russia or others move. It notes Cyprus cession to England to fund obligations and outlines British strategic aims, including reforms in the Porte and warnings about Russian actions and regional balance of power. It also cites contemporary opinions praising Britain’s policy and Cyprus’s Mediterranean leverage.
Local notes describe persistent April showers aiding crops and general relief after a prolonged dry period. Community updates mention travel agent Mr. S. Joseph offering services and a Damoclean forecast of weather-related effects on harvests.
Charles Seite stood trial on a warrant for stealing tools including wedges rings and an axe, alleged to belong to William Dalve of Hegleton. Multiple witnesses, including Lalor and McManus, testified about ownership and delivery, with defense arguing possession and nonintent to steal. The case was remanded for further examination and the tools to be produced in court.
Fragmentary notice describes a land purchase in Durham county and a Victorian act clause about hosiery and leg coverings. The text blends property terms with a controversial addendum about fashion accessories and a crude sexual aside.
A boy named Jaman Willis was struck by a horse near Dellrue on Maneaplant Agbe while returning from school. The horse kicked him, opening the flesh on his thigh. he was brought to hospital and treated by Dr. Creed. The article also notes the departure of Nov Jobs Shaw.
From our Berrespondent a Handicap Flat race of 100 yards with 18 entries. Budden and Prefat lead in the first division with distances noted. mixed results and a late run settle the placings. Afterward a second handicap and various club issues are described, including an Invincible club noted and the secretary’s remarks.
A new ukatlog club started for purpose of mkating opens with sixteen members. They rent Assembly rooms with council aid, while charges and penalties loom for disruption. A separate case reports a fine of £4 for elder Everingham and court costs. a younger member faces no charge due to lack of evidence. A charity ball by the G School of Arts in Taewday evening draws about 100 attendees with decorations and dancing. an accident injures Mr Allworth.
Abstract of the 1877 8 agricultural returns showsJanuary landholders total 0 829 holding 19 435 600 acres with 40 506 cultivated, 13 792 690 enclosed but not cultivated, 6 006 720 unenclosed. Wheat, tobacco, sugar, hay and green foods rise. barley oats millet potatoes vines fall. total yield down vs last year though some crops rise. Production figures list by crop and region with notes on changes from prior year.
The San Francisco Mail reaches Sydney amid extracts from a London dispatch filled with political critique. The piece attacks Gladstone and the ministry, cites opposition to treaties, and names Beaconfield and Kallsbury as English representatives before Europe, urging accountability in government.
European cables report a proposed independent Afghan policy and European tensions with Bulgaria amid Turks, with trade notes on Australian and New Zealand securities and a cricket match where Australia defeated Surrey. Also mentioned are a Balkan siege, a Bosnian capital occupation by Austrians, a Kent railway collision, and reforms in Turkish provinces as London notes.
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