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Singleton Argus And Upper Hunter General Advocate

Location

Singleton, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 10, 1879

Page

5

Catholic Schools Debate On Public Education In The Colony

A long critique argues that schooling must be civil and secular, not Catholic driven. It defends public schools as neutral and necessary for national unity, while warning that bishops may push for religious influence using state funding. The piece predicts resistance to clerical control and urges tolerance and civilization through inclusive education.

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Local and General News Patchy Weather Report and Meetings

A disrupted report details morning weather changes and a parade of local meetings. It notes a committee session with street names, payments approved, and medical reports from a period club, including staffing and fund allocations.

fragmentary hospital transfer noted after injury

A garbled report describes a patient moved to a hospital on Thursday after an injury. It mentions prosthetic items, a bed, a rear area, and an associated note about medical staff handling the case.

Testimonial Farewell to Rev. J. B. Watkin at Morrownd

On Monday evening the Mortur and Wesleyan committee honored Rev. J. B. Watkin with a testimonial at Mr. M. T. Hebdoms residence. They praised his character and work in the South Seas mission and noted his departure to Tonga. A silver illuminated kitwin and a heartfelt address were presented as tokens of esteem from the church and friends.

Mortur Wesleyan M.T. Hebdom Watkin Lina Fivbeen Tonga Mir. Watkin Binwleton Geulletaan Robson J. C. Warkis Morrorundi Cheena Rey Vangie Moeim Lim Thor Bande Pragece

Bundella Dowie Weather Report and Aftermath

Severe weather in recent weeks caused saturated ground and disrupted travel by vesicle. A late shake disrupted a scene near Chattan, with a boy lifting bark and a brown awake object, while reports of market activity and neighborly concerns followed in the same day.

Glen Innessinh Rodney Market Hineett Crete Smitty

Spring Ridge Horse Sale Prospects Near Blooming Stock

In Spring Ridge readers learn of a horse sale upcoming near a local property owned by L. Hiraan. The narrative praises a well-bred stallion with strong bone and fitness, noting imports from Wiltshire and a solid breeding record. It urges mare owners to inspect the horse and the paddock, highlighting abundant feed and generally excellent stock in the district.

L. Hiraan Adam's Dem Linker Red Wiltshire Whampion

Quirindi Police Court Defers Sheep Stealing Case

Patrick McManus on bail faced additional charge of sheep stealing and was remanded until Friday December 6. The case, heard before Mr Gannett P M, involved allegations of a hawker identified as Hawker Licker selling linens. Richard Wallis granted rights in the matter.

Bafora Gannett P.M Patrick McManus Dall

Assorted Debts Court Proceedings at Quirindi Friday

Fragments of a Quirindi Debts Court record list several claimants including Frederick Burden Patrice Odnigd Alfred Philippe and Charles Nowl among others. Cases cover goods sold work and labour claimed sums and verdicts with varying amounts and costs.

Gannett P.M TANKG Williams Sons Sea Ascowant Williat Caderwoud Uae Underwoud Vondict Fredrick Burden Oney Vredekek Burn Patrice Odnigd Chin Goede Auld Dechowe Rami Alfred Phillippe Pleintilt Borvante Charles Jobim

Masonic Installation at Tamworth Ceremony and Aftermath

The Tamworth Lodge No. 1682 held its annual installation with a formal gathering at Cheald Fellows Hall Tamworth. Brethren displayed dignity and high appearance of Masonry while officers were thanked and a repast followed. A later incident involved a penny-dede digger attempting to overdraft a bank and a manager sustaining a head injury.

Tamwerth Ronimna Cheald Tunwerth Fraie J.M Atlan Fiat Bert Boca Fatels Brit Hiv

Question on corporal punishment in public schools

A parent in 1879 asks when children may be struck for misbehavior in public schools. Regretful note shows policy: corporal punishment by Principal or delegated teacher only in extreme cases, with reports on time, place, amount, and offense. striking on face or head deemed improper.

Arya Bae

Crown Lands Selections and Conditional Purchases Reported

The Crown Lands Offices list selections and conditional purchases made on Thursday week ten and Thursday week ten in Buckland and related districts. Names include James Hall and Mer y Ann Me 1 acres, with boundaries and acreage noted. Guanedak and Samworth report. Further entries list David W Grower, William Adolphes Chaffey, Frederick Beedie, Michael Croke, and others, detailing sections, parishes, counties, and purchase conditions.

Thoreday Sy Sopanilsnen James Hall Mortion Samworth Prem the Tamererth News William Adolphes Chaffey Berea Pores Neri - Ingha Thie Buck Frederick Beedie Morea Parry

Curious Fact on Education and Catholic and Protestant Schools

A Ramil Church debate questions parental ability to educate children at home versus religious schools. It argues denominational schooling shapes youth, cites clergy influence and cathedral culture, and critiques parental capacity to teach religion and morals without institutional training. The piece cites Vaughan on Protestant education and contrasts Catholic and Protestant outcomes.

Ramil Shoal Cathedie Memyrion Mig Valehan Vaughan Wang

History of the London Daily Telegraph origin tale

The article chronicles the early formation of the London Daily Telegraph with editor Colonel Sleigh and a surge of writers. It notes a penny price drop in September and internal struggles leading to eventual changes while recounting archival incidents and key figures.

London Daily Telegraph Atom Dart Peetaret Coloniel Sleigh Aca Pinial Bleigh Crete Mimi

Victorian Assembly Debates and a Cheque Scandal

In Melbourne affairs the Victorian Assembly stews over a major cheque incident amid raucous scenes. MPs clash as Mr Patterson defends a minister while Mr Gaunson taunts and a flood of testimonies, with court-like testimony and a grand public loss figure discussed. The discourse turns to penalties and character while the press contends with coverage of the uproar and political fault lines.

Melbourne Chunenn Patterson Zom Ararat Leeore Ealte Chuffer Young Res Gaunson Avaral Gavin Weil Black Guard Eaviterme Uae Sonia Beng Mr. viii Inet Mole Chattman Aid Coopar Gauniman Wbiell Jamra Githalran Gaonesn Finohwin Loghlon Mdvistra

Tamworth Stock Report Tamworth Stock Report

Tamworth stock report notes strong demand across cattle and sheep pens. Prices for ewe lambs, wethers, and dairy stock show activity amid railway extension boosting draught animal demand. several lots sold at varying prices to Ish, Laughlin, Marsh, and others.

Hatham Vonem and CO Alex. Woutheeke Davia Tb Wilcke Uae Jas Ubak Yeraml Thi Imir Roorgin England Fera Ablett Eng

Prisoners Grandiloquent Address to a Jury

A fragmentary historical note describes a prisoner named Clatheriuck Me the Judge and a court scene at Armidele where he delivers a florid address to the jury. The text mentions warded language, gaol life, and a plea amid financial embarrassment and legal obstruction.

Armidele Janes Jay Addres Pory Roel Armdale

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