This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Singleton Argus And Upper Hunter General Advocate
Location
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1878
Page
6
A garbled report discusses storms of alcohol, temperance efforts, and acquittals connected to a court in Murrowend. It mentions a fire risk from a large blaze threatening Murray End properties, with discussion of police and local officials, and notes about a temperance society and church activities.
A fire broke out at the Commercial Stores in Murrundi on a Monday evening damaging the drapery and a partition between store sections. Mrs Gordon and Mr Stuart helped fight the blaze with water as shutters were closed and two youths assisted, keeping the building from severe spread.
Fragmentary text describes land parcels offered for sale at the Incal Tapa Office on a Thursday, listing acres, adjacent properties, and conditional purchases. It also references a public event with amateur concerts, a Tamworth district police note, and a Breeen weather disruption affecting a race program, with court proceedings noted in Quirindi and Worrie’s Creek.
Reports describe a fire at a local property near Mooki Springs linked to incendiary activity. The incident damaged walls and a building at Pies Hidge, with no intent proven. Proposals include improved fire practice sites and a new bridge project across Quirindi Creek amid broader town safety upgrades.
In a case before Sir William Monting, an order dismissing the application with costs was prepared. The judge noted the defendant failed to pay the costs, the court rule was granted, and the matter set for a further order on Friday in May. The defendant owed approximately £198 4s. The proceeding reflects standard court actions on default and fee recovery.
An early 20th century notice reports scientists predicting approaching catastrophes tied to planetary and atmospheric disturbances. It notes claims of widespread pestilence, unusual heat, storms, and crop impacts tied to solar and atmospheric irregularities over the next years. The piece cites Dr. Knopp presenting historical data in the New York Medical Journal and urges patience for forthcoming appearances.
A fragmented, highly obfuscated article recalls planetary perihelion cycles of Jupiter and Saturn, intertwining historic figures like Edison and Loyd Toons, with mentions of printing history and mid 19th to 20th century scientific discourse. It blends speculative futurism with archival notes on inventions, presses, and era imagery.
The document lists multiple land parcels near Yominbs and Waterloo Creek with measurements, boundaries, and adjoining properties. It references Matthew’s coalitional purchase of 42 acres, parts of Tamimwand and Ort, and a Crown grant under No. 1877. It notes water supply access and boundary lines along creeks, rivers, and creeks’ northwestern corners.
Advertised sale details list extensive parcels in Tamworth and surrounding parishes, including 100 acres in the county of Tuchiawl and multiple lots with boundaries near Davis and Weerle Creek. The notice specifies reserve terms, purchase conditions, and impending sale dates in 1878, with descriptions of livestock and property boundaries, and mentions of crews and bidders.
The report details forfeited deposits of £20 linked to a planned race between Querer of Morea and Charles Prantice, with new arrangements for a match between Roger Ingram and Charlie Prentigs on January 14, a 120 yard event with £207 in stakes, plus an account of a creditors' meeting where assets may go to the Insolvent Court. It also lists distant sales and consignments in Australia, including horses sold in Sydney and Melbourne, and references a large funeral and a Bengal distress report with foreshadowed hardship.
The report lists cattle movements and stock transport through Porkotara and surrounding regions, noting store bullock arrivals, fat cattle shipments, and sheep passes. It includes probate and administrator letters with dates in 1877, names such as James Preece and Andrew Jackson, and a drowning death of Mr. George Rodney Tucker with biographical details.
Fragmentary notice highlights new books in English and colonial works and mentions a magazine. The text urges readers to vote the address, with unclear context and missing details about location or date.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.