Proceedings in Parliament and NSW Updates
Proceedings in Parliament record the Chief Secretary answering questions on mail conveyance, the Murray iron bridge, and volunteer regulations. The Stockade Enquiry Board report was laid. motions by Barrow and Baker were withdrawn. Bills on oaths and public health move forward. adjournments noted. NSW items include the Daphne case, McKinlay acquittal, a navy banquet postponement, fundraising for Archbishop Polding, Florence’s return damaged, and Yass diamond valuation ruling.
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Trnspiy
The
Legislative Council
Murray
Stockade Enquiry Board
Barrow
J. Baker
House of Assembly
Mount Barker
Commissioner of Public Works
Lunatic Asylum Select Committee
Government questions and rents discussed in Wroespay session
August 25 session saw Mr Bright move to complain about government answers to questions. A return of salaries and emoluments for government officers was ordered. Debates on rents for mineral leases and auditing independence were adjourned till Friday. New Volunteer Regulations and commissions issued in 1966 were examined. The House adjourned shortly after 5 PM.
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Wrosespay
House of Assembly
Bright
Weales
Fisher
South Australia
Customs Union
Sydney
Cheriton
Baker
Equity realises £16000 in Kyte property amid colony updates
Adelaide reports from Melbourne note Kyte's estate equity reaching £16000 with other tales of Cape Howe prospecting hopes, Waterhouse Reefs bids, censure of Ballarat MPs, pay limits for members, Ballarat litigation in Prince of Wales vs Working Miners, and inquiries into Captain Donna amid Land Bill debates and Chinaman arrivals aboard the Chelsea. A Chelsea voyage fatality and the Prince Regent grounding off Port Curtis are also recorded.
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Adelaide
Victoria
Melbourne
Kyte
Cape Howe
Ballarat
Waterhouse Reefs
Butters
Yesternight
Prince of Wales Company
Somages
Donna
Oity
McCulloch
Chelsea
Macartney
Prince Regent
Port Curtis
Te Kooti Massacre Reported in Waikato Conflict
Via Sydney August 23 news says Te Kooti has massacred eighteen Waikato men. Reports state eighteen were killed at Waikato. Two hundred men are building a pair at Rangamata. Via Melbourne August 18 Parliament plans to send a War Commissioner home. Ghoorkas are advocated for war. War news deemed unimportant. Gold reportedly discovered at Opiri.
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Sydney
Clarke
McKinlay
South Sea News
Eromanga
Anna
South Seas
Hannah Bloomfield
Queensland
Fiji
New Zealand
Te Kooti
Waikato
Rangamata
Melbourne
Opiri
Diamond Hunting Sparks Australian Gem Debate
A Melbourne observer reviews Hunt’s patented sieve device for sorting by specific gravity, discusses its potential for diamonds and gold recovery, and surveys claims of diamonds in Australia and South Africa. It notes skepticism among scientists, the South African district inquiries, and the feasibility of West Australian pearl ventures with diving methods.
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Hunt
National Museum
Australia
Tennant
Strand
Bendigo
London
Ballarat
South Africa
Harry Emanuel
Bondstreet
J. R. Gregory
Gregory
Geological Magazine
Cape
England
Hope Town
Atherstone
Bastery
Brazil
Ural
Georgia
North Carolina
South America
Pearts
Melbourne
West Australia
Walsh
Collins-street
Largest diamond mystery draws Sydney interest and Tamworth tale
A sensational tale from New South Wales describes a vast stone found near Tamworth. The Tamworth Examiner notes townsfolk believed the gem genuine, while Mint and Bank of New South Wales officials debate custody. The object is described as duck egg size, milky and semi transparent, with no visible facets and minor chipping at one end.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Herald
Townsend
Bank of New South
Mountain of Light
Bank of New South Wales
Tamworth
Newcastle
Colonial
Smith
Consignee
New England
Bendeemer
Hall
George-street
Troy
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Dney
Polding
Rome
Florence
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