Wheal James Mining meets amid water woes and new directors
The half yearly Wheal James Mining Company meeting at Temple Chambers discussed Captain Warren's report on water intrusion and current drives north of Rankin's shaft. Directors were appointed, fees raised, and auditors re-elected as officials praised progress despite unsettled lode and limited inspection.
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Wheal James Mining Company
Temple Chambers
Q. Rankin
Warren
Kitto
Rankin
Paramatta
Whesl James
D. Bower
M.P
Parliament proceedings in Taraspay legislative session
In Taraspay on November 25 the Legislative Council passed the Real Property Act Amendment Bill after third reading and extended the Mercantile Marine Insurance report deadline. The Prison Bill and several others moved through committees with amendments. the Law of Evidence Amendment Bill and Jurisdiction and Protection to Justices Bill had first readings. The Assembly noted a postal contracts grievance, answered questions, and a Waste Lands Amendment and Procedure Bill proceeded to second reading. The session adjourned at 5 30 with leave granted to Mr Simms for two weeks.
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Taraspay
Legislive Council
Mercantile Mating Insurance Company
House of Assembly
Legislative Council
Committee of Supply
Me Simms
Insolvent Bill advances as Torrens amendment postponed
In the House of Assembly papers were laid on the table and questions answered. A petition was ordered printed. The Torrens Improvement Bill in Committee was postponed for a week. About 100 clauses of the Insolvent Bill passed through Committee. Other business was postponed and the House adjourned till Tuesday next.
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Prinay, Nevensne
House of Assembly
Intercolonial News from Victoria Bay events
Part of the Flying Squadron, including the Liverpool flagship and other vessels, came up the bay while Scyla Endymion arrivals awaited. Markets closed quiet as weather promises more rain and several English firms tender for Cape routes. Friendly Societies fete drew 6,000 with Governor present. flour quoted at £14 10s and kerosene at 2s.
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Victoria
Melbourne
Flying Squadron
Liverpool
Liffy
Phoebe
Barosea
Baywader
Scyla
Endymion
Bon Flying Squadron
Cape of Good Hope
Government to maintain Education Act amid fires in Maitland
New South Wales report notes the government will keep the Education Act despite three Maitland stores burning yesterday. Also mentions Mr Martins' friends planning to nominate him in Sydney as of November 27.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Maitland
Oney
Martin
Embezzlement Charge Dismissed. Insurance Policies Hold
The embezzlement charge against Hore man is dismissed. The Directors of the European Assurance Company will run the business as before and will not accept policy surrenders until advised from home. Mr Bright, father of Messra Bright Hrothera of Melbourne, has died in Liverpool. The Endimyon parted company with the
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Queensland
Brisbane
Horeman
Public Inte of
European Assurance Company
Bright
Messra Bright Hrothera
Melbourne
Liverpool
Massed news fragments from Pacific and Australian reports
A collage of dispatches describes maritime movements with Scylla and Kalabome in naval activity and resignations. Fiji and New Zealand notices touch on massacre reports and weather, while colonial commentary criticizes land office practices and corruption, detailing forfeiture schemes and ex parte actions.
Life Insurance as Marriage Settlement Practice
A historical discussion on life insurance tying its proceeds to marriage arrangements. Wealthy families use policies to provide for wives and children after a husband's death, arguing it protects dependents amid rising living costs and professional pressures. Some caution that society grows uneasy about such reliance.
Alarm Over Albert Life Insurance Office Collapse
The piece warns of the Albert Life Insurance Office facing a disastrous condition and the public loss of confidence in life offices. It calls for an inspector or commissioner similar to America to prevent ruin and protect policyholders from systemic fraud.
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Albert Life Insurance
Ing
Oddities from the Era and a Cruelty Case in Chatham
A miscellany notes a Mississippi steamboat blast pushing a man’s partner to eternity and a pun about Do Little and Stead. Reports on a new ice machine by Franz Windbaugen in Brunswick promise 190 to 1000 pounds of ice hourly with low fuel cost. In Chatham, James Russell pays a fine for cruelty to three birds carried head downward, the first such prosecution. A bread-making method claims 100 pounds of grain yields 145 pounds of bread, reducing waste and improving quality without grinding.
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Mississippi
Hanewell
Bilanes Fiske
Doolittle
Steal
DoLittle
Do Little
Stead
Franz Windbaugen
Brunswick
Crystal Palace
Sydenham
Guise
Chatham
Chatham Society For
Tames Russel
Local House Painting and Decorating Services Ad
Tartow Srumes Kapima advertises house painting graining decorating paper hanging and coloring at affordable prices. Spring Carte and other Ohio repairs offered in first class style with low prices. Window glass oils paints supplies always on hand and for sale. Orders may be left at premises.
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Thygion
Spring Carte
Ohio
Ieee
Abyandra
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