Arrivals and Departures at Port Fortfield Dec 11–Dec 28
A list of ships arriving and departing, with masters, tonnage, origins, and dates. Notable arrivals include Royal Shepherd 260 tons from Port Auguste, Moonte 227 tons from Newcastle, and Veruilam 510 tons from Newcastle. Departures feature Kangaroo 180 tons for Port Adelaide and Moonta 627 tons for Newcastle, among others.
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Thecomber
Tueeda
Royal A
Ward
Port J
Gowan
River Don
D. Bower
Amelis
Echooner
Hunter
Maetes
Orneet
J. Darwent
Triday
Celetin
Mas
Melbourne
Nee
Kanpur
Gordon
Port Adelaide
Kohinoor
Bargue
Bicknell
Vesa
Amrqas
Krickren
Porl
Augusta
Meander
Banque
Tana
Snadden
Newcastle
Kangaroo
Eclipss
Crocker
Saiter
Alternative
Rocky
Port Lincoln
Amelia
Port Adel
Walls
Thuredsy
Pridsy
Moonta
Barneeca
Destructive December storm hits Wallaroo port and town
A severe December storm battered Wallaroo with north and west winds, tearing roofs and scattering debris across streets. Shipping faced damage as Moonta and local ships fought waves, while homes endured dusty interiors and shattered timber. No lives were reported harmed, but property losses were widespread and crews secured damaged vessels.
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Wallaroo
Suney
Simon Wi
Ita
Bower
Ceveral
Brody
Wight
the & W
Wallaroo Mining and Moonte Church Notes and Accidents
In Kadina district reports a Wallaroo Smelting Works accident injuring William Smith with no broken bones and a Wallaroo Mining Co boy Renfrey dying after a fall in Wandilla shaft. The new Church of Saint Francis at Moonte opened with an audience of locals, led by Rev Father Smyth, and a collection totaling £194.
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Gulf
Wallaroo
Walliam Smith
Saint Francis
Assisimum
Moonte
Kadina
Rossiter
Sion
Father Smyth
Wandilla
Wallaroo Mining Co
Renfrey
G. N. Birks
J.P
Intercolonial News from Melbourne Holidays Bright
Melbourne reports a holiday spell of fine weather and widespread outdoor leisure activities including sports excursions and picnics. A Draper charged with forging a receipt for 4000 pounds is identified as a son of the late Rev. Draper, the Wesleyan minister who drowned in London. The Melbourne Assembly and Council back a joint committee report on the Land Bill, with passage likely as the session ends tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Draper
Gon
D. J. Draper
London
Sydney political moves and election notes
New South Wales reports election chatter with Mr Martin awaiting a dual nomination in Sydney. Dangar secured re-election for Gwydir. A balloon injury disrupted yesterday’s events. The Captaine of H. M. S Phoebe and Virago departed for England today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dangar
Gwydir
H. M
Phobe and
Virago
Embezzlement Charge Dismissed Against Queensland Inspector
In Brisbane on November 27 the embezzlement case against Hots man, the Inspector of Public Accounts of Queensland, was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Brisbane
Hotsman
Curious native birds fall to introduced bees in New Zealand
A Taran report explains native small birds decline as bees introduced for honey prey on blossoms. Birds dip tongues into flowers, become entangled, die. natives link this to civilization’s spread and new dangers. An Agent-General dispatch notes limited importance.
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New Zealand
Taran Jta
Uncertain ventures in colonial communication and meat scare
Fragmentary reads indicate discussions of proposed undersea cable links from Osclotts to northern Queensland and notes on a failed meat shipment opened by admiralty officials due to bad odor. Other items mention Melbourne mine preaching Samper and firms McAllister Co and Moore Hawthorn as agents amid tendering for Cape of Good Hope mail routes.
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Bookport
Calenial Industries
Melbourne
Admiralty
Verdon
Ptte Australia
Tolly Downs
Oslcutts
Queensland
Messrs MaccAllister and Co
Victoria
Caps of Good Hope
New York
Ndt
Mésis Moore, Hawthorn,and Co
Cape of Good Hope
M‘culloch
Mail notices from Kanne and nearby routes
Postal schedules show frequent mail dispatches to Adelaide Kadina Wallaroo and Moonta with multiple daily departures. Times vary by route and include morning, midday, and evening slots, with Sundays excluded for some services.
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Adelaide
Wallaroo
Moontu
Aus
Wav Lab
Kadina
Sundmnday
Pan Bor Monta
Bundore
Wallaroo Thrien
Public Caution Over Counterfeit Holt Holloway Stamps
Thomas Holloway warns the EB Australasian Public against buying Ointment and Pills not bearing the English Government Stamp. He notes counterfeiters import from the United States at low prices and imitate genuine labels. Readers should examine the English Stamp and box labels for authenticity and report nefarious practices to Gordon and Gotch or Holloway in London.
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Holloway's
London
Tom
United States
Messrs
Gordon and
Gotch
Collin 8Wert
Melboure
Thomas Holloway
Oxford-Sh
Strand
Port Wallaroo Walls Off Rival Rally
A brief regional note from Port Wallaroo covers a local event with residents rallying around a community project. Officials and volunteers coordinate to improve facilities as stakeholders discuss next steps and funding options.
Pills for a Period of Thirty Reddened Dine Goat
An old advertisement extols pills claimed to restore vigor and relieve female weakness and demoralization. It asserts benefits for women of all ages and states the pills invigorate and cure various disorders of the sex, promising radical improvement during critical life stages.
All Disorders Affecting the Diver Stomach and Bowels
A compact note suggests that when the stomach liver or bowels are disordered by high living climate or overindulgence, proper regulation will soon rectify the evil and restore energy strength and vitality, ending lassitude gloom and dejection.
Purifying Pills Promised Relief for Indigestion Mood
Despondency and low spirits accompany indigestion and disturbed function. The pills are claimed to dispel headaches biliousness nausea and loss of appetite. A course of these purifying pills is said to remove morbid affections without causing further impairment.
Holloway's Pills and Ointment advertised in London
An 19th century advertisement touts Holloway's Pills and Ointment as universal cures for influenza diphtheria bronchitis ague bilious complaints skin eruptions rheumatic pains and internal disorders. It lists prices and promotes widespread use by reputable druggists and suppliers across the civilised world.
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Intercolonial News
New South Wales
Martin
Kanne
Bioos TA Minke
Far
Howowar
Odda
Ae Port Wallaroo
Os Pille
Alfeck
Holloway
Profesor
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