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159 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 8
SIR.—In reference to the telegram to the “Sydney Morning Herald” that notice had been given that Mr. Corbett should be dismissed, I have the following very simple explanation to give, which I would have rendered the Council but…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—It is with much regret to me, as well as to others who believed in the true and original movement of the Riverine Association, to observe the wrangling and party contention exhibited lately between the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—As anticipated the last meeting of the Riverine Council was stormy, and brought forth a great deal of animus. Cliqucism, the bane of every movement carried on in Deniliquin, is so busy in this now celebrated…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—As I have been accused in the columns of your journal of discourteous behaviour, I trust that you will allow me through the same medium to deny that I have ever acted uncourteously to any respectable member of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Messrs. J. H. CLOUGH and Co. (Feb. 5) report:— WOOL.—On Wednesday about 800 bales were disposed of by auction out of a catalogue of about 4,000 bales. Biddings were not so spirited as they were previous…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—On reading your report of the Council meeting of last week, I was peculiarly struck with the air of injured innocence assumed by the Secretary, Mr. Corbert. He wished to defend his character, and it was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—As one who has taken considerable interest in the movement originated some twelve months ago for the surpose of freeing Riverina from the incubus of being [?] by the Sydney Government, I may be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—Much as been said and written in journals and magazines about the way in which justice is administered by magistrates, and not without just cause. As long as an unscrupulous Government, some time ago defeated,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—In your issue of the 23rd of last month appeared a report of an inquiry touching the death of Bridget Brennan. You have misrepresented what I said relative to Mr. Weston, but I should not have deemed it…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—I have just received a letter from Sydney in which the following passage occurs : —“Why did the Riverine Council expel Jones? Why did Lang resign? I am informed here, from good authority, that if it was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—I write not for the purpose of opposing the large and powerful organisation which has sprang up in the must of the Association, but for the purpose of trying to [?] all interests. in the outset I will…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →BY the 1st clause the measure takes effect on the from the 1st day of March Now next evening. Clause 2 repeals 24 Victoria No. 9 and part…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Messrs. GOLD[?] and Co. (Feb. 12) report :— WOOL.—We have had a fair inquiry by private contract, and previous to our sale by [?] placed over [?] bales at satisfactory prices, fleece [?] up to [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SINCE the sales there have been but few inquiries, and these chiefly for [?] and low priced Sydney [?] prices are firm and stock in dealers’ hands in London very small…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—The recent turn which affairs have taken in Riverina must be offered as the only excuse which I have for addressing you. At the distance which separates us geographically, it is hardly to be wondered at that now…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Messrs. J. H. CLOUGH and Co. (Feb. 19) report: — WOOL.—There has been three auction sales held this week, at which about, 4,000 bales were catalogued, and about 1,606 bales sold. We held our sale yesterday, at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—“Experience” and “reason” alike proclaim that those who write to a public journal should state the truth and nothing but the truth. I am led to this observation from reading the letter of Dr. Wien in your…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—I do not intend to follow “Vox Populi” through his maze of figures, but cannot pass by one glaring error he has committed in basing his calculation of the amount of revenue that might be drawn from the district upon…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—I perceive in your report of the Riverine Council meeting, in your issue of the 6th instant, my name given as not voting on Mr. Desailly’s motion for the expulsion of Mr. Jones. I voted for the motion, the reason…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—As it is necessary for me to send my address in order for me to receive your interesting little country paper, I take the opportunity to make a few remarks in support of Truth, with regard to a certain meeting of…
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