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  1. CURRENT TOPICS.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Tuesday 18 September 1888 p 2 Article
    A WELL-CONSTRUCTED specimen of workmanship has recently been turned out from the business premises of Mr. William Gorr, ship chandler, of Esplanade Row, in ... 4156 words
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  2. THE MERCURY. FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1, 1884. IN the House of Assembly yesterday.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Friday 1 August 1884 p 2 Article
    Some notices were given, and papers laid on the table. Private members' business taking precedence. ... 7322 words
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  3. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
    The Observer (Hobart, Tas : 1845 - 1846) Tuesday 9 December 1845 p 2 Article
    CAUTION TO PUBLICANS.—In a cause which came before the Commissioner of the Court of Requests on Thursday last, wherein the plaintiff was a publican who sued for spirits and cash supplied ... 1436 words
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  4. COLONIAL TIMES HOBART TOWN: JULY 24, 1829.
    Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Friday 24 July 1829 p 2 Article
    This highly gifted man, whose deep reasoning, expansive mind, and sublimity of thought, done credit to human nature, and to the country of his birth, who bad the happy talent of expressing more, in fewer words than any writer of modern ... 7695 words
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  5. SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR HOME READERS.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Saturday 11 August 1883 Supplement: The Mercury Supplement. p 1 Article
    Since our last fortnightly summary business of primary importance to the colony has been transacted by Parliament. On the 1st inst. a bill[?] to make provision for the ... 3339 words
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  6. GOVERNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE. Government House, Hobart Town, Saturday, 1st August, 1818.
    The Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter (Tas. : 1816 - 1821) Saturday 1 August 1818 p 1 Article
    HIS HONOR the LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR is pleased to direct that the Work now in progress for the reception of Guns upon the Souhtern Point of the ... 85 words
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  7. HOBART TOWN. SITTING MAGISTRATE.—A. W. H. HUMPHERBY, Esq.
    The Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter (Tas. : 1816 - 1821) Saturday 8 June 1816 p 1 Article
    Tuesday last the 4th of June, being the Anniversay Birth-Day of our august and gracious S[?]v[?]reign, was observed with the accus tomed and appropriate Ceremoni[?]s—A[?]Sun-rise the Royal S[?]a[?]d ard was hoisted at the Battery; at 8 o'Clock the American brig ... 910 words
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  8. Hobart Town; SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1816. Sitting Magistrate for the ensuing Week, A. W.H. HUMPHREY, ESQ. Assize of Bread of the ensuing Week, Wheaten Bread, Tenpencq per Loaf, or 4lbs. of Wheat.
    The Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter (Tas. : 1816 - 1821) Saturday 17 August 1816 p 1 Article
    On Monday last the 12th of August, being the Anniversary of HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS the PRINCE REGENT'S Birth, was observed with the accustomed and appropriate Ceremonies.—At Sun-rise the Royal Standard was hoisted at the Battery; at 12 o'Clock the ... 477 words
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  9. HOBART TOWN. Sitting Magistrate—THOMAS BELL, Efq[?] Best Bread, per Loaf, 8d.; Houshold, 7d.
    The Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter (Tas. : 1816 - 1821) Saturday 18 July 1818 p 2 Article
    A new Guard House, Battery, and Habitation for the Signal-man, have been commenced this week under the direction of the Acting Engineer and Inspector of Public Works, on the ... 228 words
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  10. Colonial Times. HOBART TOWN: RRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1825.
    Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser (Hobart, Tas. : 1825 - 1827) Friday 25 November 1825 p 2 Article
    Perhaps there are few subjects of more importarice in an infant community, than attention to precedent—particularly when, as with us, the Members of the Profession of the ... 4538 words
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  11. STATE OF THE WEATHER. FROM 30th JAN. TO 5th FEB. 1826.
    Hobart Town Gazette (Tas. : 1825 - 1827) Saturday 11 February 1826 p 2 Article
    At the present stage of improvement in this Colony, no subject more imperatively demands attention than that of Education. Independent of the numerous ... 3379 words
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  12. THE HOBART-TOWN COURIER.
    The Hobart Town Courier (Tas. : 1827 - 1839) Saturday 7 June 1828 p 2 Article
    The ship George Home,430 tons, J. F. Steel commander, arrived on Saturday last from the Isle of France 27th April with 4272 bags of sugar, containing 650,834 pounds, 200 bags of rice, and ... 777 words
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  13. THE HOBART-TOWN COURIER. SATURDAY, APRIL 4 1829. TRADE AND SHIPPING.
    The Hobart Town Courier (Tas. : 1827 - 1839) Saturday 4 April 1829 p 2 Article
    Arrived last night the ship Pyram[?], Elder, from London, 14th october, with a general cargo of goods. [?] F[?]mish horses and 3 mares, 7 Merino rams 13 [?]wes, I D[?]rset ram and 2 ewes. Touched at ... 7596 words
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  14. COLONIA[?] TIMES HOBART TOWN: AUGUST 28, 1829.
    Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Friday 28 August 1829 p 2 Article
    A new light upon what is considered the liberty of the Press in this Colony, has been exhibited during the present week, by a threat held out to us of prosecution for libel, because, in the exercise of our duty as guardians of the rights ... 5959 words
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  15. To the Editor of the Colonial Times.
    Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Tuesday 25 January 1842 p 3 Article
    SIR,—I have just read an article in the Tasmanian and Review of last Friday, reflecting upon me as the Captain of the Annes and Elizabtth, for improper treatment to female passengers from Port Phillip to ... 1429 words
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  16. THE QUARTER'S REVENUE.
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Saturday 13 September 1845 p 2 Article
    PUBLIC curiosity being naturally eager upon the subject of financial intelligence at an epoch like the present, our maternal Government has published the Quarterly Return of " Revenue and Expenditure," ... 2158 words
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  17. Classified Advertising
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Monday 3 January 1853 p 4 Advertising
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  18. MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE TERRITORY OF NEW SOUTH WALES AND ITS DEPENDENCIES. COMMANDING THE FORCES. His Excellency Lieutenant-General Sir M. C. O'Connell, K C.H. STAFF. Brigade-Major.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 17 March 1846 p 3 Detailed lists, results, guides
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  19. FROM THE GAZETTE OF LAST NIGHT. War Office, January 10, 1837.
    The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Thursday 25 May 1837 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides
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  20. MULTUM IN PARVO. (From late Australasian Papers.)
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 29 September 1849 p 2 Article
    THE Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land has inserted the names of the following gentlemen in the commission of the peace: — Colonel Henry Despard, C.B., Major Edward ... 802 words
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  21. LOCAL.
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Wednesday 3 March 1852 p 3 Article
    THE BREVET.—WAR OFFICE, NOV. 11.—Her Majesty has been pleased to appoint the following officers to take rank by Brevet. Lieutenant-Generals Sir Richard Bourke, K.C.B., and Sir Howard Douglas, ... 2500 words
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  22. Shipping Intelligence. PORT OF HOBART TOWN.
    Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Tuesday 17 September 1844 p 2 Article
    September 11.—Arrived the barque Pestonjee Bomanjee, Binnie master, from the Downs May 17, and Rio de Janeiro July 6. Passengers— Lieut. Still, R.N., Agent of Transports, Major ... 274 words
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  23. HOBART TOWN.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 24 September 1844 p 2 Article
    ARRIVALS.—September 5. Letitia, schooner, Archer, master, from Twofold Bay, with 35 head of cattle. 6. Barossa, ship, Austin, master, from the Downs 17th May, with 319 male ... 880 words
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  24. FROM THE "LAUNCESTON EXAMINER," JANUARY 14.
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Saturday 17 January 1846 p 2 Article
    MIDDLE ISLAND.—This island, rented from Government by Mr. Barrett, was sown chiefly with wheat. The crop was promising up to a certain period, when it was attacked by the caterpillar, which cut down every ear of grain, attacking ... 731 words
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  25. LOCAL.
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Saturday 15 July 1848 p 2 Article
    THE LORD BISHOP OF JASMANIA will preach in the new Trinity Church on Sunday morning next. His Lordship performed the entire duties or Trinity Church, Launceston, on Sunday last. Having heard of the indisposition ... 2285 words
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  26. Domistic Intelligence.
    Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Tuesday 13 August 1839 p 7 Article
    Wholesale shop-b[?]ing.—A [?]ket-of[?]are [?]na[?] named John Hansell, has been during the last ten days or a fortnight, levying contributions upon nearly all the large ... 2089 words
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  27. Colonial Times. HOBART TOWN: FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1827.
    Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser (Hobart, Tas. : 1825 - 1827) Friday 1 June 1827 p 2 Article
    With reference to our article of last week on the subject of amending the condition of prisoners, by improving their morals, and pointing out classification and distinction, as ' ... 6349 words
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  28. ENGLISH INTELLIGENCE.
    Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Saturday 4 January 1845 p 2 Article
    By the Ph[?]be, with female prisoners, which left Dublin on the 25th Sept., we have English papers to the 23rd of that month. The prevailing topic, is, of course, Mr. ... 3698 words
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  29. LATEST ENGLISH NEWS. TO THE 16TH JUNE.
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Wednesday 15 September 1852 p 2 Article
    The Court was at Buckingham Palace, and the Royal Family all well. MILITARY.—The force to be raised under the new Militia act is, we understand, to consist of ... 1692 words
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  30. SUMMARY OF NEWS. FROM 23RD SEPTEMBER TO 22ND OCTOBER, 1864.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Saturday 22 October 1864 p 3 Article
    THE Court of General Sessions (Criminal Juris diction), at Launceston, commenced on the 19th ultimo, before J. Whitefoord, Esq., Recorder, and the usual jury. There were fourteen cases for trial, ... 7751 words
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  31. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Colonial Secretary's Office, Dec. 22, 1826.
    Hobart Town Gazette (Tas. : 1825 - 1827) Saturday 23 December 1826 p 2 Article
    PERSONS willing to Contract for an Additional Building to be erected at the Military Barracks at Hobart Town, furnishing all Materials, are requested to ... 72 words
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  32. HOBART TOWN.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Thursday 17 May 1855 Edition: AFTERNOON p 2 Article
    The new batteries have been named as follows:—Queen's battery at Macquarie Point; Prince Albert's battery, by the Flagstaff; and the Denison battery, by government house. ... 242 words
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  33. LOCAL NEWS.
    The Hobarton Mercury (Tas. : 1854 - 1857) Wednesday 16 May 1855 p 2 Article
    THE BISHOP AND THE HOBARTON MERCURY. —It appears that our plain speaking on the subject of Church Reform, and our unhesitating opposition to the unhallowed union of Church and State, ... 1478 words
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  34. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
    The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas. : 1835 - 1880) Saturday 19 May 1855 p 5 Article
    QUEEN'S BIRTH-DAY BALL.—Sir Henry Young, it is publicly said, has been very sparing in his issue of invitations for the public Ball at Government House on the Queen's Birth-day—the 24th ... 2893 words
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  35. GOVT. AND GENERAL ORDERS. Government House, Hobart Town, Wednesday, March 10th, 1819.
    The Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter (Tas. : 1816 - 1821) Saturday 20 March 1819 p 1 Article
    THE seizure of the Schooner Young Lac[?]lan by a Band of Piratical Gonvicts in the Night or the 27th Ultimo, was Yesterday investigated by a full Bench of Magistrates. ... 467 words
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  36. MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
    The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas. : 1835 - 1880) Friday 4 March 1870 p 3 Article
    The Steamer Hero, with two companies of the 18th Regiment Royal Irish on board, under the command of Major Bishop, sailed from Auckland on the 19th ult., and arrived ... 468 words
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  37. MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
    The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas. : 1835 - 1880) Saturday 5 March 1870 p 12 Article
    The steamer Hero, with two companies of the 18th Regiment Royal Irish on board, under the comnand of Major Bishop, sailed from Auckland on the 19th ult., and arrived ... 462 words
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  38. THE MERCURY. SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 4, 1871.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Saturday 4 March 1871 p 2 Article
    IF it be true that there is but a step from the sublime to the ridiculous, the sentence of a New South Wales Judge has converted an impious and most foul-mouthed reprobate into a martyr. ... 4975 words
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  39. THE MERCURY. FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 3, 1871.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Friday 3 March 1871 p 2 Article
    WE have trampled on the toes of FRANCIS BUTLER, Esq., "Director of Public Works and Superintendent of Surveys," and such are his ideas of the liberty of the Press, and so little ... 5629 words
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  40. THE MERCURY. MONDAY MORNING, NOV. 13, 1871.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Monday 13 November 1871 p 2 Article
    THE "Despatches and other papers" connected with what may be said to be ironically called "the defences of the Colony," which were laid before the two Houses of Parliament on ... 4590 words
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  41. GOVERNMENT AND GENERAL ORDERS. GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HOBART TOWN, Saturday, May 2d, 1818.
    The Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter (Tas. : 1816 - 1821) Saturday 2 May 1818 Supplement: Supplement to the Hobart Town Gazette p 1 Article
    HIS HONOR the LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR cannot publish the above Government and General Order of HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR in CHIEF, without adding the Expression of His heartfelt Sorrow and Regret at the ... 428 words
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    The Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter (Tas. : 1816 - 1821) Saturday 11 September 1819 p 2 Article
    SHIP NEWS.—This day arrived the sloop Martha, Mr. Rich. Perkins, master, from Port Jackson three weeks, ... 1470 words
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  43. VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Saturday 22 December 1860 Edition: MORNING p 4 Article
    THE old system of standing armies in Britain and her dependencies is on the wane. In the inauguration of the new movement we observe much that is ... 1799 words
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  44. COUNCIL PAPERS. DEFENCES OF THE COLONY. [CONCLUSION.] Royal Engineer Office, Hobart Town, 21st April, 1854.
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Tuesday 9 May 1854 p 2 Article
    SIR,—In compliance with the desire conveyed in HIS Excellency's Minute of 8th instant, for me to report upon the Defences of the Harbours of Hobart Town and Launceston, as also to furnish Plans and ... 1946 words
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  45. COUNCIL PAPERS. DEFENCES OF THE COLONY. APPENDIX No. 1. (Continued from Saturday's Courier.)
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Monday 8 May 1854 p 2 Article
    AT a Meeting of the Executive Council held at the Government House, Hobart Town, on Friday, April 7th, 1854, at 12 o'clock; PRESENT. ... 4220 words
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  46. THE COURIER. (PUBLISHED DAILY.) FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 12. Str[?] [?] [?]rospere. HARBOUR DEFENCES.
    The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Friday 12 May 1854 p 2 Article
    THE important subject of providing for the defence of the cities of Hobart Town and Launceston against the sudden and probable aggression of a Russian enemy has engaged the ... 1028 words
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  47. Domestic Intelligence.
    Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Tuesday 12 September 1843 p 3 Article
    THE COURT.—The Colonial Secretary arrived last night; His Excellency Sir E. Wilmot will be home this evening, at six o'clock, accompanied by the Director of the Probation System, who met ... 1229 words
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  48. UNDERGROUND WORKINGS Magazine for Battery Nearly 100 Years Old
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Friday 17 August 1934 p 9 Article
    Underground workings, the existence of which was known to few persons in Hobart, were revealed by workmen engaged in improvement operations at ... 504 words
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  49. THE ANGLESEA BARRACKS. THE OLD AND THE NEW. A HISTORICAL SKETCH.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Friday 24 May 1912 p 6 Article
    The saying that the old order changeth, giving place to the new, is being exemplified on a somewhat extensive scale in the case of the Anglesea Barracks, where ... 1527 words
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  50. THROUGH TASMANIA, No 40. [BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Saturday 31 May 1884 Supplement: The Mercury Supplement p 1 Article
    The last of this series treated of Mount Bischoff, 270 miles off by road and rail from Bellerive, the starting point of a tour along the eastern seaboard, and part of the ... 4037 words
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  51. NAVAL AND MILITARY News and Notes Parade at Launceston
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 1 August 1929 p 3 Article
    Military trainees in Launceston who have completed their period of service of 12 months in the senior cadets will enter on their training in the Citizen ... 1332 words
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  52. NAVAL AND MILITARY News and Notes Handing Over Parade
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 8 August 1929 p 5 Article
    The second and final handing over parade of cadets to the Citizen Forces will be held at Hobart on Saturday. The first was that at Launceston last ... 1641 words
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  53. DEFENCE OF THE COLONIES.
    Geelong Advertiser and Squatters' Advocate (Vic. : 1845 - 1847) Tuesday 4 May 1847 Edition: EVENING p 1 Article
    The whole of the Australasian Colonies (Van Diemen's Land, the most exposed of the whole, excepted) are actively occupying themselves in constructing the ... 892 words
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  54. Port Dalrymple News.
    Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser (Tas. : 1821 - 1825) Friday 22 July 1825 p 4 Article
    Extracts from the Letter of our Launceston Correspondent, dated the 19th Instant:- The brig Cyprus is coming round to Hobart Town; and is expected to sail this week. ... 254 words
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  55. THE MERCURY. WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 18, 1873.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Wednesday 18 June 1873 p 2 Article
    HAD HIS EXCELLENCY been responsible for the lengthy document with which he yesterday opened Parliament, we feel assured that he would have blushed for the sorry figure he was ... 5027 words
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  56. 50 YEARS AGO (From "The Mercury" of September 30, 1889) KANGAROO BLUFF BATTERY
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Saturday 30 September 1939 p 9 Article
    LAST Tuesday, while gun practice was in progress at the Kangaroo Bluff Battery, a slight accident occurred, which resulted ... 137 words
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  57. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) HOBART, May 4.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Tuesday 5 May 1885 p 3 Article
    The two five-ton Armstrong guns, with hydropneumatic carriages, ex Yeoman, will probably to-morrow be mounted at the Alexandra Battery. The Yeoman has ... 74 words
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  58. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) HOBART, April 22.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Thursday 23 April 1885 p 3 Article
    All the necessary projectiles have now been taken acroas to the Kangaroo Bluff Battery, and the work connected with' the mounting of the batteries bas boon ... 170 words
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  59. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) HOBART, April 23.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Friday 24 April 1885 p 3 Article
    The Government is pushing ahead the defences of Hobart as fast as possible. The Kangaroo Bluff battery is completed, and 270 men were employed to-day at the ... 166 words
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  60. THE NEW RIFLE GUN. (From the Times.)
    The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (Tas. : 1858 - 1860) Tuesday 24 May 1859 p 2 Article
    At Her Majesty's Levee yesterday the honor of Knighthood was conferred upon Mr. Armstrong, the inventor of the new rifle gun, who is further described as ... 1194 words
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  61. GENERAL INTELLIGENC.
    The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (Tas. : 1858 - 1860) Thursday 18 November 1858 p 3 Article
    HOBART TOWN REGATTA.— A requisition numerously signed by our most respectable citizens, has been forwarded to the Mayor, requesting him to convene a public meeting for the ... 406 words
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  62. THE RIVER TAMAR. No. 5.
    Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Tuesday 27 February 1912 Edition: DAILY p 6 Article
    The oldest of the Tamar industries and a very important one yet remains to be noticed. In the West Tamar district limestone quarries have been worked for ... 3495 words
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  63. NAVAL AND MILITARY News and Notes Fleet's Spring Cruise
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Wednesday 14 August 1929 p 3 Detailed lists, results, guides
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  64. IMPROMPTU ON SEEING THE FOLLOWING INSCRIPTION ON A BOARD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE HOUSE OF CORRECTION AT KIRKDALE.
    Launceston Advertiser (Tas. : 1829 - 1846) Monday 13 April 1829 p 3 Article
    To the Home of Correction. No thoroughfare ! Ye rogues and thieves rejoice ! the Magistrates declare, That, to Correction's house there is no ... 2466 words
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  65. BOY SCOUTS BLUFF BATTERY Training Centre's Romantic History RENEWED INTEREST
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Wednesday 29 July 1936 p 3 Article
    Interest in scouting circles is once more being focussed on the Bellerive Bluff Battery, which was vested in the association several years ago. Fort ... 477 words
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  66. ARTILLERY PRACTICE FROM THE BLUFF BATTERY.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Monday 16 November 1896 p 3 Detailed lists, results, guides
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  67. INSPECTION [?]BATSTERIE
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Tuesday 24 September 1889 p 3 Article
    Major-General Edwards R.E., C. B., commenced his inspection of the Southern Tasmanian defences yesterday morning. He arrived at the Queen's Battery, accompanied ... 218 words
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  68. GAZETTE NOTICES. HOBART, April 23.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Tuesday 24 April 1883 p 2 Article
    The following notices appear in the Gazette :— The next Quarterly Licensing Meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on May 7th. ... 286 words
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  69. TASMANIAN NEWS. HOBART, August 21.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Tuesday 22 August 1882 p 3 Article
    A Court of General Sessions was hold this morning, but the Clerk of the Peace notified that there was no business to bring forward and the Court then ... 607 words
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  70. TASMANIAN INTELLIGENCE. HOBART, Dec. 15.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Tuesday 16 December 1884 p 2 Article
    Six immigrants, who recently arrived from England per the s.s. Kaikoura; waited on the Minister of Lands to-day, stating they were unable to procure, during a ... 1000 words
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  71. COLONIAL DEFENCES.
    South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Saturday 23 February 1878 Supplement: Supplement to the South Australian Register. p 2 Article
    The Government have been prompt in acting on the recommendations of His Excellency Sir Wm. Jervois, and have already taken steps to obtain some of the ... 1263 words
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  72. LAUNCESTON EXAMINER. [PUBLISHED DAILY.] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1878.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Tuesday 19 February 1878 p 2 Article
    IN all the other colonies the reports of Sir Wm. Jervios and colonel Scratchley on the defences thereof have been published for general information as ... 1240 words
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  73. NAVAL AND MILITARY News and Notes Spring Cruise Changes
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Wednesday 4 September 1929 p 3 Article
    Several changes have been made in the itinerary of the spring cruise for vessels of the Australian squadron in commission. The flagship, H.M.A.S. ... 1287 words
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  74. THE DEFENCES.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Saturday 27 November 1880 p 2 Article
    His Excellency Lieut.—General Sir J. H. Lefroy, attended by Captain Hussey (Private Secretary), and accompanied by the Hon. Win. Moore (Colonial Secretary), Mr. B. T. Solly (Assistant Colonial ... 1455 words
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  75. THE MERCURY. THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. 2, 1883.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 2 August 1883 p 2 Article
    In the House of Assembly yesterday, several petitions were received from Roman Catholics, praying that payment by results should be introduced into the educational ... 5094 words
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  76. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) HOBART, April 30.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Friday 1 May 1885 p 3 Article
    Dr. E. L. Crowther has been requested by several members of the reserve force to withdraw a letter he sent recently to the Treasurer stating he would be unable ... 2148 words
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  77. THE MERCURY. TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 2nd, 1860.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Tuesday 2 October 1860 p 2 Article
    The Legislative Council met yesterday, but transacted no business. Some notices of motion were given. In the Assembly several notices of motion and ... 3432 words
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  78. CLARENCE. MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1879.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Friday 28 March 1879 p 3 Article
    Present: The Warden (Mr. H. Lamb), Councillors Young, Strachan, McRorie, McDermott, Chipman. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. ... 736 words
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  79. THE MERCURY. THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 35, 1878.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 25 April 1878 p 2 Article
    THERE seems to be a shaking among the dry bones. Federation, or a Customs Union embracing the Australian Colonies, does not appear to even loom in the distance. The public mind ... 4287 words
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  80. SHIPPING. ARRIVALS.—NOVEMBER 27.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 28 November 1876 p 4 Article
    Silver Stream, barque, 324 tons, Captain Brown, from Adelaide 14th instant. Captain, agent. Duke of Edinburgh (s.), 244 tons, Captain Lessing, from Melbourne 24th instant. Captain, agent. ... 269 words
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  81. TASMANIAN DEFENCES.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Saturday 2 May 1885 p 3 Article
    It is satisfactory to learn that at last the Government have entered upon the subject of defence with an approach to the spirit and decision which the importance of the ... 1729 words
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  82. TASMANIAN DEFENCES.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Friday 10 February 1888 p 2 Article
    Sergeant Robertson has been selected as Artillery Instructor for the Tasmanian Defence Force. He is now visiting Woolwich, studying the working of the guns. ... 50 words
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  83. TASMANIAN DEFENCES.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 8 May 1884 p 2 Article
    The most important work as yet under taken by the Government in connection with the Tasmanian Defence movement is the construction of the battery at Kangaroo ... 1412 words
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  84. EARLY TASMANIAN DEFENCES. COLONEL SCRATCHLEY'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Wednesday 21 August 1929 p 3 Article
    Under the heading "Early Tasmanian Defences" in this column last week dealing with extracts from Mr. R. K. Peacock's outline of defences of Australia, ... 733 words
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  85. Van Diemen's Land.
    Australasian Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1839 - 1843) Tuesday 20 August 1839 Edition: Morning p 4 Article
    THE EDUCATION BOARD—We are happy to announce that the principle of the Board of Education has been liberally carried out, by the appointment of a highly respectable Roman ... 221 words
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  86. TASMANIA. [From our own Correspondent.] Launceston, February 20.
    The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889) Friday 20 February 1885 p 5 Article
    The application for the change of venue in the case of Charles Ward alias Britichnor, now awaiting his trial in the Launceston gaol on a charge of perjury, has been acceded to, ... 79 words
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  87. TELEGRAPHIC. TASMANIAN INTELLIGENCE. HOBART, August 30.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Monday 1 September 1884 p 3 Article
    At the kangaroo point Battery good progress is reported within the last few days.Two wooden platforms and carriages have been constructed for the ... 977 words
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  88. Launceston Examiner PUBLISHED DAILY. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1888.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Saturday 18 August 1888 p 2 Article
    THE report by the Commandant upon the Defence Force of Tasmania for the year ended June 30 last presents some satisfactory features, and others that are ... 1621 words
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  89. MEMORANDUM UPON DEFENCES. TASMANIA.
    Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) Thursday 21 February 1878 p 2 Article
    The island of Tasmania occupies an important position with reference to the general defence of the Australian Colonies. Situated near the south eastern extremity ... 3510 words
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  90. OUR TASMANIAN LETTER. [From our own Correspondent.] Hobart, November 27. 1882.
    The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889) Monday 11 December 1882 p 5 Article
    When my last letter left here we were anxiously waiting to see the issue of the dispute between the two Houses of Parliament, for the Legislative Council had struck ... 3174 words
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  91. OUR TASMANIAN LETTER. Hobart, November 27, 1882.
    South Australian Weekly Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1881 - 1889) Saturday 16 December 1882 p 7 Article
    When my last letter left here we were anxiously wainting to see the issue of the dispute between the two Houses of Parliament, for the Legislative Council had struck ... 3190 words
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  92. OUR DEFENCES.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Saturday 30 October 1886 Supplement: The Mercury Supplement p 2 Article
    As very great difference of opinion exists amongst our legislators as to the practical value of the new defence works, which have been carried out during the last 12 months, ... 1446 words
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  93. SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR HOME READERS.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Saturday 3 October 1885 Supplement: The Mercury Supplement. p 1 Article
    His Excellency the Governor, Sir George C. Strahan, has continued in residence at Government house, Hobart, during the fortnight, and has presided at the two usual ... 5619 words
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  94. Tasmanian Defences. HOBART, Wednesday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Wednesday 27 March 1889 p 3 Article
    Sir W. F. D., Jervois, the deparring Governor of New Zealand, and a skilled engineer, has inspected the batteries protecting the city, and has expressed his ... 33 words
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  95. THE TASMANIAN DEFENCES. HOBART, FRIDAY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 25 April 1885 p 12 Article
    There are now 250 men at work at the batteries. The Government is considering the practicability of constructing a floating batteey by covering a vessel with railway iron. GRAFTON, FRIDAY. ... 80 words
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  96. TASMANIA. HOBART TOWN, WEDNESDAY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 30 May 1878 p 5 Article
    Tasmanian harbour defences are being vigorously pushed forward. Captain Boddam has arrived here under instructions from Colonel Scratchley, to superintend the works. ... 27 words
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  97. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. ADELAIDE, February 11.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 14 February 1878 p 2 Article
    Sir Wm. Jervois has forwarded his report on the Tasmanian defences. He recommends the protection of Hobart Town and Launceston against a sea enemy by land batteries and torpedoes, A possible ... 230 words
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  98. III-OUR COAST DEFENCES. DEFENCELESSNESS OF THE AUSTRALIAN COASTS.
    The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889) Monday 27 March 1865 p 4 Article
    If the arrival of the Shenandoah has not first awakened the people of Australia to the importance of defending their principal ports, lit will at least have added strength to their ... 808 words
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  99. NAVAL AND MILITARY News and Notes Squadron's Spring Crime
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Wednesday 28 August 1929 p 6 Article
    Alterations have taken place in the programme for the spring cruise of vessels of the Australian squadron. The latest programme provides for the ... 1121 words
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  100. TO THE EDITOR OF THE MERCURY.
    The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (Tas. : 1858 - 1860) Tuesday 9 August 1859 p 3 Article
    SIR,—Would you take the trouble to call the attention of Military Authorities to the excellent site for a battery at the Bluff, Kanguroo Point, and its commanding situation. At this present ... 214 words
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  101. THE PUBLIC WORKS SCHEME.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 10 October 1878 p 2 Article
    In the Assembly yesterday, the Minister of Lands gave notice to move, in Committee of Supply, the appropriation of the following sums for the works mentioned:- ... 555 words
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  102. RECENT IMPROVEMENTS IN RIFLED ORDNANCE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 26 April 1879 p 8 Article
    Colonel Scratchley, R.E., delivered the following address, on the subject of improvements in rifled ordance, to the officers of the N. S. Wales and Volunteer Artillery, on Thursday evening; Colonel Roberis, commanding Artillery ... 5443 words
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