[Editor: This law, passed in 1855 in the Colony of Victoria, brought into being the Miner’s Right and associated rules and regulations. The headings in square brackets are the section titles or explanatory notes printed in the margins of the document beside those … [Read more...] about No. XXXVII.: An Act to amend the Laws relating to the Gold Fields [1855 law, Colony of Victoria]
year1855
The Lament of the Screw-tator [poem by “A”, 12 June 1855]
[Editor: This poem, by an anonymous poet (known only as “A”), was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 June 1855. The poem was written regarding a ball held at Government House (Toorak, Victoria), by the Governor (Sir Charles Hotham), to celebrate the birthday of Queen … [Read more...] about The Lament of the Screw-tator [poem by “A”, 12 June 1855]
The elective franchise and Miners’ Right [letter from Vincent Pike, 12 June 1855]
[Editor: This letter, regarding the Miner’s Right, and voting rights for miners, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 June 1855.] The elective franchise and Miners’ Right. (Per favor of the Age.) To the Mining and other License-paying residents on the … [Read more...] about The elective franchise and Miners’ Right [letter from Vincent Pike, 12 June 1855]
Enfranchisement of the diggers [25 May 1855]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Miner’s Right, was published in The Mount Alexander Mail (CastlemaineVic.), 25 May 1855.] Enfranchisement of the diggers. Our readers will remember that in March, 1854, an act was passed by the Legislative Council, the object of which … [Read more...] about Enfranchisement of the diggers [25 May 1855]
The “Miner’s Right” [23 May 1855]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Miner’s Right, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 May 1855.] The “Miner’s Right.” In striking and gratifying contrast to the inconsistent, abortive, but always mischievous imbecilities of the Legislative Council, inflicted … [Read more...] about The “Miner’s Right” [23 May 1855]
The law of the gold fields [10 May 1855]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Gold Fields’ Commission of Enquiry and the Miner’s Right, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 May 1855.] The law of the gold fields. Another of the bills originating in the report of the Gold-fields Commission was … [Read more...] about The law of the gold fields [10 May 1855]
Universal suffrage [18 April 1855]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Miner’s Right, was published in The Adelaide Times (Adelaide, SA), 18 April 1855.] Universal suffrage. One of the most important recommendations urged upon the Victorian Government by the Commissioners, recently appointed to enquire … [Read more...] about Universal suffrage [18 April 1855]
Miner’s Rights [extracts from the report of the Gold Fields’ Commission of Enquiry, 29 March 1855]
[Editor: These extracts, regarding the Miner’s Right, were published in the Report of the Commission Appointed to Enquire into the Condition of the Gold Fields of Victoria, &c. &c. (1855). The report was produced by the Gold Fields’ Commission of Enquiry, which was commissioned … [Read more...] about Miner’s Rights [extracts from the report of the Gold Fields’ Commission of Enquiry, 29 March 1855]
The Colonial Bank of Australasia [advertisement for the creation of a new bank, 1 August 1855]
[Editor: This advertisement, for the creation of a new bank in Victoria, was published in The Argus, (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 August 1855. The prospectus appeals to local patriotism, saying that the main banks in Victoria have “derived immense profits payable chiefly to a foreign … [Read more...] about The Colonial Bank of Australasia [advertisement for the creation of a new bank, 1 August 1855]
[Suppose I like to go to work] [advertisement poem, 20 August 1855]
[Editor: This untitled advertisement, which includes a poem, was published in The Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (Geelong, Vic.), 20 August 1855.] [Suppose I like to go to work] Six Weeks After Date, if all’s well, I intend commencing business as PASTRY-COOK and … [Read more...] about [Suppose I like to go to work] [advertisement poem, 20 August 1855]
The state prisoners [letter from the Eureka Rebellion prisoners, 14 February 1855]
[Editor: This letter, from the Eureka Rebellion prisoners, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 February 1855.] The state prisoners The following is the copy of a letter addressed by the state prisoners now awaiting their trial in the Melbourne Gaol to the … [Read more...] about The state prisoners [letter from the Eureka Rebellion prisoners, 14 February 1855]
Petition of the unemployed [18 August 1855]
[Editor: A report on the campaign by unemployed workers for jobs. Published in The Argus, 18 August 1855.] Petition of the unemployed. The following is the petition or memorial addressed by the unemployed to the Governor. To his Excellency Sir Charles Hotham, … [Read more...] about Petition of the unemployed [18 August 1855]
To the colonists of Victoria [letter from Peter Lalor, 7 April 1855]
[Editor: A letter from Peter Lalor, leader of the Eureka rebellion at Ballarat in 1854, regarding the battle of the Eureka Stockade and related matters. Published in The Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer, 7 April 1855. The letter was also published in several other newspapers … [Read more...] about To the colonists of Victoria [letter from Peter Lalor, 7 April 1855]
Vern’s last letter [15 January 1855]
[Editor: A letter from Frederick Vern, one of the leading figures in the Eureka Rebellion. Published in The Age, 15 January 1855.] Vern’s last letter The following letter — the last written in these colonies by the now celebrated Vern — has been sent to us for … [Read more...] about Vern’s last letter [15 January 1855]
Chapter 100 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] C. Wanted — stuff, anyhow, for the last chapter. If The Age, always foremost in the … [Read more...] about Chapter 100 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 99 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCIX. Suppose I give now the kind (!) answer from Police-inspector Henry Foster! it will … [Read more...] about Chapter 99 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 98 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCVIII. Sunt tempora nostra! That is the following from Toorak. “Colonial … [Read more...] about Chapter 98 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 97 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCVII. The end of men whose word is their bond. (Per favour of The Times.) “On the … [Read more...] about Chapter 97 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 96 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCVI. Est modus in rebus: sunt certi denique fines, quos ultrae, Citraque nequit … [Read more...] about Chapter 96 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 95 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCV. Qui potest capere capiat. ELECTION. OLD SPOT, BAKERY-HILL, … [Read more...] about Chapter 95 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 94 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] [Editor: The quotation, beginning “And I proposed”, was placed on its own inset area on the … [Read more...] about Chapter 94 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 92-93 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers. Carboni combined two chapters, XCII & XCIII (92 and 93), into one. He indicated an intention to … [Read more...] about Chapter 92-93 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 91 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCI. Accidenti alle spie. I was soon at the portal of the Supreme Court, a free man. I … [Read more...] about Chapter 91 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 90 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XC. Peccator videbit et irascetur; dentibus suis fremet et tabescet: desiderium … [Read more...] about Chapter 90 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 89 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] LXXXIX. Melior nunc lingua favere. DOCUMENT I. “SUPREME COURT “(Before his … [Read more...] about Chapter 89 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]