By Brian Yatman
The Coolie immigrants
The Herald pondered the fate of Baroo, an Indian "Coolie" (or unskilled labourer) who had died on board the Orwell en route to Sydney. While there was a ban on transporting "Coolies" to Sydney, a loophole allowed the practice if they were classified as "menial servants". Such individuals were effectively left to fend for themselves on the voyage, and the Coroner found that Baroo had died of exposure.
A map of Leichhardt's travels
Following his arrival in Sydney after an epic overland journey of 4800 kilometres (3000 miles), a "spurious map" of Dr Ludwig Leichhart's travels was doing the rounds. A Mr R. Clint was preparing a "correct Map of the Expedition, 30 x 19 inches, a size which admits of great utility to travellers in search of stations, and a work which it is hoped will suppress the ungenerous imposture on the public now on sale".
Get your hot cross buns here
The Victoria Refreshment Rooms would have a supply of "superior Buns" ready for delivery on Thursday. "Early application for the same is particularly requested, in order to prevent disappointment", readers were cautioned. Otherwise, buns could be procured "in any quantity" at the Australian Confectionary Establishment on Pitt Street, at any time after 10 o'clock on the same day. "Quality, the same as last year."