Newspaper extracts for Newport

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•  From the Monmouthshire Merlin 6th October 1882

NEWPORT. THE PONTYPRIDD, CAERPHILLY, AND NEWPORT RAILWAY.—On Friday Sir George Elliot, Bart., M.P., Mr. G. W. Elliot, M.P., Mr. J. C. Parkinson, Mr. Salumper, Mr. A. Henshaw, Mr. E. R. Creed, Mr. S. Long, Mr, J. Snape, Mr. F. Widowfield, and others inspected the new Pontypridd, Caerphilly, and Newport Railway, and found everything going on very satisfactorily. It is believed the railway will be opened for traffic in November or December.

•  From the Monmouthshire Merlin 5th May 1882

NEWPORT. THE SHIPPING TRADE OF NEWPORT.—The annual statement of the navigation and shipping of the United Kingdom for 1881 has just been published by the Board of Trade. At Newport the number and tonnage of the vessels entered and cleared during the year were as follows :-Entered: Sailing vessels 6,889, tonnage 643,564; steam 2,853, tonnage 938,997. Cleared: Sailing vessels 6,907 tonnage 638,510 steam 2,883, tonnage 935,912. The tonnage of the sailing and steam vessels entered in 1880 was 688,810 and 893,149 respectively, and the tonnage of those cleared 676,920 and 899,355 respectively. The number and tonnage of the vessels registered at Newport on the 31st of December, 1881, were :-Sailing vessels 80, tonnage 15,181; steamers 25, tonnage 5,887. The number and tonnage of the vessels added to the register were :—Sailing vessels 7, tonnage 960; steamers 3, tonnage 1,318. The number and tonnage of those deducted were :—Sailing vessels 10, tonnage 2,038 steamers 5, tonnage 1,475. This shows a decrease during the year of three sailing vessels, of a tonnage of 1,078, and two steam vessels, of a tonnage of 157. The deductions are thus accounted for - Lost, seven sailing vessels and one steam vessel; sold to foreigners, two steam vessels; transferred to other ports, three sailing vessels and two steam vessels.

•  From The Cardiff Times 21st September 1872

NEWPORT. MILITARY CHANGES.—A company of the 94th regiment, which had been quartered at our barracks for some time past, has been transferred to the barracks at Brecon. They were accompanied to the station by the splendid band of the regiment.

CARPENTERS' STRIKE.—We learn that the sum of £49 13s. 10d. has been paid to the carpenters on strike during the past fortnight, at the rate of 14s. per week. The association is prepared to continue this support so long as the strike is maintained on its present footing, and whilst the same principles are involved.

• From  The Cardiff Times 12th July 1873

NEWPORT. THE WESLEYAN DAY-SCHOOL.—The ninth annual exposition of the methods of instruction employed at these schools, at Pillgwenlly, was given on Wednesday evening. There was a numerous attendance of the parents and friends of the scholars who are receiving their education at the hands of Mr. Taylor, the master, and his staff of pupil teachers. Mr. H. Phillips presided, and was supported on the platform by several ministers and gentlemen, who have at all times manifested deep interest in all that appertains to the education and advancement of the rising generation.  .....(part extract).....

• From  The Cardiff Times 16th April 1870

NEWPORT. A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR NEWPORT.—A numerously attended and influential meeting of the leading merchants and commercial gentlemen of the town was held on Monday at the Town Hall, under the presidency of Mr Thomas Beynon, mayor. His worship opened the business by referring to the preliminary meeting held on Thursday, when it was fully determined to establish a Chamber of Commerce for the town. After stating at considerable length the advantages likely to accrue to the town by the establishment of such an institution, and pointing out the benefits of united action, and drawing attention to certain losses which he considered Newport had sustained as a port by reason of not having a Chamber of Commerce, his Worship said their object that day was to affirm the desirability of establishing a chamber here and to appoint an executive. He moved as a resolution—    .....(part extract).....

• From The Cardiff Times 3rd January 1874

NEWPORT. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The ordinary meeting of the Newport Union was held on Saturday, Mr. O. Morgan, M.P., in the chair. The number of paupers was reported to be 261; children in the industrial schools 104; died,; Jane Clark, St. Woollos, aged 62. The proprietor of the Diorama of Ireland, had generously offered to admit the adult paupers and the school children to an afternoon performance on Tuesday next. The offer was accepted. The usual cheques for relief to out-door paupers, amounting to £163, were given to the relieving officers. There was no business of importance.

• From The Cardiff Times 25th March 1871

NEWPORT. CONSECRATION OF A NEW SYNAGOGUE.—On Wednesday the new Jewish synagogue was consecrated by the Rev. Dr. Herman Adler, of London, on which occasion the sacred edifice was crowded in every part, many of the congregation being the leading ladies and gentlemen of the town, the Mayor, Ex Mayor, and several members of the Corporation being amongst the number. The service was conducted throughout in Hebrew, but printed copies of the prayers and psalms in Hebrew and English were freely distributed, which materially assisted the Christian portion of the audience in joining in the solemn service. Dr. Adler delivered an appropriate address in English, and congratulated the Jews of Newport on having completed such an elegant synagogue.   .....(part extract).....

• From  The Cardiff Times 11th October 1873

NEWPORT. INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY.—Number of patients attended at the Dispensary during the week ending Oct. 4th, 1873, 265;  number visited at their homes during the week, 85;  number of patients in the Infirmary, 13. Surgeon for the week, Dr. Cheese. Mr. George A. Davies, the house surgeon, begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a parcel of old linen from Mrs. Wyndham Jones (Mayoress of Newport).

• From The Cardiff Times 21st September 1872

NEWPORT. THE FREE LIBRARY.—The librarian's report for month of August shows an increasing interest in branch of the institution. During the month the average issue of books per day was 101 volumes, there having a total issue of 2,735, an increase of 159 as compared the corresponding month of 1871.

•  From The Cardiff Times 11th March 1876

NEWPORT. THE PROPOSED PURCHASE OF THE CEMETERY.-On Thursday evening a meeting of the ratepayers of the borough of Newport was held at the Town-hall. Mr James Brown presided over a somewhat numerous attendance. The meeting had been convened by the overseers for the purpose of asking the ratepayers to grant their proportion of the sum of £ 3,000 for the purchase of additional land to extend the cemetery. The notice convening the meeting having been read, the Chairman detailed the circumstances which had led up to the present meeting,     .....(part extract).....

•  From The Cardiff Times 12th October 1872

NEWPORT. OPENING OF THE FIRST NEWPORT DOCK.—Thursday was the 30th anniversary of the opening of the first floating dock in Newport. The population of the port was 14,191, but now it has increased to 31,875.

• From  The Cardiff Times 15th November 1873

NEWPORT. SCHOOL BOARD.- The ordinary meeting of this-Board was held on Monday, Mr. Colborne presiding. The architect reported that the new school buildings were completed and ready for occupation. The entire cost was £68 11s. 9½. in excess of the estimate, making a total of £1,468 11s.9¾d. There were certain allowances, which would reduce the excess very considerably. It was resolved to open the schools on Monday next, and that handbills should be circulated announcing the opening. The new mistress was present, and was directed not to admit children for the present week without payment. Subsequent to the meeting, the Board adjourned to inspect the schools in Powell's-place, in order to judge if all had been done that was necessary for the comfort and convenience of the children.

REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH—The subjoined report was presented to the Corporation for consideration on Monday.—

Gentlemen, —I beg to report that 288 births were registered during the quarter ending September 30th, which is in the proportion of 36 per 1000. 146 deaths occurred in the same period, affording a death rate of 18 per 1000 of the population. This is unusually low, and can compare favourably with some of the healthiest places in England. It is chiefly to be accounted for by the comparative absence of any intercurrent epidemic. The chief causes of death have been—Pneumonia 2, Bronchitis 8, Phthisis 13, Tuberculer diseases of children 27, Croup 3, Diphtheria 1, Typhus 1, Typhoid 1, Diarrhaea 15 (among infants only) :—making together 10 deaths from inflamatory affections of the lungs, 40 from tubercular disease, and 21 from zymotic disorders. 7 persons died from heart disease, and 16 met a violent end, 51 children died in their first year, amounting to nearly 35 per cent. of the entire mortality, while there were 81 deaths among old people of 60 and upwards at an average of a trifle over 72 years. One case only has called for any interference as medical officer for the port. The Custom authorities having sent notice that a death from choleraic diarrhaea had occurred in the steam ship Durley, I boarded her while lying in the river, and found that a fireman had died of this complaint, when the vessel was one day's sail from Malta. The body was buried at sea, the clothes sunk, and the place he slept in disinfected, and as there had been no case of illness on board for a month after, there was nothing to prevent her immediate entry into dock.—I am, Gentlemen, your obedient servant, B. DAVIES, M.D., Medical Officer of Health.

• From The Cardiff Times 7th February 1874

NEWPORT. GREAT MEETING AT NEWPORT. On Tuesday evening there was a monster meeting at the Victoria Hall in support of the candidature of Mr. Pochin. Alderman Llewellin presided over a very enthusiastic and crowded assembly. The popular candidate again gave an exposition of his political principles, which were cheered to the greatest extent at intervals during the proceedings. The enthusiasm of the assembly was most decided, and but very little disturbance was attempted. As Mr. Pochin resumed his seat cheer after cheer resounded through the hall. Mr. J. Murphy moved a vote of confidence in Mr. Pochin as a candidate, and asked the meeting to pledge itself to return Mr. Pochin to-morrow triumphantly at the head of the poll. Mr. W. S. Cartwright seconded the proposition, and knowing Mr. Pochin as he did, he said he did not know any one gentleman in this county who had as large an interest in the county as the Liberal candidate of these boroughs (cheers.)

• From The Cardiff Times 14th February 1874

NEWPORT. We learn that the Conservatives of Newport intend commemorating their triumph in winning the seat for th Monmouthshire Boroughs by a banquet at an early date.

•  The Cardiff Times From 11th December 1869

NEWPORT. LAUNCH OF A BRIGANTINE. On Monday morning there was a successful launch of a three-masted brigantine, from the yard of the Newport Shipbuilding Company. She was built for Mr. W. A. Griffiths, of Liverpool, and is classed A1 at Lloyd's for 10 years. The length of her keel is 107 feet, length over all 114 feet 6in., depth of hold 14ft. 6in., breadth over all 23ft. 6in. She was christened the Migvanwy, by Miss Beynon, daughter of the Mayor of Newport. There was a large company present. She is intended for the South American trade, and will be sailed by the owner. A select party dined in the Hare and Greyhound hotel, under the presidency of the owner.

•  From the South Wales Daily News 30th June 1882

NEWPORT. THE FANCY FAIR.—The fair, inaugurated under such favourable auspices at the Albert Hall, on Wednesday, by the Duke of Beaufort, seems destined to have a most successful career, and promises to yield a handsome sum in aid of the double object for which it is held, namely, the furnishing of the Free Library, and the provision of furniture for the new wards of the infirmary. On the opening day, exclusive of donations, the receipts amounted to nearly £ 800, Thursday's takings, too, were very large.

•  From the South Wales Daily News 12th April 1884

NEWPORT. THE STONEMASONS' STRIKE.—The men now on strike, numbering 300, have sent a communication to the employers offering to resume work if an increase of one halfpenny per hour is conceded them. Their original demand was for one penny per hour, from 6½d to 7½d

• From the  South Wales Daily News 24th October 1885

NEWPORT. PURCHASE OF STEAM FIRE ENGINE.—The Newport Town Council have just followed the example of the Cardiff Corporation, and ordered a steam fire engine from Messrs Merryweather and Sons, of London. The engine selected was one of the steamers exhibited by that eminent firm at the International Inventions Exhibition (London), and which secured the gold metal (highest award).