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January 30, 1858
Weekly Trinity Journal
Weaverville, Trinity County, California
What is this article about?
A former Sacramento resident writes from Melbourne, Australia, calling it the meanest country due to extreme poverty and criminal influence, after six months there. He plans to leave soon and notes that Messrs. Sykes and Mellody from Weaverville are doing well.
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A Starvation Country.—A former resident of Sacramento, writing from Melbourne, says that is the meanest country the sun ever shone on. He has been there six months without seeing ten dollars at a time, and means to leave the country as soon as he can raise shillings enough. He mentions Messrs. Sykes and Mellody, of Weaverville, who, he says, are doing a very good business.—The letter writer adds that the criminal "ducks" have blighted the country, and a crop of famished and dejected people are the consequence. His picture is very dark, and, perhaps, has an extra touch of gloom.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Melbourne Poverty
Starvation Country
Criminal Ducks
Australia Hardship
Weaverville Business
What entities or persons were involved?
Messrs. Sykes And Mellody
Where did it happen?
Melbourne
Story Details
Key Persons
Messrs. Sykes And Mellody
Location
Melbourne
Story Details
Former Sacramento resident describes dire economic conditions in Melbourne after six months, blaming criminals, plans to leave, mentions successful Weaverville businessmen Sykes and Mellody.