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  1. 1889

    The statutes of the Misericórdia of Santa Cruz were approved by the Civil Government of Funchal.

    Misericórdia of Santa Cruz

  2. 1889

    Dr. Fr. Christmann published his book on the climate of Funchal at Zabern.

    Christmann (Dr Fr.) Dr. Fr. Christmann Funchal

  3. 1889–1892

    The present quay at the entrance of Funchal was built, the works having been awarded on 18 January 1889 to French contractors for 87 contos.

    Quay opposite the Entrance to the CityEntrada da Cidade CombemaleMichelonMaurie

  4. 1889

    César Atanásio da Silva Pereira returned to Africa (year as printed, probably an error).

    Pereira (César Atanásio da Silva) César Atanásio da Silva Pereira

  5. 1889

    Dr. César Augusto Mourão Pita published 'Madère, Station Médicale fixe' in Paris.

    Mourão Pita (Dr César Augusto) César Augusto Mourão Pita Paris

  6. 1889

    A. Samler Brown's guide first appeared as 'Madeira and Canary Islands'.

    Brown (A. Samler) A. Samler Brown

  7. 1889

    The Conde do Canavial founded an establishment with an improved wine-heating (estufa) system.

    Estufas João da Câmara Leme Homem de Vasconcelos, Conde de Canavial

  8. 1889–1890

    Madeiran emigration to Angola and Lourenço Marques continued, with 1,338 departures; a further 704 settlers reached Moçâmedes, bringing Madeirans there to 1,281.

    EmigrationMadeirans in Angola AngolaLourenço MarquesMoçâmedes

  9. 1889

    José Teixeira Júnior's pamphlet 'Em Lisboa' is dated 1889 in the Elucidário, the year of his birth, probably an error.

    Teixeira Júnior (José) José Teixeira Júnior

  10. 1889

    Conselheiro Manuel José Vieira was elected peer for Vila Real but never took his seat.

    Vieira (Councillor Manuel José) Vila Real

  11. 1889

    The chapel of São Roque in São Roque do Faial was substantially enlarged.

    São Roque do Faial (parish)

  12. 1889

    The British cemetery in Funchal was enlarged again.

    British Cemetery British Chapel and Cemetery

  13. 1889

    João Barbeito da Silva published two pamphlets on the Practical School of Infantry and Cavalry in Lisbon.

    Barbeito da Silva (João) João Barbeito da Silva Lisbon

  14. 1889

    The Pontinha breakwater at Funchal was completed, linking the outer islet to the coast.

    Pontinha (locality, road, islets and mole) Molhe da PontinhaIlhéus da Pontinha

  15. 1889

    The Associação Protectora dos Pobres was founded.

    Association for the Protection of the Poor

  16. 1889

    A storm toppled the marble cross at Santa Cruz commemorating Zarco's cross; it was rebuilt the following year.

    Santa Cruz (parish)

  17. 1889

    Aires de Ornelas was commissioned ensign in the general staff.

    Ornelas e Vasconcelos (Aires de) Aires de Ornelas

  18. 1889

    D. Marta Celina Sauvayre da Câmara's 'De Napoles a Jerusalem' was published in Funchal.

    Câmara (Dona Marta Celina Sauvayre da)

  19. 10 January 1889–September 1889

    A decree of 10 January 1889 founded the Josefa de Óbidos industrial drawing school in Funchal, which opened in Rua de Santa Maria in September with 260 pupils.

    António Augusto de Aguiar Industrial SchoolEducation Emídio Navarro FunchalRua de Santa Maria

  20. 30 January 1889

    Felisberto de Betencourt Miranda died, retired and over 70.

    Miranda (Felisberto de Betencourt) Felisberto de Betencourt Miranda

  21. 5 March 1889

    The single issue of the newspaper El Caballero di Gracia was published.

    Caballero di Gracia (El)

  22. 17 March 1889

    José Teixeira Júnior was born in Funchal.

    Teixeira Júnior (José) José Teixeira Júnior Funchal

  23. 4 April 1889–11 April 1889

    The Companhia de Bombeiros Voluntários do Funchal was created; the council approved its regulations on 4 April and appointed its personnel on 11 April, greatly improving fire-fighting.

    Fire brigadeFire-fighting Funchal

  24. 10 April 1889

    The municipal medical post in Funchal began operating.

    Municipal Medical Post

  25. 14 April 1889–13 June 1889

    The newspaper O Monóculo published its nine issues.

    Monóculo (O)

  26. 12 June 1889–8 March 1891

    The newspaper O Látego was published, running to 164 issues.

    Látego (O)

  27. 8 July 1889

    D. Jorge da Câmara Leme died as a retired lieutenant.

    Câmara Leme (Dom Jorge da) D. Jorge da Câmara Leme

  28. 8 July 1889–21 November 1889

    A second newspaper O Imparcial issued 40 numbers.

    Imparcial (O)

  29. 8 July 1889

    The historian Damião Peres was born in Lisbon.

    Peres (Damião) Damião Peres Lisbon

  30. 24 July 1889

    Dr. Luiz da Câmara Pestana completed his medical studies.

    Câmara Pestana (Dr Luís da)

  31. 10 August 1889

    António Pedro de Azevedo died in Lisbon as a retired divisional general.

    Azevedo (António Pedro de) António Pedro de Azevedo Lisbon

  32. 12 August 1889

    The civil governor approved the statutes of the Clube Restauração.

    Restoration Club

  33. 14 September 1889

    A decree extended the 1884 water law to Madeira.

    Levadas

  34. 3 October 1889

    Miguel de Ornelas died in Funchal.

    Origin of the Island of Madeira Funchal

  35. 13 November 1889

    Francisco Vieira died in Funchal.

    Vieira (Francisco) Vieira Portuense Funchal

  36. 21 November 1889–9 June 1891

    The newspaper O Reclame was published from its first to its last issue.

    Reclame (O)

  37. 22 November 1889

    José Pais de Vasconcelos took office as head of the Funchal customs delegation.

    Customs houses José Pais de Vasconcelos

  38. 29 November 1889

    Funeral rites for King Luís I were held in Funchal, with the last shield-breaking ceremony and the last bando proclaimed; councillors wore old ceremonial dress.

    Bando (public proclamation)Funeral ritesDress Luís I FunchalFunchal Cathedral (the Sé)

  39. December 1889

    The Associação de Socorros Mútuos 4 de Setembro de 1862 bought its building in Rua de João Tavira.

    4 September 1862 Mutual Aid Association Rua de João Tavira

  40. 28 December 1889

    Carlos I was acclaimed king in Funchal.

    Acclamations of monarchs Carlos I Funchal

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