"I'm getting fat," as the thief said when he was stealing lard. REMEMBER ME.—"I presume you won't charge anything for just re-membering me," said a one-legged ...
Article : 1,634 wordsOn the 14th inst. the annual ploughing match and horse show, in connection with the Kapunda Agricultural Society, took place in Mr. White's paddock, at Allen's Creek, in the presence of a goodly company of ...
Article : 4,142 wordsEllen Lehy was indicted for stealing a gold nugget and a quart of rum, value 2s. 6d., the property of her master, John Tippett, at Millbrook, on the 9th June last. Mr. Parker defended the prisoner. ...
Article : 2,895 wordsSir—Let me recommend Mr. Townsend not to indulge in using the names of gentlemen, and attribute to them unworthy motives in the debates of the Legislature. What the hon. gentleman stated with ...
Article : 170 wordsFinal hearing. The Accountant's report was read us follows:— "Liabilities................... £244 12 2 Assets..................... 40 0 0 ...
Article : 152 wordsSir—I think Mr. Skelton, in your issue of to-day, is entitled to credit for setting au example which, in my opinion, it would be well for the rest of the members of the Corporation to imitate, viz., that of ...
Article : 308 wordsThe growing interest taken by Englishmen in Iceland is well shown by the publication of these suggestions for the exploration of that island in the shape of an address to the members of the Alpine ...
Article : 777 wordsCARELESS DRIVERS.—James Steer was fined 10s. for being at such a distance from his dray as to have no control over the same.—Anton Warnkin pleaded guilty to the same offence, and was fined 10s. ...
Article : 45 wordsPresent—The Chairman, and Messrs. Cobbledick, Norton, Pascoe, and Playford. Brown & Co.'s tender for work on Fifth Creek accepted. Messrs. Thomas Kidnev, J. J. Gamea[?], and James Coussins, sworn in as constables. ...
Article : 51 wordsPresent—All the members. Tenders for wood on road near Mr. Dunn's; Mr. J. Flavell's accepted. Mr. Smith reported on repairs near Alford's. Letter from Para Wirra Council with reference to defining road near Millar's mills. ...
Article : 91 wordsSir—You will oblige by inserting the following in your valuable papers. In looking over the minutes of proceedings of the Central Road Board, August 7, I was rather surprised to see that the Board had ...
Article : 261 wordsPresent—Messrs. Stewart and Palmer. No quorum. ...
Article : 10 wordsPresent—All the members. Messrs. T. Miller and P. Butler to have notice to attend next meeting respecting roads purchased by them. Ford by Fisher's woolshed to be repaired. Copy ot requisition from inhabitants of Stanley ...
Article : 160 wordsPresent—All the members. Chairman reported subscriptions received for new junction road, between East Payneham and Finchley. 44l., and paid Dr. Wark 20l., and Mr. Horton 201. for land. Expenses of conveyance. 3l. [?]s. 8d. ...
Article : 106 wordsMeeting of ratepayers to erect a Councillor in place of Mr. Thomas Winton. Mr. Sim, Chairman of District, presided. Mr. George Winton was elected. Ordinary business, same day. Present—Messrs. J. Sim (Chairman), Korff, Cordes, ...
Article : 161 wordsSir—I am sorry to see by the report of the proceedings in the House of Assembly, on Tuesday last, the Hon. the Treasurer is disposed to defer the building of a Casualty Hospital at the Port until a ...
Article : 215 wordsPresent—Messrs. Campbell (Chairman), Huntley, and Watson. Mr. Fielder to deliver stone on the roads at 3s. 3d. per yard. Messrs. Turnbull and Scarce sworn in as constables. The Chairman elected Treasurer. Accounts passed ...
Article : 48 wordsPresent—Messrs. Collins (Chairman), Braster, Hewitt, and Roberts. Memorial from ratepayers, neighbourhood of Salisbury, requesting appointment of a Ranger; E. Bromley was appointed, remuneration one-half fees. Leave was ...
Article : 57 wordsPresent—All the members. Jacob Baker and Andreas Hermann took oath as Constables. Mr. Menzel authorised to expend 6l. on roads at Hoffnungsthal. Resolved, "That a portion of waste lands at Hoffnungsthal had been fenced ...
Article : 69 wordsThe following statement has been widely circulated in the London and provincial journals:— The Rev. G. Osborn, D.D., a minister of the Methodist body, in his evidence before the Committee ...
Article : 1,031 wordsEXTRAORDINARY DEATH FROM A WORM IN THE BRAIN.—An inquest was held at the Walsall Work-house, on Wednesday, before the Coroner, Mr. Fletcher, on the body of Rachel Brady, 20 years of ...
Article : 700 wordsAll members present. Glerk reported having laid info[?]mation against Mrs Barlow for obstructing road in Section No. 4. 10l. and costs had been awarded against the defendant. Clerk and Mr. Robinson to examine feancing, and if ...
Article : 224 wordsPresent—J. Hollman (in Chair), S. Litheby, and J. Shepherd. Petition from settlers at Hay Flat, requesting Council to open road between Sections 1122[?] 1121, and 1127. Clerk to write to T. White to request him to open it. James ...
Article : 187 wordsPresent—Messrs. J. W. Krichauff (Chairman). Robert Robinson, and Henry Treloar. Mr. D. Gollan, 118l. 53. 10d., compensation for roads through Blackwood. Mr. Robinson to report about Blackwood School, application having been ...
Article : 370 wordsACCIDENT AT THE RAILWAY.—On Wednesday afternoon a somewhat serious accident occourred at the Adelaide Railway Station ta a young man named Pearson, one of the porters. It appears that the man was engaged in ...
Article : 108 wordsPresent—The Chairman, and Messrs. Brown, Long, Cowled, and Bl[?]echmore. Letter from Mr. Christopher for permission to close road between his and Parker's section for the season, Granted on usual terms. Clerk to forward ...
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The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), Sat 17 Aug 1861, Page 3
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