The 27th October was held as the anniversary of the Oddfellows of No. 16 Lodge here. At noon the brethren fell into procession, and, accompanied by Schraeder's Band, marched from the ...
Article : 1,052 wordsA new Court in connection with the Ancient Order of Foresters was formally opened last evening at Cronin's Commercial Hotel, Clare, by P.C.R. Gunson, the delegate from the Parent ...
Article : 348 wordsIn re Stephen Start, late of Athelstoue, farmer: judgment. His Honor, in going over the evidence in this case, observed in reference to the charge of contracting debts by means of fraud and false ...
Article : 665 wordsThe crops are looking well, and hopes are entertained that the aphis was only partial, and would speedily disappear. The weather has been very winterly, and it is ...
Article : 154 wordsWe have been favoured with a visit of the Rev. Dr. Tucker and the Rev. C. Marryat, who, on Wednesday evening, 26th instant, held a meeting in the Primitive Methodist Chapel in aid of the ...
Article : 389 wordsSir—Would you oblige by letting me know the highest price given for wheat in Adelaide on the 22nd and 26th inst. My reason for soliciting this information is in ...
Article : 317 wordsThe annual meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society, which was very thinly attended, was held at the Free Presbyterian Church here on Thursday evening last, when there were present ...
Article : 200 wordsSir—Had it not been for the reprehensible apathy and supineness, not to say stolidity, of the citizens of Adelaide in past times, when the railway was first allowed to come within the city, such a ...
Article : 1,659 wordsThere has been very little done during the week towards the development of the supposed lode newly discovered, more than the commencement of a trial shaft between the two openings formerly ...
Article : 549 wordsBusiness here is very dull. Our mill is now idle, and the present appearance of the crops, as a whole, are anything but encouraging. I am happy to state that there are a few exceptions, and I ...
Article : 180 wordsThe people of this district are highly pleased with the prospect of a new jetty at this port, the result of the able manner in which our representative, Mr. J. Lindsay, presented the wants of his ...
Article : 192 wordsIn a recent communication I alluded to the fact of two meetings having been held here, their object being the formation of a District Council and the establishing a Mechanics' Institute. ...
Article : 376 wordsOn Monday, the 24th instant, instead of the monthly readings, the Lord Bishop of Adelaide care a lecture on "The Writings of Shakspeare." Mr. G. B. Smith ably filled the chair. The subject ...
Article : 289 wordsASHBY V. DENMAN.—In appeal. Mr. Thrupp appeared for the appellant, and Mr. Downer for the respondent. In this case the appeal was against the decision of the Special Magistrate at Port ...
Article : 1,221 wordsSince my last letter I am happy to state that we have been favoured with some smart growing showers, which have had a most beneficial effect on the grass in this locality. ...
Article : 539 wordsMILANG, OCTOBER 26.—Teacher—Mr. A. Kemp. Examiners—Rev. C. D. Watt, Mr. M. Rankine (Chairman of the Bremer District Council), and Mr. A. Kemp. Prize-list:—General excellence, ...
Article : 163 wordsPresent—Mr. E. K. Horn (in the chair), Captains Tapley, Bickers, and Stephenson. Captain O'Hagen, of the Bose of Australia, attended and passed examination for a certificate ...
Article : 1,099 wordsI mentioned in my last the probability of the Rev. P. R. C. Ussher leaving our circuit for a time, which proves to be the case, as he has left this neighbourhood, and his place is supplied by the ...
Article : 515 wordsThe Government Matches took place here yesterday; Hie weather—as usual on such occasions—gales of wind, with alternate dust and rain. Fifteen were eligible, and eight fired. There were three ...
Article : 167 wordsSir—I observe that the Central Board of Main Boads have referred the question to their solicitors as to whom the fence belongs to enclosing main lines of road. Some of the members thought it ...
Article : 302 wordsWe have had some very warm weather lately, and mowing has already commenced in many places. No doubt it will be actively and generally prosecuted during the next week. ...
Article : 174 wordsOn Wednesday, October 26, after the school examination mentioned elsewhere, a large number of persons assembled in the township to witness the laying of the foundation-stone of a new ...
Article : 369 wordsA public meeting was held at the Meadows Inn, on Monday evening, October 31, for the purpose of considering the best method to be pursued respecting the setting up of the proposed ...
Article : 274 wordsOn Tuesday evening a meeting was held in the Macclesfield Hotel, take into consideration the refusal of the House of Assembly to grant funds for the erection of a Court-House and Police ...
Article : 234 wordsSir—I trust I shall be excused for again coming forward in print on behalf of the licensed victuallers and farmers of this colony. It seems to be the intention of those in power (many of whom ...
Article : 738 wordsIt is now nearly five years since an old settler in this neighbourhood remarked to me, "I have seen Gumeracha hills covered with sheep, and shall again yet;" and certainly the experience of the ...
Article : 411 wordsIt is with regret I record the death of an esteemed lady, Mrs. Masters, of Riverton; she was taken ill on Thursday night and departed this life on Friday night, after about 24 hours' illness from bilious ...
Article : 350 wordsThe first anniversary services in connection with the Springfield Primitive Methodist Sunday school were celebrated on Sunday, the 30th October, and Tuesday, the 1st November. The Rev. J. Read, of ...
Article : 247 wordsAdam Mahomet, charged with being drunk and riotous in Light-square, on October 29, was fined 10s. John Smith was charged with being at such a ...
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Adelaide Observer (SA : 1843 - 1904), Sat 5 Nov 1864, Page 4
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