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  2. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

    A new auriferous reef at Wood's Point has yielded 300 oza. to 80 tons of stuff. The markets closed steady. ...

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  3. THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.

    Additional rules and regulations respecting the preparation and auditing of public accounts are issued. ...

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  4. LAW AND CRIMINAL COURTS.

    Hour. Name. Object. 10 Frederick Lange Final hearing. 10 Johann Hose Final hearing. 10 Thomas Collins Final hearing. ...

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  5. COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

    On Wednesday night a sacred concert was held in aid of the Bible Christian Mission: Mr. H. Mildred presiding. Mesdames Jones and Mason, Miss Barlow and Messrs. Burgoyne Vardy ...

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  6. TICKINGS FROM LONDON PUNCH.

    The remains of the Liberator were this day transferred from their temporary resting-place, where they have reposed since 1847, when he died, with great pomp, to the tomb raised for him by ...

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  7. HIGHERCOMBE, JULY 26.

    Present—Messre. Kolmes. Caulls, Gallop, Hounslow, and Monday. Mr. J. Gallop elected Chairman. Council to meet on Thursday next at foot Of Anstey's Hill to inspect certain repairs at ...

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  8. AGRICULTURAL AREAS

    Proclamation directing that the lands comprised in Agricultural Areas No. 3, Gulnare; No. 4, Broughton: No. 5. Troubridge; and No. 2, Narracoorte, sha'l be open for selection from and after ...

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  9. RIVERTON, July 29.

    Sunday, the 25th, was the Bible Christian Chapel anniversary. There sermons were preached to large congregations by the Rev. W. Richards, of Gawler. On Monday, after tea Mr. Forsavth ...

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  10. HUNDRED OF WATERHOUSE

    Petition of 25 residents in the Hundred of Waterhouse praying that portion of the said Hundred, as described, be declared the District of Robe, and ...

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  11. WILLIAMSTON, July 27.

    On Monday evening an entertainment toon place in the schoolroom to assist in defraying the debt on the building. Mr. Trestrail presided, and Mr J. R. Austin gave his lecture "On the Far ...

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  12. HINDMARSH, JULY 26.

    Present—All. Letters read from W. Byford, Cavershan, and W. R. Cave, Tenterden, for repairs to roads and footpaths. To be attended to. The salary of the Surveyor was increased to £100 per ...

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  13. MAGISTRATES' COURT.

    James Dodd, jun., was charged with having assaulted David Golding, Jan., by striking him on the side of the head. A cross-information charged David Golding with having assaulted James ...

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  14. VICTORIA.

    The weather is showery. The markets remain, unchanged. The Age recommends a dissolution of the House, as business is being impeded. ...

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  15. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER MILITARY FORCE.

    Volunteer Artillery, No. 2 Half Battery—Lieut A. J. Edmunds to be Captain. ...

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  16. MELROSE, July 26.

    A second institute soiree, held on Friday evening, proved a great success pecuniarily and as a display of musical and literary talent. The programme opened with a duet on the harmonium and piano ...

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  17. KONDOPARINGA, JULY 24.

    Present—Messrs. Hay (Chairman), Murrie, Lymburner, Stone, and Kirkham. Mr. G. Dunn attended, asking to have a small piece of road closed near his garden, and stated his intention to ...

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  18. TENDER ACCEPTED.

    GOVERNMENT ARCHITECT'S DEPARTMENT Forming and making road, &c., at the Industris School, Magill, Stephen Taylor, £66. ...

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  19. TWO WELLS, July 28.

    On Wednesday evening an eatertainment took place in the schoolroom in connection with the Improvement and Musical Society. The Bedbanks choir assisted Mr. H. Warren resided and there ...

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  20. REPORT FROM THE CHIEF INSPECTOR OF SHEEP

    Sir—I have the honor to forward, for the information of the Hon. Commissioner of Crown Lands, my report of the flocks in the colony for the quarter ending June 30, 1839. ...

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  21. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Mutual Provident Association's quin[?] report has been adopted. The Joint Stock Bank has declared a ...

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  22. RHYNIE, July 27.

    During the past fortnight we have had service frosts, the ground having been apparently covered with a white sheet in the moraines. On Monday last ice on a tin of water was half an inch, thick. ...

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  23. THE LATE DEATH ON THE MURRAY.

    Sir—Having seen a letter in Pasquin of the 17th July, signed "River Murray." and as the writer could have known but very little of the unfortunate occurrence to which he aliudes. I should feel ...

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  24. MITCHAM, JULY 26.

    Present—All. Mr. Michell to get the road repaired adjacent to Mr. K. Martin's, Goodwood. Surveyor to get the ruts filled in near Mr. Sison's, Fullartop. Chairman and Mr. Robinson to wait ...

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  25. WELLINGTON, July 27.

    We have had beautifully fine weather the last few days, but severe frosts at night have greatly retarded the growth of vegetation. To-day there are [?] of approaching rain which will be ...

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  26. PORT ELLIOT July 28.

    Rain is badly wanted. The weather during the week has been cold and the nights frosty; ice of considerable thickness has been seen. To-day a stiff gale has been blowing; the sea is very rough ...

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  27. STRATHALBYN, July 28.

    We have had a long continuance of dry weather, and the last seven nights severe frosts; but it had now changed to strong wind with light showers. Rain is much required, and we hope to see the ...

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  28. MOUNT BARKER, JULY 26.

    Present—Messrs. Dunn (Chairman), Bell, Bun[?]ham, Cornelius, and Wraight Mr. Halbert offend his services as Overseer. Deferred. Several ratepayers attended, asking fur repairs to roads, &c. ...

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  29. POLICE COURTS.

    Isaac Skinner and Richard Ebbs were charged with assaulting John Pulsford the previous evening, and pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor stated that at about a quarterpast, 6 O'clock the ...

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  30. SALISBURY, July 28.

    The late severe frosts have retarded the growth of the wheat and barter crops, and the early potatoes are much injured. We had a few showers last evening and hope to have more, as without ...

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  31. BAILIFFS' FEES.

    Sir—As Parliament will be called together in a few days for the dispatch of business, and as there as to be an alteration in the Insolvency and Local Court laws, perhaps a few hints to the public may ...

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  32. MOUNT CRAWFORD, JULY 26.

    Present—Messrs, Murray, Wilson, Hiles, and Hocking. Mr. Murray elected Chairman. List of constables confirmed. Messrs, John Cundy and Hugh Semple appointed tn serve. Metalling ...

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  33. NAIRNE, July 26.

    Present—All but Councillor Prisk. Clerk produced abstract of the accounts of the past 12 months audited. To be advertised as usual. Clerk reported that D. McDonald hud summoned the ...

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  34. MACCLESFIELD, July 27.

    A succession of severe frosts fatly have proved unfavourable to vegetation. The grass especially appears to have suffered considerably. It commenced to rain this morning, and the day has ...

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  35. KAPUNDA, July 28.

    After a number of frosty nights and dry days we have been favoured with refreshing showers. Should the frosts keep away we may expect to see the crops growing fast. ...

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  36. THE GOLD-FIELDS.

    There has been no new rush during this week, and of places lately opened litlle will be known as to their value till crushing have taken place to test them. There is little doubt but that as soon ...

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  37. NOARLUNDA, JULY 26.

    Present — Messrs. H. Hutton (Chairman), C Holly, D. Beyer, A. Anderson, and J. Komaley Letter from Mr. G. H. Sprigg, asking for repairs to Range-road. To be attended to. Revised assess ...

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  38. POST WAKEFIELD PLAINS, July 26.

    On Friday a meeting was held at Mr. Mill-steed's house—Mr. R. B. Smith presiding—to consider the propriety of building a schoolroom, Captain Bickers and his tenant Mr. Shadwell. ...

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  39. ONAUNGA, July 23.

    Present—Messrs. F. Edwards, R. Foster, G. Jaensch. B. Sanders, and W. Brook. Mr. T. Edwards reelected Chairman. The Council revised the assessment A letter, received from Mr. ...

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  40. Advertising

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  41. DISTRICT COUNCILS.

    Present — Messrs. Farquhar, McRae, Donald McKenzie, T. Maslin, J. Riseborough, aud J. Pridham. Mr. McRae elected Chairman; Mr. Maslin elected Treasurer: Mr. Greenlees appointed ...

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  42. ONKAPARINGA, JULY 24.

    Present—Messrs. Inglis (Chairman), Lauterbach, Newman, and Edwards, Formal business. Receipts, &12 18s.61.; payments, &20 9s. 1d. ...

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  43. STANLEY JULY 24.

    Present—Messrs. T. Priest, J. Brown, P. Dowd, M. J. Meany, and W. Bowman. Mr. Thompson Priest elected Chairman. The chairman stated that he had let the completion of Contracts Nos.32 ...

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  44. THE TORRENS DAM.

    Sir—Reading in your issue of today a letter from Mr. Tomkinson respecting prison labour, will you permit one who has been a citizen ever since Adelaide has been a city to call in question the ...

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  45. YANKALILLA, July 28.

    We had severe frosts the last few nights which have considerably injured the garden crops. During the last two days there has been a change in the weather, and heavy rain squalls accompanied ...

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  46. PICKINGS FROM MELBOURNEPUN[?]

    What General does a young lady like best— General Attention. What is u comma after dinner?— A full stop. Why should persons of the name of William be ...

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  47. ANGASTON, July 24.

    Present—Messrs, Linke, Irvine, Clark, Short, and Drescher. Mr. W. Clarke elected Chairman, and Mr. T. Irvine Treasurer. Letter read fruin the Flaxman's Valley District Council, requesting their ...

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  48. STOCKPORT, JULY 27.

    Present—The Chairman, and Messrs. O'Dea. Finlay, and Fergusson. Memorial received from [?] ratepayers, asking to have road from Hurling's to Burra-road grubbed. That and other works to ...

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  49. STRATHALBYN, July 23.

    Present—Councillors Close, Stark, Rankine, and Gilbert. Mr. James Close elected Chairman. Council to meet on Monday for the revision of the assessment, and to-morrow on Bull's Creek-road ...

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  50. CLARE, July 28.

    During last week there was a severe frost every night, but last evening we were favoured with a thunderstorm, and rain expected to Bet in, which will be very acceptable to the farmers ...

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  51. BURNSIDE, July 26.

    Present—All, Read, letter from Messrs. Giles and Smith, asking the Council to put up a few panels of fencing as a protection from the deep cutting opposite the entrance to their section. ...

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  52. TALUNGA, July 26.

    Present—Messrs. Jan. Phillis, F. Hannaford, John Harvey, Geo. Dunn, and Anton Peickert. Mr. F. Hannaford appointed Chairman and Treasurer. Mr. Hannaford paid in £5 extra of ...

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  53. CAMPBELLTOWN, July 28.

    Present—Messrs. Anderson (in the chair), Amber, Walters, and McGrath. Clerk confirmed in bis office for the current year. District constables nominated; to attend next meeting to be sworn in. Payments, £14 15s. ...

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  54. TRAMWAY TO THE MURRAY.—MEETING AT KAPUNDA.

    A large and influential meeting, presided over by the Mayor, was held on Wednesday evening, July 28, at the Sir John Franklin Hotel, Kapunda. Dr. Blood, the first speaker, said the colony had ...

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  55. TUNGKILLO, July 28.

    During me weet we have had severe especially on Wednesday night, when ice in some places, I have been told, was over an inch thick. On Monday afternoon the clouds threatened rain ...

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  56. MR. INSGLEBY V. MR. DALY.

    "Sir—As Mr. Ingleby, solicitor, has had the Rood taste to bring my name forward in the Supreme Court in my absence, and without any previous notice to me, and as you have published his ...

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  57. PRISON LABOUR.

    Sir—Mr.Tomlinson says that the Torrens Dam is one of those works which, for "many reasons," should be done by convict labour, or not at all. No doubt in Mr. Tomkinson's mind, this ...

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  58. CLARK, JULY 26.

    Present—Messrs. Gleeson, Bray, Hunter, Hitchcox, and Bradke. Mr. J. W. Gleeson elected Chairman. Messrs. Gleeson and Bray to inspect road near Trilling's. Clerk to get ruts filled up ...

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  59. SKILLOGOLEE CREEK, July 28.

    Several assert that the coldest weather they have known in the colony was experienced last week, and certainly the cold was intense, with ice of a considerable thickness. One gentleman informed ...

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  60. TEATREE GULLY, JULY 26.

    Present—An the members, Messrs,[?] and Harris reported on the work applied for by Mr. W. Duncan at the Hermitage. Work to be done. Also that they had let to Mr. George Johnson the ...

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  61. TRURO, July 28.

    On Friday evening Mr. G. Thompson, of Angaston, gave his promised lecture, "Gleanings concerning Robert Burps, the Peasant Poet of Scotland" at the Assembly Room. Crown Inn, to ...

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  62. EAST TORBENS, JULY 27.

    Present—Messrs. Playford, M.P. (Chairman), Merchant, Moulds, and Cobbledick. Mr. C. Giles attended with plans and diagrams in reference to a disputed road between his selection. 1114 and 1183. ...

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  63. BRIDGE MEETING AT REDBANKS.

    On Wednesday, July 28, a meeting was held at the Seven Stare Hotel, Redbanks, to adopt measures towards the erection of a bridge over the Light, at the crossing known as Redbanks. Nearly ...

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  64. BURRA, July 28.

    From the long period that has elapsed since we had any rain of consequence in the East and North-East, sheepfarmers and agriculturists began to dread a dry season To-day a little from the ...

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  65. ENCOUNTER BAY, JULY 26.

    Present—The Chairman and Messrs Lloyd and Jones. Clerk to write to the Survey Office and urge attention to notice of deviation of road Inman Valley; also to the Central Road and ...

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  66. WATERLOO, JULY 24.

    Present—All Mr. C. Miller elected Chairman. Works reported as finished satisfactorily—Contract No. 1. ford between Sections 1018 and 1019 and grubbing stubs; ford over creek between Sections ...

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  67. FEMALE EDUCATION.

    Sir—Mr. G. W. Cotton has at last got a little common sense into his writings; let him continue to improve and he will do some good, only his mind is still haunted by the great curse of the age ...

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  68. HAMILTON, JULY 21.

    Present—All. Mr. H. T. Morris re-elected Chairman; Messrs. J. McDougall, W. U. Buckerfield, Krnest Liebich, W. Dart, and S. Cropley chosen aa constables. Clerk to enquire about the ...

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