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  2. COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

    This morning a young lad, son of Mrs. Sugars, butcher, had a narrow escape from death. An old rifle had been loaded some time ago for the purpose of shooting a bullock, when cap after ...

    Article : 140 words
  3. BLACK SPRINGS, AUGUST 24.

    Present—Chairman, Crs. King, Woodman. Tender accepted for work between Cr. King's and the Emu Hotel, A. Worby, £34 8s. 9d. Payments. £2 4s 3d. ...

    Article : 30 words
  4. RAINFALL FOR JULY, 1878.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,006 words
  5. EDEN VALLEY, August 28.

    A meeting was held at the Eden Valley Hotel last evening; Mr. A. Lillecespp in the chair. There was a good number of gentlemen present. The meeting was in reference to the ...

    Article : 162 words
  6. POLICE COURTS.

    Alexander McCarthy, labourer, was fined £1 for riotous behaviour on August 31. Patrick O'Brien, Vincent Frisby, Mary Carter, and Louisa Stanford were each fined £1 using ...

    Article : 664 words
  7. BURNSIDE, AUGUST 26.

    Destitute Board Office requested careful consideration and a searching investigation into all cases presented for relief before recommending them to Board. Mr. Hargrave, Superintending Surveyor ...

    Article : 252 words
  8. NAIRNE, August 29.

    A meeting, called by placard, was held last night at the Council Office, Nairne, for the purpose of drawing up subscription-lists for the relief of the widow of the late John Ware, jun. ...

    Article : 98 words
  9. HOYLETON, August 27.

    The weather during the past fortnight his been very dry and warm, to-day being nearly as hot us a summer's day. The early-sown crops in this neighbourhood ...

    Article : 124 words
  10. CRAFERS, AUGUST 22.

    MEETING TO ADOPT A RATE.—Mr. W. Lewis acted as Chairman. Rate of one shilling in the [?] declared. COUNCIL MEETING.—Present—Crs. Lewis ...

    Article : 88 words
  11. KILKERRAN, August 24.

    A rather painful accident occurred to Mr. R. Hyde, jun., on Tuesday last. It seems that he ran with great force against a wire fastened across a panel, which he had failed to notice ...

    Article : 86 words
  12. LAUNCELOT, GUMBOWIE, August 28.

    A large and influential gathering of the farmers and others of the Hundred of Gam bowie took place on Monday evening last in the schoolroom to discuss the merits of the several ...

    Article : 152 words
  13. HALLETT, AUGUST 26.

    Present—Crs. Brayley (Chairman), Harry, Thomas, Windsor, Dunstan, and Mail. Correspondence from Guarantee Society. Attorney-General, T. H. Hosier, W. Dare, and Pohlner. Mr. J. Ross tendered ...

    Article : 85 words
  14. WAURALTEE, August 26.

    A large area of land is under cultivation in this neighbourhood, and the crops at the present time are looking remarkably well, but farmers axe hoping for more rain. ...

    Article : 293 words
  15. PORT ADELAIDE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2.

    Frederick Curtis, carter, charged by J. M. Richards, the Corporation Inspector, with working a horse with sore shoulders, was fined 10s. and costs. ...

    Article : 39 words
  16. BALAKLAVA, AUGUST 24.

    Present—All. Tender accepted—For clearing road from Section 895 to 409, Mr. John Watson Morrow, at 1s 4d. per chain. Special constables appointed. Letter received from teacher of public school. Saint's ...

    Article : 61 words
  17. RAILWAY TO THE MURRAY.

    A public meeting, called by the Chairman of the Talunga District Council in response to a requisition, was held at the Talunga Hotel, Mount Pleasant, on Monday, September 2, to ...

    Article : 1,137 words
  18. HANSON, AUGUST 26.

    Present—Crs. Dow (Chairman), Rodgers, and Good-ridge. No reply received from Surveyor-General relative to boundary-road. Overseer instructed to fence or fill up dangerous places near iron mine. ...

    Article : 208 words
  19. WAROOKA, August 28.

    Daring the past week the weather his been very warm, and the farmers hive greatly lamented the absence of rain. On Sunday, the 25th there was a large ...

    Article : 393 words
  20. HIGHERCOMBE, AUGUST 26.

    Present—Crs. Coulls (Chairman), Pitman, and Mundy. Cr. Mundy to make further enquiries re Houghton Common. Works on various roads finished satisfactorily. Tenders accepted—For forming ...

    Article : 62 words
  21. PORT AUGUSTA, August 26.

    In addition to the arrival of the Borealis, which was reported in your telegraphic columns last week, the favourite Pakwan now lies in the harbour, and the Pekina is daily expected. ...

    Article : 351 words
  22. MOUNT BARKER, AUGUST 26.

    Present—Crs. Paltridge (Chairman), May, Daws Williams, and Blight. Circular from Destitute Board, desiring searching investigation of every case before sending recommendation Copy of the Moonta ...

    Article : 190 words
  23. ONKAPARINGA, AUGUST 24.

    Present—Crs. Tucker (Chairman), Weyland, and Schubert. Mr. Hugh Kerr requested Council to close some useless roads near Balhanrah, commencing at eastern corner of Section ...

    Article : 145 words
  24. CRICKET.

    A match was played on Saturday, August 31, by these Clubs, on the ground of the former, and resulted in a victory for the home team, the scores being 82 and 42 respectively. For the ...

    Article : 61 words
  25. S. A. GAS COMPANY'S TOWN EMPLOYES V.

    This match was played on the grounds of the latter Club on Saturday), August 31. and resulted in a victory for the visitors by 155 runs. The town team (captain, J. E. Gooden: umpire, W. G. ...

    Article : 145 words
  26. HALLETT, August 26.

    The weather for the last few days has been delightful after the cold weather we have experienced. I am glad to say that Mr. Morris, the Road ...

    Article : 200 words
  27. PROSPECT, AUGUST 20.

    Present—All. Mr. Anderwartha applied for an extension of time for completing district assessment; seven days allowed. Private subscriptions amounting to £17 10s. received as part cost of widening ...

    Article : 99 words
  28. SADDLEWORTH, AUGUST 24.

    Present—All Tenders accepted—No. 312. M. Kelly, £7 10s.; No. 316, L. Collins, £5 5s.; No. 317, C. Hannan, £5; No. 318, e. Mullins, £4. W. Fatchen applied to have road near flagstaff opened; W. ...

    Article : 135 words
  29. DISTRICT COUNCILS.

    Present—Crs. J. Porter (Chairman), Brice and Sandow, Messrs. W. Webb, P. Barnes, T. Thredgold, jun., D. Rankin, and J. Pache sworn in as constables for ensuing year. Clerk to write to Commissioner ...

    Article : 68 words
  30. Advertising

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    Advertising : 2,441 words
  31. BOOBOROWIE, AUGUST 10.

    Present—All except Cr. Armstrong. Mr. W. Cockrun having been duly elected took his seat as a Councillor. Circular from J. D. Cave re rabbit ...

    Article : 80 words
  32. STEPNEY, AUGUST 22.

    Present—All. Complaints having been made by several ratepayers that drain leading from Henry-street, Stepney, into Payneham-road had been stopped, thus causing great nuisance. Clerk was instructed to ...

    Article : 104 words
  33. SADDLEWORTH, August 28.

    The weather during the past week has been very warm, but last night a seasonable change occurred and a steady rain set in. No doubt the growing crops trill be greatly benefited by the ...

    Article : 277 words
  34. PORTLAND ESTATE, AUGUST 5.

    Present—All. Correspondence read. Messrs. McAllan & Smith's tender for supply of shutes accepted. Messrs. J. B. Clayton, John Testi, and c. P. Liddle appointed constables for ensuing year. ...

    Article : 61 words
  35. STRATHALBYN, AUGUST 26.

    Present—Chairman, and Crs. Eagle, Woolfitt and Jacob. Correspondence read and dealt with. Road Board forwarded authority for Rangers to impound off main lines of road. Council reported on their tour ...

    Article : 69 words
  36. SOUTH BRINE, AUGUST 12.

    Present—All but Cr. Forrest Mr. C. Crane appointed district constable. Slaughtering licence granted to C. Crane. Works ordered near Hillam's. Council assessment adopted. Payments, £28 13s. 4d. ...

    Article : 33 words
  37. BAROSSA WEST, AUGUST 26.

    Present—AIL five constables appointed. Kew assessment confirmed, and a rate declared of one billing in the pound. Tenders accepted—Forming and metalling about eight chains of road at rosenthal. ...

    Article : 140 words
  38. YANKALILLA, AUGUST 24.

    Present—All but Cr. N. Hawke. Inspector reported P. Anderson's contract at Shcaoak Hills completed very satisfactorily; nothing done at Salt Creek contract since last report. Chairman reported having met ...

    Article : 98 words
  39. Advertising

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    Advertising : 250 words
  40. ROSEWATER, AUGUST 12.

    Present—All. Council decided that they could not drain Bayswater until vacant land was filled up, but when water subsided they would make paths in some of principal streets. Mr. H. Wilke offered Council ...

    Article : 233 words
  41. MIDDLE FINNISS, August 27.

    Good heavy rains have fallen at last. They have been sufficient to replenish dams and lighten the hearts of the agriculturists here. A day or two ago summer appeared to have set in. ...

    Article : 151 words
  42. Advertising

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    Advertising : 87 words
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