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  2. Country News.

    The weather has at last broken up and things are looking much better. The farmers are in good spirits again, although owing to the very dry season the crope will not be so good as they ...

    Article : 185 words
  3. THE HISTORY OF THE FORTNIGHT.

    One of the most popular of monarchs is the King of Greece, who, after a taste of the plea­sures of Paris, has come over to the British capital on a visit, in which holiday-making is ...

    Article : 3,722 words
  4. TOWITTA, JULY 26.

    The weather for the last week has been very cold, with severe frosts. On Friday we had a nice downfall of rain which will be very bene­ficial to the crop; especially the late sown ones. ...

    Article : 120 words
  5. MACLAREN VALE, JULY 20.

    The weather during the past week has been very wintry, with sharp frosts. To-day the wind has been blowing a gale, and there is every appearance of a downpour of rain to ...

    Article : 171 words
  6. District Councils.

    July 24.—Present—Crs.D. Stewart (chair), E. Hetrick, H. Wheaton, F. Hart, and L. Lovelock. Tender accepted for embanking and metalling in White's Valley-H. Sullivan, ...

    Article : 76 words
  7. MOUNT BARKER.

    July 26.—Present—Crs. Paltridge (chair), Stephenson, Blight. Watts, and Daw. Six rate­payers waited on council to have road repaired near Unitarian Chapel; also number of rate­payers ...

    Article : 113 words
  8. CRYSTAL BROOK, JULY 26.

    The weather here is at present all that could be desired for the crops. The wheat in most instances is looking very healthy, but does not seem to grow very rapidly, no doubt on account of ...

    Article : 77 words
  9. ANGASTON.

    July TR—Present—Crs. w.Linke, G. Hahn, J. Trescowthick, C. Drescher, and Thee. Wennig. Returning-officer reported that former councillors had been re-elected, also auditors. ...

    Article : 219 words
  10. MELROSE, JULY 24.

    The telephonic entertainment promised by the Rev. W. T. Carter came off in the institute hall on the 23rd instant. Unfortunately the weather was very stormy, and it was very evident ...

    Article : 398 words
  11. MYPONGA.

    July 17.—Present—All. Mr. Harrison voted to chair. Clerk re-elected. Mr. Symonds to rent school reserve near Dod's Corner for sum of £2 per annum. Council to meet and revise ...

    Article : 36 words
  12. CURRAMULKA, JULY 24.

    We have just had another soaking rain. The nights are very cold, and the wheat is conse­quently rather backward. The members of the local Farmers' Association held their meeting ...

    Article : 274 words
  13. NAIRNE.

    July 18.—Present—Crs.Chapman(chair), Hair, Mills,Hawthorne, Smith, and Tilbrook. Clerk to write to Onkaparinga Council that this council will pay part of cost in repairing boun­dary ...

    Article : 43 words
  14. ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN PRODUCE MARKETS.

    The temperature still continues unusually low for the season of the year. At present we have very few really hot days. vegetation generally has materially advanced since the wet ...

    Article : 1,017 words
  15. NARRIDY.

    July 23.—Present—Crs. W. Brock (chair), Threadgold, and Brice. Letter received from Commissioner of Crown Lands re unregistered dogs. Receipt for clerk's guarantee received ...

    Article : 77 words
  16. BURNSIDE.

    July 12.—Present—Crs. Goldaack (chair), Cleland, Markey, Bennett, and Minns. Returning-officer reported that Mr. Markey had been elected councillor for Dulwich ...

    Article : 153 words
  17. PORTLAND ESTATE.

    July 19.—Present—Crs. Woman (chair), Ferguson, Wilcox, Walker, and Michie. Crs. Walker and Michie were appointed works committee for ensuing six months. Mr. F. ...

    Article : 59 words
  18. GLADSTONE, JULY 26.

    Much indignation is expressed with regard to the manner in which the Electoral Districts Bill had been treated in the Assembly. The coarse taken by one of the members for Stanley appears ...

    Article : 632 words
  19. PROSPECT.

    July 26.—Crs. Williams (chair), Davies, Burdon, Hart, and Canning. Answers to questions were received from Messrs. Cox and Matnews, solicitors, as follows:- 1. Retiring council ...

    Article : 241 words
  20. PALMER, JULY 19.

    We were favored with a fine fall of rain during last Friday evening and on Saturday, and water is again plentiful. The rain has infused fresh life into the settlers, whose prospects looked ...

    Article : 112 words
  21. CALTOWIE.

    July 24.—Present—Crs. Dixob (chair), Hicks, and Fergusson. Resolved that the clerk be authorised to lay informations against all per­sons infringing the Dog Act. Accounts passed ...

    Article : 151 words
  22. SNOWTOWN. JULY 24.

    We had splendid rains here yesterday, heavy showers falling during the day, and at about midnight we had a very heavy storm; the thunder was very terrific, while the rain fell in ...

    Article : 77 words
  23. CAMPBELLTOWN.

    July 26.—Present—Crs. Hill, Nation, Fry, and Russell. Cr. Hill re-elected chairman. Clerk's services to be continued for next twelve months. District constables nominated. Clerk ...

    Article : 54 words
  24. STRATHALBYN.

    July 26.—Present—Crs. "Woolfitt (chair), Jacob, and Eagle. Apologies received for absence of Crs. McCord and Rogers. Circular from Commissioner of Crown Lands, requesting ...

    Article : 81 words
  25. SOUTH RHINE. JULY 24.

    Anniversary tea and public meetings were held on Tuesday in connection with the South Rhine Presbyterian Sabbath-school. Both meetings were well attended. The latter was ...

    Article : 134 words
  26. DALRYMPLE.

    July 12.—Present—Crs. Geo. Sherriff, E. Rogers, and R. D. Anderson. Geo. Sherriff was elected chairman for ensuing year. Retaining officer reported that Messrs. E. Rogers, Alex. ...

    Article : 96 words
  27. TEATREE GULLY.

    July 26.—Present—All. Constables' list called over and confirmed, following ap­pointed :-Wm. Dunn, Jun., John Gibson, John Gibson, John Henry Wilkey, Phillip Henry ...

    Article : 140 words
  28. STREAKY BAY, JULY 20.

    We had some nice steady rains last week; the weather now is fine, but cold. The crops are looking splendid.—Our township is showing symptoms of life at last. We had a meeting on ...

    Article : 203 words
  29. DUBLIN.

    July 26.—Adjourned meeting for nominating three councillors and two auditors. Mr. F. Dimant, J.P., returning-officer. For councillors, Messrs. G. Bailey, A. Bannerman, W. Chapman, ...

    Article : 82 words
  30. UPPER WAKEFIELD.

    July 24.—Present—All. Letter received from Commissioner Crown Lands re Dog Act; from C. Bowden re fencing (not entertained); from W. Lane re slaughtered cattle being thrown into ...

    Article : 269 words
  31. GRACE.

    July 26.—Present—All. Mr. G. Marshman, J.P., elected chairman for ensuing year. Registrar of dogs reappointed. Clerk reappoiated. Clerk to write to Mr. Fisher informing him that ...

    Article : 66 words
  32. LATE INDIAN TELEGRAMS.

    Colonel Gordon writes to a Parsee gentleman, under date June 5:—"I cannot leave this country without regret. I feel that muea might, by God's permission, be done in it with ...

    Article : 685 words
  33. GLEN TURRETT, JULY 25.

    The weather has lately been very cold aid frosty in the mornings. On Friday night we bad a few heavy showers of rain and hail. The wheat plants are at present making but little ...

    Article : 101 words
  34. HIGHERCOMBE.

    July 26.—Present—All except Cr. C. Hill. Chairman reported that revision of the assessment took place that day; clerk to give notice of game. ...

    Article : 151 words
  35. TELOWIE, JULY 26.

    We have had a change from our usual quiet life by a tea meating held in the schoolroom, at which a large number were present.; After-­wards a lecture was given by the Rev.' P. Law, ...

    Article : 233 words
  36. GUMBOWIE. JULY 24.

    Beautiful rains fell here last night, which after the severe frosts which have been experi­enced are greatly appreciated. The early sown crops are looking well. ...

    Article : 30 words
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  38. KEILLI, JULY 24.

    We had fine rains on Friday and Saturday, but as there is no such thing as a rain-gauge on this side of Barunga Ranges I am unable to give the exact fall.—Sunday, the 18th, being the ...

    Article : 179 words
  39. KAPUNDA.

    July 10.—Present—All. Mr. George Teagle was elected chairman. Surveyor reported on works finished and passed for payment, viz., A. Richter, balance £22s. 5s.; P. Fittpatrick, £10 ...

    Article : 198 words
  40. YANKALILLA.

    July 24.—Present—Mr. David Davies {chair­man) Crs. R. Roads, j. Martin, and W. Bailey. George Millard applied for leave to close a road on his farm at Inman Valley, section 329; Leave ...

    Article : 50 words
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