A disastrous fire, which resulted in the total destruction of the Junction Hotel, Wail, took place yesterday at about 12 o'clock. At the time of the outbreak Mr. ...
Article : 218 wordsIn connection with the recent deputation to the Commissioner of Public Works at Gawler, requesting a reduction in the price of water in the Gawler and Barossa ...
Article : 104 wordsDecember 15.—The annual picnic in connection with the Delamere public school was held at Rapid Bay on Friday. A good programme of sports was carried out. Every ...
Article : 135 wordsA party working on the old Lady Alice mine, at Barossa, has struck what is considered to be the continuation of the reef which made the mine a profitable one years ...
Article : 88 wordsDecember 16.—Christ Church and the Congregational Church have undergone considerable improvement during the past few weeks. Toe former has had a new ...
Article : 140 wordsMr. Sheerlock, one of those who had to remove all their sheep, &c, down country, arrived here last Thursday night with the stock, having trucked them up. Mr. ...
Article : 97 wordsMr. Samuel Gilbert, of Goolwa, died suddenly last night. He was staying with his wife at the local hotel for the night, and at 10 o'clock suddenly took ill. He died ...
Article : 63 wordsDecember 11.—On Sunday last the Bishop of Adelaide held a confirmation dedication service. Ten candidates were presented. The church was crowded, and the bishop ...
Article : 32 wordsDecember 15.—Residents experienced a slight shock of earthquake on Friday night lost at 10.25 p.m.—Much dissatisfaction is felt among the residents of this place at ...
Article : 98 wordsA great deal of uneasiness is felt amongst stockowners in consequence of the appearance of the bot fly. It is rumored that most of the horses in the district are ...
Article : 108 wordsMr. A. H. White, the representative of the Australian Metal Company, has received the following intimation from the acting Sub-Collector of Customs:—"I am ...
Article : 76 wordsDecember 11.—Mr. F. J. Gillen gave his lecture, "The life of a Central Australian Aborigine," at Victoria Hall, Moonta Mines, on Tuesday evening, in aid of the ...
Article : 276 wordsOn Sunday morning a son of Mr. J. Sharpe had an exciting adventure. He was riding a bicycle on a dusty piece of road when he noticed a large grey snake ...
Article : 115 wordsDecember 15.—Dr. J. W. Yeatman was driving on the main road, near Auburn, on Saturday, when his horse shied at two cows and bolted, overthrowing the buggy. The ...
Article : 38 wordsDecember 13.—This afternoon a meeting of ratepayers of the Mudla Wirra South District Council was held at the Willaston schoolroom. In response to a request, the ...
Article : 201 wordsThe Captain Barker monument is now completed and ready for the unveiling ceremony, which will take place shortly. The memorial is about 12 ft. high, the first ...
Article : 126 wordsDecember 15.—Harvesting operations are not progressing rapidly, as the cool weather has suspended operations. There has been very little hay stacked in the township this ...
Article : 41 wordsReports are coming in of some magnificent yields of wheat in this district. Many of the crops are giving 20 bushels to the acre, and from 15 to 18 bushel yields are ...
Article : 128 wordsDecember 8.—The first load of the new season's wheat was brought in to-day by Mr. L. Smelt, and purchased by Mr. Alex. Jamieson, jun., for Messrs. John Darling ...
Article : 105 wordsA lad named Hague, residing at Riverside, was the victim of a painful accident recently. He was armed with a gun, with which he intended to shoot birds that were ...
Article : 455 wordsDecember 11.—Mr. David Sallacombe died here to-day. He was a very, old resident, as he and his brother were among the first to settle here in the ...
Article : 88 wordsDecember 13.—A concert and Christmas tree gathering was held at Knott's Hill on Thursday night. It was arranged by the schoolmistress, Miss O. M. Howie. A ...
Article : 165 wordsIt was reported to-day that 20 shearers are at work at Koorine. Twelve arrived by the Adelaide train last night, accompanied by a detective, and were detrained a few ...
Article : 52 wordsDecember 15.—On Friday evening last a choir concert, in aid of the fund for a new organ, was held in the Coromandel Valley Methodist Church. It was the last of a ...
Article : 118 wordsThe Burnside head station house, consisting of seven rooms, four of wood and three of stone, with all the contents, was burnt down between 5 and 6 o'clock on ...
Article : 147 wordsDecember 13.—A shock of earthquake was felt here at 10.30 p.m. yesterday. It appeared to travel in a northerly direction.—The parents here do not approve of the ...
Article : 64 wordsDecember 14.—The annual school concert was held in the institute on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance. The programme consisted of part-songs, action ...
Article : 74 wordsDecember 10.—The members of the Benevolent Society met at the Town Hall Buildings on Tuesday afternoon. Two cases of distress were considered. One ...
Article : 312 wordsDecember 13.—Haymaking is nearly over and the crops have been good. Very little haw been left for wheat, as rust had made its appearance. Last Wednesday we had ...
Article : 69 wordsDecember 15.—A painful accident happened to Alard von der Borch on Saturday afternoon last. In company with other lade he was endeavoring to climb on to a ...
Article : 169 wordsEarly this morning Benjamin Watts, son of Mr. William Watts, was found dead in the bathroom, with his throat cut. A razor was lying on the floor, and a note ...
Article : 156 wordsDecember 12.—Already a good many intending visitors from Adelaide and suburbs nine made application for accommodation here during the approaching holidays, and ...
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Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Sat 20 Dec 1902, Page 39
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