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  2. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    THE DEADLOCK.—The Legislative Council of Wednesday, August 30, took into consideration the Governors message in inference to the pre sent political crisis and adopted an address in reply ...

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  3. FINDING OF MISS BERMINGHAM'S BODY CORONER'S INQUEST.

    On Monday afternoon, September 4, the body of Miss Bermingham was discovered on the beach to the northward of the creek. Upon the arrival of the late omnibus from ...

    Article : 1,865 words
  4. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    The adjourned annual general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held on Tuesday, 5th September, at the Insurance-chambers, corner of King William and Pirie streets. ...

    Article : 2,473 words
  5. THE ABORIGINES OF THE FAR NORTH.

    Sir—In your paper of the 5th August appears a long letter from Mr. J. B. [?]ughes, wherein he attempts to call the attention of the public to the natives of this northern province. He introduces ...

    Article : 993 words
  6. CIVIL SERVICE SALARIES.

    Sir—I trust you will allow me to place before your numerous readers a statement in connection with this subject, which will enable them to estimate the present position of Government officers. ...

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  7. WALLAROO.

    The Water-supply Committee, appointed by the Government to select the site and supervise the erection of tanks in this township, deserve the thanks of the inhabitants for their strenuous ...

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  8. FINNISS VALE.

    Since the opening of the Wheal Coglin Mine the population has increased some 25 per cent., and there is hardly a time now that the Adelaide conveyance arrives but it brings a few more intending ...

    Article : 223 words
  9. QUEENSLAND.

    The Brisbane Courier of August 21 remarks:—"One of the most valuable Parliamentary Papers which has been issued during the present session is the report of the Joint Select Committee on the ...

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  10. GEOLOGY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Sir—In your issue of Sept. 2, there is an article on the geology of the Lower Murray, from which it appears that the geology of Europe does not apply to this country any better than it does to ...

    Article : 320 words
  11. BLUMBERG.

    Some unusual bustle was observed in this township to-day, caused by a meeting, held at the Napoleon Bonaparte Inn, on district affairs. The meeting commenced between 1 and 2 o'clock, and ...

    Article : 177 words
  12. WELLINGTON.

    The causeway across the swamp on the western side of the Wellington Ferry is now approaching completion. It certainly appears an excellent piece of roadmaking, and reflects great credit on the ...

    Article : 326 words
  13. COLONIAL HERALDRY.

    Sir—I see by your columns that it is intended to carve the "city arms" on the front of the Town Hall. As a South Australian jealous of my reputation, I hope no such absurdity will be ...

    Article : 462 words
  14. A BUSHMAN'S HOME.

    Sir—A few years ago the Editor of the Farm, and Garden did me the honour of inserting in his periodical a short series of "Sketches in the Bush," which I had written, and which formed a ...

    Article : 247 words
  15. WATERLOO.

    The weather has been of the most variable nature since I last wrote you. We had our share of the snow which was so general all over the colony, severe frosts with occasional rains, and even hot ...

    Article : 454 words
  16. THE FELINE NATION.

    Sir—A good joke in the middle of a serious discussion is as pleasant as a pinch of salt in a basin of broth. The facetious letter of "A Constant Reader" will therefore be acceptable to the ...

    Article : 254 words
  17. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    Sir—Having read Mr. Tomkinson's letter together with your leader upon it. I must consider that gentleman's opinion upon it well worthy of attention, and that the sooner a retreat is commenced ...

    Article : 471 words
  18. KAPUNDA.

    An inquest was held to-day before Mr. J. S. Browne, S.M., on the body of Mary Bunfield, who was drowned at Allen's Creek yesterday evening. Bridget Bunfield deposed that she was sitting with ...

    Article : 435 words
  19. TASMANIA.

    The Hobart Town Mercury says: —"The public will be glad to learn that we may shortly hope to have soldiers quartered in the Hobart Town Barracks. Some time ago a promise was made ...

    Article : 95 words
  20. A PRIZE FOR BOYS.

    Sir—I will forward a yearly volume of the British Workman to the address of any boy who shall first, "without aid," complete the following table, viz.:—Take all the numbers from 1 to 49; ...

    Article : 79 words
  21. NEW ZEALAND.

    THE WEREROA PA AFFAIR.—The following correspondence on the subject has been handed to the Melbourne Argus for publication:—Sir Duncan Cameron to Sir George Grey. ...

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  22. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir—I now beg to hand you solution of arithmetical problem which appeared in this morning's issue of your paper. 10 18 26 34 42 43 2 ...

    Article : 122 words
  23. MOUNT BARKER.

    This portion of the district has had its full share of rain this winter. Not so the other side of the Mount, where it is often quite dry although raining heavily on this side. We had a steady rain all day ...

    Article : 444 words
  24. CLARENDON.

    Last week the weather was exceedingly hot and dry, with one or two hot windy days, and the earth appeared parched for the want of rain, which was bountifully sent and graciously received the whole ...

    Article : 357 words
  25. KOORINGA.

    On Sunday we had a most splendid fall of rain; in fac[?], it was the best for the winter, it fell so steadily for about eight or ten hours; it also has extended to a number of the runs in the ...

    Article : 196 words
  26. A THOUGHTLESS TOAST.

    Sir — Allow me by your widely-circulated columns to ask the aid of all thoughtful right-minded persons, as well as Stewards, Chairmen, and Toastmasters, in cancelling for ever a ...

    Article : 278 words
  27. GAWLER.

    The ceremony of opening the new schoolhouse, Willaston, took place on Monday, September 4. A tea meeting, which was held in the room, was numerously attended, and the tables were ...

    Article : 583 words
  28. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    SCARCITY OF FEED IN THE WEST. — The annexed are portions of a letter dated Fort Bourke, August 4, just received from a gentleman who has had occasion to traverse a part of the West ...

    Article : 791 words
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