A meeting of ratepayers was held at the Institute last night to consider the means to be taken to keep out the flood waters. Dr. J. C. Kaufmann (Mayor) presided. During ...
Article : 354 wordsEmployment for a large number of men, both from Terowie and the Burra, has been found in ballasting work along the line of railway. They will start next week, and stuff ...
Article : 593 wordsA successful entertainment in aid of the Building Fund of St. Mark's Church, Woodside, was given in the Institute hall on Easter Monday evening, the hall being ...
Article : 86 wordsThe regatta on Easter Monday was attended by a large number of people. The weather was all that could be desired, and everything passed off well. Following are ...
Article : 225 wordsOn Saturday, the 9th, steady heavy rain began to fall, and continued for nearly twenty-four hours. Such a rain has not been known for years. The public reservoir, which ...
Article : 127 wordsA concert in aid of the sufferers from the Bulli catastrophe was held in the Institute Hall this (Thursday) evening, and was well attended, the building being filled. A capital ...
Article : 336 wordsThe early sown wheat having got all the advantage of the grand rain is now up, and with the grass about things look promising. Sowing continues rapidly. ...
Article : 96 wordsWe have bad some nice rains lately, and more is threatening to-night. It is very acceptable. The anniversary services in connection ...
Article : 160 wordsEverywhere yon look green grass may be seen. This is due to the timely rains we have had. The register for this month is 2 inches. This is the highest rainfall that has been ...
Article : 87 wordsThe result of the late rains is already seen for miles round the Brook. Grass is growing rapidly in all directions. Wheat that was sown before the rain is making strong ...
Article : 108 wordsFine showers fell again to-day, and the country is rapidly improving in appearance. ...
Article : 17 wordsSince last Saturday's rain, tilling operations have been pushed on vigorously, the weather during the present week being all that could be desired. ...
Article : 27 wordsWe have had some nice rains lately. On the two last Saturdays fully 4 inches have fallen, which has given the grass a good start, as well as hurrying on sowing ...
Article : 38 wordsA shower or two fell lately, bat no rain to speak of. The country is very parched. We had a slight shock of earthquake about 7 a.m. on Sunday. The houses shook ...
Article : 111 wordsThe Wesleyans held their Sabbath-school picnic on Good Friday, on the grounds of Mr. William Veale, and the day's outing was much enjoyed by the children and their ...
Article : 185 wordsDuring the week we have had perfect weather, and the result is seen on all hands. The fields already begin to assume a beautiful green tinge. The grass is springing rapidly, ...
Article : 156 wordsEastertide passed without much excitement. On Good Friday the event of the day was a Sheffield Handicap, in which the rising generation competed and strove eagerly ...
Article : 219 wordsThe late rains here have been very beneficial; the erase is again springing afresh, and the wheat which was sown previously to the rains is now green. Ploughing and Beeding ...
Article : 58 wordsCRAFERS, April 14.—Slaughtering licence granted to C. Hutchinson, Uraidla, Tenders accepted—Providing and spreading 75 yards metal, divisional road north, C, Halliday, 4s. ...
Article : 1,296 wordsThe very copious rains of this mouth have started the growth of feed everywhere. Some of the early sown crops are showing well. One farmer says he has a crop already ...
Article : 108 wordsAlthough we have cot been quite so favoured as some parts yet the rain we have had this year compares very favourably with the fall during the corresponding period of ...
Article : 193 wordsSaturday's rain brought much of the land, to a fine condition for ploughing, so that farmers are at it again, hopeful for a better season than the last. ...
Article : 61 wordsThe weather daring the past week has been anything but desirable for agriculturists. The clouds seem loaded with rain, and a good downpour would be very acceptable. ...
Article : 76 wordsOur port was again enlivened last week, the steamers being decorated with flags. This was in honour of a marriage between Mr. John Garrett, son of the respected host ...
Article : 226 wordsWe had a glorious rain on the 9th, which has brought up the wheat nicely. It has also started up the rubbish. Water-carting is at an end for some time, as most settlers ...
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Advertising : 176 wordsThe anniversary of the Crystal Spring Tent, I.O.R,, was celebrated on Good Friday. A picnic was held daring the day in Mr. H. A Evan's paddock. The members of the ...
Article : 262 wordsWe still continue to have threatening weather, but have not had any rains, and water is very scarce. Sowing has begun. A successful tea and concert was given on ...
Article : 45 wordsThe late lame are producing quite a change in the appearance of the country. Squatters and others in our neighbouring districts would do well not to increase the number of ...
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Adelaide Observer (SA : 1843 - 1904), Sat 23 Apr 1887, Page 16
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