Mr. W. H. Beaglehole is putting down, another artesian well on the property lately purchased, known as Hill's, about a mile from the homestead. The overseer is now ...
Article : 124 wordsFor some time a few foxes have taken, up tlieir abode in this neighbourhood. Sheepfarmers are beginning to find it out, for it is now a common experience to ...
Article : 181 wordsMr. George Craig, sen., aged 72, who hag lived here for halt a century, engaged in agricultural pursuits, was found dead this morning. Early on Saturday afternoon ...
Article : 277 wordsA largely attended public meeting was held on Saturday in the institute to consider the proposal of the directors of the Rabbit Canning Works to close down the ...
Article : 202 wordsThe first steamer to leave for up river on the present rise was the Victor, which left on Monday. Several steamers may arrive from Goolwa during the next week or ...
Article : 77 wordsThe old man Dan Dyer, found in a dying state near to Gawler, is an identity of the far north, well known in these parts. He was employed on stations, and in the ...
Article : 98 wordsThe opening of navigation on the rivers has caused considerable traffic on the railway, and a large quantity of cargo has arrived for shipment. Several steamers will ...
Article : 162 wordsA serious accident happened yesterday morning to Andrew Liebichnicht, about 18 years of age, whilst ploughing on a section near his home at Robertstown. In using ...
Article : 85 wordsA trap accident happened to-day near to Greenhills, and it resulted in the death of the second daughter of Mr. Joseph Bell, of Sebastopol. The girl was driving ...
Article : 95 wordsThe large area of pastoral country in this part of the state is in much better heart for the lambing season than has been the case for some years. The rainfall at this ...
Article : 321 wordsAt the beginning of last week 12 tons of stone was sent away from Messrs. Field and Mann's property to the Adelaide Chemical Works. The results are to hand, ...
Article : 106 wordsQuite recently three young men, two brothers named Barritt and a companion named Wilkes, while hunting in the Humbug Scrub, encountered a strange visitant ...
Article : 368 wordsMr. Walter Howehin, F.G.S., Lecturer on Geology at the Adelaide University, who arrived last week, has been busily engaged retaking investigations regarding the ...
Article : 279 wordsLieut.Col. Lyster is visiting the town. This afternoon he inspected the local halfcompany V.M.R., under Lieut. GoudieUnfortunately only 11 members were able ...
Article : 234 wordsA crude and clumsy attempt at forgery was made a few days ago by a country lad. The youth called on the proprietor of the Farmers' Arms Hotel, explaining that ...
Article : 156 wordsThe gemfields continue to attract visitors. Miles of country is held by prospectors under search lights. It is hoped that some valuable mineral deposits will ...
Article : 69 wordsMessrs. Manners and Johnson, fishermen, ol Tickera, made a discovery of an unusual character some time ago. They were prospecting for phosphates, and came ...
Article : 176 wordsDuring the week ended to-day 60 vans of sheep, 8 of cattle, and 2 of pigs were sent from the south-east to market. From Mount Gambier 21 vans of sheep and 8 of ...
Article : 118 wordsThe Adelaide Steamship Company, through-its local manager (Mr. W. Nancarrow), invited a large number of residents and business people of the port, ...
Article : 931 wordsThe artesian bore put down by Mr. A. Baker has exceeded all expectations. Water was struck at 64 ft., and rises to within 10 ft. of the surface. The site of the bore is ...
Article : 156 wordsThe Beltana Pastoral Company is about to close Beltana Station for about two years, to allow the country to recover itself again after the severe droughts. All ...
Article : 146 wordsThere is considerable talk here with regard ho the reported discovery of a petroleum well on the Coorong. Some years ago a company was formed. Shares were taken ...
Article : 83 wordsThe Rev. W. A. Langsford (Chairman of the local option committee) received a, telegram yesterday afternoon from the secretary to the Attorney-General stating that ...
Article : 245 wordsThis afternoon the football match Wallaroo Mines v. Moonta, under the auspices of the Yorke's Peninsula Football Association, came to a sudden termination. At ...
Article : 124 wordsOwing to heavy rains on and after December 16 last, much wheat was bleached while in the head. At the request cf Mr. Farrer, of New South Wales Department ...
Article : 295 wordsA chapter of accidents occurred in the district on Sunday. Mr. D. Skene, of Krongart, was riding home when his horse tripped and fell with him. In rising the ...
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Advertising : 11 wordsWhat is regarded as a mystery occurred during this week. A large mob of sheep, the property of one of the district is squatters, were being transferred from land ...
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Adelaide Observer (SA : 1843 - 1904), Sat 6 Jun 1903, Page 1
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