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  2. SPORTING.

    Stewards—Sir J. H. Fisher( President), Hon. J. Morphett, hon. J. Hodgkiss, Hon. J. Baker, Hon. W. W. Tuxford. Judge-Mr. J. Chambers. Starter-Mr. G. Bennett. Secretary-Mr. R. M ...

    Article : 2,446 words
  3. ALMA.

    A large and destructive lire broke out in this district on Thursday. 19th. Its origin is as yet unknown. It seemed to have begun about 1 p.m. in a gra's paddock of Mr. Joseph Kelly: thence ...

    Article : 362 words
  4. PICKINGS FROM LONDON PUNCH.

    It is surprising what discoveries are made in the dead season. Here is one for instance, the account of which has recently been snipped out by the scissors of many a sub-editor:— ...

    Article : 1,183 words
  5. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

    Yesterday was the speech day of the four principal Schools. There was a large assembly in the Exhibition Building. The Prince presented the prizes. ...

    Article : 98 words
  6. PORT AUGUSTA.

    The weather for the past week has been rather changeable—one day very hot and the next quite cool. There have been meetings respecting races and ...

    Article : 141 words
  7. PORT MACDONNELL.

    The only arrival this week, excepting the Penola, has been the African Maid from Melbourne. She brings a small amount of general and two steam thrashers for Mr. Angus ...

    Article : 183 words
  8. WHEAT CROPS.

    Sir—Your correspondent, " E. M. W." in to-day's issue seems to be of opinion that the blighting of the crops this year from red not is caused by the poorness of the cultivated lan's and ...

    Article : 525 words
  9. THE POSTAL CONFERENCE MEMORIAL REJECTED.

    We are informed on good authority that the lias brought one piece of good news for this colony. The Imperial Government have declined to accede to the prayer of the memorial adopted at ...

    Article : 785 words
  10. KAPUNDA.

    On Friday, the 13th inst., the sixth (and last for the season) of the sixpenny readings in connection with the Kapunda Institute was held, and, as usual, was a great success. The Welsh singers ...

    Article : 260 words
  11. THE CASE OP MR. ENGLAND.

    Sir—I am no mere partisan, but I may be permitted to say how deeply I have sympathized with Mr. England under the very painful circumstances which have of late surrounded him, and how truly ...

    Article : 1,447 words
  12. FOWLER'S BAY.

    Since the finishing of shearing all here has been exceedingly quiet. The Lucy brought up nearly 200 nuns, which had been sent from Melbourne, but as the usual forms had not been complied ...

    Article : 265 words
  13. HAMILTON.

    Since my last we have had nice mild weather until yesterday when we had a regular scorcher, the wind blowing in hot gusts from the north and north-west. Today we have a second and improved ...

    Article : 187 words
  14. STOCKPORT.

    To-day has been a most fearful affair here: a most terrific bot wind blowing: most dreadful, like the blast of a furnace. To heighten this a most disastrous and destructive fire broke out on the ...

    Article : 492 words
  15. SELLICK'S HILL

    An unfortunate accident occurred about 10 days ago to a lad named Angus Macdonald, sod of Mr. D. Macdonald, carrier. He was riding with his father on the front of the wagon. returning from ...

    Article : 183 words
  16. GOUGER-STREET ACADEMY.

    On Friday, the 20th inst., the half-yearly award of prizes and certificates was made to the young gentlemen of the Gouger-street Academy. The schoolroom was tastefully decorated with flags. ...

    Article : 799 words
  17. SHEAOAK LOG.

    Our farmers nave commenced to reap witn—I am sorry to say—bad luck; the crops are, so to speak, worthless in comparison with last year. It was to be hoped that the yield would be as I stated in my ...

    Article : 183 words
  18. LANDING MELBOURNE MAILS.

    Sir—The geographical position of Gleneig is such that during the prevalence of ordinary weather the mails from Melbourne per steamer would invariably reach town quite two, and in many cases ...

    Article : 97 words
  19. LAW AND CRIMINAL COURTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 55 words
  20. H.M.S.S. GALATEA AND OUR COLONIAL DEFENCES.

    Sir—The arrival of the Galatea ought certainly to convince our Government and Defence Commissioners of the absurdity of any expensive works for the defence of our port and city that do not ...

    Article : 268 words
  21. BLANCHETOWN.

    The river has fallen six inches since my last, at which everybody here rejoices, and those floodedout hare now a speedy prospect of returning to their homes. ...

    Article : 470 words
  22. GAWLER.

    The usual Christmas examination of the scholars of St. George's Schools, Gawler, was held on Tuesday last, and passed off with its accustomed success. The examiners were the Revs. J. Gordon ...

    Article : 410 words
  23. POLICE COURT.

    Three fines of 5s. each were inflicted for drunkenness and other misconduct. Ellen Holland, charged with the use of indecent language, was fined 10s., and ordered to pay 1s. for ...

    Article : 220 words
  24. ODDS AND ENDS.

    The only plot in which there in no mystery-A plot of grass. Tho most productive grounds ever known—The grounds of suspicion. ...

    Article : 827 words
  25. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND THE KED RUST.

    Sir-Unquestionably the resolution, "That an address be presented to His Excellency, requesting him to appoint a Special Commission to take evidence on the question of red rust and other ...

    Article : 1,334 words
  26. DISTRICT COUNCILS.

    Present—AIL Letter front Kapunda Council, offering to assist to the extent of £10 towards opening new road through McCarthy & Stockman's, and also consenting to close the old road ...

    Article : 668 words
  27. PORT ELLIOT.

    Harvest operations have become general; a considerable portion of the season's crop lias already been cut, and the result has fully justified the statements that have been made as to the gloomy ...

    Article : 507 words
  28. GLENELG CORPORATION, DECEMBER 20.

    Present—His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Crook, Wigley, Howard, Whyte, and Hitchcox. The Overseer's report was read. Proposed by Councillor Whyte seconded by Coanciltor ...

    Article : 532 words
  29. KAPUNDA.

    We are glad to know that our Corporation intend taking up the question of the formation of a Fire Brigade, and we hope their efforts ic that respect may be brought to a successful issue. The ...

    Article : 436 words
  30. KENSINGTON AND NORWOOD CORPORATION. DECEMBER 19.

    Present—The Mayor and all the Councillors. The Town Clerk reported that a summons had been taken out against Mr. Thomas, a driver of a licensed vehicle, for driving without having a licence, and that the case had been heard before ...

    Article : 432 words
  31. CATTLE DISEASE.

    Sir—In the Register of the 9th I see Mr. Burt asks for information about the cattle disease. Now, this has been asked often in different parts of the world; yet there has been little done to ...

    Article : 430 words
  32. STREAKY BAY.

    On Sunday (8th) the schooners [?] Tommy, and Freebridge arrived within a shart time of each other, They commenced in good earnest on Monday morning loading wool for Adelaide, and ...

    Article : 87 words
  33. YANKALILLA.

    On Thursday evening the second of a series of conceits in aid of a fund for purchasing a new harmonium for Christchurch, Yankalilla, was given in the Council-chamber. The weather was ...

    Article : 65 words
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