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  2. JUPITER CREEK GOLD-FIELD.

    On Saturday Mr. Muirhead and other jewellers purchased small quantities of gold brought from the Creek, and one man waited upon Mr. Sawtell with four ounces, which ...

    Article : 2,253 words
  3. THE REV. J. GARDNER'S FAREWELL SERMONS.

    The Rev. J. Gardner preached his farewell discourses on Sunday, September 19. In the morning he officiated at Chalmers Church, and was listened to by a large congregation. The text ...

    Article : 3,006 words
  4. COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

    There has been a sudden change in the weather to regular summer heat, with north wind set in and threatening clouds. A thunderstorm would clear the atmosphere. ...

    Article : 161 words
  5. LAW AND CRIMINAL COURTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 46 words
  6. PICKINGS FROM LONDON PUNCH.

    The excellent article in the Pall Mail Gazette on "The Pleasures of Wapping" has been erroneously attributed to the Head Master of Eton. THE "CROSS" BENCHES IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS. ...

    Article : 1,577 words
  7. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

    At Mr. Michie's lecture there was a large attendance. The Mayor was in the chair. Dunsmore, the miller, has been found guilty of frandulent insolvency and sentenced to ...

    Article : 69 words
  8. TEMPLERS, September 12.

    The weather and the crops form the chief subjects of anxiety now. The crops, though backward, are very healthy. The road looks a little more lively, as drays and ...

    Article : 120 words
  9. POLICE COURTS.

    Three lines of 5s. each were inflicted in cases of drunkenness. Edward Poter, charged with having been drunk and unable to manage his horse and cart, pleaded ...

    Article : 70 words
  10. STRATHALBYN, September 16.

    Our crops are looking well. A better colour they could not possibly be. Shearing is going on, but the clip will be a light one from the fact of the feed being so late. ...

    Article : 90 words
  11. NOTICES OF MOTION AND ORDERS OF THE DAY.

    ORDER OF THE DAY:— 1. Northern Territory Act Amendment Bill, 1868: ia Committee. HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. ...

    Article : 1,593 words
  12. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Mr. Lamb, the auctioneer, died to-day, after a short illness. There was a heavy storm yesternight. Bylong is heavily backed for the Melbourne ...

    Article : 31 words
  13. VIRGINIA, September 17.

    Yesterday and to-day hot winds have been blowing something like the blasts of December. Rain is much wanted for the crops, though up to the present they are very promising, especially the ...

    Article : 64 words
  14. SKILLOGOLEE CREEK, September 15.

    I am sorry to have to report an accident which, although it might have been attended by more serious consequences, was bad enough in itself. A carter, named John Solly, was standing at one ...

    Article : 115 words
  15. BISULPHITE OF LIME.

    Sir—We beg to contradict the erroneous conclusion Mr. Malcolm H. Davis's letter and extract would imply, no report of the Society of Arts having yet been published to condemn upon ...

    Article : 407 words
  16. KAPUNDA, September 15.

    On Sunday last special services were held at Christchurch, when the new portion of the building was formally opened for public worship, on which occasion the Lord Bishop of Adelaide conducted ...

    Article : 225 words
  17. PORT AUGUSTA, September 14.

    At a public meeting held in the Custom-House on Tuesday evening last, the 8th inst., in connection with the building of a Church of England, after several plans had been examined it was ...

    Article : 135 words
  18. PORT CORPORATION, SEPTEMBER 18.

    Present—His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Wald. Stone, Luehrs, Haines, Bennett, and Parker. Town Clerk reported rates collected on current assessment to date £1,504 9s. 3d.; receipt ...

    Article : 1,741 words
  19. CALLINGTON, September 16.

    The wheat looks strong and healthy all along the line of the Bremer towards Woodchester. Many of the new farms on the Bremer Ranges, both purchased lands and "scrub blocks," have ...

    Article : 74 words
  20. TALISKER, September 16.

    The friends of temperance held a meeting in the Schoolroom on Monday evening, the 14th, to bid farewell to Mr. James McArthur, the late President of the Temperance Society and Band of Hope. ...

    Article : 171 words
  21. MACCLESFIELD, September 15.

    Last week a meeting of ratepayers was held at the Davenport Arms for the purpose of fixing a rate for the year. After some discussion, a nine-penny rate was decided upon, as it was required to ...

    Article : 113 words
  22. PORT ELLIOT, September 16.

    On Monday evening, September 14, as tow boys named Hodgson and Pearce were playing at wresting and other trials of strength at Middleton. Pearce threw Hodgson in a violent manner ...

    Article : 224 words
  23. WILLUNGA, September 14.

    The Episcopal Church has been thoroughly renovated outside and newly pointed, greatly adding to its appearance, which is that of an entirely new building. The interior, which was rough stone ...

    Article : 160 words
  24. SALARIES OF GOVERNMENT OFFICERS.

    Sir—In a letter signed E. R., in your issue of to-day, the writer says in his third paragraph, "If I am not greatly mistaken, within the past three years the salaries of all Government employes ...

    Article : 201 words
  25. WATERVALE, September 14.

    On Saturday last some of the good people of this township were somewhat amused by the visit of an individual whose external appearance was not of the most prepossessing or gratifying description ...

    Article : 121 words
  26. MILANG, September 17.

    B Troop. Duke of Edinburgh's Light Dragoons, met for drill at Middle Plains last Saturday. There was a good muster, and Lieutenant-Colonel Higgins was in command. The troop went through a great ...

    Article : 390 words
  27. VICTOR HARBOUR.

    Sir—Can you inform me why the vessels trading to and calling at Victor Harbour for the List three years have not been made to pay the usual charge at that port, and why the steamer Goolwa the first ...

    Article : 153 words
  28. KANMANTOO, September 16.

    A serious accident occured at noon of the 15th to a little boy, three years of age, son of Mr. Alfred Williams, of Kanmantoo. It appears that he and a little boy named Grose were playing near a deep ...

    Article : 108 words
  29. STOCKPORT, September 16.

    Our Local Court was not occupied many hours to-day. J.P.'s seem to be scarce articles in this locality, as twice lately there has been no possibility of making a Full Court. The "powers that ...

    Article : 135 words
  30. YORKE'S PENINSULA MINING NOTES.

    THE YELTA.—The favourable anticipations which were formed respecting this mine at the time of our last have been more than realized. At the No. I Shaft, after sinking through three ...

    Article : 454 words
  31. INMAN VALLEY, September 14.

    On Tuesday, the 8th, the Rev. H. T. Burgess, of Willunga, delivered a lecture in the Wesleyan Chapel, Cornhill, on "The Earth; its History and Destiny." The rev. gentleman handled the ...

    Article : 321 words
  32. PEACHEY BELT, September 16.

    The Bible Christian sunday-school anniversary. Elim, took place on September 13 and 14. Mr. Richards, Bible Christian minister, preached on Sunday morning, and the children recited. In the ...

    Article : 146 words
  33. MELROSE, September 18.

    An entertainment was given in the Court-House on Wednesday, the 16th, in aid of the Church funds, when Mr. M. Moorhonse. J.P., presided. The programme consisted of a very interesting ...

    Article : 191 words
  34. YORKE'S PENINSULA.

    We are informed that the survey party which we have before alluded to as having been sent to survey small plots of land in the vicinity of the mining townships on the Peninsula has commenced ...

    Article : 530 words
  35. ALDLNGA, September 16.

    The hillsides and plains around are now charmingly clothed with their—unfortunately but too short-lived—vernal spring covering, and as the weather is both exhilarating and pleasant, the ...

    Article : 244 words
  36. PICKINGS FROM MELBOURNE PUNCH.

    Where are sixpences made?—At the tannery. What is soot?—The sweep's trade mark. What saddle should not be hogskin?—The [?] of mutton. ...

    Article : 381 words
  37. THE DARLING, Wilcannia, Sept. 7.

    The river rose last week nearly three feet, but has again fallen six inches. It is falling from Bourke downwards, and by the last mail no word of any more freshes in the upper rivers. ...

    Article : 411 words
  38. MEADOWS, September 16.

    The crops are growing nicely, ana on the whole are pretty healthy. Colds are very prevalent, and I hear of two cases of hooping-cough in the neighbourhood. the weather has been very warm ...

    Article : 65 words
  39. MOUNT GAMBIER, September 14.

    To-day three applications for publicans licences were heard (new houses). Only one was granted—that of Mr. G. E. Cole, of Claraville. All were opposed. Considerable discussion has taken place ...

    Article : 226 words
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