Sir—I see the Adelaide Press is very properly firing some heavy shots at the great existence of colonial destitution. I want to add my quota of reflections, and also to do it without the least ...
Article : 1,032 wordsThe agitation about the Cape Mail route which ran its coarse in Melbourne several months ago, has met with Ha expected echo from Victoria-Chambers, Victoria-street ...
Article : 5,250 wordsOn the application of Mr. Thrupp for the petitioner, no one appearing on the other aide, the decree absolute was pronounced for dissolution of marriage. ...
Article : 1,847 wordsHuge Levinger has been committed to gaol without bail. The Sarah, from Adelaide, is off the Otway. ...
Article : 27 wordsOn Queen's Birthday the Gawler and Willaston Wesleyan Sunday-Schools held their annual picnic in Mr. Mitchell a paddock, on the Para River about a mile and a half from Gawler. Two busses ...
Article : 274 wordsSir—In the report of Synod I find the Bishop complains of want of courtesy on the part of the deputation. If your readers refer back to the reception of the deputation, the latter end of ...
Article : 76 wordsSir—There are many customs at the antipodes which are the reverse of those prevailing in the mother-country. Whilst "Young Australia" dresses itself in the broiling summer heat in black ...
Article : 1,143 wordsMr. Falconer, Director of Public Works, died to-day, deeply regretted. ...
Article : 15 wordsWheat is quoted at 5s. 8d. to 6s., according to sample and quantity. The new Trial by Jury Bill provides for accepting verdicts when 10 in 12 Jurymen ...
Article : 92 wordsOn Queen's Birthday the Band of Hope celebrated the formation of the Temperance Association by a picnic. The President of the Auburn Society (of which this is a Branch), Mr. J. H. ...
Article : 148 wordsThe monthly meeting of the Institute was held last evening, the President (Mr. E. J. Callow) in the chair. There was a good attendance. After readings by Messrs. J. C. and James Leonard, the ...
Article : 177 wordsTwo bushrangers attempted to rob the Southern mail yesternight, and shot a passenger in the face. Constable chalker returned the fire, and killed the horse of ...
Article : 53 wordsWe were favoured with beautiful and seasonable showers yesterday. In some instances the seed sown hod perished, which will tend to thin the crops. ...
Article : 95 wordsThe following is a letter addressed to the Lord Bishop of Adelaide by the Rev. C. W. Morse, B.A., of Yankalilla, describing his recent visit to Kangaroo Island:— ...
Article : 1,263 wordsDuring the past week the inhabitants have been favoured with a succession of religious services, conducted by the Rev. R. B. Webb, of the Anglican Church, and the Rev. Mr. Edmeades of ...
Article : 317 wordsIn the evening of May 24 a soiree wu held in the schoolroom, lent for the occasion, in aid of the Primitive Methodist Circuit Funda, when there was a large attendance. A presentation was made ...
Article : 144 wordsThis evening the Mutual improvement Association held a soiree in the Wesleyan Chapel; the President, the Rev. W. S. Worth, in the chair. Notwithstanding the weather there was a good ...
Article : 114 wordsPresent—Councillors Catt (in the chair), Colman, and Milnes. Letter read from the Chairman of the Destitute Board, stating that as the Corporation had declined the guardianship of the destitute ...
Article : 224 wordsThe majority ol farmers in this and the adjoining hundred have finished seeding for the season, anil are now waiting anxiously for a good gall of rain. We have had a few nice showers, but not sufficient ...
Article : 99 wordsThis day has been observed as a general holiday, and the Stirling Sunday-school anniversary came off, when a picnic was held about a mile from the township. The day was as beautiful as could be ...
Article : 79 wordsThe half-yearly soiree of the institute was held in the lecture-room on Monday. The weather was unpropitious; but notwithstanding there was scarcely a vacant seat. The chair was ably filled ...
Article : 232 wordsQueen's Birthday was kept in loyal style here, frith bunting flying, &c. The Melrose Cricket Club, by the permission of Mr. Angus's manager, played their first match in the Willowie paddock. ...
Article : 149 wordsA public meeting was held at Wiedemann's Hotel, Callington, on May 25. Mr. CHAPMAN. District Chairman, presided, and stated that his views were as before expressed. He had gone into ...
Article : 1,011 wordsSir—In your paper of the 24th inst. I noticed a better from Mr. E. C Hughes, of Wellington, tailing the attention of Magistrates to the question of the police reports upon public-houses; and ...
Article : 897 wordsThe District Council with several surrounding settlers met on Monday, May 17, to celebrate the completion of a very elegant and substantial footbridge over the Bremer. It is a chain suspension ...
Article : 327 wordsHOUGHTON (nearest Post-Office, Houghton), John Possingham, Poundkeeper.—Eighty-eight ewes with lambs, small portion branded J near shoulder and small portion O near shoulder ...
Article : 761 wordsCaptain White's account of the loss of the Blue Jacket is as follows:—"On March 9. at half-past 1 p.m., in lat. 20' 26'8., and long. 46° 58' W. (wind W.N.W.). smoke was observed issuing from the ...
Article : 1,027 wordsOn May 16 ana 17 the Cornhill Sunday-school anniversary took place. The Rev. C. T. Newman preached and in the afternoon examined and addressed the scholars. On Monday a tea meeting ...
Article : 151 wordsThe weather has been wet and stormy during two or three weeks. The farmers are busy getting in their crops, and many are turning their attention to growing lucerne and other grasses. Where ...
Article : 151 wordsHer Majesty's birthday was duly observed here, the day being a general holiday. Occasional light showers fell, but nothing to hurt the numerous visitors who arrived by special excursion train ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 82 wordsSir—On this debate the ven. Archdeacon Marryat says:—"At a public meeting held a short time ago with regard to the memorial against Ritualism, a similar accusation was brought against His ...
Article : 274 wordsWe have been favoured during the past few weeks with very genial rains, and the labours at the husbansman are being vigorously prosecuted. A smaller area of wheat will probably be sown ...
Article : 160 wordsSir—Knowing you take considerable interest in the growth and manufacture of flax, I beg to Bend you a sample of what I suppose to be the first steam retted and steam scutched ever done in the ...
Article : 162 wordsKRUGER v. LAWLESS.—For £8 4s., for goods and for work and labour done. Mr. Foster for the plaintiff. The defendant did not appear. Judgement for the plaintiff for the sum claimed. ...
Article : 48 wordsSydney Arthur Thompson of Adelaide, described as a labourer, appeared on a remanded charge of stealing a coat of the value of £2 from the dwelling-house of Sarah James on the 22nd ...
Article : 739 wordsOn the evening of the Queen's Birthday the Rev. L. W. Stanton, M.A.. entertained a large audience with amusing readings. The selection was unusually attractive and elicited hearty ...
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South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), Fri 28 May 1869, Page 3
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