John Kennedy was indicted for forging a cheque by changing the figure "5" in the cheque into the figure "6;" such cheque being drawn by Prescott Brothers, at Mount Torrens, in favor of John Kennedy, the prisoner. ...
Article : 1,856 wordsThe Governor was detained six hours in Parliament before the prorogation took place, owing to a debate on the Appropriation Bill in both Houses. ...
Article : 87 wordsSir—As a correct public report of the transactions of District Councils and other bodies in whose hands the expenditure of public money is placed, is not only necessary in order to their efficient working, but also ...
Article : 210 wordsThe following was yesterday posted outside the Telegraph Office:— MELBOURNE SHIPPING. February 25, 1859. ...
Article : 33 wordsTHE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT.—Mr. Fenn, Solicitor, addressing the Mayor, stated that he appeared on behalf of William Bland, charged with driving on the wrong side of the Thebarton-road. Two informations previously laid ...
Article : 1,591 wordsA meeting was held at Noarlunga, on Thursday, February 17th, to raise subscriptions in aid of the above fund. A Committee was formed, consisting of Messrs. P. ...
Article : 136 wordsSir—As a correspondent in your columns, signed "Looker-on," states that all the members of the City Council, to a man, went to the Bay on the evening of the election of Mayor, and partook of that ...
Article : 123 wordsEXECUTION OF BUSHRANGERS.—The three bush, rangers, Daniel Stewart, William Ferns, and Peter Halley, convicted of shooting at Mr. Propsting; John King, convicted of the wilful murder of Rebecca Hall, ...
Article : 656 wordsWe continue our extracts from the Sydney papers:— MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE.—We understand that on Monday last, about 3 p.m., Mr. Stanley, a wellknown publican, of Tambaroora, left Mrs. Whitton's ...
Article : 2,109 wordsThe prorogation of Parliament, which was to have taken place yesterday, has been postponed until Wednesday next; but fresh notices of motion continue to be put upon the paper, so that it is very doubtful whether ...
Article : 2,138 wordsThe meeting held last evening for furthering the object of the Bush Fires Relief Fund, was rather thinly attended, in consequence, I presume, of the numerous meetings previously held this week. There is no lack of ...
Article : 173 wordsSir—Your "Reader," alarmed at the "number of "debtors and insolvents who will be ultimately incarcerated," recommends a separate building for this legion. But he forgets that a Lunatic Asylum ...
Article : 128 wordsOn Friday the Committee appointed to enquire as to the legality of the late election for Mayor commenced their investigation. The first witness called was Alderman Elliott, who, having elicited from the Chairman of ...
Article : 907 wordsSir—Whenever any man or a body of men think they are laboring under a grievance, they naturally, in these enlightened days, and more particularly when an "Open Column" is offered, fly to the public press ...
Article : 312 wordsThe United States ship Vandalia, Commander Sinclair, has arrived in port from a cruise through the South Pacific. Lieut. J. Hogan Brown gives us some interesting information about a deed of cannibalism and its ...
Article : 385 wordsSir—Referring to the letter of your correspondent "A," headed "Debtors in Gaol," I take the liberty of making a few remarks. There is not one of the imprisoned debtors who remain in gaol for the sake ...
Article : 519 wordsThis was the first hearing. The insolvent had but one creditor, who had intimated his intention not to press him, and whose claim only amounted to 50l., yet the insolvent had paid 35l. to his professional adviser for passing him through ...
Article : 502 wordsLAND SALES.—Messrs. Green & Wadham sold by auction at their usual monthly sale, February 25th, the following properties, viz.:—Section 348, Willunga, 80 acres, £300; lease of Yorke's Peninsula ...
Article : 550 wordsPresent—His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen W. Smith, J. Smith; Councillors F. Reynolds, R. Hazelgrove, E. French, J. Grosse, J. Wald. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 748 wordsSir—The letter of W. N. Wauchope, which, forsooth, professes to be a "reply" to A. F., deserves no notice whatever except to correct and expose its utter falsity. While defending Mr. Mudie it exposes his ...
Article : 322 wordsDISORDERLIES.—James Leigh, Alexander Johnson, and thomas Leigh were fined 5s. each for drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Light-square the previous evening. Richard Collins alias Peter McCann was brought up on a ...
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The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), Sat 26 Feb 1859, Page 3
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