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  2. BALHANNAH.

    The trustees of the Balhannah District School gave their annual treat to the children on Thursday, the 4th December. At 9 o'clock a.m. the children and many friends assembled at the schoolroom ; from ...

    Article : 261 words
  3. RIVERTON.

    On Sunday night or between 1 and 2 o'clock a.m. on Monday, the 8th instant, we were visited with tremendous thunder and lightning, heavy rain, and hail, which lasted for about half an hour. The wind ...

    Article : 111 words
  4. POLICE COURT-ADELAIDE.

    DRUNKENNESS.—Charles Mends was fined £1 for this offence. SELLING DRINK TO NATIVES.—James Rigney, landlord of the Shamrock Hotel, Carrie-street, was charged with ...

    Article : 1,328 words
  5. PORT AUGUSTA.

    The Sea Snake arrived at her anchorage on Friday evening, having had a first-rate run from Port Adelaide, under the able pilotship of Captain Germen. She will shortly commence taking in wool for London, ...

    Article : 165 words
  6. KANMANTOO.

    On Tuesday, December 9, a dinner was given to Messrs. Milne and Towasend, at the Britannia Hotel, Kanmantoo. About 40 gentlemen sat down to an excellent repast prepared by Host Applccamp. Captain ...

    Article : 2,210 words
  7. MEADOWS.

    The crops have suffered severely for want of rain. Wheat has ripened rapidly, and already many of the farmers have commenced reaping, it being quite three weeks before the usual time. It is hoped that there ...

    Article : 175 words
  8. DISTRICT COUNCILS.

    Present—The Chairman, and Councillors Grylls and Packham. Tenders to be called for various works. Surveyor to get earthen pipes laid down near Fort's, Burnside, to divert surface water into creek, Mr. Fort agreeing ...

    Article : 71 words
  9. LAW AND CRIMINAL COURTS.

    His Honor the Chief Justice announced that the Court would give judgment in this case on Tuesday next. VON BERTOUCH AND OTHERS v. LETCHFORD. His Honor Air. Justice Gwynne delivered judgment in ...

    Article : 870 words
  10. KAPUNDA.

    "Heaven's artillery" poured forth its sheets of flame and heavy rolls during the whole of last night in a manner but seldom witnessed at this time of the year. The electric fluid struck a large gum tree in ...

    Article : 542 words
  11. CLARENDON.

    Present—Messrs. J. P. Chapman (Chairman), and John Thorpe. No quorum. ...

    Article : 15 words
  12. HIGHERCOMBE.

    Present—Messrs. J. G. Coulls (Chairman), Crouch, Newman, and Reeds. The Chairman explained that Mr. Richmond purchased old district road from the original Higher combe District Council ...

    Article : 154 words
  13. MOUNT LOFTY.

    On Wednesday evening, 3rd inst., the Rev. J. Gardner lectured at the Institute on " Herculaneum and Pompeii." Considerably more than 100 persons were present, who evidenced great interest in the ...

    Article : 205 words
  14. STRATHALBYN.

    Since the elections nothing of importance has transpired to break the monotony of everyday life, with the exception of a bush fire. On Friday afternoon Smoke was seen rising in the direction of the ...

    Article : 205 words
  15. MITCHAM

    Present—All the members. Received from Crown Lands Office plan of road abutting on sections 1142 and 1143 Letter from Mr. J. Kelly concerning road near his property not entertained. Mrs. Lithbridge applied for slanghtering ...

    Article : 82 words
  16. MUNNO PARA WEST.

    Present-The Chairman, and Mr. Roberts. No quorum. The business wag postponed till Monday, 22nd inst. ...

    Article : 22 words
  17. MYPONGA

    Present—Messrs. Dodd, Wood, and Strudwick. Proposed by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Strudwick, that Council adjourn for six weeks. Request from Mr. Carol to cat timber on road adjoining' sections 617 and 618 and through 625; granted. Clerk to give notice to Oliver ...

    Article : 88 words
  18. GAWLER.

    Harvest work throughout this district is now being carried on with vigor, and for the past three or four months the machine-makers of Grwler have had their harvest; nor is the busy time over with them yet, ...

    Article : 1,052 words
  19. MOUNT GAMBIER.

    The crops are looking favorably at Mount Grambier, and there is every prospect of a good harvest. The experiment of growing tobacco is being tried at the Mount, and Mr. Christy, a farmer there, has two ...

    Article : 374 words
  20. ONKAPARINGA.

    Present—All the members. Resolations passed respecting competitive examination of pupils in the district schools was fixed, and Woodside agreed upon as the place. Chairman to communicate with the examiners and to arrange ...

    Article : 71 words
  21. PAYNEHAM.

    RATE MEETING.— At a ratepayers' meeting, Mr. Harrison (Chairman) proposed a rate of ninepence in the pound on behalf of the Council, which was seconded by Mr. Mildred, M.P., and supported by Mr. J. Z. Sellar, Mr. John ...

    Article : 197 words
  22. PORT LINCOLN.

    Before this reaches you the elections will be over. We have not had any personal visits from the candi. dates. Mr. A. J. Murray has issued his sentiments, but he has little or no chance. Messrs. Watts and ...

    Article : 255 words
  23. PORT ELLIOT AND GOOLWA.

    Present-Messrs. Allen (Chairman). Trigg, and Basham. The Clerk was desired to procure certified tracings of sections 2303,2317,2320, exhibiting the portion of roads leading to the sea beach, with a view to the same being immediately ...

    Article : 139 words
  24. INSOLVENCY COURT.

    Adjourned final hearing. Mr. Bonnin appeared tor the insolvent, and Mr. Way for the assignees. The insolvent was examined by the Official Assignee and Mr. Way respecting some cattle and horses now running in ...

    Article : 317 words
  25. LANCASHIRE RELIEF FUND.

    On the evening of Tuesday, the 9th December, a soiree and concert was held in the Government Store at Port Elliot, in aid of the distressed Lancashire weavers. The Rev. R. W. Newland presided. The following ...

    Article : 1,116 words
  26. RAPID BAY.

    Present—Messrs. Hill (Chairman), Price, and Ransford. renders accepted-Messrs. Wicke, for mating ford at back of mill for £1 10s.; Mr. Florence, for renting jetty for twelve months, Mr. Hunter requested Council to clear ...

    Article : 78 words
  27. STRATHALBYN

    No quorum, consequently at busines could be done. ...

    Article : 13 words
  28. TEATREE GULLY.

    Present—Messrs. Kelly (Chairman), Gaylard, Haines, and Lithgow. Mr. Johnson's tender for work near Angus McKinnon's accepted. Mr. Lithgow to hare alteration made to a culvert. Clerk to produce a list of unpaid rates ...

    Article : 44 words
  29. POLICE COURT-PORT ADELAIDE.

    LUNATIC.-Mary Morris was charged with being a dangerous lunatic. Her answers to questions by the Magistrates were very incoherent, and she appeared to hare been suffering from the influence of drink. The Magistrate wished ...

    Article : 275 words
  30. MILANG.

    On Friday last our volunteers had a grand field day to commemorate the expiration of their three years' service. At 9 a.m. 16 of the company mustered on the practice ground to compete for the balance of the ...

    Article : 641 words
  31. WEST TORRENS.

    Present—All the members. Proposed by Mr. Pearson seconded by Mr. Hemingway, that this Council is of opinion that Mr. Dew is not its legal Chairman. Carried. Proposed by Mr. Everard, seconded by Mr. Marjoram, that ...

    Article : 758 words
  32. LOCAL COURT-ADELAIDE.

    RAPHAEL v. ANDREWARTHA.—Action for £61 10s on a bill of exchange. Mr. Parker attended for the plaintiff. The defendant pleaded a payment of £10 by a cheque, but as the cheque was drawn on "self" and not endorsed by the ...

    Article : 311 words
  33. BENCH OF MAGISTRATES.

    Present—Sir J. H. Fisher (in the chair), W. Townsend, J.P.. D. Fergusson, J.P., H. Mildred, J.P., Inspector Hamilton, and S. Tomkinson, J.P. TRANSFERS OF PUBLICANS' GENERAL LICENSES. ...

    Article : 605 words
  34. LOCAL COURT-GAWLER.

    DAY AND ANOTHER v. McLCAN.—Claim for £6 12s. 8d., for balance of defendant's share of cresting a fence between plaintiffs' and defendant's Sections 601 and 599, Hundred of port Gawler.Mr. F.F. Turner for plaintiffs; ...

    Article : 602 words
  35. MOUNT PLEASANT.

    The second annual examination of the children of the district school, Tungkillo, took place on the 8th instant. There were 53 children present, who were examined in reading, grammar, geography, history, ...

    Article : 271 words
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