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  2. The Open Column.

    Sir—Is it a fix or a muddle ? It is a fix, but if the House of Assembly take one step it will certainly be a muddle. The Assembly must abstain from taking up the quarrel between Sir ...

    Article : 582 words
  3. District Councils.

    August 13.—Present—Crs. J. Formby, J.P. (Chairman), Frewin, Pudney, Mansfield, and Burge. Chairman reported communication from Crown Lands Office relative to small ...

    Article : 151 words
  4. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15.

    John Quin, laborer, was charged with wing indecent language in Archer-street. Fined. 10s. He was further charged with assaulting Police-constable Nicholas Walters when attesting him. ...

    Article : 272 words
  5. FRAUDULENT INSOLVENTS.

    Sir—I notice in your excellent leading articles how in right good earnest you denounce burglars and all kinds of villainy, while there is but little said against those who, in our opinion, ...

    Article : 300 words
  6. MONDAY, AUGUST 13.

    Joseph Kelloch, seaman, of the ship Alice M. Minott, was charged on remand from the previous Saturday with stealing a case of lobsters of the value of £1 16s., the property of the ...

    Article : 554 words
  7. ALMA.

    August 11—Present—All. Received from Crown Lands Office circulars concerning the abstract balance-sheet, Clerk's guarantee, a Bill for the suppression of rabbits, &c.; ...

    Article : 207 words
  8. THURSDAY, AUGUST 16.

    James Magor, a farmer, was brought up on remand charged with leaving his wife without means of support. Mr. Wigley appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Symon for the defence. ...

    Article : 763 words
  9. DISTRESS.

    Sir—A Dane named Anderson died in the Adelaide Hospital last week, leaving a wife—who cannot speak one word of English—with four children in a destitute state in a tent here, ...

    Article : 261 words
  10. BAROSSA WEST.

    August 6.—Present—All. Inspector reported having sold trees to Modra at £2 10s., and one to Sparre at £1 5s.; approved. Chairman reported receipt of title to reserve at Murray's. ...

    Article : 161 words
  11. EXTENSION OF THE NARRACOORTE RAILWAY TO THE BORDER.

    Sir—For years past the cry has been that the trade of the South-East was diverting to Victoria, and to check this a costly railway was constructed between Kingston and Narracoorte ...

    Article : 643 words
  12. BELAVIDERE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  13. WHERE IS HE ?

    Sir—Where is " the Great Boucaut ?" At this great crisis I repeat, Where is he to be found ? Are Penn Chambers deserted ? Does the farinaceous village know him no more? Weeks ...

    Article : 518 words
  14. MAGISTRATE'S COURT—NORMANVILLE.

    Thomas Johnstone was charged by Henry Bates with having threatened to do him bodily harm with an open knife, at Hog Bay, Kangaroo Island, on July 26. Mr. Wadey for informant; ...

    Article : 281 words
  15. RE GLENELG V. SEMAPHORE.

    Sir—While thanking Mr. Sinclair's correspondent for giving me credit for a wish to deal honestly with the question whether Glenelg or the Semaphore would be the better port of call ...

    Article : 440 words
  16. CAMPBELLTOWN.

    August 13.—Present—Chairman, and Crs. Holmes, Nation, and Amber. The following persons were sworn as District Constables:—Thos. Gilbert, Wm. Kitch, John Wakefield, ...

    Article : 56 words
  17. CLARE.

    August 6.—Present—All. Clerk to see Mr. Larwood about the boundary road. Letter from Mr. Dunstan Vidal, of Pen wortham, received. Clerk reported no appeals against assessment. ...

    Article : 94 words
  18. CRAFERS.

    August 9.—Present—Crs. Lewis (Chairman), Watts, Scott, and Elborough. Work ordered—Metalling three chains near Marshall's, Stirling Township; filling ruts, Sawmill and divisional ...

    Article : 42 words
  19. POLICE COURT—PORT ADELAIDE.

    William Abernethy, of Davies Town, Lefevre's Peninsula, was charged on the information of Albert Gotting with maliciously damaging a pit and concrete wall, his property, at Davies ...

    Article : 89 words
  20. EAST TORRENS.

    August 14.—Present—Messrs. Moulds (in the chair), Cock, Collins, and Sharp. Constables were sworn in. Rate declared of one shilling in the pound on the assessment for the current ...

    Article : 76 words
  21. MIDLAND ROAD BOARD.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 97 words
  22. SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.

    William E. Malzard, master of the brig Prospero, was charged on the information of Charles Cousens, mate of that vessel, with being indebted to him in the sum of £50, being wages ...

    Article : 544 words
  23. ENCOUNTER BAY.

    August 11.—Present—Chairman (Mr. Richd. Thompson), Crs. D. Jones, L. Tite, and J. Basham. Ranger instructed to lay informations against persons illegally placing cattle on the ...

    Article : 146 words
  24. PORT AUGUSTA AND GOVERNMENT GUMS RAILWAY.

    Sir—The importance of this work, whether regarded as monumental to the popular furore for public works, or as a huge national burden for very small public gain must be my excuse ...

    Article : 400 words
  25. THE EDUCATION MANIA.

    Sir—Upwards of two months have elapsed since I wrote my first letter on the above subject. Two replies have appeared—one from "Jas. Bassington," in Chronicle, June 9, and one from ...

    Article : 817 words
  26. THE CONCERT AT MOUNT BARKER.

    Sir—Concerning the correspondence re the grand concert announced to be given by the "Adelaide Histrionic Society," several are of opinion that fair criticism was wanting. Now, ...

    Article : 104 words
  27. GRACE.

    August 13.—Rate Meeting—Rate of one shilling adopted. Council Meeting.—Present—All except Cr. Warden. Dublin Council were wilting to ...

    Article : 99 words
  28. THE UNCIVIL SERVICE.

    Sir—On Saturday I went to the Local Court for summonses, costs of which amounted to 3s. On presenting two florins (all the silver I had) in payment, I was told that I must go ...

    Article : 143 words
  29. HIGHERCOMBE.

    August 13.—Present—All. Work on Kolwes, cutting road, in progress. Circular from Crown Lands Office stating the amounts that may be charged aa wages to Overseer of Works; to be ...

    Article : 126 words
  30. Advertising

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    Advertising : 66 words
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