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  2. The Open Column.

    Sir—Taking into consideration the very conflicting accounts of the probable result of the harvest—some farmers being reported as not getting their seed tack, while others are reaping ...

    Article : 313 words
  3. HALL.

    January 4.—Present—W. Lane, J.P. (chair), T. Thomas, sen., G. Shepherd, and P. Cornwall. Resolved that National Bank, Balaklava, be Bank of Council. Clerk to apply to ...

    Article : 65 words
  4. Mail News.

    The end has come; and it has come sooner than it was anticipated it would do. As you are aware, the 20th of this month was the date fixed upon for the closing of ...

    Article : 1,483 words
  5. MYPONGA.

    December 28.—Present—Messrs. Forbes, Cox, and Hunt. Complaint from T. Atkinson re sheep running on Crown Lands; Ranger to attend to same. Ranger reported that he found ...

    Article : 61 words
  6. EXPERIMENTAL FARM REPORT.

    Sir—When the proposition for an Experimental Farm was first mooted I stated through your paper my opinion that I thought it would prove an abortion, and I see no reason for ...

    Article : 676 words
  7. THE LATE CRICKET MATCH.

    Sir—Lovers of the noble game cannot bat be pained at Mr. Gregory remarks anent our local umpire (as reported in this day's Advertiser), and must regret that the gallant captain ...

    Article : 414 words
  8. MELVILLE.

    January 4.—Present—Chairman and Messrs. Wieks, Pannon, and Cornish. Tenders accepted—Contract 47, J. Melton, £15; Contract 50, C. Newbold, £5 10s.; contract 51, H. Bonny ...

    Article : 70 words
  9. MORPHETT VALE.

    January 6.—Present—All. Order to close old toad dividing Section 723 from Section 722 signed. Balance-sheet for the half-year laid on the table. C. Tomkins wrote that he should ...

    Article : 109 words
  10. TRADE AND MANUFACTURE.

    Sir—Your article on the depressed state of trade and manufacture in the mother country, in the Chronicle of the 28th ult., was both temperate and impartial, but I think other causes ...

    Article : 590 words
  11. MANNUM.

    January 4.—Present—All but Chairman. Cr. Basely voted to chair. Half-yearly balance-sheet adopted. Clerk to give Mr. Salmers notice to leave reserve within month. Messrs. ...

    Article : 75 words
  12. THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.

    We make the following extracts from the Straits Times:- His Excellency Sir William Robinson with his suite returned from Bankok on December ...

    Article : 736 words
  13. MOUNT CRAWFORD.

    January 4—Present—All. The Commissioner of Crown Lands wrote stating that the gazetting of reserves by the Council was illegal. Additional note ordered to be written on all ...

    Article : 103 words
  14. THE UMPIRE AT THE LATE CRICKET MATCH.

    Sir—Re the letter which appeared in your last Friday's columns respecting my abilities as an umpire, written by a Mr. Ellis, I would ask why should Mr. Terns on two occasions refer a ...

    Article : 132 words
  15. MUDLA WIRRA NORTH.

    January 6—Present—All except Mr. Coffey. Plan of roads to be closed and sold received from G. Warren; approved by Council and signed by Chairman. Clerk to write to Crown ...

    Article : 113 words
  16. MITCHAM.

    January 6.—Present—Messrs. C. Anderson (in the chair), Finn, H. Daw, and J. Playford. Clerk reported election of Messrs. Henry Daw and John Playford as Councillors in place of Messrs. ...

    Article : 116 words
  17. THE MONGOLIAN.

    Sir—Would you kindly permit me to ask that sentimental champion of the Chinese, "D. F." a few questions. I would ask has he ever been in the Chinese quarters in ...

    Article : 535 words
  18. District Councils.

    January 4.—Present—Messrs. Kotz (Acting-Chairman), Flower, and Ruediger. Works completed—Contract 8, Dirty Creek, M. Cluan, £10; Contract 9, Parker's Creek, M. Cluan, £4. ...

    Article : 95 words
  19. NOARLUNGA.

    January 6.—Present—Messrs. W. Pavy (Chairman), E. Teakle, and S. Radford. Clerk reported rates received £24. Dr. Morier to be recommended as medical attendant to destitute ...

    Article : 42 words
  20. BELALIE.

    January 6.—Present—Messrs. Joseph Thyer, sen. (chair), Mitchell, and Hall. Nomination for Councillor for South-West Ward fixed. Tender accepted—Contract 32, Hugh ...

    Article : 69 words
  21. PORT ELLIOT.

    January 4.—Present—All but Cr. Braken-ridge. W. Turner's tender, at £4 18s. 6d. per chain, for roadwork at Waterport, accepted. Audited accounts for past half-year laid on the ...

    Article : 35 words
  22. THE SOCIAL EVIL.

    Sir—I have read your leading article of this date in the Advertiser, and living as I do in the western part of Gawler Ward, and having a family to bring up, I most bitterly complain of ...

    Article : 263 words
  23. RAPID BAY.

    January 4.—Present—All. J. Lord's tender for painting jetty accepted. Tenders to be called for forming road on Chapel Hill and filling up holes and repairing bridge at Rapid ...

    Article : 50 words
  24. BURNSIDE.

    December 31.—Present—All. Letter from A. B. Murray, endorsing action taken by Council at last meeting with respect to slaughtering and impounding of cattle. S. Newland wrote ...

    Article : 99 words
  25. STOCKPORT.

    January 4.—Present—Messrs. R. Kelly, J.P. (Chairman), Yard, Harris, and Smith. Chairman to rectify plan of township of Stockport. Clerk instructed to issue rate-notices forthwith. ...

    Article : 54 words
  26. CLARE.

    January 6.—Present—Chairman, and Crs. Kozloweki, Prest, and Roberts. Curator to get Cemetery put in order. Resolved that persons requiring sand from district roads or ...

    Article : 73 words
  27. STANLEY.

    January 4.—Present—The Chairman, and Crs. Horgan and Nykiel. Tenders accepted—No. 176, L. Kenopka, metalling £5, and forming 17s. 3d. per chain; 179, J. Marlow, £6 15s. 6d. ...

    Article : 114 words
  28. WESTERN AUSTRALIA

    By the R.M.S. Tanjore we have Western Australian papers to December 18, from which we take the following extracts:— The feeling in favor of a change of ...

    Article : 1,695 words
  29. DUBLIN.

    January 6.—Present—All. Clerk to apply for rations for J. Ritchie, jun. Chairman to get gullies filled-up near Carroll's and Wilson's, and Cr. Moyse to get metal repaired on Port ...

    Article : 62 words
  30. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir—After reading the letters on this subject I am forced to the conclusion that your Police Act is not what it ought to be, or the police themselves are very remiss in their duty. ...

    Article : 371 words
  31. UPPER WAKEFIELD.

    January 4.—Present—All. Letter received from Rhynie District Council, applying for payment of half cost (£6) repairs at O'Loughlan's Crossing; payment to be made. Destitute ...

    Article : 100 words
  32. THE SOUTH-EASTERN DISTRICT DRAINAGE.

    Sir—Some great change in the surface overflow of swamp waters has been gradually effected during the past five to ten years. This matter now and in all future time vitally ...

    Article : 278 words
  33. ENCOUNTER BAY.

    January 4.—Present—Messrs. Thompson (chair), Jones, Basham, and Tite. George Rowe sworn in as district constable. George Hawkins produced a doctor's certificate, and ...

    Article : 102 words
  34. YATALA NORTH.

    January 6.—Present—All. Communication from Destitute Board, stating that tender of Mr. J. P. Swann had been accepted for supplying destitute with rations. The Sheriff ...

    Article : 77 words
  35. GRACE

    December 30.—Present—All. Clerk tendered his resignation Chairman to see Mr. Griggs respecting another table for Council Chamber. Letter with order on P. Hogan from Mr. J. C. ...

    Article : 39 words
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