May 23.—Present—All but cr. Clarke. Letter from O'Sullivan Bros., asking permission to close road between sections 203, 204, 903, 905; granted. Secretary institute asked ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 202 wordsIN RE JOHN CLAYTON, of Parkside, Laborer.—Final hearing. The accountant reported:—"Assets, nil. The insolvent states that on May 10, 1884, he left a small grocery ...
Article : 1,179 wordsThe much-wanted rain has come at last. It rained all Friday night and again to-day incessantly, and the hardest ground is rendered soft enough for ploughing. The rain will also ...
Article : 104 wordsMay 25.—Present—Crs. Tohl (chair), Cowley, and Rogers. Letter received from Crown Lauds suggesting appointment of sub-registrar of dogs at Hanson; Mr. A. Clayer ...
Article : 92 wordsMonday being a public holiday Mr. Hocking and Mr. Easun united in giving a treat to the children and teachers attending the day and Sunday-schools of this little village. It need ...
Article : 120 wordsThe result of the elections for the Upper House was anticipated, but of course there is some grumbling.—The case of typhoid fever recently introduced from Carrieton has ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 16 wordsMay 23.—Present—Crs. Porter (chair), O'Halloran, Sandow, and Dixon. Port Pirie Corporation wrote re election members of North Midland Road Board, and asked ...
Article : 137 wordsWe have again this week to record a good fall of rain, which has extended well into the country. Several localities which were badly in want of moisture have been visited, and ...
Article : 1,932 wordsThe two absorbing topics of the day are the volunteer movement and the proposed alteration of the mail route. With regard to the former the subject is taken up very heartily ...
Article : 243 wordsAn entertainment in aid of the Church of England funds was given here on May 22. The house was crowded and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Miss G. Williams, Miss ...
Article : 119 wordsMay 20.—Present—All Mr. Williams attended and explained a matter in connection with his contract on Glynde-road; the explanation being considered satisfactory it was ...
Article : 210 wordsRobert Doran was charged on the information of Duncan McNicol with using insulting words and disturbing the peace and good order of the Provincial Hotel, and with assaulting P.C. ...
Article : 617 wordsThe anniversary of the Wesleyan Church of this place was celebrated on Sunday, May 24, when two sermons were preached by Mr. Leak, of Adelaide. On Monday a tea was ...
Article : 110 wordsWe had some very welcome showers on Friday and Saturday, which have certainly revived the spirits of the farmers, and indeed of most people. There is a considerable amount ...
Article : 135 wordsThe election passed off very quietly.—Nice rains have fallen, but in many cases they have not put a stop to water-carting. The prospects of the season are regarded as ...
Article : 131 wordsMay 23.—Present—All Mr. Rivett applied for repairs to road near his place; tenders to be called. Mr. Baxter, for spoondrain at Watervale; left to overseer. Mr. Lindsay ...
Article : 120 wordsOn Tuesday evening last a farewell banquet was given to Mr. T. C. Okely, the late storekeeper of this township, who has disposed of his business on account of ill-health. There ...
Article : 178 wordsThe Rev.—James, of Kooringa, lectured here on the "Life of President Garfield" in the Bible Christian Chapel, to a good audience. The proceeds were devoted to the Bible ...
Article : 96 wordsThere have been two or three welcome showers since our last, totalling 26 points, of which quantity 17 fell on Saturday, 3 on Sunday night, and 6 on Monday night; 20 ...
Article : 238 wordsOn Thursday evening a steady rain set in from the north-west, and continued for about two hours; it was a grand soaking rain for the wheat, but scarcely enough to run into dams. ...
Article : 324 wordsYesterday (Queen's Birthday holiday) passed over in this place very quietly so far as amusements were concerned. The day was beautifully fine, and several of the residents went to ...
Article : 116 wordsTo-day we have been visited with some fine showers of rain, which was badly wanted. The farmers are at present very busy seeding. The rain has been a very welcome friend to them ...
Article : 150 wordsAn enquiry into the origin of the fire which occurred on the premises of William Dowland, carpenter, of Gunson-street, on Friday morning, May 22, was held by the city coroner, at ...
Article : 802 wordsGeorge St. Ledger was charged on the information of Anthony Etheridge with wounding Ann Etheridge at Adelaide on May 25. Mr. W. V. Smith defended. Dr. Poulton stated ...
Article : 358 wordsThe 24th of May being the anniversary of the Lincoln Tent, I.O.R., Kersbrook, the annual picnic, tea, and entertainment in connection with that body were held here on ...
Article : 262 wordsOn the 14th inst. a steady rain commenced at about 4 p.m., but lasted only two hours. Enough fell, however, to fairly saturate the earth and invigorate the young wheat plants. ...
Article : 89 wordsMRS. HOWARD v. J. B. FENN.—£2 10s., for board and lodging. Mr. Calman, from Mr. Nesbit's office appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. A. Downer for the defendant. This action ...
Article : 2,347 wordsMay 23.—Present—All. Works ordered—Repairs to culvert near McCallum's and filling ruts near J. McKenzie's; clerk to employ men to carry out metal repairs. Payments, £12 7s. ...
Article : 34 wordsMay 25.—Present—All but Cr. Leske. Letter from S. Sands, asking for an approach to his premises; granted, subject to the approval of the inspector. Inspector's report ...
Article : 69 wordsMay 18.—Present—Mr. Markey (chair), Messrs. Cleland, Perkins, Pound, and Watkins. Mr. Dunstan's tender for Howard-street accepted. The following tenders were ...
Article : 155 wordsThe weather continues very dry, and rain is needed for stock as well as for early-sown wheat. Nearly all farmers throughout the district are compelled to cart water.—A branch ...
Article : 275 wordsDavid Archibald Cameron Thompson was charged with assaulting William Henry Saunders on May 23 at the Semaphore, and on the information of Sub-inspector Doyle ...
Article : 259 wordsMay 15.—Present—All. A Sinclair's offer of 5s. for top of tree at Miell's crossing not entertained. J. W. Kennett asked for repairs to road near his section; clerk to inspect and ...
Article : 109 wordsMay 23.—Present—All. Permission to be obtained for removing gravel for repairs from Government-road at Hindmarsh Valley. J. Virgin to have permission to place slip-panels ...
Article : 119 wordsEdward Evans was charged on the information of Arthur Messenger with stealing 14 lbs. of brawn, valued at 9s. 4d., at Adelaide, on May 19. The man was seen with the brawn in ...
Article : 528 wordsThe Rev. W. T. Carter, of Port Pirie, gave an exhibition of views on Thursday evening ast on behalf of the funds of the Mutual Improvement Society. There was a very good ...
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South Australian Weekly Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1881 - 1889), Sat 30 May 1885, Page 12
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