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  2. The Week.

    The railway revenue for the week ending August 11 was £16, 185, and for the corresponding week of 1887 £12,423, showing an increase of £3,757. ...

    Article : 7,054 words
  3. TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL.

    The half yearly meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held at the Sir John Barleycorn Hotel on Friday evening. The president (Mr, R. E. Rogers), occupied the ...

    Article : 567 words
  4. General News.

    A deputation from Port Adelaide waited on the Treasurer (Hon. T. Playford) on Wednesday morning, and presented a number of recommendations drawn up by a committee ...

    Article : 1,043 words
  5. District Councils.

    [Clerks of district councils are requested to send in reports of council meetings as early as possible, otherwise they cannot be inserted. Reports should be briefly and clearly written.] ...

    Article : 31 words
  6. ALDINGA.

    August 11—Present—All but Cr. Shepherd Tender accepted—Putting in stops, main road, near Sellick's Hill, H. Sullivan, 6s. each. Ordinary payments, £6 11s. 3d. ...

    Article : 28 words
  7. OPENING OF THE NEW ORPHANAGE OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.

    A large number of persons interested in the new Orphanage of St. Vincent de Paul assembled at Goodwood Park on Wednesday afternoon. When his Grace Archbishop ...

    Article : 1,105 words
  8. ALMA PLAINS.

    August 11.—Present—Crs. T. Freebairn (chair), Kelly, Smyth. Hill and Charlton. Clerk to give notice for nomination of one auditor in place of Mr. F. Bohnsack, resigned. ...

    Article : 89 words
  9. MOUNT CRAWFORD.

    August 4—Present—Crs. G, Wilson, R. Ross, jun., and J. Hill. Cr. R. Rosa, jun., elected chairman pro tem. Mr. J. Rounsevell wrote, stating that a gate had been erected ...

    Article : 112 words
  10. YATALA SOUTH.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 120 words
  11. BOOYOOLIE.

    August 11.—Present—All. Chairman affixed seal of district council to transfer deed conveying part of allotment 69, hundred of Booyoolie, to Laura Corporation. Manager ...

    Article : 97 words
  12. ONKAPARINGA.

    August 11.—Present—All. Clerk reported having written to Treasurer re collecting license fees and having inspected furze growing on reserve near Mr. Graeby's. Cr. Waldt ...

    Article : 226 words
  13. Country News.

    Since last writing the weather has not been very favorable to the growth of the crops, being for the most part dry and frosty. A little rain fell on Saturday, August 11, and ...

    Article : 63 words
  14. BROUGHTON.

    August 6.—Present—All except Gr. Darling. Tenders accepted—Forming and metalling Koolunga-street, M. Canningham, £4 19s. par chain; 30 chains maintenance, Ingram's Gap ...

    Article : 241 words
  15. CLARE, AUGUST 15.

    Recently the annual examination of the Stanley Flat school took plate. Mr. T. J. Moore, the teacher, has been very successful with his pupils, and the percentage marks ...

    Article : 139 words
  16. ORROROO.

    July 32.—Present—Chairman, Crs. Arthur, Cordon, Growden, Aitchison, Mannion, Daly, Kenny, and Kinnane. Council congratulated their chairman (Hon. A. R. Addison ...

    Article : 112 words
  17. EDEN VALLEY, AUGUST 14.

    On Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of last week we had some very severe frosts. On Friday night a strong wind blew through the night till Saturday morning ...

    Article : 147 words
  18. DALRYMPLE

    August 6.—Present—All. Balance sheets for year and half-year adopted. Geo. Beatton on contract 265 fined £2 12s. 9d., amount lost as subsidy through not completing work in ...

    Article : 54 words
  19. MILITARY ITEMS.

    Large Fort was occupied on Saturday afternoon by the right half of B Battery, who engaged in gun practice. There were present Major Fiveash (in command), Captain ...

    Article : 294 words
  20. PARA WIRRA

    August 11.—Special meeting for main and district roads.—Present—All. Tenders accepted—Forming and metalling 13 chains of road on Chain of Ponds and Maidstone line ...

    Article : 262 words
  21. EAST TORRENS.

    August 9.—Present—Chairman, and Crs. Channing, Green, W. Moulds, and J. Moulds. Tender accepted—Supplying 50 yards of 2 1/2-inch metal for Marble Hill-road, J. Waterman ...

    Article : 91 words
  22. HAWKER, August 13.

    On Saturday afternoon, August 11, a meeting of the ratepayers of the Hawker district was held. Mr. S. J. Jones, the chairman of the council, presided, and about 60 ratepayers ...

    Article : 302 words
  23. ENCOUNTER BAY.

    August 11.—Present—All. Joshua Tugwell'a tender of 5s. 2d. per yard accepted for maintenance metal at Oliver's HilL Chairman, Cr. Grosvenor, and overseer of works to ...

    Article : 80 words
  24. GILBERT.

    August 11.—Present—All Saddleworth Council wrote applying for half cost repairs Boundary-road; to be forwarded. Council opposed to assessments on unimproved values. ...

    Article : 105 words
  25. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    A meeting was held in the Rechabite Sail, Grote-street, on Thursday, August 9, to consider the suggested form of agreement prepared by the Association of Registered Medical ...

    Article : 215 words
  26. SNOWTOWN.

    August 11.—Present—All. Central Board of Health wrote re obligation of council, and stating expenses of Health Act must be borne by rates. Council formed into local board of ...

    Article : 145 words
  27. HALL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 117 words
  28. KOOLUNGA, AUGUST 15.

    On Thursday evening, August 9, a meeting of persons favorable to the Broughton irrigation scheme was held in the institute. There was a good attendance, Mr. J. Button prodding. ...

    Article : 197 words
  29. ENQUIRY INTO HARRISON'S FIRE AT PORT ADELAIDE.

    The enquiry into the fire which occurred on Tuesday night, August 7, at Harrison's flour mill Commercial-road, Port Adelaide, was continued on Monday morning at the ...

    Article : 840 words
  30. SOUTH RHINE.

    August 13.—Present—All but Cr. Bruce. North Rhine Council wrote asking for tools used by late stationman; clerk to reply that tools were given to this council by Crown ...

    Article : 159 words
  31. HALLETT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 108 words
  32. MASONIC.

    The adjourned meeting of members of the Masonic craft who have under consideration the advisableness of instituting a lodge in connection with the S.A. constitution at ...

    Article : 144 words
  33. TRADE SOCIETIES.

    The weekly meeting of the Federated Seamen's Union was held at the Trades and Friendly Societies' rooms on Monday evening, Mr. I. Jeanes presiding over a large ...

    Article : 523 words
  34. LAKE SUNDAY (Y.P.), AUGUST 13.

    After the late heavy rains we have had a week of fine weather, which has been vary beneficial to the crops, making them strong and healthy. High hopes are entertained of a good ...

    Article : 162 words
  35. SPALDING.

    August 10.—Special meeting.—Present—All. New assessment, after being gone through, was adopted. ...

    Article : 15 words
  36. HAWKER.

    August 6.—Present— Crs. S. J. Jones (chair), King, Graham, Sheridan, Ward, McCauley, and Groth. Dayman to repair road between Cradock and Chapmanton ...

    Article : 183 words
  37. TALUNGA.

    August 13.—Present—All. Secretary of Gumeracha Institute wrote stating members were desirous of handing over the institute property to council if terms could be arranged ...

    Article : 141 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 241 words
  39. RENMARK, AUGUST 13.

    During the week some large contracts have been let. There are three stone buildings about to be erected, being intended as offices for Chaffey Brothers, Limited, a clubhouse ...

    Article : 233 words
  40. TEATREE GULLY.

    August 13.—Present—All except Cr. Milne. Para Wirra Council wrote re deviation through McEilton's property; to stand over until that council reports. Mr. Shearing called attention ...

    Article : 159 words
  41. KONDOPARINGA.

    August 11.—Present—All. Tenders accepted—Culvert, &c, on Echunga-road, J. Catt, £2 5s; cutting, &.C, on road, D. Wright, £4 5s. 6d.; gravelling on Mill road, P. O'Loughlin ...

    Article : 156 words
  42. SALISBURY, AUGUST 15.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 words
  43. MITCHAM.

    August 14.—Present—All except Cr. Murray. Asseesment allowed. Messrs. Hooper, Crocker, Sholbrook, Dill, Tansell, Bradley, and Richardson sworn in as ...

    Article : 53 words
  44. TUNGKILLO.

    August 11.—Present—All. Half cost to be paid to Mannum council for constructing about 6 chains on Boundary road. Chairman reported having with Cr. O'Dea attended ...

    Article : 90 words
  45. WASLEYS, AUGUST 15.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 83 words
  46. Advertising

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    Advertising : 96 words
  47. MORPHETT VALE.

    August 6—Present—Crs. Charles H. Myles (chairman), Wm Barron, A. Booth, Wm. J. Cobbledick, and C Jones. Overseer reported that he bad man on at daywork, opening ...

    Article : 185 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 40 words
  49. WEST TORRENS.

    August 7.—Present—Crs. Tolley (chair), Bagshaw, Rowell, Turner, and Gray. Crown Lands Office wrote in reply to council's letter of July 26. stating that additional £50 would ...

    Article : 170 words
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