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  2. A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.

    A painful accident occurred here to-day to one of the boys attending the public school. It is a favorite pastime of the scholars to jump the creek at different ...

    Article : 291 words
  3. Country News.

    The drainage works at the spot known as Earthquake Springs are practically closed for this season, now that the flood waters are being borne through the artificial ...

    Article : 95 words
  4. THE VEGETATION DISEASES BILL.

    At a special meeting of the local branch of the Agricultural Bureau, held a few days ago to discuss the provisions of the new, vegetation Diseases Bill, the following ...

    Article : 100 words
  5. LAND BOARD INSPECTION.

    Yesterday Mr. T. D. Porter (chairman of the South Eastern Land Board) and Mr. E. M. Smith (Deputy Surveyor-General) inspected the 1,100 acres of Moorak land ...

    Article : 189 words
  6. THE LATE MR. NICKOLLS.

    Another old and resected resident of this district, Mr. Arthur Nickolls, clerk of the Rhynie District Council, died at Rhynie on May 28. He was presiding officer there ...

    Article : 440 words
  7. NEW SCHOOL WANTED.

    At the request of residents at Sheaoak Log, the senior member for the district (Sir Jenkin Coles) visited the Shcaoak Log school, which he found in a very bad state. ...

    Article : 55 words
  8. THE HOLIDAY AT PORT PIRIE.

    The weather was bright to-day, though a keen northern wind was blowing. A special train left here on. Saturday night for Wallaroo., taking 68 passengers, including the ...

    Article : 85 words
  9. STOCK MOVEMENTS.

    Five hundred and fifty-six stud rams arrived by train to-day. They are from Mr. Thomas Shaw's station, near Ararat, Victoria, and ore consigned to Mr. Oliphant ...

    Article : 52 words
  10. THE CYCLIST AND THE CONSTABLE.

    Just after dark this evening a cyclist was dashing along at a 20-mile-an-hour pace without having a light on his machine. He was making a run for the ...

    Article : 140 words
  11. THE BURRA WATERWORKS.

    Matters in connection with the Burra waterworks are becoming more serious daily, and unless something is soon done with a view of placing the pumping plant ...

    Article : 265 words
  12. A SHEEP-STEALING DOG.

    During the last few months farmers in this and the surrounding districts have lost heavily through the ravages of dogs, hundreds of sheep having been killed. Mr. ...

    Article : 106 words
  13. A PILOT'S SUDDEN DEATH.

    Captain Burton died suddenly on Thursday evening at his residence. He was having a game of cards with some friends, and was apparently in his usual health and ...

    Article : 119 words
  14. DISSATISFIED WOODCARTERS.

    The latest order issued by the railway authorities in respect to the supply of railway trucks at the various sidings between Eudunda and Morgan is causing much ...

    Article : 174 words
  15. "GEE UP, ROGER."

    It is necessary for visitors to the bills to have horses winch will travel up hill an well as down. A young couple spent the holiday in this neighborhood admiring the ...

    Article : 308 words
  16. FATAL ACCIDENTS.

    An accident, which proved fatal, occurred last night. Whilst Mr. William Bignell, a resident of this neighborhood, was returning home from a sale at Mount ...

    Article : 292 words
  17. A DIVE INTO THE MUD.

    Recently a couple of gentlemen honored the lown with their presence, and in common with a good many other strangers desired to learn all they could regarding the ...

    Article : 323 words
  18. THE BURNSIDE ESTATE.

    The portion of the Burnside estate near here has already assumed a different appearance. What was once a sheep-walk is being rapidly converted into cosy ...

    Article : 372 words
  19. DEDICATION OF A CHURCH.

    The dedication of the new Anglican Church at Kangarilla took place on Tuesday last. The Bishop of Adelaide (Dr. Harmer), with other clergy, arrived in the ...

    Article : 659 words
  20. THE CELESTIALS ARE SORRY NOW.

    At the Police Court on Saturday, morning a couple of informations arising out of a fracas that took place among the Chinamen gardeners here ...

    Article : 104 words
  21. HEALTH MATTERS AT KADINA.

    The following gentlemen, representing the Kadina District Council, Messrs. P. Roach (chairman), J. Malcolm, and D. Taylor, and the clerk, with Messrs. P. Allen, M.P., and ...

    Article : 360 words
  22. TURKEY STEALING.

    On Friday last, at the Gawler Court before Messrs. J. W. Croft and F. Moran, Karl Kundentea was charged with stealing five turkeys from the farm of John ...

    Article : 123 words
  23. RAILWAY CROSSINGS.

    A largely-attended meeting of residents of Hamley Bridge and district Was held in the Institute Hall on Wednesday night to discuss the question of railway crossings. ...

    Article : 288 words
  24. THE PINNAROO COUNTRY.

    Several local farmers have made an inspection of the Pinnaroo lands. The growing scarcity of good agricultural holdings of any magnitude has made it necessary to ...

    Article : 97 words
  25. APPILA-YARROWIE.

    June 6.—The death is announced of an old resident, Mr. C. G. F. Bauer, who had been ailing for a few months with a growth in the eye. About a month ago he ...

    Article : 201 words
  26. CROPS IN THE NORTH.

    The continued dry weather has stopped all growth of any kind, and farmers and stockholders are becoming anxious. Grave fears are entertained as to the safety of ...

    Article : 144 words
  27. THE PORT BROUGHTON JETTY.

    The timber for additions to the jetty has arrived, and the contractor (Mr. J. Tait.) and his men are busy making preparations for a start. He expects to complete the ...

    Article : 92 words
  28. ANGASTON.

    June 2.—This morning was set apart as visiting day at the State school, and a number of the parents of the children attended. Mr. W. Hague, a member of the local ...

    Article : 152 words
  29. A TRAP SMASHED.

    Mr. F. Brookes' trap was smashed up on Sunday. He bad harnessed a horse to the vehicle, and after stationing it outside his residence proceeded to walk into the ...

    Article : 104 words
  30. JETTY TOLLS ON THE WEST COAST.

    A large and representative meeting was held here to-night in the public ball to protest against the Marine Board collecting tolls at this port. Mr. R. Duncan was ...

    Article : 244 words
  31. A SMART ANSWER.

    During the hearing of a case at the local court last week a well-known country lawyer was cross-examining a youth in a most minute manner. Evidently not satisfied ...

    Article : 77 words
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