The crops are making little headway, but on the whole are looking well. The grub pest has made its appearance amongst a flood deal of the wheat., and is playing have a ...
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Advertising : 34 wordsDuring the concluding portion of a game of football, played here this afternoon, between the Wallaroo and Wallaroo Mines dubs, a goal umpire came in for rough ...
Article : 115 wordsA public meeting was held here to-day. Mr. G. Sheriff (chairman of the (Dalrymple District Council) presided, but pointed out on taking the chair that he did so only in ...
Article : 329 wordsJuly 28.—Wheat and other cereals in some cases are very advanced, while in other cases sowing is still going on. It is considered safe to sow here until the end of ...
Article : 151 wordsAugust 3.— The following nominations were received to-day for the extraordinary vacancy in the representation of East ward in the Crafers Council:—A. W. Ackland, C. ...
Article : 30 wordsAt the police Court this morning (before Messrs. L. von Doussa and H. Paltridge) John D. Ross was charged with having broken and entered the refreshment rooms at ...
Article : 90 wordsAugust 4.—A ping-pong tournament took place yesterday evening in the Coromandel Valley Institute, under the management of Messrs. Bailey, Murray, and Spiller. ...
Article : 45 wordsDuring the past week two old residents of this district have died, the first being Mr. W. Norman, aged 63 years, a popular resident of Mosquito Creek. He had the ...
Article : 211 wordsJuly 30.—Mrs. May Paris, wife of Mr. James Paris, of O.B. Flat, died yesterday in her 54th year. She had lived in the district nearly all her life. A widower and ...
Article : 92 wordsAugust 3.—Mr. Major died on Friday evening, after an illness of two months. The deceased was a farmer, and was 55 years of age. ...
Article : 26 wordsRabbits are having a warm time of it just now. Several parties are camped in the district trapping them. The skins realise a fair price, and the men seem to ...
Article : 39 wordsJuly 28.—The foundation-stone of the Presbyterian Church that is to be erected in Main-street, was laid on Saturday by Mrs. Gray, wife of the Rev. W. Gray ...
Article : 270 wordsJuly 29.—An old resident of this district, Mr. Samuel Boyd, died yesterday at his residence, at the age of 88. The old gentleman had been ailing for some time, and last ...
Article : 50 wordsAugust 1.—The Rev. J. H. Sexton, Baptist minister at Morphett Vale and Aldinga. left to-day for Gawler, after having had charge of the pastorate for over 10 years. Mr. ...
Article : 99 wordsA flock of 1,049 mixed sheep crossed here yesterday. They are from Menindie, New South Wales, for Paratoo or Adelaide. The owner is Mr. S. Kidman, and G. ...
Article : 47 wordsJuly 28.—Mr. Jonn Crosbie, who died at the Adelaide Hospital on Sunday last was a much-respected resident of Gawler South. The deceased was born in Glasgow 53 years ...
Article : 169 wordsAugust 3.— The crops are making satisfactory progress, and in most cases are looking well. We have had over 10 inches of rain this year, being 7 inches ...
Article : 49 wordsTo-day the late proprietors ol the phosphate mine went to Adelaide to arrange for the transferring of the property to the new owners. The mine has been bought by a ...
Article : 94 wordsAugust 1.—On Friday evening a farewell social was tendered in the Institute Hall to Mr. and Mrs. J. London and family on the eve of their departure to Moonta. ...
Article : 97 wordsAugust 1.—Mr. W. Thomas has just completed some improvements to the outer end of the jetty. The district council are endeavoring to cope with the increasing ...
Article : 58 wordsJuly 25.-The prospects for a good season in this district are promising. The crops on the fallow land, that was fertilised and drilled early, are exceptionally good ...
Article : 43 wordsThe Port Elliot District Council are alive to the necessity of improving the town, and have removed the rough limestone on the hill and on the Strand, and are forming ...
Article : 123 wordsAugust 1.—A successful entertainment was given in the Public Hall last night in aid of the funds of the local tennis club. There was a full house, and every item was ...
Article : 81 wordsAugust 2.—Mrs. R. F. Smith, an old and respected resident, died on Friday last at the age of 59 years. Mrs. Smith has been a great sufferer for years past. ...
Article : 67 wordsJuly 28.—The captain of the ship Brilliant has had a little difference of opinion with the local authorities. A seaman shipped at Sydney developed signs of lunacy during ...
Article : 87 wordsJuly 28.—Mr. C. Windebank was ploughing yesterday when he heard cries for help from an adjoining paddock,. On proceeding to the spot he found Sydney Newman ...
Article : 74 wordsAugust 3.—On Saturday evening the school children gave a concert, under Miss Smith, the schoolmistress. The proceeds are to be devoted to purchasing cricketing ...
Article : 127 wordsJuly 29.—Mr. Jeffrey, sen., who resides near Porter's Lagoon, and has some land east of Burra, near Florrieton, reached the house of Mr. Kickebusch. about 16 miles east of ...
Article : 64 wordsMr. A. Davis died suddenly on Sunday. He was taken ill at 4 a.m., and died in the afternoon. Port Augusta, August 3. ...
Article : 153 wordsJuly 30.—Local fishermen continue fishing operations when the weather is favorable, the principal catches being large quantities of crayfish. Originally the boats had ...
Article : 67 wordsJuly 31.—A large number of parents and friends met at the school ground to-day to take part in the Arbor Day celebrations. After the children had planted some pepper ...
Article : 65 wordsJuly 30.—On Tuesday evening a recital was given to the members of the Blackwood, Belair, and Coromandel Club and their friends by Mr. S. B. Hunt. Mr. H. ...
Article : 152 wordsAugust 3.—A field trial of the Jones steel plough was given here on Saturday. A number of farmers were present, and expressed satisfaction at the way the ...
Article : 34 wordsAugust 3.—The annual meeting of the Redhill branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held this evening in the Institute Hall. Mr. W. H. Hand, the ...
Article : 102 wordsJuly 30.—A meeting of the directors of the Caledonian Society was held on Tuesday evening. The financial statement showed that there was a credit balance on ...
Article : 83 wordsAugust 4.—Anniversary services in connection with the Laura Baptist Church were held on Sunday and Monday last. Sermons were delivered by the Revs. T. ...
Article : 95 wordsThis morning Mr. J. H. Weidenhofer sold by auction the Gawler Albion roller flour mills, property, and machinery. The purchaser was Mr. James S. McDonald, and ...
Article : 40 wordsJuly 24.—The local Farmers' Union is discussing the proposed export of lambs from this district. Offers have been received from shipping agents ...
Article : 66 wordsAn important sale took place here on Friday last. The property, belonging to the South Australian Brewing Company, and known as the Laura Brewery, was sold by ...
Article : 94 wordsAugust 3. — More rain is badly wanted here, as the subsoil is quite dry, and there is no moisture below to keep the crop going when the warm weather sets in. The ...
Article : 67 wordsAgust 3.—On Saturday the Cockburn Tennis Club gave a concert to n good house. The programme was contributed by Misses Arscott and Crabb, Messrs. D. Woods ...
Article : 60 wordsJuly 29.—The clerk of the district council (Mr. F. R. Smith) has resigned his position, which he has occupied since June, 1898. The reason assigned is that he has secured a ...
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Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Sat 8 Aug 1903, Page 15
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