February 26.—Present—Crs. Vigar (Chairman), Miller, and Murray. Mr. G. Warren attended to receive instructions for closing of useless roads. J. McCallum applied for road ...
Article : 57 wordsThanks to the welcome rains, which have freshened up the ground, and which, we trust, may be followed by occasional showers between this and the regular ...
Article : 511 wordsFebruary 19.—Present—All. Tenders accepted—25, R. Aylmore, £4 9s. per chain; 26, 10 chains metal, F. Boeckmana, £4 8s. per chain; 27, Bilber & Jose, £17 8s.; 28, John Rice, 18s ...
Article : 98 wordsFebruary 22.—Present—All but Cr. Trudgen. The Chairman reported that in consequence of late floods carrying away walls built by Mr. Vaughan, at Bailey's Bridge, it would not be ...
Article : 188 wordsSir—Mr. Pearce has stated his views upon a number of questions this evening, in White's Booms. Is not this all a mere farce? Will half of the pledges given be stood by? Have ...
Article : 143 wordsFebruary 26.—Present—Crs. Chapman and Williams. No quorum. ...
Article : 12 wordsFebruary 26.—Present—The Chairman and Crs Stanton and Crane. Letter from Mr. G. S. Fowler, asking for enlargement of culvert on Gilles-road, Glen Osmond. The work to be ...
Article : 105 wordsSir—As one who has taken an interest in all matters connected with our infant University, I am glad to see that the Council have made a step in the right direction in publishing in the ...
Article : 164 wordsFebruary 26.—Present—The Chairman and Mr. Bradford. No quorum. ...
Article : 13 wordsFebruary 24.—Present—Chairman (Mr. R. K. Spotswood), Crs. Fisher and Wood. Alma Council wrote asking co-operation in grubbing and clearing portion Boundary-road. Council ...
Article : 95 wordsFebruary 19.—Present—All except T. O'Dea. Tenders accepted—Peter Anderson, Forrester's Bridge, £6; R. Packer, painting bridge, £7 19s. 6d.; E. Stanley, making culvert, £2 14s. Letter ...
Article : 79 wordsFebruary 12.—Nomination meeting.—Messrs. J. Murray and R. McInnis were nominated for Councillor; A. Paech and E. Allan for Auditor. Meeting adjourned. ...
Article : 106 wordsFebruary 27.—Present—Crs. Moulds (in the Chair), Bungay, and Cock. Letter from Mr. Sabine, calling attention to bad state of road between Corkscrew and River Torrens, caused ...
Article : 87 wordsSir—Your correspondent "U. of A." appears to think that there is danger of too much regard being had to the possession of wealth as a qualification for those who may be appointed ...
Article : 163 wordsFebruary 26.—Present—All (except Cr. J. Pitman). Chairman tp again wait upon Commissioner of Public Works as to water supply on, Hope Valley Road. Deputation waited ...
Article : 98 wordsFebruary 17.—Present—All. Tenders accepted—8 chains road, Salt Creek, G. Lewis, £5 per chain; 5 chains road, Carracalinga, G. Green, £2 9s. per chain; 5 chains road ...
Article : 62 wordsFebruary 26.—Present—Crs. A. Macgeorge (Chairman), Easther, Deans, and Shephard. The Chairman reported seeing trustees of Mitcham school and institute respecting £200 ...
Article : 212 wordsFebruary 19.—Present—Crs. Williams (Chairman), Mellor, and Modra. Works ordered—Road repairs near Mr. Clarke's and Mr. Browne's, cost of each not to exceed £5. Clerk ...
Article : 92 wordsSir—On my return to Adelaide I am in receipt of the following telegram from the Astronomer Royal for England (Sir G. B. Airy), which I desire to publish in your valuable ...
Article : 160 wordsSir—As it is well known that no reform was ever carried out without a great deal of opposition, I am not surprised to find some objections raised by you against the views expressed in ...
Article : 1,941 wordsOperations in this department are similar to those recommended for the plains. Quickly matured crops, such as radishes, lettuces, fast-growing sorts of cabbages ...
Article : 359 wordsSir—In the enquiry on this subject there is one little matter that appears to have escaped the notice of several, and it cannot do any harm now it is all over to ask—"Did this accident ...
Article : 145 wordsFebruary 19.—Present—All. Letter from Mr. T. Hargraves requesting removal of approach to Reynell Chapel, it being dangerous. To be altered to its former position. Letter ...
Article : 82 wordsFebruary 26.—Present—All. Cr. Harris being about to leave district tendered his resignation, which was accepted. "Watson & Mill's tender for 4 chains of metalling near ...
Article : 71 wordsSir—On reading the decision of the Marine Board relative to the collision with the Willunga dredger, I find that body gives its decision against the Steamship Company. Now ...
Article : 118 wordsFebruary 23.—Present-Crs. J. Porter (Chairman Dixon, and Brice. Clerk to write to Crown Lands Office, and enquire why forms for application for Government grant were not ...
Article : 58 wordsFebruary 24.—Present—Crs. W. Scott (Chairman) Bowman, Bowden, and Philp. Several parties reported fined £1 each for catting timber without licence. Mr. Rhen to be informed that ...
Article : 136 wordsSir As electors of the Legislative Council will shortly be called upon to vote for six members to represent the interests of the colony, it is to be hoped that especial care will be ...
Article : 381 wordsSir—Allow me through your columns to correct that which may convey a wrong impression in regard to the twin boats now building at Mr. McKendricVs yard, from my plans. In your ...
Article : 182 wordsBut little can be done in this department at this season, on the plains as well as in the hills, beyond gathering in the' crops as they become ripe, storing those sorts, which ...
Article : 91 wordsFebruary 19—Present—Crs. Michel (Acting Chairman)Pudney, Graves, McColl, and Thompson. Return made that Mr. H. W. Thompson had been declared Councillor in place ...
Article : 113 wordsSir—I notice that a correspondent has written to you suggesting the abolition of the use of slings in rifle-shooting, in order to assimilate our practice to that of England and the other ...
Article : 114 wordsBesides the qualities of soils already noticed, there are several physical conditions which affect their value. They should be of sufficient depth, friable, or ...
Article : 1,822 wordsFebruary 21—Present—ALL Letters from Surveyor-General consenting to close piece of new road in Section 2081, Ovingham, free of charge. Mr. Wilke wrote, demanding Council ...
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South Australian Chronicle and Weekly Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1868 - 1881), Sat 3 Mar 1877, Page 14
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