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  2. THE COUNTRY.

    The thermometer has soared into the centuries once more, Sunday registering 103° in the shade. The drought is paralysing all the industries which keep this town going. ...

    Article : 159 words
  3. CRICKET.

    North Adelaide II. v. Prospect.—The Norths, who on the previous Saturday had lost eight for 180, carried their score to 206 before the last man was disposed of. The Prospects started well, but ...

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  4. A TROUBLED EARTH.

    "What is going on just now is a readjustment of the earth's crust upon [?] rather large scale," said Mr. Baracchi (the Victorian Government Astronomer) on ...

    Article : 431 words
  5. THE WORDING OF FEDERATION.

    To consider, in raising revenue the needs of the States, and in appropriating it, to avoid unproductive expenditure, is a sound principle of Federal finance. The Federal ...

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  6. THE TURF.

    Tomorrow (Thursday), before 4 p.m., acceptances are due for "Tattersalls Summer meeting. A correspondent signing himself ...

    Article : 1,856 words
  7. "WHERETHE BIRDS FLY."

    The opportunities in Adelaide of inspecting the clouds and breathing the more rarified atmosphere of the higher zones, are few. Of the edifices offering these ...

    Article : 1,335 words
  8. MILANG.

    November 21.—Harvesting is being vigorously pushed on. Some good cuts of hay have been gathered in, and now barley-stripping is general. Last Wednesday's ...

    Article : 122 words
  9. BENDIGO JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

    The Bendigo Jpckey Club Spring meeting will be commenced to-day. A Melbourne writer states that several horses that are expected to take an important part in the ...

    Article : 458 words
  10. A CONSTABLE FINED.

    In the Police Court yesterday William James Bennett was acquitted on a charge of drunkenness. To-day, Constable Fagg, who gave evidence against him, was ...

    Article : 74 words
  11. MUNDOORA.

    November 22.—The first load of new wheat was delivered here to-day by Mr. John Sims to Jas. Bell & Co. The sample was good, and of Bud's variety, and weigned ...

    Article : 49 words
  12. NARRACOORTE.

    November 23.—On Friday evening a successful concert was given by the members of the local Sunbeam Circle, under the direction of the leader (Miss S. DeGaris). The ...

    Article : 57 words
  13. EFFECTS OF LIGHTNING.

    The thunderstorm last Wednesday looming was the most severe known here for years, and the effect of the lightn[?]ng can now be seen on several stringybark trees. ...

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  14. PORT VICTOR.

    November 25.—The first bush fire of the season started on Monday in the ranges, fortunately without doing material damage, as it was confined principally to scrub lands in ...

    Article : 233 words
  15. COCKBURN.

    November 24.—A social was held on Saturday evening in the institute to bid good-bye to Mrs. J. Jonas and family, who are leaving Cockburn for Norwood, where ...

    Article : 93 words
  16. FORESTERS' DISTRICT MEETING.

    The half-yearly general meeting of the Adelaide district of the Ancient Order of Foresters was held at the Alfred Masonic Hall, Waymouth-street, Adelaide, on Tuesday. The D.C.R. (P.C.R Bro. ...

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  17. EDEN VALLEY.

    November 24.—The last three or four days have been exceedingly warm, and should it continue much longer the wheat will ripen too quickly. Haymaking is in ...

    Article : 80 words
  18. PORT LINCOLN.

    November 22.—A meeting of State school teachers was held in the Port Lincoln school on Saturday, Miss Puckridge (who travelled 40 miles), Miss Barrand (40 ...

    Article : 70 words
  19. EPSOMS WEIGHTS.

    Trial Handicap, six furlongs.—Invasion, 9 st. 9 lb.; Aroona, 9.4; Kotashi, 9.2; Reflector, 8.9; Moubray, 8.6; Perquisite, 8.0; Maddie, 7.13; B'ush Rose, 7.12; Tostireen, 7.10; Rose.Queen, 7.10; ...

    Article : 381 words
  20. GREENOCK.

    November 24.—Haymaking is general, and many stacks are completed. There is no white rust here bo far. While some paddocks must yield nearly two tons of hay to ...

    Article : 132 words
  21. PORT BROUGHTON.

    November 21.—Last Friday was' visiting day at the school, and there was a good attendance of parents. The children gave some recitations, singing, &c., and addresses were ...

    Article : 239 words
  22. KAPUNDA.

    November 25.—The body of Charles Clarke, who was drowned in the River Lignt near Fords on,Sunday was recovered shortly before noon on Monday by Corporal Bushell. ...

    Article : 138 words
  23. A PURE STAGE.

    Sir—"R. C. Mitton" was an Adelaidean, who lived in the latter half of the 19th century, and is still alive and kicking. We know a pretty good deal about him from his ...

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  24. LOBETHAL.

    November 21.—While playing in a cricket match as a substitute for Chain of Ponds v. Lobethal last Saturday Mr. Schapel, of Lobethal, met with a serious accident. A ...

    Article : 177 words
  25. SCOTT'S CREEK.

    November 22.—Visiting day was observed at the Scott's Creek public school yesterday. The numerous exhibits of the work of the scholars were greatly admired by the ...

    Article : 65 words
  26. PERTH SPORTING.

    Novitiate is most favpred for the Perth Cup at 6 to 1, and against the others the prices range from 10 to 1 upwards. The most popular selections are Adjuster, Sport ...

    Article : 64 words
  27. TANUNDA.

    November 22.—Mr. G. A. Koch, of Rowland's Flat, delivered the first load of new wheat to the local flourmills yesterday. The grain is of the Early Fuller variety, and ...

    Article : 61 words
  28. LAWN TENNIS.

    Burwood A v. Glen Osmond B.—Dale and Von Bertouch beat Colbatch and Adamson, 6—4,, 5—6, 6—4; Goodes and Simpson beat Gardiner and Finlayson, 6—4, 4—6, 6—4; Dale beat Colbatch, 6—2, ...

    Article : 683 words
  29. MOONTA.

    November 24.—A meeting of the Moonta Bay regatta committee was held on Friday night, when the secretary (Mr. Alf. J. Jarrett) presented the financial statement, ...

    Article : 167 words
  30. WALLAROO.

    November 24.—The regatta committee have arranged a capital programme of boat races and sports for New Year's Day. The Handicap Sailing Race for all-comers was ...

    Article : 300 words
  31. [?]ARDSTOWN SCHOOL.

    Visitors day was observed at the Edwardstown public school on Friday morning, November 21. Mr. C. G. Gurr, chairman of the board of advice, and Mr. T. Price, M.P., addressed the parents ...

    Article : 151 words
  32. PROSPECT COUNCIL.

    November 24.—Present—Crs. F. J. Cheffers (chair), E. G. S. Uren, C. Johns, J. G. Dawe, F. Cox, J. J. Nettle, T. M. Chettle, R. C. Sanders, and C. E. Jeffries. Letter from Mrs. Wilkinson, ...

    Article : 161 words
  33. MOUNT TEMPLETON.

    November 24.—We have had disagreeable weather during the last fortnight, and a lot of the early Steinweidel wheat was shaken out of the ears. It is, however, ...

    Article : 108 words
  34. MOUNT GAMBIER.

    November 24.—Another old coloniist, Mrs. Mary Ann Andrews, died yesterday, at the age of 82. The deceased lady was bom in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, and ...

    Article : 129 words
  35. FETES AND FAIRS.

    As there is no suitable building at Aldgate, the Church of England congregation of the Church of the Ascension held a Milage fair in aid of the debt on their church at the Stirling West Institute ...

    Article : 344 words
  36. TEMPERANCE.

    At the recent conference of the Associated Churches of Christ in South Australia it was resolved that a series of temperance meetings, under the auspices of the Evangelistic Union should ...

    Article : 201 words
  37. WAUKARINGA.

    November 24.—The tennis club has lost its third secretary for the year, through the departure of Miss Osborne. Mr. J. O'Reilly hasDeen appointed by the members.—A ...

    Article : 53 words
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  39. YORKETOWN.

    November 24.—Work at the salt lakes are not in full swing yet. A start is being made on Lake Fowler today. It is useless for men to come to this district in the ...

    Article : 139 words
  40. MOUNT COMPASS.

    November 24.—On Saturday about mid-day a collision occurred on the road over Mount Compass hill. Mr. Atkinson's baker's cart, with three boys in it, was ...

    Article : 162 words
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  42. YANKALILLA.

    November 24.—The successful competitors in the weightguessing competition at the local show were as follows:—Actual weight [?] sheep, 89 lb. 10 oz.; H. A. Welsh, G. Rofe[?] ...

    Article : 61 words
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  45. MOUNT GAMBIER.

    November 22.—The old man, known as "Scotty" Boyd, who was found nearly dead in a hut near the Yahl Paddock Cheese Factory last week by the police, a[?]d brought ...

    Article : 146 words
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