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  2. NAIRNE.

    On Monday last, Mr. Eyder's school was examined before the members of the Nairne District Council and some other visitors. The examination was conducted principally by Mr. Clezy, and partly by Mr. ...

    Article : 226 words
  3. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN. PARLIAMENT.

    The PRESIDENT took the chair at 2 p.m. ORDER OF BUSINESS. The Hon. the CHIEF SECRETARY said as the first business on the paper was somewhat important, andas hon. ...

    Article : 6,670 words
  4. WALKERVILLE.

    Present—All the members. Memorial requesting road to the church to be repaired. Clerk to reply. Letter from Mr. Cox complaining of annoyances caused by the "Rough Band." Clerk to give him the names of the constables so as ...

    Article : 65 words
  5. CRAFERS.

    Present—Messrs. Davies (Chairman), Bradley, Drummond, Tomkinson, and Hardy. Mr. Hardy submitted plans ' and specification for schoolhouse at Crafers. Approved of, and the following children recommended for admission to ...

    Article : 76 words
  6. KAPUNDA.

    The weather here for the past week has been very, pleasant. We have had some copious showers of rain, to the great delight of the farmer and to the benefit of the whole community. ...

    Article : 325 words
  7. HIGHERCOMBE.

    Present—All members excepting Mr. Reed. The stationman to be employed two weeks longer on the road leading to Kangaroo bottom, with a horse and cart for two days. The Chairman of this Council to continue to be a member of the ...

    Article : 118 words
  8. THE SEVEN SISTERS OF SLEEP.

    Sleep is such a welcome visitor to mankind that we are heartily glad to hear she has seven sisters. The more we have of that blessed family the better for us all. They enable us to forget the world ...

    Article : 2,187 words
  9. TALUNGA.

    Present—Messrs. Henry Dawson (Chairman), Johan Kowald, S. N. Allnutt, and R. Gillard. Letter read from Mr. Ingles relative to road through Section 6507. To be informed of a previous decision respecting same. From Mr. ...

    Article : 118 words
  10. RAPID BAY.

    Present—Messrs. Stephens (Chairman), Bennett, and Tarran. Applications were made by Mr. Robertson for the road to Tonquillila to be cleared and repaired; to be inspected previous to next meeting; and by Mr. Winkley, for ...

    Article : 137 words
  11. ALDINGA.

    Present—Messrs. Norman (Chairman), Stewart, and Kempton. Five tenders were received for Shore's-road, and that of D. Evans, for 3s. per yard, accepted for the stone, and J. MacFarlane's, for breaking, forming, &c. on the same ...

    Article : 104 words
  12. ORIGINAL POETRY.

    She gazed on the face of her child that was dead, Bat, on, she could not speak, As she stood by the side of its little bed. She thought that her heart would break. ...

    Article : 130 words
  13. RIVERTON.

    Our Court was held yesterday, being the proper day for its sitting, but in consequence of the Stipendary Magistrate being ill with a severe attack of bronchitis, a Court of full jurisdiction could not ...

    Article : 126 words
  14. PARA WIRRA.

    Public meeting to adopt a rate. A rate of 3d. in the pound was duly carried. Council meeting. Present—Messrs. Farmer (Chairman), Bowden, and Jones. Read letters from Central Road Board, ...

    Article : 130 words
  15. PORT ADELAIDE CORPORATION.

    Present—His Worship the Mayor; Alderman W. Smith; Councillors Reynolds, Ewbank, and Godfrey. Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. Read, letter from Mr. Raphael, stating that the ...

    Article : 311 words
  16. DEMOLITION OF OLD WESTMINSTER BRIDGE.

    The work of pulling down portions of the old bridge is being proceeded with rapidly, and the removal of the roadway and earthworks affords evidence of the extreme care with which that structure ...

    Article : 1,434 words
  17. ENCOUNTER BAY.

    Present—Messrs. R. W. Newland (Chairman), E. Robinson, J. M. Clark, and J. Lush. The Clerk reported having forwarded for publication survey map, &c., for deviation of road through Section 318 and others. That the Clerk ...

    Article : 204 words
  18. NOTICES OF MOTION AND ORDERS OF THE DAY.

    ORDERS OF THE DAY:— 1. Assessment on Stock Act Amendment Bill; in Committee. 2. Superannuation Act Repeal Bill: third reading. ...

    Article : 338 words
  19. DESTITUTE BOARD.

    Present—H. Mildred, M. P. (inthe chair), S. Beddome, S.M., Dr. Moor[?] (Colonial Surgeon), Mr. Holthouse (Secretary), and Mr. Bee (Relieving Officer). The RELIEVING OFFICER read report of relief granted ...

    Article : 662 words
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    PORT THEATRE.—Mr. Brooke, who takes his departure for Melbourne by the Omeo to-day, made his final appearance in South Australia last evening at the Port Theatre, in Shakspeare's play of the "Merchant of ...

    Article : 429 words
  21. INSOLVENCY COURT.

    Adjourned final hearing. Mr. Stow appeared for the insolvent, and Mr. Mann for an opposing creditor. Mr. Mann laid the following charges against the insolvent— ...

    Article : 284 words
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    THE SKIN OF THE NEGRO.—M. Georges Pouchet, son of Professor Pouchet, of Rouen, who has lately published an already well-known work on "Spontaneous Generation," writes to tho Academy of ...

    Article : 366 words
  23. LOCAL COURT—RIVERTON.

    FARLEY V. BEHLA.—Action for 11s. 7d., excessive charges; adjourned from last Court day. Defendant not appearing judgment for plaintiff, and costa. PLONNIES V. DULDICH.—Action for 4l. for services ...

    Article : 232 words
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    SALISBURY.—A correspondent says: Last "Wednesday we were favored at Salisbury with one of the Rev. Mr. Mudie's beautifully illustrated lectures. The subject was "Israel and the Holy Land;" in which Mr. ...

    Article : 185 words
  25. POLICE COURT.—ADELAIDE.

    ALLOWING A DOG TO BE AT LARGE.—John Moody was charged by Inspector Reading with having, on the 29th instant, allowed his dog to be at large in Hindley-street. It appeared the dog had rushed out and attacked Master John ...

    Article : 315 words
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