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  2. DIOCESAN SYNOD.

    The Annual Session of the Synod of the Church of England in the Diocess of Adelaide was opened at St. Peter's Cathedral on Tuesday, May 21, at 11 o'clock, when the Holy ...

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  3. DISTRICT COUNCILS.

    SPECIAL MEETING.—Consideration of boundary, road question. Present—All. Chairman reported deputation had been to Adelaide and had seen Hon. Commissioner of Public Works, who agreed that road ...

    Article : 164 words
  4. KEILLI, May 13.

    Of late things have been very quiet here, but they have now taken a more lively turn. We have had glorious weather for seeding, which is pretty well over in this pact. The farmers seem ...

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  5. STANLEY, MAY 4.

    Present—Chairman, Crs. Nyklal, Faulkuer, and Tralaggan, Tenders accepted—No. 166, J. Lloyd, £16 6d.; No. 167, G. M. Leitch, £7 19s. 6d.; No, 168, W. Morris, £17 12s 6d.; drains, 8s. 8d. per chain. ...

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  6. COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

    Seeding goes on in real earnest, and a good deal of the early-sown wheat is up and looking well. The most of it is sown by hand, although in some fields we witness both Hawke's and ...

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  7. WEST TORRENS, MAY 7.

    Present—All except Cr. Davis. Letter from Mr. Burden, stating crossing leading to his property in Merphett-road was very dangerous, and asking that something might be done; Council to take it into consideration. Letter from Messrs. Wickstood ...

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  8. KEILLI, May 14.

    The farmers of this district have nearly finished seeding. The wheat, &c., that is above ground is in a thriving condition, and consquently the settlers are expecting a prosperous ...

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  9. BREMER, MAY 4.

    Present—All except Mr. Moar. Mr. F. Natt attended respecting closing certain roads near his premises; Council referred him to next meeting in June. The Chairman reported having had ford near ...

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  10. NAIRNE, May 7.

    The Presbyterians in this neighbourhood have succeeded in establishing regular services in the public schoolroom. Mr. Thompson generally officiates but we were lately favoured with a ...

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  11. CLARE, MAY 6.

    Present.—All Clerk to give Ryan & Rearden notice to commence their contracts. Overseer reported Slab Hut Creek-road repsired. Inspector to give Mr. Nimmitx notice to shate [?] at ...

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  12. WILLIAMSTOWN, MAY 4.

    Present—Crs. R. Ross (Chairman), W. Stanley, and W. G. Poppin. Council subscribed £2 2s to Hospital. Letter from Commissioner of Crown Lands relative to error of a word in by-laws. Letter from Mr. J. ...

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  13. COOMOOROO, May 8.

    During the past fortnight the weather has been very warm and dry, with occasional frosts during the nights. A good soaking rain is anxiously looked for by the agriculturists, as ...

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  14. CLARENDON, MAY 6.

    Present—Crs. J. Thorpe (Chairman), Mauraru, Sourbier, Jacobs, and Bradley. Letter from Kondoparinga Council re culvert across district road, Kangarilla; Clerk to reply. Cutting on Ackland's Hill to be ...

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  15. MORPHETT VALE, May 2.

    On Good Friday a bazaar and tea meeting were held in the Baptist Chapel. There was a good attendance and a considerable amount of money collected. : ...

    Article : 165 words
  16. VATALA NORTH, MAY 6.

    Present—Crs. W. Marrett (in chair), Thompson, and Bussenschutt. Mr. W. Urlwin sent in his resignation as Chairman in consquence of changing his residence into another district; accepted Cordial vote of ...

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  17. DALKEY, APRIL 27.

    Present—Crs. Wood (in the chair), Campbell, J. McLachlan, and G. Traeger. Contract No. 11 satisfactorily completed. Mr. W. Poulton reported the completion of grubbing on road from Watery Plain to ...

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  18. PORT ELLIOT, May 1.

    Port Elliot has been unusually lively during this week, there being no lack of amusements. On Wednesday evening Doonur's Panorama of the Russo-Turkish War was exhibited in Wall's ...

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  19. VATALA SOUTH, APRIL 20.

    Pretest—Crs. Williams (Chairman), Modrs, Giles, and Kerr. Mr. Quigley's tenders wan accepted for breaking, &c. on Foster's road at 1s. 10d. and on Modra's for 2s. 1d. per yard. Ordered to prepare ...

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  20. ENCOUNTER BAY, MAY 4.

    Present—Crs. Thompson (Chairman), D. Jones, J. Crossman, and J. Bashman. Works completed—Repairs to road on Nettle's Hill; road passing Bank, Port Victor. Cr. Jones to get road passing Inman ...

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  21. PICHIEICHI, May 1.

    Pichirichi is fast becoming a place of importance. We have now two stores, a Post-Office, smith shop, and hotel. A new hotel is also being erected on Mr. Beauchamp's property. A nw ...

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  22. BELVIDERE, MAY 4.

    Present—All Tenders tccepted—No. 419, making watertable and filling chasm Slievebawn-road. m. Cahalan, £12 8s. 8d.; No. 420. cutting watertable Mount Ruins-road P. Fitzpatric 7s 10d per chain's ...

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  23. GILBERT, APRIL 29.

    Present—All but Cr. Mclnerheny. Messrs. Colwill and McGrath applied, on behalf of Mrs Gard, for extra relief; medical certificate to be obtained and forwarded to Destitute Board. Council having ...

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  24. STRATHALBYN, May 11.

    A concert was given at the Institute Hall on Friday evening on behalf of the Institute funds, and about £8 was realized in aid, of the same. ...

    Article : 84 words
  25. GRACE, MAY 6.

    Present—All except Cr. Vawser. Notice to be sent to Mr. P. Farrelly to fill up drain which he had made across road. Letter to be sent to Midland Road Board calling attention that promised works had not ...

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  26. WILLIAMSTOWN, May 7.

    A very successful entertainment was given in the Council Hall here on Friday evening, 3rd instant, in behalf of the funds of St. Peter's Sunday-school, &c. A very lengthy programme ...

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  27. BAROOTA, May 7.

    We are greatly in want of rain in these parts, as many of the farmers are just now sowing their wheat. Selectors continue to arrive on their land, and ...

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  28. HALLETT, APRIL 23.

    Present.—Crs. Collins (Chairman), Thomas, Brayley, Roberts, Blight, and Scholtz. Correspondence from Mr. Wade re rates and from Mr. Rees requesting opening of railway. It was reported that contracts ...

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  29. CALTOWIE, May 7.

    Messrs. Slekmann & Moule have finished and opened their branch line of rail to their two large stacks of wheat, comprising about 45,000 bags. The S. A. C Co. have cleared five large ...

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  30. ALMA, MAY 11.

    Present—Chairman (Mr. H. C. Kelly, J.P.), Crs. Howard, Gregory, and Freebairn Wm. Hobart's tender accepted for Contract 118, and A. W. Lower's for Contract 119, Mr. Robert Hackness applied to ...

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  31. APOINGA, MAY 11.

    Present—All but Cr. Heinrich. Work completed— Side drain near Schuppan's, M. Chan, 25s.; and Contract No. 2, J. McGrath, £11 19s. 8d. J. McGrath's tender accepted for Contract N0. 8 at £17 10s. Work ...

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  32. EDEN VALLEY, May 14.

    Ploughing is nearly finished for this season. A little rain would do good just now for the early-sown wheat. The want of a Money-Order Office is felt here. ...

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  33. HAMILTON, APRIL 27.

    Present—All but Cr. Johnston. Cr. Dorrington drew attention to dangerous state of road near Gill's stating that Mr. Garregan had offered to repair same for £4 to be attended to Clark to prepare state ...

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  34. CLARE, May 15.

    There is really nothing doing here at present, and business men are complaining on account of the dull times. Even those engaged in the building trade have had to discharge hands, and ...

    Article : 484 words
  35. EDITHBURGH, May 6.

    During the past fortnight we bare enjoyed splendid rains, and the crops grow rapidly. The farmers are working almost night and day to cultivate as much land as possible to make ...

    Article : 277 words
  36. BELALIE, MAY 13.

    Present—Crs. Thyer, Jun. (Chairman), Williams, and Cuter. Map showing exchange of roads through H. A. Short's property; received Memorial for railway bridge over Belalie Creek; to be forwarded ...

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  37. HANSON, APRIL 29.

    Present—Crs. Dow (Chairman), Wilson, and Rogers Tenders accepted—For work near Cross Roads, M. McDonald, at £5 19s. per chain; for work corner Section 651, A. Fitzpatrick, £5 19s. 6d. per chain ...

    Article : 167 words
  38. BURRA, MAY 11.

    Present.—Crs. Warnes (Chairman), Martin, and Dowser. Chairman reported that deputation appointed by Council interviewed Commissioner of Public Works, who promised to have £200 additional ...

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  39. MANNUM, MAY 6.

    Present—All. Overseer reported works done. Air. E. Pollock complained about Mr. Monaghan breaking swing-gates down through his section; to be informed that Council will enquire into matter. By laws made ...

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  40. CAMPBELLTOWN, MAY 18.

    Present—Chairman, and Crs. Harriot, Natlon, and Holmes. Messrs. Swan and Reld paid in each £10, private subscription for improvement to Stradbrook-road: Council to inspect same. Tenders accepted ...

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  41. HOYLETON, May 15.

    The weather during the past fortnight Has been very favourable for the farmers, and tilling is being pushed on vigorously in all parts; therefore business is very slack in all trades. ...

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  42. MORPHETT VALE, MAY 6.

    Present—Chairman (S. Myles), and Crs. Humphries, Kelly, and Sampson. Tender accepted—For metalling Pike's and Anderson's road, P. Hooper, at £3 l0s. per chain. Cr. Kelly and Overseer to get mental spread. ...

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  43. EAST TORRENS, MAY 9.

    Present—Crs. Moulds (in the chair), Cock, Collins, and Sharp. Received from Mr. Joyner plan and measurements of proposed new road over creek through Watkins's Mr. Pizey to be requested to ...

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  44. MOUNT BARKER, MAY 6.

    Present—Crs. May (chair). Watts. Blight, Paltridge. It was reported that Balthannah-road k Mr. Kain's road were in a very bad condition. Assessment of district to be raised 50 per cent. Cr. Watts ...

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  45. MINLACOWIE, May 6.

    We have lately been favoured with some splendid rains. The first heavy downpour began about the middle of April, and since then there has not been a week without it. The weather ...

    Article : 82 words
  46. NOARLUNA, MAY 6.

    Present—Crs. D. Beyer (Chairman), J. Gribble. W. H. Hammond, and C. Holly. Receipts, £3 6s.; payments, £35 10s. ...

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  47. GEORGETOWN, MAY 10.

    SPECIAL MEETING.—Present—All. Correspondance—From North Midland Road Board, requesting payment of Council's share of certain works. Tenders accepted.—Contract 36 Ned O'Brien.£12 10s.; 44, P. ...

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  48. KURLOGPPA, MAY 4.

    Present—All Cr. Strother reported that he had inspected work, [?] fond, and found that one-third of £28 expended on this ford were on [?] He therefore proposed that Concil ...

    Article : 135 words
  49. ORROROO, May 6.

    The weather during the past week has been all that could be desired. The farmers are busily engaged in sowing. There is every prospect of a good season the early-sown seed having made ...

    Article : 171 words
  50. PENFIELD, May 16.

    Farmers are very busy getting in their seed, and the quantity of land under cultivation this year is likely to be large. The soil is working admirably; but that troublesome weed called ...

    Article : 193 words
  51. GLANVILLE, APRIL 29.

    Present—All but Cr. Tennant. Messrs. P. Levi and Co. wrote asking on what terms cargo of timber might be stacked in Congate-street; Clerk authorized to arrange with Messrs. Levi & Co. Attention of ...

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  52. HIGHERCOMBE, MAY 18.

    Present.—Crs. C. Newman (Chairman), J. G. Coulls, and H. Pitman. Applications for repairs to Atherstope and Torrens Gorge roads; to be attended too. Permission granted Mr. J. Reaves to stack wood on ...

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  53. ONKAPARINGA, MAY 4.

    Present—All but Cr. Alimann, Chief to [?] copies of by-laws. Overseer to inspect roads near Hay Valley and Oakbank. Mr. F. Evans appointed Pound eeper, vice Windson, resigned. Clerk to supply ...

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  54. BARID BAY, MAY4.

    Present All but Cr. Bennett New by-laws received from Crown Lands Office duly confirmed by Acting-Governor. Overseer of Works reported Watson [?] contract finished to his satisfaction ...

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  55. LIGHT, MAY 11.

    Present-Crs. A. Graefe (Chairman). J. Laintoll, H. Feugge, and Robert Bald. Letter from Mr. Burton in reference to opening of new road along his section; to be attended to. Road between Sections 2401 and ...

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  56. YONGALA, May 7.

    A largely-attended public meeting was held at the Yongala Hotel on Saturday evening, May 4, to take into consideration the desirability of erecting a flour mill in the township. Mr. F. ...

    Article : 162 words
  57. TELOWIE, May 15.

    Another fine rain fell on Monday morning, although not quite so much as could be wished. The ground is again getting hard, and ploughing is proceeding but slowly. Some of our ...

    Article : 134 words
  58. DUBLIN, MAY 13.

    Present—Crs. Moyee (Chairman), [?] and Wilson. Tenders accepted—No. 18, A. Bannerman, at £4 15s. per chain; No. 19. T. R. Walright, at £5 15s. per chain. Letter from Surveyor-General ve sale ...

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  59. SADDLEWORTH, MAY 4.

    Present—Al E. Mullimba [?] tract, at £4 10s., accepted Clerk to write Mr. Byerlee to know if Chingford may be considered township, to be included in Board of Health district. ...

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