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  2. POLICE COURT—ADELAIDE.

    DRUNKENNESS.—George Ford was fined 20s. for this offence in consequence of his having aggravated his fault by offering violent resistance to the apprehending constable, and also threatening to stab that officer with a knife which ...

    Article : 515 words
  3. JOHN SADLELR.

    What a splendid dream was that one of John Sadleir's—£1,000,000 well secured on land and a peerage! It all ended on the slope of that little knoll on Hampstead Heath, where the donkeys ...

    Article : 1,403 words
  4. THE ELECTION OF MAYOR.

    Sir—I was rather astonished upon reading the report in the Advertiser of the proceedings of the City Council on Monday last, to find that a Committee had been appointed to enquire into the legality of the ...

    Article : 659 words
  5. MISCELLANEOUS EXTRACTS.

    STATISTICS OF DRINKING.—A feetotal paper says, "It was calculated in the Times of the 15th of April, 1854, from the returns of the Board of Trade, that each family of six persons must have had to drink 52 ...

    Article : 1,661 words
  6. INSOLVENCY COURT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 64 words
  7. LOCAL COURT—ADELAIDE.

    PERRY V. LANGMAIDE.—The plaintiff in this case sought to recover the sum of 3l. 3s. 6d. for supplies of the bare necessaries of life, extending over a period of about six weeks, during which time she had been in a state of prostration, ...

    Article : 578 words
  8. A DEBTORS' GAOL.

    Sir—There is a growing feeling in the colony that a separate building should be obtained or erected for the confinement of the numerous debtors and insolvents, who arenowand will be ultimaately incarcerated. ...

    Article : 127 words
  9. POLICE COURT—PORT ADELAIDE.

    ADJOURNED DOG CASE.—The hearing of this case, postponed from yesterday for the attendance of witnesses, was resumed this day (Wednesday). F. W. Wyman proved that on going past defendant's house on Tuesday afternoon, he ...

    Article : 92 words
  10. ALDINGA.

    Present—All the members. Letter from Commissioner of Public Works, promising that the jetty at the Port should meet with immediate attention. ...

    Article : 251 words
  11. SUPREME COURT CRIMINAL SITTINGS.

    John Beeby, Hanson-street, miller, was fined £for nonattendance as a Juror. CHILD-MURDER. Bridget Kilmarten was indicted for feloniously, wilfully, ...

    Article : 5,047 words
  12. LOCAL COURT.—PORT ADELAIDE.

    KOEPKE V. BELTHOVEN.—This was an action for 14l. 11s. 6d., brought by plaintiff, as consignee of a quantity of goods, shipped in London to this port, by the ship Hermann, against the defendant, as master of that vessel, for ...

    Article : 898 words
  13. CLARENDON.

    Present—All the members. Tenders to be invited for the erection of a log bridge near Wickham's Hill. Paid Colmer and Co. 5l. for culvert in Threadgold's ...

    Article : 36 words
  14. NUISANCES.

    Sir—Near the creek, in the lucerne paddock, lies a dog in a bloated, loathsome state of putrefaction; as it is close to the path, the stench is awful. Having lain there since Saturday, I may be pardoned calling ...

    Article : 52 words
  15. MYPONGA.

    Present—Messrs. Greenshields, Tapley, Polden, and McDonald. Agricultural statistics of the district presented and passed. Upon the application of Mr. Onesimus Hewett, Council ...

    Article : 122 words
  16. STATE OF THE ROADS.

    Sir—The new Hackney bridge is done (or seems to be); why then may we not cross it, and not be driven to go round nearly to the Britannia; for, in consequence of the rain, Rundle-street, Kent Town, is impassable ...

    Article : 56 words
  17. CRICKET MATCHES.

    Sir—Feeling that you will, with your accustomed kindness, lend me your aid by publishing the following, I beg to say a few words concerning the coming cricket match. ...

    Article : 171 words
  18. HINDMARSH.

    Present—Messrs. L. Seammell (Chairman), J. Pickering, W. Langman, P. Dungey, and John Maley. Clerk paid Treasurer £30. 9d. rates collected since last meeting. ...

    Article : 149 words
  19. RAPID BAY.

    Present—Messrs. Randall (Chairman), Wills and Ransford. Chairman reported result of an inquest on a fire at Cape Jervis, traced to the carelessness of P. Connor, against whom ...

    Article : 126 words
  20. STATE AID TO RELIGION.

    Sir—Having observed in your columns of yesterday a letter headed "State Aid to Religion," and signed "A. F.," I beg your insertion of a few words in reply. Without adverting to your correspondent's ...

    Article : 521 words
  21. WILLUNGA.

    Present—Messrs. Kell, Brown, Bolitho, and Logan. Mr. J. P. Hamilton was appointed District Poundkeeper, and recommended to the Government as Pound Auctioneer. Council resolved, that the rate of maintenance for ...

    Article : 95 words
  22. LOCAL COURT—SALISBURY.

    DONOGHUE V. CALLAGHAN.—No appearance Dismissed. James Canolly and William Morrow were indicted for disorderly and riotous conduct on 6th February. Police-trooper Wood was on duty in Salisbury on Sunday, 6th inst. Was ...

    Article : 797 words
  23. STRATHALBYN.

    Present—All the members, except Mr. Paterson. The Clerk paid the Treasurer 16l. 10s. 6d. The Clerk read Mr. Knight's treport of inspection of the bridge. No more money to be paid until it was ascertained to ...

    Article : 305 words
  24. DARING EOBBEEY OF FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS' WORTH OF DIAMOND RINGS.

    One of the most daring and extensive robberies of jewellery that has been perpetrated for some time, took place at the shop of Mr. Warwick, jeweller, Regent-street, when a tray of upwards of 50 diamond ...

    Article : 612 words
  25. MUNNO PARA EAST.

    Messrs. Garlick and Paterson were the only members present. In the absence of a quorum, the two gentlemen present decided on opening a district subscription list for the bush ...

    Article : 40 words
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    THE FORTHCOMING CRICKET MATCH.—Th final meeting of the Committee appointed to carry out the match, British v. Colonial Players, met at the Gresham Hotel yesterday evening. It was arranged ...

    Article : 285 words
  27. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

    Sir—At a meeting of the Board of Education held on the 14th instant, the Chief Inspector of schools appended some remarks to a communication from the Preceptors' Association, which were felt by the parties ...

    Article : 612 words
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    HENRY NOOTNAGEL'S INSOLVENCY.—The Commissioner of the Insolvent Court having a great number of "exhibits" in this case to examine, has been compelled to postpone his decision till Saturday next at ...

    Article : 35 words
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