THE recent papers to hand from England are filled with the most astounding descriptions of "improvements" in the manufacture of the weapons and ammunition of war. In fact it is ...
Article : 4,712 wordsReturn shewing what Public Works and Buildings, authorised on the Supplementary and General Estimates of last Session, have been undertaken, giving the date of each vote, and the Gazette or other public notices calling for tenders ...
Article : 1,701 wordsPresent—The Very Rev. M. Ryan, (in the Chair), the Very Rev. the Dean of Adelaide, the Rev. Mr. Haining, and Drs. Moore and Duncan. RELIEVING OFFICER'S REPORT. ...
Article : 838 wordsThe following was posted on Monday outside, the Telegraph office:— The Royal Mail Steamer Columbian cleared Sydney Heads 3.5 p.m. Saturday, May 14, with ...
Article : 32 wordsThe attention which has been drawn to a recent discussion at the Antipodes on the possibilities of Christian union is perhaps due to the circumstances and personal demeanour of the principal ...
Article : 1,319 wordsAs soon as His Honor took his seat, Mr. Fisher rose and addressed His Honor unou a misfortune that had happened to him (Mr. Fisher) on Friday last, after the business of the Court had terminated. He said that previous to his ...
Article : 4,380 wordsSir—I observe that in your "Market Report" of this morning, it is stated that the memorial adopted by the Chamber of Commerce on Friday was "drawn up" by m[?]. As I am naturally desirous not to claim ...
Article : 184 wordsIF the business that is on the notice paper is really proceeded with to-day, there will be no lack of interest in the House of Assembly. The Treasurer is to move the House into Committee, ...
Article : 261 wordsFor several days past the elements have threatened this town with a very heavy down-pouring of rain, but until this morning none fell to any great ext[?]nt. Yesterday (Sunday) was very rough, and several smart ...
Article : 350 wordsPresent—The Master, Captains Scott, Tapley, and Malcolm, and Mr. Newland. Read, a letter from the Hydrographer Royal, London, acknowledging the receipt of the notice forwarded respecting ...
Article : 213 wordsNOTICE OF MOTION:— 1. Mr. DAVIES to move— "L That it is the opinion of this House that in future, when any public building or other work is to constructed, of ...
Article : 150 wordsIN our impression of Monday we gave particulars of the extraordinary high tide by which the more depressed portions of Port Adelaide were submerged, and which at one time ...
Article : 341 wordsGOVERNMENT BUSINESS: ORDERS OF THE DAY:— 1. The TREASURER (Mr. Finniss) to move— "That the House go into Committee of the whole for the consideration of the Estimates." ...
Article : 261 wordsThis was a special meeting of the Council, at which all the members were present with the exception of Councillor Wald and His Worship the Mayor, for the purpose of taking into consideration the defective condition of the banks ...
Article : 214 wordsMOST INCREDIBLE AFFAIR.—We find the following in the London journals, which in their turn attribute it to the Cologne Gazette. We republish it as a matter of course, the incident ...
Article : 300 wordsMr. George Clark in the Chair. Clerk reported having paid Moon & Coppin 1l. 13s. for work done. Clerk instructed to write to Mr. Adams requesting him to ...
Article : 83 wordsThis was a final hearing. The insolvent had been a blacksmith, a farmer, and a publican. The liabilities amounted—to creditors secured, 215l. 16s. 10d.; creditors unsecured, 711l. 19s. 4d. The assets ...
Article : 382 wordsHER MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY.—In consequence of several of our friends not appearing clearly to understand the intentions of His Excellency in holding a reception prior to the commencement ...
Article : 176 wordsPresent—Messrs. Jones (Chairman), Letchford, White, and Hornsby. Several letters were read. Clerk of Council to be auctioneer and salesman at each of ...
Article : 189 wordsTHE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE.—On Monday evening, 16th instant, a meeting of the members of the South Australian Institute was held at the Gresham Hotel, for the purpose ot considering the ...
Article : 614 wordsMARKET FOR SALE OF PRODUCE.—We understand that some alteration will be made at the meeting on Monday next in the advertisement appointing a market for the sale of produce in Victoria-square, until ...
Article : 322 wordsPORT INUNDATION.—Simpson's Swamp and the other properties inundated by the breaking of the bank on Sunday evening, still remain submerged, no steps having as yet been taken to repair the breach in ...
Article : 530 wordsTHE CHURCH RATE MOVEMENT IN ENGLAND. —We have already informed our readers that the Bill for commuting Church Rates in England has been rejected. Its fault was that it ...
Article : 353 wordsDRUNKENNESS.—Pe[?]er Lamont and George Fellowes, were fined 5s. each, and Frances Bolton, 10s., for this offence. Charles Cracknell, a very diminutive individual, but who was stated by the police to be 19 years old, was convicted of ...
Article : 601 wordsTHE CITY COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the [?]ity Council had been convened for Monday, 16th instant, at 2 o'clock, for the purpose of considering the Consolidated Municipal Bill about to be introduced to ...
Article : 241 wordsTEMPERANCE HAIL IN SYDNEY.—The new hall built by the "New South Wales Alliance" for the suppression of intemperance was opened on the 19th ult. The Sydney Morning Herald gives the following ...
Article : 150 wordsTHE SYNOD.—The Synod commences its sittings this day. The proceedings will be inaugurated by a charge from the Bishop, after which the members of the Synodical body will retire ...
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The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), Tue 17 May 1859, Page 3
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