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  2. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14.

    By Mr. A. STOW, from certain pastoral lessees in the Port Lincoln District, praying to be included in the Bill giving relief in terms of the report of the Northern Runs Commission. ...

    Article : 7,340 words
  3. KONDOPARINGA.

    August 10.—Present—All, except Mr. Donald. Messrs. Carr, Bilney, Branford, and Threadgold attended in reference to opening new road near Kangarilla; owners of the land to write and ...

    Article : 68 words
  4. DISTRICT COUNCILS.

    August 10.—Present—All. Mr. G. Roberts presented memorial signed by several ratepayers praying that a foot-bridge might be erected over Gawler River, near Ford at Mr. Green's. ...

    Article : 315 words
  5. GUMERACHA, AUGUST 14.

    The Penny Headings came off at the Institute last evening, the 13th inst., with great success. There were not so many present as could have been wished, but this was chiefly owing to the ...

    Article : 376 words
  6. MOUNT CRAWFORD.

    August 5.—Present—Messrs. Randall (Chairman), Wilson, and Harris. Letter read from Mr. Scott, solicitor, requesting agreement referring to purchase of wheat store at ...

    Article : 201 words
  7. MYPONGA.

    August 12.—Present—All. Council agreed to spend £8 in clearing road and making bridge between Sections 308 and 309. Messrs. Fidge and Bigg to see the money fairly expended. Mr. ...

    Article : 112 words
  8. ONKAPARINGA.

    August 9.—Present—Messrs. Grasby (Chairman). Fountain, Correll, Pfeiffer, and Altmann, Councillors. Mr. Janske saw Council regarding state of road between main Eastern and ...

    Article : 360 words
  9. MUNNO PARA WEST.

    August 12.—Meeting to adopt a rate. Present—All the Councillors and about sixty ratepayers. Chairman read the advertisement calling the meeting, after which Councillor ...

    Article : 183 words
  10. BELVIDERE.

    August 10.—Present—All Resolved that Mr. Flavel get side ditches cut near Grossen's and Stankey'e, and that Hines's offer of repairing ford over Light near his place be accepted for ...

    Article : 137 words
  11. MARION, AUGUST 13.

    A meeting of persons interested in getting up a ploughing match in the neighborhood of Sturt and Brighton took place at the Marion Inn on Monday last. There was only a small ...

    Article : 518 words
  12. COUNTRY NEWS.

    [Under this heading we furnish reports of country news as supplied to us by our regular correspondents in the various districts. Occasionally it has happened that a letter has been ...

    Article : 142 words
  13. TALUNGA.

    August 12.—Present—Messrs. S. Randell (Chairman), James Phillis, Wm. Eglinton and B. Walker. Deputation waited on Council, relative to opening road through Sections 6049 ...

    Article : 222 words
  14. BRIGHTON.

    August 12.—Present—Messrs. Burton (Chairman). Smith, Crozier, Crews, and Johnson. The Overseer reported the repairs which had been made upon Marion-road and the Sturt, and ...

    Article : 214 words
  15. PARA WIRRA.

    August 10.—Present—Mr. Wm. Scott (Chairman), and Messrs. Wheaton, Levett, and Harvey. Two tenners received from Messrs. McMillan and Cornish for supply of rations to the ...

    Article : 220 words
  16. AUBURN, AUGUST 12.

    The weather continues everything to be desired for the farmers. Refreshing showers fall every day; in fact, some are complaining of too much wet, and hold out gloomy forebodings ...

    Article : 145 words
  17. TEATREE GULLY.

    August 12.—Present—All, Letter from Mr. Mitchelson, objecting to take oath as constable. Letter from Dr. C. Bosch, on part of himself and Mr. Henry Klopper, offering to pay ...

    Article : 293 words
  18. BURNSIDE.

    August 12.—All present. Various tenders received for metal for Finniss-road, that of Cranwell & Beauchamp, at 4s. 3d. per cubic yard, accepted. Surveyor to get repairs done to ...

    Article : 115 words
  19. BLANCHETOWN, AUGUST 13.

    What with dulness of times, coupled with the stoppage of the dray traffic, our township presents an unusual gloomy aspect, and it is to be hoped something will shortly turn up ...

    Article : 135 words
  20. PORT ELLIOT AND GOOLWA.

    August 5.—Present—All the members. The Council resolved to enforce the payment of depasturing fees in the township streets and reserves. Relative to proposed extension of ...

    Article : 285 words
  21. CLARE.

    August 12.—Election meeting for Councillors and Auditors for ensuing year. The following is the state of the poll, viz.:—Messrs. P. Butler, 159; C. Kimber, 126; T. Pascoe. 60: J. ...

    Article : 113 words
  22. CLARE.

    On Monday the second polling for District Councillors came off at the Town Hall, when over 200 ratepayers voted. Unusual exertions were made for the return of the favorite ...

    Article : 89 words
  23. MINTARO, AUGUST 14.

    The contractor is pushing on the works on the road through this township in a very creditable manner, but it is a great pity that he is obliged to remove some of his men, as, although ...

    Article : 250 words
  24. CRAFERS.

    August 7.—Present—All. Tenders for making three chains of road near Mr. McMahon's, Edwin Williams's accepted at £8. Mr. Wills to get 11 yards of metal for repairs ...

    Article : 70 words
  25. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15.

    The SPEAKER announced the election of Mr. Alexander Murray for the Sturt. Mr. MURRAY was than introduced by the Attorney-General and Mr. Hay, and took the ...

    Article : 4,792 words
  26. GAWLER, AUGUST 14.

    A lecture was delivered by the Rev. Canon Marryat in the St. George's schoolroom, on Monday evening, 12th instant, on behalf of the building fund of St. George's Church. Subject: ...

    Article : 387 words
  27. WALKERVILLE.

    August 12.—Present—Chairman. and Councillors Earle and Huntley. The following constables were duly sworn in for tee. ensuing year:—Messrs. John Brown, Sam[?] Clark, Patrick ...

    Article : 110 words
  28. EAST TORRENS.

    August 13.—Present—Chairman, and Messrs. Merchant, Wotton, and Gameau. Circular from Crown Lands Office, asking if any farmers are leaving the colony from this district, &c. ...

    Article : 97 words
  29. PORT GAWLER.

    August 12.—Present—All, except Mr. Cowan, Letter from Mudla Wirra District Council requesting co-operation in repairing metal on boundary road; to be complied with. Tenders ...

    Article : 67 words
  30. SALISBURY, AUGUST 13.

    We have had beautiful weather for some time past. The crops are looking much healthier since last rains, and farmers are beginning to look more cheerful.—Preparations are being ...

    Article : 201 words
  31. GILBERT.

    August 12.—Present—All members. Received, letter from Central Road Board, acknowledging information of re-election of Chairman; from Destitute Board, forwarding ...

    Article : 283 words
  32. WEST TORRENS.

    August 13.—Present—All, except Mr. Gray Constables were sworn in. Limestone to be purchased of Mr. Paull and Mr. Green. Clerk to request Rangers to be move particular in ...

    Article : 110 words
  33. QUEENSTOWN AND ALBERTON.

    August 12.—Present—All No. answer has been received from Government to the letter to Commissioner of Public Works on 29th July, copy of said letter to be handed to Mr. Bower ...

    Article : 181 words
  34. WILLUNGA.

    August 5.—Present All. The assessment for 1867-68 was revised, and the Clerk instructed to give notice thereof, and of a meeting to be held for the purpose of making a rate. Mr. ...

    Article : 417 words
  35. TEMPLERS, AUGUST 12.

    Nothing of any unusual import to record. The weather has been all that could be desired as far as the agriculturists are concerned, though not so pleasant to those that have their ...

    Article : 205 words
  36. GUICHEN BAY, AUGUST 12.

    On Tuesday, the 6th, the election for three members to serve in the Legislative Council, took place at the Court-House. Although not of an exciting character, there was a dash of ...

    Article : 492 words
  37. STEPNEY.

    August 9.—Present—All. Mr. D. Harwood appointed Clerk and Collector. Mr. John Strawbridge was appointed Assessor. Account with Bank of Adelaide ordered to be opened ...

    Article : 65 words
  38. HIGHERCOMBE.

    August 12.—Present—All the Council G. Gollop and Jas. Wakefield applied for three chains of road to be mads near Kangaroo Bottom, as also two culverts; tenders to be ...

    Article : 126 words
  39. STRATHALBYN.

    August 9.—Present—The Chairman and Messrs. Close and Lamshed. Mrs. Stanford, whose husband had absconded with the eldest child, a little girl about 3¼ years old. applied ...

    Article : 321 words
  40. WENTWORTH, AUGUST 10.

    The Queen arrived on Monday last, and cleared for the Murrumbidgee; Culgoa arrived yesterday with general cargo from Goolwa, and bound for Upper Darling.—News by to-night's ...

    Article : 101 words
  41. HINDMARSH.

    August 12.—Present—All. Memorial read from a number of ratepayers, requesting that Drayton-street, Bowden, might be opened across the railway; when it was resolved, till a ...

    Article : 319 words
  42. WOODSIDE, AUGUST 10.

    During the last week we have had a large amount of rainfall, the greatest proportion, at night. The election matters passed off very quietly. Some 80 votes were recorded. ...

    Article : 122 words
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