12 Apr 1851
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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1851
Page
1
Adelaide Times promotes its WEEKLY COUNTRY EDITION as a comprehensive weekly paper for country readers. It promises forty eight columns, contains notices, auctions, shipping, law, police, and general intelligence in unabridged form, with purchase options and availability at the Times office and booksellers.
Mr Anstey spoke to a large body of electors at Trabert Burns on Saturday declaring his willingness to address concerns and defend his opinions against League-backed misrepresentation. He urged franchise reform, opposed indirect religious control of schools, and pressed for fair land policy and equal German rights, urging voters to register and evaluate candidates on merit.
Mr Anstey spoke to about fifty electors at Merryweather’s Inn Creek on Universal Suffrage Tallot and member qualifications. He defended his list, accused League schemes, and pledged to oppose religious bias while urging registration before the election.
At Salisbury Dry Creek and New Boat Hangar Hall a heated meeting with Mr Anstey addressing electors. Tensions rose as debates over land rights, pastoral disturbances, and the impounding act surfaced, with Mr Turner and Mr Smith pressing questions about road funds and governance.
Mr Giles addressed a crowded gathering at Gepps Cross with Mr Wells in the chair. Questions covered the Impounding Act and church grants while Sullivan and others pressed for clarity as cheers and thanks followed the candidate and chairman.
Captain Hall faces Hindmarsh electors sharing views on taxation for education, district councils powers, and local governance. He argues for government to foster resources, opposes long term nominees, supports extended education, and defends Bible presence in schools while backing private moral formation. The meeting features Allen, Wells, and others debating rates, residency, and parliamentary tenure.
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