23 Apr 1851
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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1851
Page
1
An aged newspaper ad describes the Daily Times General Printing Office inviting orders for printing newspapers job printing and other work. The notice highlights the store’s location opposite the Adelaide Commercial Exchange and proclaims the proprietor’s capabilities.
An old prospect compares freehold and leasehold costs in a maritime setting. It argues a central allotment yields high ten year gains, claiming a leasehold could cost about 1601 while a freehold costs 10002, with two thirds of a large sum returned and potential profits of at least 300.
Apublic auction of 300 North Arm allotments at Port Milunga adjourned to Monday April 28. The prospectus claims Port Milunga as South Australia’s maritime centre, with 99 year leases, low upfront payment, and bonuses paid to tenants for up to twelve years, while promising dry land and deep water frontage.
A fragment lists Albion Iron Works offerings on Hindley Street and Wilkins and Co machinery, plus an 1848 letter praising Holloway's pills and ointment for asthma. It includes a typhus fever note and a chest drops remedy claim with signed testimonials.
At the Georges Society meeting Thomas Gilbert Esq was praised for conduct. The committee named at the last meeting retains power to add to their numbers and draft rules for society establishment and member enrollment. Captain Finniss is elected chairman, with thanks given to T Gilbert for courteous conduct.
The St George's Society announces its first annual dinner on Wednesday April 29 at the Royal Victoria Theatre. James Hurtle Fisher will chair with John Eng serving as vice chair. Tickets are half a guinea and sold at the box office.
A notice announces The Monad an epic poem by Nathanael Sharp to appear as his first major poetic work in South Australia. It promises readers will weigh merit and invites interest in verses like Posterity and To Posterity with hopes of inspiring future generations.
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