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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1850
Page
3
A rough report from 1850 details an expedition reaching Kingscote and surveying local geology and mineral finds. It mentions bitumen fire clay and various nuggets, with notes on inquiry and terrain near Virgin Bay and a distant coal or mineral area, signed by James Toxwarras.
Notice states Morrow's Weekly Country Edition will publish the fullest report on the late robbery of the Commissariat and the capture of Mr Bed dome the life clerk charged with the Teens Office dated April 27 1840.
A Times tax gazette letter protests officials private earnings and alleged urging of a government-dill emashing loan seekers. The writer contrasts public duties with privately aided lenders while defending the bitterness of the critique and predicting denial of the main charges.
The piece argues government officers should be barred from discounting bills into loans, urging salaries be justified by performance and living within means. It cites other governments and defends critics against claims of slander while noting scrutiny of security ratios and the need for strict surveillance.
An old court record details adjournments and disputed sums including a bill of exchange and set offs. Plaintiffs demand £6 plus interest while defendants contest payments for medical attendances and a threshing machine dispute. Verdict favored the plaintiff with adjournments and procedural rulings noted.
Police court hears a bizarre tale of two men and a woman accused of stealing notes and silver from a private chest aboard a vessel voyaging to Van Diemen's Land. Witnesses describe payments, a shop visit, and a mid investigation which included an improvised water test and questions over oath validity. The court remands the male suspect and orders continued inquiry into the female’s involvement.
On Saturday last Mr Tolmer spoke at the association meeting describing received items and possible further arrangements. The discussion covered a table from Germany and potential improvements to current curves and presents.
Port Adelaide case details a complaint by D. Adams alleging assault by Seanlers after an incident in a tubway on a Friday night. Witnesses describe verbal exchanges and a blow to the eye, with defense contradicting the complainant and noting the defendant’s brother Robert Saunders sitting nearby. The court record references another exchange about payment and unclear involvement of other witnesses.
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