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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1850
Page
3
The discussion centers on preserving the people's freedom from governors placing Commissioners, while Major Halloran and others push for a centralized reform. They acknowledge views on the Act but insist on concessions to ensure an amended measure is fair and impartial, wary of government overreach yet confident in public support.
The vessel arrives with papers to June 21, three days after the Rother, offering little beyond English news to April 24. Markets show modest change. Mauritius diamond price and Australian supply described, copper sheathing demand noted. Indian commodities remain uncertain. stock on hand referenced with varied quotations and a cautious tone on future prices.
The Bombay Gazette discusses the Seitha ship burning in Bombay harbour and broad colonial grievances. Settlers condemn exorbitant cattle impound fees and the abusive powers of poundkeepers, urging reform and memorials to the authorities.
Advertised sale by Woexerexy & Co on order of the Official in re Motan insolvent. Items include two closets two mop-cocks top-coat and other goods. Sale to be held at the Mart of Lane on Ava 15 with a list of inventory and condition notes.
A detailed account from Skillagale Creek describes the murder of Maneworth by James Yates after a dispute at a public house. The body showed brutal wounds and was found near a kangaroo dog. A jury declared Yates guilty of willful murder, with witnesses traveling to Adelaide for preliminary inquiries. The report also notes a separate inquiry into prisoner transport and jail provisions.
Government Gazette announces a land sale proclamation by His Excellency the Governor of South Australia. The sale will occur at the Adelaide Court House on September twelve at eleven o'clock with upset prices listed for each lot and deposits of ten percent required.
His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor issued a commission of the peace under the Public Seal of the Province dated August 1 1850 directed to a long list of gentlemen including Allen Winston, Aston George F Carel Cs Campbell Norman Chambere Henry Cooper and many others under Charles Sturt’s command with Macfarlane Morphet Montefiore Nicholls Nash O Halloran and O Halloran among signatories.
Thursday August 1 William Gibson and William Henderson faced theft charges for taking two shillings and a halfpenny in silver and a cap from John Billin tailor in Resina street on Tuesday night. Prosecution described Gibson claiming a knockdown robbery of £24 cheque. Witness helped, provided supper and bed, but Gibson vanished in the morning. A cap valued at four shillings was taken from the house and other items were recovered by police. Constable Thompson confirmed the testimony and Glynn identified the recovered handkerchief. The case proceeds to trial.
Colonial Secretary issues appointments in the province, approvals for medical witnesses, road works notices, and emigration documents. Includes list of emigrants paid for passages aboard the Sultana and a detailed, itemized stock and pound sale notice for livestock impounds with sale dates in August 1850.
A reader in Adelaide writes to Police Commissioner Tolmer praising some coverage while criticizing the force for neglecting to address the nuisance caused by women on city streets. The letter urges tougher action against loitering, obscene language, and public vice, suggesting remedies and wider enforcement.
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