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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1850
Page
3
Readable sections show a long mixed inventory of items and names including boxes onions cases apples barrels hardware and various goods. The fragmentary OCR preserves numerous personal names and a broad assortment of commodities without a coherent narrative.
The report covers mining share activity with prices and creditors noted, then shifts to parliamentary debate on the Australian Colonies Government Bill. It discusses boundaries for New South Wales and Victoria, potential federation moves, and the power to form a General Assembly with a federative council among colonies.
In a heated session, discussion centers on a proposed General Assembly for Australia, with leaders like Disraeli, Roebuck, and Adderley weighing federation versus imperial governance. Critics warn two separate assemblies may form, while supporters urge a constitutional path for joint colonial interests and potential imperial functions.
A colonial court session records indictments and verdicts for theft receiving and assault. Langton the labourer is tried for felonious stealing shirts. others face charges of robbery, receiving stolen goods, and assault. Witness testimonies recount Leisure Street incidents, with verdicts delivering guilty verdicts for multiple defendants and deferred trials for later dates.
Termvat Avacer 15 lists mail dispatches to Great Britain New South Wales China and Port Lisenia. The Fulima Duke of Porthint Melvinvas Francie Ry and Fat’ma routes depart on Wednesday and Friday with specified half past times. The schedule covers Melbourne Caledusea and Port Lisenia consignments.
There are nine inquiries about the Governor's Goolwa Haileay Engineer with fresh reports and requests for information. The last update said the Governor had yet to produce the news. Mr Slartén stands for the Road Board under consideration.
The Times reports vessel departures and sailings from London including the Hoged Shepherdess with emigrants and a birth. notes the Aydaspes voyage schedule. lists sailing dates for vessels such as the Grecian, Steboneath, Delta, Bernicia, Gipsy Queen, Lavander, Jane won and others. mentions parliamentary references to the Australian Colonies Bill and upcoming committee actions.
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