31 Aug 1850
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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1850
Page
1
A fragmented notice promotes a weekly country edition of the Times for Adelaide readers. It highlights unabridged international news and gazette notices, invites country residents to start a weekly paper, and gives pricing and purchasing details at the Adelaide Times Office and booksellers.
A historical critique attacks Sir Henry Young’s administration, blaming his officers more than the governor. The piece mocks the South Australian editor for praising and blaming in turn, arguing the governor is pitiable rather than blamable amid meddling by colonial officials.
A wry critique rails at political writing and Governor choice in Guichen Bay. It questions Mr Phipson’s appointment, Major O Halloran’s influence, and future resident appointments with Nicholls and Newland as contenders. Also scrutinizes a Government Notice on public land sales and contract enforcement under the Land Sales Act, noting legal flaws and political missteps.
The Central Road Board convened Monday August 26 with Prasmst Captain as chair and Davenport and others present. Minutes read and confirmed. The secretary reported Ex Governor approval of Barrow as surveyor. Proposals and tenders for roads and bridges discussed. estimates prepared. several tenders accepted. total saving noted. Yatala district notes employment concerns and tenders for limestone approved. Cited surveys and future railway considerations referenced. discussions on board room space and governor approval for facility changes.
An inquest held at the Launceston Hotel Weymouth Street found the infant died under suspicious circumstances possibly related to Mary O'Brien who was alleged to have killed the child. The body showed signs of strangling by the mouth stuffed with cloth and blood around the nose. witnesses testified Mary O'Brien recently delivered a child and denied pregnancy. The jury returned a verdict of Wirrut Monnen against Mary O'Brien.
The Dorset sent 10,000 worth of gold aboard the Dorset from California after a perilous voyage, arriving August 11. Flour and wheat prices are listed, with lumber and houses deemed valueless as ships unload cargo due to landing costs. potatoes, pinsions and other vegetables show potential demand, while population details remain uncertain.
Both ships Caledonia and Julia from Gottenburgh arrived Saturday. Caledonia left Gottenburgh April 13 and Julia left April 16, calling at Jersey May 6. No news reported beyond what appears in the shipping columns.
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