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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1850
Page
3
A fragmented passage discusses officers administration and Local Customs regulations. It notes a clincher for Mr BB Torrens and staff and predicts minimal impact on importance or height. The piece warns the New Council may face cleansing of messes, urging careful retirements and avoiding risks to the treasury.
Letter from Robert Jackson on the James Gibb argues two passenger classes face unequal treatment for spirit supplies aboard the vessel. He cites a Ben ch decision and questions charterers charges and the role of the ship’s officers in enforcing alc ohol restrictions as the James Gibb departs.
A report from a St Andrew's Society meeting notes tighter Parliament and ship-agent vigilance curb misconduct on emigrant ships. The text stresses the grave responsibility of vessel medical officers and officials in safeguarding migrants en route and hopes for continued diligence to protect thousands seeking a new home.
The notice lists various sales including two acres of land at Plympton, four allotments in Ammesta, sixteen acres at Brizton, and numerous goods such as machines, champagne, and shawls. Government Yard sale details plus names of bidders appear with dates December 6 and December 9.
Fragmentary reports include criminal lunacy proceedings criticizing incarcerations and the use of restraint, a society meeting where funds and shares were allocated, and prize numbers drawn by members. Names and specific locales are partially legible in the OCR fragment.
The court heard multiple cases including Latham acquitted of theft charges and Elisabelle Whittison charged with petty theft. Other actions involved debts, ship brokerage accounts, and requests to commit defendants for unsatisfied judgments. A tense exchange over court clerks and forms highlighted procedural delays and staffing strains.
The document records government notices from Adelaide on December 3 1850 including emigration regulations for South Australia. It outlines approved abstracts of acts, fines, and magistrate orders, plus quarterly export data and new emigration rules with applicant requirements. It details gender age rules, marriage constraints, and payment schedules for emigrants and families seeking passage. The text specifies applications must be signed and vetted, with no guaranteed passage prior to board approval, and warns against misrepresentation or withholding information.
Readers learn about ship schedules, passenger counts, and requirements for emigrants to Australia. The document outlines embarkation rules, bedding and clothing provisions, baggage limits, and penalties for false representations or late payments. It also covers post arrival labor rights and agency roles in the voyage and colonial administration matters.
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