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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1850
Page
3
A jumble of ship names and cargo figures appears, followed by a political digression critiquing Cape elections and urging action to enforce claims. The piece mentions vessels like Ame Providence and Thames, with tonnages and masters, then shifts to a parliamentary tone about repelling aggression and urges officials to act to avoid dissonance.
Mining notice from Adelaide listing shares and sales for various mines and companies. Includes prices, quantities, and broker references with dates and percentages on freight and annual yields. Entities include Wheal Acraman Wheal Harmony Union Mining Company and broker Te Hoss.
A fiery editorial argues against property qualifications for council elections, asserting they exclude many workers and harm justice. It cites universal suffrage and annual elections, calling for votes by ballot and careful candidate approvals. The piece condemns wealth as a predictor of policy and urges representation for tradespeople and laborers.
The notice lists multiple ship movements and departures including Maite to Australia and Sydney along with vessels Arabian and Mary Clarke. It references police reports and a Tealf-panel party due at the Police Court, with dates around December 16 and planned routes to Western Australia and the East Indies.
Fragmentary OCR notes an event at Beaton involving a master and a sailing craft. Readable names are limited. core action and exact details are unclear.
A heated pamphlet argues against nomineeism in the New Chamber, calling for abolition of official nominating and elective processes. It denounces bribery tied to nominations, urging the chamber to become a faithful guardian of public interest without compromise or influence from nomination schemes.
A ran of auction sales calendar dates and locations is printed, listing firms such as Wicksteed Co and J Joubert at Mart, with items including goods for sale, house and town allotments, and unexpired leases. The document also condemns despotism and notes a recent urban fire and its political implications.
In Stanley County a petition by prominent citizens seeks a revised court ruling granting a license for miners. The defense argues for the license, while objections focus on public order and safety. The hearing adjourned Friday at twelve o’clock.
The article reviews the Order in Council of June 19 1850 on leasing runs with regulations and penalties for nonpayment. It notes opposition and calls for government support. It reports a District Agricultural Society meeting in Gawler Town to advance farmer interests and electoral concerns under the new constitution. It also mentions a letter from Van Diemen's Land about Lady Denison's laws and a shipwreck rumor, plus a school examination and prize awards at a local Sunday school run by the Episcopal establishment.
The record lists a police court session with multiple names in trustees and classes, including Emily Dune and Amelia Thorpe, presided by Mr GW and Mr Pepper. It covers legal notices, misconduct cases, education demonstrations, and a detailed financial report on fines and registry fees with references to county treasuries and auditors.
A December 1250 letter critiques colonial policy on land rents and squatters. The correspondent disputes governor manoeuvres and proposes taxation and rent reforms while urging decisive action to end squatters gains. The piece references the Governor, the Council, and various local figures in a heated exchange over land sale costs and reform.
The lettered account records a dispute at a local county office over executions and warrants. It cites delayed actions, objections from a Mr. P and Mr. F, and a scene at the office on King William Street with staff and bystanders. The writer urges completion of outstanding tasks and notes time references around one o clock.
A fragmentary letter recounts a voyage aboard the trapalgak prison ship and alleges harsh treatment of convicts. It questions the authority of a tavern keeper turned traveler to enforce attendance at prayers and criticizes cruelty toward detainees aboard the vessel.
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