Christmas in South Australia a cheerful adaptation
The piece contrasts English Christmas frost with Australian sun, urging cheerful observance of holiday customs suited to the colony. It notes evolving South Australian Christmas traditions, outdoor recreations, and the desire to preserve spirit without cold weather rituals. The article also discusses Clerical Aspirations and views on Bishop Short joining the New Council and potential sectarian balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghristuias
South Australi
Short
Irta
Broughton
Sydney
Hhis
Murphy
California News From Van Diemen's Land to October
San Francisco arrival aboard the Harriet Rockwell reports sixty one day voyage from California via Honolulu and Norfolk Island. The Alta California notes volatile markets with trade shifts, mortality, bank pressure after fires, emigration tales, gold yields, and a murder at Waters ranch amid frontier life.
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Turne
San Francisco
van Diemen’s Land
Harriet Rockwell
Thomas
Duchess of Clarence
Californis
Hono- Ilo
Norfolk Island
Alta
Sacramento
Alta California
Eptee
Mhy
Yales
California Gold Gate Sketch and Calvins Wife Views Parade
The issue notes the Golden Gates emblem in the California illustrated news, debates its origin, and mentions Fremont and Major Noah. It also cites Calvin’s wife and a May 19 letter on marriage virtues, plus Hobart Town demonstrations and a French government grant for reading California news.
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California
Golden Gates
Bay of San
Noah
Col. Fremont
Iter
Soldon
Fremont
Lenar
Byzantium
Alta Cafornia
Calvin
Fouaire
Varel
Fae Who, Blini Passion, Art Ready 0 Expend. Their] Aetiou
Hosant Tows
Comitttes
Hobart Town
W. Denison
Faexon
Brewstas Sutiatoal
Local Wheat Markets Show Upward Tendency in 19th Century Trade
Market notes report wheat steady to higher at 533d per bushel with gains expected. barley, oats, peas and butter prices listed as in flux. Weather described as disagreeable with a brisk breeze aiding sailing ships. a festive day event included races and public attendance, though turnout was smaller than anticipated.
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Lamber
Veesels
California
Sackauenro
Yountans
Plains
Greas
Terra
ES. Yuisman
Warardoma
Fourth Street
Dineane
Howaee
Decksmer
Adelaide Vesterjay
Ata
Persia
Cho
Maren Wharf
Eace
Port Adelaide Regatta and New Year Notices
A dense OCR page describes the Port Adelaide Regatta with sailing events, races, and ships named such as the Frolic and Cairlew, plus results for multiple races and vessels. It also reports criminal court proceedings at Burra Burra, detailing testimonies, a wage dispute, and local legal decisions with outcomes and penalties.
Mining Intelligence and Mines Share List
The document lists mining shares, buyers, and sellers with prices and terms. J F Ross, a share broker, offers contracts to deliver shares and handles price differences, noting per annum yields and disbursements across multiple mining companies and locations.
Ship Mails From Weoxnsnar Dreewnen 1850
Shipping notice outlines despatch of mail by multiple vessels to global destinations. Great Britain mails go on Cumdihur to London with specific departure dates. Van Diemen's Land mail departs on Border Maid. East Indies and China mails on Jamph Soames to Fort de Galle. Guiches and Rivoli Bays mail on Daplie. The document lists December departures and ship names.
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Great Britain
London
Dawg
Fhare Elkin
Tucadar
Dec
Standerings
van Dieroen
Lanpeest
Sam Weller or the Pickwicians at Royal Victoria Theatre
Messrs Lazar and Coppin announce the Royal Victoria Theatre will present the three act comic drama Sam Weller or the Pickwicians on Thursday and Friday December 26th and 27th with songs by Johns Dear Youah and Lambert. The closing piece is When the Cats Play.
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de Fens
Enory
Sam Weller
Pickwickians
Johns
Lambert
Ace
Doors open at Seven Thirty for Sama and Advice Gratis
On Peswar December 27 a notice announces doors open at seven thirty for SAM WEL LER Sama and ADVICE GRATIS. It lists venues including the Hoxes Pit and Gallery with half price access and sales at the Theatre Hox Office and at Temple Tavern and Royal Exchange through local names.
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Peswar
Sam Weller
Sama
Advice Gratis
Hoxes
Tilt
Bates
Hox
Lexar
Temple Tavern
Geo
Coppin
Royal Exchange
Christmas in South Australia Without Ivy and Chimneys
The writer sketches a festive mood but questions how Christmas here could resemble the familiar home celebration. He notes missing ivy leaves holly and chimney imagery and wonders what connects South Australian Christmas to the traditional scenes and associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australian
Flour marker rises as wheat offers and refusals noted
The flour marker shows an uptick at 101 per ton cash. Wheat prices show a slight improvement with 4534 offered and refused. Oats and barley are scarce. Hay priced at 106 per ton.
Police Court orders two sureties for keeping the peace
On December 24 the Police Court heard without a magistrate present and, on the suggestion of Mr. Bexldoane, the parties were sent to Bonny police. After hearing both sides the defendant was ordered to find two sureties of each to keep the peace for a specified period. The case hints at prior absences and a possible Regatta distraction but no definite cause was established.
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Parker
Sr Onuy
Cotemane
Tsabe
Mr Penny
Wigley
Mir Penny
Benny
Saleh
Fanny
Bexldoane
Bonny
Bf Tulmet
Serise
Port Adelaides Fraud Trial Report
Report from Port Adelaide details a case involving Jamrs Thoms charged by police for fraud related to wages from a ship voyage. Accused persons fled to Balbannah areas, with Seaman Karlikhies among those questioned. The jury found information proved and the defendant guilty of defrauding to 210 shillings as wages for a fork.
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Jamrs Thoms
Balbannah
Aml
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