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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1850
Page
3
A correspondent reports eerie developments around the Sourin ore area. Details are scarce but officials promise further news as tests continue and findings are clarified.
SayP Mail records despatches to Great Britain New Zealand and Van Diemen's Land aboard several vessels on July 2 1850 including the Alcrunser Harvey for Swansea and the Fijsaleth for Mel ibiterne plus Auiures to Hobart Town and other ships. Also noted are a death in Murphett Vale a marriage at Droghada County Conch and a farewell line referencing James Bentley farmer Hampshire Eoghan.
The Times quotes sharp exchanges about a proposed £150,000 loan in England as a New Constitution nears. Critics denounce indirect taxation fears while defending moderate levy levels, arguing the plan risks crippling the colony while disguising costs. A proponent warns against sweeping reform.
A long list of auction notices from various firms at Mart and City Auction Mart including household furniture drapery silks and more. Assets for sale include crates, copper scales, glassware and chattel items tied to multiple defendants. Also reports on the Fry murder case bones found near the murder site suggesting the culprit’s identity.
The Adelaide era minutes record the Central Road Board meeting with Captain Sturt presiding. Topics include cottage occupancy arrangements, Eastern Road repairs under Mr Wentzel, and cost debates. Debates cover Willunga to Aldinga Bridge funding, Port Road labour wages, tendering for lineal repairs, and tree removal provisions under the Act.
In a July police court session, defendants David Spears John Marsden and John Donelly faced charges linked to a fatal confrontation in Gawler Town. Witnesses described a violent street fight near Marsden’s public house, with Doyle dying from brain congestion after exposure to cold following the brawl. Proceedings included testimony from medics and numerous locals, with jurors considering the cause of death and whether fighting was the direct cause.
Mr Stephens proposed a £5 reward for information leading to a conviction. A letter from Mr Bennett offered posts and tails from Van Diemen's Land. Forty seven Yatala inhabitants opposed a proposed road line. Residents urged £200 to £400 for road repairs near the Compan's Bridge. Captain Freyling chaired as the Surveyor was ordered to report on land state. Board adjourned to Monday.
The court did not seat Ha Uonot this morning and postponed the hearing of the cases to be heard before him not on this day but on Tuesday at eleven o clock.
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