Plan to borrow £150000 to turn colony into a tax trap
A letter from the Register’s plan endorses borrowing £150,000 in England to fund emigration in the colony, secured on general revenues. Critics call the scheme a self generating, self extinguishing loan that would saddle future generations with taxation, while offering no guaranteed payoff. They warn it mirrors debt schemes in 1841–42 and could turn Adelaide into a permanent tax trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weenescar
Megister
England
Finniss
Italy
France
Recistor
Henry Yousse
Cocker
Adelaide
Wise-Acre
Kamachatka
Victoria
South Australia
Register
Legislative Council
Sir Henry Young
Henry
New Lord Chief Justice delivers farewell at Lincoln's Inn
Lord Camrbett speaks to Lincoln's Inn on March 6 before his admission to Sergeant's Inn. He thanks Lord Brougham, hopes to earn sovereign approval, commends his predecessor, and pledges to cooperate with fellow judges in the Court of Queen's Bench. He notes bar support and looks forward to continued private ties with peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Camrbett
Hall of Lincoln’s Inn
Sergeant’s Inn
Lord Brougham
Queen’s Bench
Balloon experiments and telegraph submarine project
Reported yesterday an experiment with a hydrogen balloon at Mr Green's house released 32 packets of silk and paper toward Franklin search, with packets detached every five minutes. Also news on the Dover Calais submarine telegraph project nearing completion with a channel crossing planned next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sire Jons Frinuciin
Chichester
Channel
Green
Evecrute
Tececramn
France
Exclase
Dover
Calais
Mesers Breet and Co
Government appointments and notices in South Australia Gazette
Government Gazette dated June 19 to 27 1850 records resignations appointments for public offices. John Bentham Neales resigns as Government Auctioneer. Samson Wicksteed & Co named successors. William Blyth named Justice of the Peace for South Australia. James Hamilton appointed Trustee of Savings Bank of South Australia replacing W L O Halloran. George Vance named Notary Public. Transfer of Supreme Court and offices to new Government Buildings at Victoria Square from June 30. Charles Sturt and Charles Scutt sign off on these notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bentham Neales
Messrs Samson, Wicksteed
William Blyth
Adelaide
South Australia
Charles Scutt
James Hamilton
Savings Bank of
W. L. O'Halloran
Charles Sturt
George Vance
Colonial Secretary's Office
Resignation of Dry Creek public pound keeper listed
Colonial Secretary announces that Mr Janes Cronk has resigned from his post as keeper of the public pound at the Dry Creek. The notice, dated June 25, 1850, is issued by Charles Sturt on behalf of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Cronk
Dry Creek
Charles Sturt
Public Tenders For Office Repairs And Supplies
Several 19th century tender notices from Port Adelaide and Adelaide calling for sealed bids for repairs to Keeper’s apartments, public works, and stone and limestone supplies. Each requires two respectable householders to bind the contract, with envelopes marked On Public Service Tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Engineer
Port Adelaide
Thomas Lipson
Central Road Board
Rféon
Foduny
Kangaroo Island
Thebarton Bridge
Alberta Town
A. I. Freeling
R. E
Adelaide
A. H. Freeling
BR. E
Auction Licence Granted in Adelaide 1850
Colonial Treasury Adelaide June 23 1850 The following Licence granted this day under the Ordinance No 9 1843 to regulate Auctions Samuel Bottomley B T Finniss Collector of Luneral Revenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Treasury
Adelaide
Samuel Bottomley
B. T. Finniss
Gawler Town District Court Established for Small Debts
His Excellency proclaims a District Court at Gawler Town to hear recovery of small debts and minor offences. It will sit on the second Wednesday of each month under a Special Magistrate or two Justices of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gawler Town
Proclamation Declares Supreme Court Act 1849 Approved
The Queen has sanctioned and confirmed the Supreme Court Act No. 12 1849 and the Proclamation Gazette of Thursday contains his Excellency's proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Impoundments listed at public pound near July 22 1850
Government Reserve Noarlanga notices impounded horses cattle and ponies at public pounds. Entries name specific mares foals cows bulls and calves with brands marks colors and suspected ages. Notices warn unclaimed animals will be sold at noon on July 22 1850 by poundkeeper J. W. Scott and others at Thebarton Brizhton Montague Village Gry Creek and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noarlanga
J. W. Scott
Thebarton
John Gaillee
John Bear
Montague Village
Gry Creek
Public Pound notices list unclaimed livestock in Angas Park area
Impounded and unpounded stock described with brands, marks, colors, and features. Notices warn sale if not claimed, listing poundskeepers William Henson, Plush, James Bhannon, Henry Bryant, and James Crowle. Dates given include 22nd and 23d July at noon, with various cattle, horses, and calves described across sections near Munno Para and Torrens in 1850.
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William Henson
Tinpanadei
Angas Park
Trans
James Bhannon
Hundred of
Munno
Henry Bryant
Torrens
Janes Crowle
Oriental Club grand dinner for Lord Gough planned
England reports a grand dinner at the Oriental Club for Lord Gough on April 9. Notices to quit rise after rent hikes at Sir Courtenay Honywood’s estate. Election news, emigration advice, and a Mayo needlework factory are noted alongside a Berlin mob attack on an Ansiruin vessel, and a fatal regiment suicide in Paisley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental Club
Lord Gough
Onion peel compliment echoes east praise of youth
A proverb-like remark notes that in eastern culture a young girl's beauty is likened to the fresh outer skin of an onion. The comparison emphasizes clarity and brightness, using a vivid natural image to praise youth and complexion.
Supreme Court Basco Case on Notice of Damages in Dean v Bexsert
In the Basco Supreme Court on Thursday June 20, Dean v Bexsert, Mr G M Stephen sought to dissolve a rule nisi alleging irregularities in service of notice of trial or damages. The court heard affidavits from Stephen and Clerk of Court Secker, plus Wilson and Lawrence, with conflicting claims on whether a notice of assessment of damages was posted. The judge discharged the rule with costs, noting the need for fresh affidavits if the case were refiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bexsert
G. M. Stephen
Gwynne
Trian
Stephen
Secker
M. C. A. Wilson
Supreme Court
Lamages
Mrr. Wilson
Lawrence
Wilson
Mer Wilson
Steplen
Seeker
Sig Hunter
Tlave
Ower
Alf Secker
Wilesor
Sse
Sapcnove
Richard Toone
den Fetter
Haxce
Fisher
Hanson
Mr Stephen
Lang and Mercer Nominated for Port Phillip Council
On May 30 at Geelong voters gathered despite rain to nominate two candidates for the Port Phillip Legislative Council seat replacing Foster and M’Kinnon. The Returning Officer read the writ and Dr Lang and Major Mercer were announced elected unless a poll is demanded. The poll is set for June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Council
Port Phillip
Foster and
M'Kinnon
Robert Williams Pohlman
Court House
Lang
T. M. Marshall
Colin Campbell
Charles H. Ebden
Gregory
J.A. Gregory
Lachlan M‘alister
Buckland
John Pascoe Fawkner
Duggan
Major Mercer
Dr Lang
M‘alister
Annexation debate stirs Canadian press over Earl Grey despatch
Canadian papers split on Earl Grey to Lord Elgin dispatch. The Toronto Independent argues it fuels annexationist aims and separates from England, while the Montreal Pilot labels it a death blow to annexation. The Montreal Herald doubts impact but notes renewed resolve for peaceful, reasoned action to press independence from Britain.
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Earl Grey
Lord Elgin
Canada
Toronto Independent
England
United States
Montreal Pilot
Aontreal Herald
Trade turmoil over executors sale of Holmes and Co property
A morning post report notes excitement in trade as executors of a deceased Holmes and Co partner plan a rapid sale of a vast Oriental textile collection. Critics fear market disruption and harm to retail dealers, while supporters view it as a public concern rather than a private inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes and Co
Regent« Street
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Aiy
Government Gazette
XEW Auctioneer
District Court
Supreme Court Act
Mauldstone
Lord Godolphin
Finch Noyes
Jan U Evident
Monkton Wyld
Whitechurch Canonicount
Bridport
Salisbury
Ruauilly
Aldermao Neame
Beeut
Ireland
Marquis of
Sligo
Belourbet
Mayo
Poor-law Commissioners
Buenos Ayres
Berlin
Areylette Borkesi
H. Hildebrand
Coast Guards
Thair
Grady
Admiralty
Scotland
Marquis of Treadalbane
Douglas's
Totel
London
Aberdeen
Sheriff Gonlon
Thorag Carlyle
Noble
Paisley
Lee
Basco
Geelong
von Goon
Kent
Wiebssiay
Bethray
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