13 Mar 1851
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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1851
Page
1
The Adelaide Times office advertises itself as the proprietors offering to print newspapers and perform any description of letter-press printing with terms that defy competition. The notice proclaims the office location opposite the Adelaide Commercial Exchange.
The regulations outline prizes for agricultural implements of colonial manufacture with conditions on exhibits. Entries require delivery by show day, stock limits, and growth within twelve months. Admission to the venue costs one shilling for nonmembers with children under ten admitted free.
The Mount Barker Agricultural Association announces its annual exhibition under the patronage of the lieutenant governor. The division of stock grain and fruit will be held at Nairne on Thursday March 2 with premiums offered for competition.
A district meeting at the Forest Inn Bay Road West Torrens gathered about forty to fifty people to consider Mr A H Davis as a potential representative. After debate over candidates and political sentiments, the assembly voted to invite Davis to declare his principles at a follow up public meeting scheduled for March 18 at 6 pm.
A Clare court room gathering of Friends and Supporters of J P Hawker of Bungaree endorsed his bid for the Stanley and Gawler District in the Legislative Council. The meeting formed a committee and requested Dr Moreton as secretary while pledging to back Hawker’s return.
A long petition from Freeholders of Stanley and Gawler districts urges William Younghusband of Crystal Brook Adelaide to stand for the Legislative Council. The letter asserts support for education reform ballot voting and broad franchise while outlining electoral views and commitment to public service.
The North Eastern Division of the County of Adelaide sees a long list of supporters praising long residence and road building skill. They nominate George Brunskill Peter Ch Geo John Ellis and many others for representation in the new Legislative Assembly. John Carruthera B Board and Geo Greig receive thanks from William Prescott for formal nomination acceptance.
A local petition from Adelaide residents dated March 1, 1851 asks RB Hanson to immediately run as a candidate for a division of Adelaide in the New Legislative Council. The letter lists numerous signatories pledging support and requests timely confirmation of his candidacy.
The 1851 document records William Prescott addressing electors of the North Eastern Division, Adelaide, outlining support for universal suffrage, the ballot, religious grants, education, and constitutional government. It notes his past service, aims for colonial progress, and invites elector review before registration.
Public meeting of the electors of the Dial to amend and call their report of shy comadtien.
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