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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1850
Page
3
The document questions the handling of 2000 funds raised on pretence, suggesting misallocation and urging caution to avoid public exposure. It references Stephens and concerns over rent, family support, and possible legal action, warning readers against imprudent ventures and endorsing accountability.
Correspondence discusses a colonial trial noting a theft allegation and the custody of registered notes. The text cites legal arguments, testimonies, and sentencing details including a four month imprisonment with hard labor and a separate two month term. The piece references defendants Thomas Reneshall and Henry Lyons, with commentary on witness contributions and law along with regional figures like Mr. Parker and the registry.
Friday session recites multiple cases in the Supreme Court. Keirsall gets seven years for unspecified offense while Megazey and Johnston Milligan face assaults and theft charges. The proceedings discuss receipts, relations to Bradford, and alleged income from crime, with guilty pleas and mixed verdicts.
An OCR damaged report notes a cargo arrival on Saturday with sparse weather and market figures. It mentions dates around February 27 and December 25 departures, Hobart and Launceston price quotes, and a vessel voyage to Port Adelaide with cargo and two passengers.
The court heard that two cheques were signed by Pear Santo and RB Colley to be cashed but their origins appeared dubious. Handed over in a suspicious manner, both were traced to a single forger who could not be located after police searches. The jury acquitted the prisoner after deliberation. The prosecutor signified intention to indict for forgery against Santo on another counted matter. Court adjourned.
Friday session at Biarah adjourned after ruling misrepresentation by Mr Scott regarding Lorimi raed. Rehearing set for next Monday twelve o'clock with magistrates Wilha Tell Ching Eon Griowstroet Abu Broke Namrol Aes and John Berry listed.
Police Constable South seeks permission to resign amid updating regulations. Constable Braithwaite also applies due to ill health. William Pybus property theft case heard against June Ruwerlt and Ann Nathan with shawl and other items produced as evidence. Witnesses describe recovered items, searches reveal torn patterns, with further charges postponed and bail set at 40 pounds.
Multiple animals including a big black bullock with white markings, brown geldings, a brindle bullock, and a brown mare with a white hind foot are impounded at various public pounds. Notices warn sale if not claimed by specified dates in April 1890 and April 1850, naming poundkeepers and locations.
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