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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1850
Page
2
Notices detail multiple auctions by Samson Wicksteed Co and Solomon Co including furniture, wines, and rare goods. Items listed include chests of tools, rooms of furniture, books, china, and paintings to be sold at specific March dates, with full catalog notes and viewing arrangements.
A collage of 1850s public notices and advertisements describes land allotments with multiple frontages and access, a planned educational establishment in North Terrace near Bank of South Australia, carpentry and crafts supplies, and various goods for sale. It notes a fire at Yetaia Works and lists items from crochet books to writing supplies, with dates in March 1850 and an upcoming auction.
Fragmentary 19th century notices recount auctions, land allotments, and mineral sales around Adelaide. Includes references to Albert Town allotments, Mitcham property, and mining sale terms. Mentions Lunehab Wright, Blyth Brothers, and Emmett & Co with South Australian date markers.
Shipping notices list vessels with origins masters and tonnage in a dated nautical summary. Entries include Mary Clark brig Phantom Henry Fox master from 21st Stacy and Governor Watt barge Bernie along with other craft like Janet Sama from Guichen fame and Governor Watt details.
A long OCR list documents passengers including Mr Vines and many others headed for California aboard a ship. The cargo appears extensive with multiple crates, cases, and goods such as wine, cigars, biscuits, spices, and textiles listed alongside numerous individual names and family groups. The Deslowaies voyage notice and ad for departure are noted with a March scheduling reference.
Notices list sailing dates and routes for ships to Great Britain Van Diemen's Land Mauritius Cape of Good Hope California and more. Departures occur March 21 23 25 and other dates with times at about half past three or two o'clock. Ships named Himalaya Peri Zina faya Broadase and Broadside are noted with destinations London Cape Town and California.
A late letter argues over the Adelaide City and Port Railway plan. It criticizes government handling and private interests, urging a clear, defined railroad approach amid costly expenditures.
A debate urges one railway from port to inland lines to improve winter trade, curb merchant losses, and reduce port delays. Advocates argue rail would fix irregular port start times, counter private monopolies, and justify state management of key public works to boost colony prosperity.
Latest from California reports Tux Phantom arriving from Sydney and other updates as Sully brings California news to the first of January. The government is noted as regularly organized with Governor Burnett opening the Senate and Assembly with a speech filled with good sense. An extract highlights kindness and significance in Netare’s actions.
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