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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1850
Page
3
The Gazette and Mining Journal denounces claims of government mismanagement and police informers. It blasts press insinuations and defences of officials while urging scrutiny of salaries, corruption risks, and calls for broader financial reform across departments.
From Swan River dated 12 March and King George’s Sound 17 April with seven passengers the Western Australian papers up to 22nd ultimo offer scant news. Tenders for 40 0001ts of wheat at 6s a bushel and for eight tons of flour at £15 per ton are noted, while Geraldine mining reports mention galena and copper indications. The Central Road Board protests scarce tenders. security issues and contractor disputes are highlighted. A court action over powder shipments and a push for weekly courts is described, plus local civic matters and social events, including a new Foresters hotel project and St Patrick’s Tall preparations.
A historical notice describes a busy auction day at the city mart with vendors like Wicesley & Co and Max Ke Boome & Ui-Ay selling earthenware glassware and tableware. It lists items such as Yesiher Plames and Artmicn Flowers and notes a lease of real estate and miscellaneous articles. A second item notes a town meeting in Gerler Town to memorialize government actions and appoint a magistrate to preside over a district court.
The resident defendant faces charges with assault and breach of service terms. Witnesses describe threats and violent conduct at a home, with details of wages, employment, and a quarrel over an attempt to obtain money. The case references prior summary assaults and police involvement.
In a parish court, defendants faced charges from assault to threats and property trespass. Cases include a man fined for assault and a magpie death linked to court demonstrations. Witnesses described threats, scuffles, and peculiar remarks as officers noted injuries and property disputes.
Police court hears case against Frame and Johnann Robinson alias Sofi Walton for assault on Maxwell at Mount Barker Rowe and theft of a brooch valued £4. Witnesses describe confrontation at the Turp Hole area, with Walton accused of striking and snatching the brooch. additional charges include obscene language and threats at Taft Hotel and toward Barns and Kimmley. Trial continued with two prisoners in custody and further adjournments.
The Central Road Board chaired discussions on office space, reporting lines, and funding. Members debated whether to remain in current offices, approved a treasury cheque form, and considered contractor payments and bridge repairs. A resignation from Mr O’Hara was discussed and then withdrawn. Captain Freeling faced criticism over conduct.
A correspondence piece argues for female emigration to Australia, urging Christian moral duty to aid new arrivals. It questions opportunities for British women, warns against exploitation, and urges institutions to provide humane reception and labor avenues, appealing for aid and organized support.
The meeting aired objections to the dry tax and how funds from the Hundreds should be spent. Capt Freeling's suitability and the Advocate General's powers were debated while reports surfaced on access to minutes and documents. The session adjourned to Monday after discussions on tax allocations and public spending.
Laborer David Dwoning of Thebarton charged with assaulting the wife of Peank Hayviis during a dray incident near Port Adelaide to Albert Town. The defendant sat on the dray rear, refused to give identity, and the court found him liable, with a £2 fine and costs.
An unclear OCR fragment from The Southern Reporter references a dated entry or list tied to a place called Newmadlaed and a 100 mile distance. The text mentions authenticity and old marks, with garbled phrases suggesting historical notes or a catalog within a ledger.
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