11 May 1850
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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1850
Page
1
An item describes the planned WEEKLY COUNTRY EDITION of the ADELAIDE TIMES. It outlines a double sheet with Gazettes notices, auctions, advertisements, and a weekly news summary including shipping and general notices. It urges readers to purchase the new edition in advance.
The Times reports a tragedy offshore at Gulf St Vincent on Friday as the cutter Jane Flatman carried thirteen passengers and crew to the Seine ot te. All aboard were swept overboard and the boat left adrift with no survivors. Names identified include Mr Cummings Mr Landeidge Messrs Little Scundmtt John Harvey John Targe James Clements and another. A report of all hands ashore later proved false.
A vivid scene describes a dense mass of men horses and cattle mingling as settlers seek safety. Sacramento dates run to January 26 with expectations the river would rise further, while San Francisco enjoys two daily papers the Alta California and the Journal of Commerce and the Pacific News thrice weekly.
A heated South Australian Road Board debate centers on a charge of rank jobbing linked to the Port Road project. Critics argue the issue reveals personal motives, land interests, and political provocation as officials defend the road scheme amid protests from workers and rural districts.
Tara vessel arrived from Liverpool via Melbourne with no papers and no public news. transfers include Foster resigning Port Phillip seat and Sydney Stephen named New Zealand judge. Wheat prices reported. gunpowder case discussions show penalties and forfeitures debated. Waterhouse’s case noted for unequal punishment. Local updates cover Assarur disturbance and survey work planned for Fort to Adelaide meeting.
The letter criticizes Howard Stephens for meddling in road board matters while seeking political influence. It argues he should stay out of public offices and resign to avoid further public error. The piece mentions Sir Henry Young and Edward Stephens in context, asserting Stephens has overstepped his role.
A fragmentary critique notes fastidious public writing and warns against bias while favoring caution toward motives. It references Sir Charles Fitz Roy as a test example and imagines a yawning political time ahead with Rip Van Winkle as a symbol of stagnation.
A column mocks opposition to a dray tax, noting Mr Stephens’sEu confronted with new towns and habits amid public debate. It references Rip Van Winkle and a imagined shift in colonial governance, drawing satirical parallels to modern taxation and governance in a philosophical tone.
Fragmentary remarks attributed to a leading figure connected with a Road Board provoke ridicule and doubt about their accuracy. The piece suggests critics see ulterior motives and a hidden agenda behind the man’s actions while hinting at deeper political infighting.
Fragmentary text shows a scene around a river and Prominent officers, mentioning resignation, a proposal for thirty thousand pounds, and a captain’s role. The wording is garbled and scattered, but suggests formal political or official proceedings with key figures amid unclear events.
The Sydney Advocate reports distressing details from California via Port Phillip. Arrivals to San Francisco face destitution, sickness and unemployment as few can find work. Many English workers disguise as sailors, while Americans grow hostile to employing English laborers.
A remarkable 1776 advert promises a gentleman in Parliament, aged about sixty, who is wealthy and hospitable, will marry any widow or single lady of genteel birth if she is several months pregnant. The notice invites discreet inquiry at waterside houses near the Admiralty, offering respect and secrecy.
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