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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 29, 1850
Page
2
The article discusses a proposal to tax colonial distilled spirit at the same rate as French brandy to aid home manufacture and curb smuggling. It argues the high duty may tempt both imports and home production to evade taxes and could boost illicit distillation, despite a stance against internal distillation.
The text notes the unexpected death of Lieutenant Waghorn RN, pioneer of the overland route to India, at his residence Golden Square Pentonville on January 10 in his fifty ninth year. It also mentions other figures such as Lieutenant Sir James Malcolm, Admiral Schomberg, Captain Abel Chapman, and Captain Collinson among those connected to Arctic exploration and ongoing searches for Sir John Franklin.
A colonial newspaper harshly criticizes the Governor and his Council for proposed taxes and tariffs. It denounces the mix of excises on wine spirits and tobacco, railways and harbours projects, and calls for tariff modification before endorsing any further spending. It warns the public against enduring the present financial plan and emphasizes accountability. The piece recalls past figures and argues the burden falls on every resident.
Report on the Central Road Board meeting criticizes Mr Davis and Mr Stephens for personal conflict and alleged misalignment with Captain Freeling. The piece notes the chairman’s claim of responsibility and hints at broader political themes within the board.
Ton Jatx Sowehey reports to Sydney up to January 24 with items on Earl Grey sealing, a new Westminster palace, Jenny Lind leaving for America, and a proposed Waste Land Act for Australian colonies. The piece notes steamship line plans, a Privy Council ruling against the Bishop of Exeter, and a yacht voyage for the Duchess of Kent. It covers bank dividends, a Mauritius Port Louis wheat surplus, and debates on colonial steam routes linking Europe, Asia, and Australia. A public notice criticizes pawn brokers and police handling of night sales, urging accountability and legal recourse.
Read as a historical appeal to Adelaide inhabitants opposing a Encounter Bay harbor plan and a rail link from Burra to Willunga. The letter warns of property devaluation and public waste, urging collective dissent to protect the Port and city interests. It also lists local incidents and public notices amid broader domestic news.
Police Court notes describe Levis Taylor a suspect connected to Mr GQ A Anate and examined by Police Sergeant Super. The report labels the matter as aggravated with phrases indicating court procedures and possible indebisabtins, though the text remains fragmentary and unclear.
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