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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1850
Page
3
Fragmentary catalog note lists textiles and apparel including lace gloves parasols blankets prints hose and shoes with several unclear brand and item names. The garbled text suggests a department store or catalog entry from a past era.
The report lists passenger names and belongings on a sailing vessel including Emm Archdendhm Hale and Margaret Brock Miss Rawling with two children, Daphne and Mr HL Asborn, noting cargo such as canvas bags, white rope, oil, and wool. The fragmentary entry reflects routine shipping dispatch details and passenger manifests.
A column of ships and masters bound for Melbourne Adelaide London Gravesend Plymouth and other ports is noted with tonnages and sailing dates. Vessel names include Alfemarl Aime Maria Bott Phillip and more with masters Trivett Smith and others. Schedules show daily departures from Plymouth Gravesend and London to various destinations.
Sacramento not, Adelaide markets list prices dated November 2 1850 for flour wheat and grains. It records per ton per quantity and per unit prices for items such as flour wheat milk eggs quail pork vege potatoes garlic onions canliflowers and other fruits and vegetables with unit measures and varied pence per item.
Fragmentary OCR note lists prices and items with unclear labels, mentioning 105 per 100, sheep, beads, tanker, scores, and a game reference. lacks clear names, dates, or locations to establish a full event.
A detailed list of mining shares and consignments at Exchango Colommade in November 4 trade includes Beilapinos, Mount Liverpools, Victorias, Wheal Acraman, Wheal Bartons, Wheal Marius, Wheal Friendships, Wheal Iran, Wheal Hamony, Wheal Gawlers, Wheal Margarete, and others. It notes cash and credit terms, prices per share, and several parcels sold or withdrawn, with various brokers and sellers named.
The notice lists sailing departures for Great Britain to Madras and Overland on Friday the 8th at 8 30. Sydney and New Zealand routes depart on Friday the 8th at 12 7 2. Melbourne departures occur today at 2 with the Caroline bound for Melbourne. Van Diemen's Land ship Peni leaves Launceston on Thursday the 7th at 2. East Indies and China via the Princeton Heesa bound for Madras on Friday the nth at hudt-past three.
The Times notes a quiet political climate as the colony awaits the mature form of the Franchise Bill. It argues the public seeks calm deliberation and practical gains, insisting on the widest possible initial franchise and careful pursuit of other constitutional privileges in due time.
The piece criticizes Sir Thomas Mitchells Australian Geography as ill arranged and unnecessary since Bonwicks prior work covers the field. It notes Bonwick’s superior grasp of element works and reports that Bonwick’s first edition has been reprinted in a larger Launceston edition with strong notices.
The Adelaide Races resume after rain saturates the course since Friday. Booths line the Grand Stand area with mixed setup, while ticketed races list entries for maiden, town prize, and other heats. Notable horses and owners are noted for the mile and two mile events, with details on weights and stakes.
A chaotic listing from Adelaide shows multiple sales and offerings. It notes a second edition of a youth work, cargo arrivals at Queens Wharf, furniture and goods including cedar seating and boards, cigars, hops, and various trades. Auctions reference Wicksteed Co and Wake on consignments with insolvency notices and premises on Lefevre Peninsula for soap and candle making.
The Adelaide Gazette and Journal reports harsh criticism of a new city road project on South Terrace and Park Land. Residents decry wasteful spending, unsafe design, and potential harm to property, urging removal of city officials and clearer use of funds.
In a police court session a man faced cattle rustling charges over a squatter dispute with Mr Mitchell and Parker, with the bullock and horns described as evidence. A second man was charged with stealing a timepiece from Frederick Ferdinand Trisoner, allegedly sold on, but was discharged after testimony.
The clerk submitted an sh application from MF Hinkley for 80 pounds more to expenses. The Board granted the application. Notices of action for false imprisonment served on various meters of the Hoard and Weal at the suit of Mr Hill, late Surveyor of the South, were referred to their solicitor Birley and the adjourned meeting took no further action.
A long, unclear argument in the Vice-Admiralty Court on a November Monday produced no progress as lawyers note the case lacks interest and details. The article mentions continual delays and a postponement with no forward movement on its merits.
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