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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1850
Page
3
Mining intelligence details shares and brokers across numerous mines and regions. It lists stock amounts, premiums, and daily discounts, with dates and locations, including names like Phenix, Giese Oedo, and Liverpoile, and notes births and deaths of notable stockholders.
A critical analysis argues that choosing a single chamber with heavy executive nominees will erode checks and balances. The writer warns a fixed chamber with one third executive nominees risks a dominant government and a volatile democracy, urging careful selection of first council members to preserve rights.
The item lists multiple auctions by Wicksteed and Co and Samson at various marts including Chepstise and Onkaparinga, detailing property from the Royal Mining Company and other consignors, with a highlighted English Dutch oil painting sale and a large oil painting frame exhibited at the Exchange. Also notes social issues, accidents, and local notices about insolvency and civic matters in Adelaide.
A Hobart Town Courier fragment proclaims Australia wake to liberty with bold calls to throw off thrall and walk forth in gladness. The faded verse envisions a coming glory and national pride in a concise, rhythmic political exhortation.
A 1850 letter to the editor discusses Reynolds and a Times correspondent’s accusations against the Litonfield Fund committee. It defends the secretary, questions Reynolds’s motives, and defends the committee’s integrity, referencing meetings and public remarks. The writer pledges a faithful report of committee positions and future replies.
In Seatustuy on November 9 Teremiah Aberataw faced charges for unlawful entry and assault in John Slalter's dwelling. Witnesses described a struggle. Aberataw claimed confusion over how he entered the house. The case was adjourned for a week as proceedings continued. Barbera Ann Mille faced a separate assault-related remand for a week.
A Special Meeting of the Sydney Railway Company shareholders on October 7 considered the resignation of Manager Charles Cowper. They urged reappointing him and, at the first opportunity, electing him Director, while notes mention other local matters and New Zealand news.
The report notes the appointment of Dr. Spain as Inspector General of Police and mentions Pay-Sergeant Andrews of the th Regiment receiving an honorable discharge token from his company. It also records the council prorogation with its usual ceremonies on October 2.
A garbled report discusses public salaries for colonial officials and fears of neglecting government functions. It notes a two year pay path, references Justices of the Peace, and signals a request to send resolutions to Lord Grey and the Colonial authorities.
The Hobart town papers extend California news noting the Whitman monopoly spark public demand to curb its growth. Letters from near San Francisco describe limited mining returns but recent gains, with authorities drafting laws for order including pilots rules and police provisions. Prices shift across real estate, food like potatoes and turnips rise or fall, and speculation on farming leases grows as ships bring new supplies.
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