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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1850
Page
3
Mining intelligence compiles a share list with prices and movements for various mines and brokers. F Boss of Adelaide’s Adelante and other entities report cash sales, premiums, and discounts, with multiple entries on Wheal chains and Unicon Company. the note mentions gains on fresholds and brokers offering daily discounts around 25 percent.
Readable fragments note a mail steamer departure from Britain via Cape Town to New Zealand aboard the William Flyde Uhly, with further reference to a vessel named Haley Laun and a 2 PM schedule. The damaged text mentions a post at WaliSeld and multiple maritime details without full clarity.
A Burra Burra gathering on the 11th reviewed steps toward a new constitution. Speakers debated franchise scope from five pounds to universal suffrage, with a strong push for elected representation, municipal rights, and clearer colonial governance while noting current legal constraints.
The passage argues that conflict among representatives exposes the deputies' unfitness and praises a triumphant democracy. It claims opposition is futile, suggests Whig Ministry aims to control the Bill, and contends a vocal clause will defy English governance while developing a true representative force in the colony.
Late English news reports the Female Emigration Society dispatching a first detachment to Canada aboard the barque Bispett, the Gloucester musique scheme rescheduling to October, and wool fairs in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire noting higher graziers prices. It also records a wreck near Newfoundland with passengers saved, a major fire at Parkhurst Prison, a youth’s fatal leap from Blackfriars Bridge, an insanity verdict, and honors for Lord Gough in Edinburgh.
Domestic news and auction notices list sales of timber works of art and goods at Port Adelaide and various markets. It also reports a trial scene where Judge Rawlond halts counsel, remarks on jurors and the justice system, plus notes on a German newspaper in Tanunda and Yatala Board finances and bridge funding.
Fragmentary court notes describe Trabell Anderson alias Seoteh Bella jailed for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Several dusky cases follow including Walters Jacka and Samuel Phillips pleading guilty to vehicular and affray offenses. A surgeon testifies about injuries to Mrs Helen and Mrs Anderson in a domestic incident. bail is debated as other defendants face charges of assault and malicious wounding.
The fifth annual meeting was held at the Royal Adele Hotel London Bridge with Circles Downes presiding. Directors reported on ore sinking at Baker’s shaft, development at Anstey and Baker lodes, and rising ore quantities despite water and equipment challenges. Plans included new crushing machinery to enable shipment of about 700 tons of ore and continued exploration near Tangkula and Lat Tgnuary regions.
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