Weekly Country Edition Adelaide Times Prospectus
The notice promotes the WEEKLY TRY EDITION of the TIMES for country residents. It describes a forty eight column format with Gazette notices, auctions, and English news summaries, including Shipping Mercantile Law Politics and General Intelligence. Subscriptions cost sixpence per issue or four shillings per quarter, with offices on King William Street and at booksellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabur
Shen Spacial
The
TIMES
Adelaide
King William-street
Rumors of Governor and Council meeting before new constitution
The piece discusses widespread rumors that the Governor and Council will reconvene before the New Constitution is received. It suggests the council’s aim is to delay action, awaiting the constitutional framework, and notes opposition and expectations of protests from various quarters.
New Constitution Sparks Colonial Public Awakening
A debate in the colony over a forthcoming Better Government bill, with calls for constitutional representation and resistance to imperial control. The piece cites public opinion rising in Adelaide and Kooringa, urging the press to pressure a Whig Ministry seen as oppressive. It emphasizes elected representation as essential to freedom and warns against nominee dominance.
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Kooringa
Preas
House of
Peru
Nominee system warned as threat to representative government
The article denounces a triparte nominee system in the New Constitution, calling it a gross outrage on public rights. It argues for redrawing electoral districts and adopting a township based division similar to American townships to ensure fair representation and prevent domination by nominees and parasites. It stresses need for reform before the first meeting of the New Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
Mackay Aspa
Chamber of Representatives
Australia
Weil
Menber Hauge
Conas
Yin
Right
Mr Wrong
Equal Electoral Districts for the Colony’s Representation
The council should adopt equal apportionment to represent urban and rural areas fairly. It rejects forsaking large towns for the sake of smaller districts and suggests a base quota near 4000 residents per member, adjusting for eligible voters and gender and age distributions. The current population is about 64,000 with sixteen members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetfords
Tower Hamlets
Londons
Hagland
Gatton
Old Sarum
The Franchise, Its Exercise, And Protection
A critical piece arguing for reform of franchise rights, warning that without ballot protection, expanded suffrage fails to secure the public good. It attacks the Nominee system, urges universal home rule, and condemns party manipulation and self-serving lawmakers. The author calls for genuine popular election to advance public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Manusiererer
Cuttier
Aelvus
Triparte Nominee System Sparks Rift In Council
A present Legislative Council member voices a plan to seek a letter from the Governor claiming independence under a triparte Nominee system. The Governor’s stance remains unsettled, while a Government Nominee speaker signals a cautious, retrospective view. the dialogue hints at party misgivings about the proposed arrangement.
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Legislative Council
Triparte
Volduna
Debating Nominee Independence in New Council
A discussion urges public awakening on tripartite government and nominee independence. The piece argues that taking office implies surrender of independence, outlines the need to appeal to the people, and suggests opposing nominees as interlopers while pressing for reforms, bills, and a new constitution under the New Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Thig diMueser
Triparte
Lezis
Enbarnsa
Bel
Chhoiew
Dove
Bart Grey
Doin Russell
Routhia
Dray-Tax Bill Sparks Controversy in Council Debate
The piece argues the amended Roast Hall bill is a mockery and presses the Governor to resubmit it to the present Council. It condemns changes boosting owner and occupier votes and increasing members from six to twelve, urging the Council to reconsider and shelve the bill for successors. The writer declares no further argument with opponents and urges action aligned with solanists and the age’s spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iu Ds
Nai
Presen Council
League
John Bond Phipson case dominates court commentary
The colonial press comments on Sir Henry Young and Sir John Grey, detailing John Phipson's eventful libel suit against Richman and co. The piece lampoons perjury accusations, jury verdicts, and a public dispute over a nose injury during a public brawl, ending with reflections on Judge Cooper and local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bowl Phipson
Sir Henry Young
Orl Grey
England
Henry Young & Wan
Phipson
Adulinlte
Net
Butler
Adlaide
Guichen Bay
Phipsos
Mapston
Hasstages
Lrocher
Kielman
Bene of
Magicrates
Phijison
Charles Mann
Henry Calton
Ginwler Loch
Myr Botus
Ridwue
Jayson
Tichman
Phipane Firmself
Rivtman
John [Richman
Maglaterial
Justicia
Umages
Idwal
Phipaoa
Motive and conduct in libel case cited in court scene
The piece questions Mr Phipson's motive in hastily pursuing libel action against Mr Richman. It notes a police court opening, hints at possible malice, cites Mr Phipson’s denial of harmful intent, and muses on whether damages for malicious prosecution could follow. It asks for a fuller explanation from Mr Phipson and references Christian forbearance and the witness box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judie Cooper
Stepneye Ems
Fisher
Tada Cooper
Maine
Levonot
Tyre
Solomon Versie Tourkess
Board of Commissioners
Lotion
Gwyane
Kaxene Sovoneax
Tito
Steveneg
ScHacus
Sovowos
Torttens
Cooper
Phipson
Rbdomas
Richman
Informet Agasiat
Tha
Phipyon
Avowa
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the Times
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Qagete
Sir Henry Yous
America
Congress
Suppass
South Australia
Dianisa
Cuanel
Roar Billa
Ant Water
Corporation Billa
Aioe
John Bond Phipson
Port Alelaide
Cérrene
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