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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1850
Page
3
Shipping intelligence lists sailings and routes including Zealand and Melbourne passages, with departs and freight details. Birth notices note Mrs F Sait Randle Street and Mrs Lentham among others born around late November and December.
The Times reports the Act for the better government of the Australian colonies is before readers for judgment. It urges timely discussion and notes the Governor has a copy, with hope the matter won’t be delayed beyond Thursday’s session.
A public essay argues for broader suffrage and representative government in Australia, urging reform of the act to allow full political rights. It emphasizes the need for universal male suffrage, limits on taxation, and the role of ministers rather than the crown in shaping a solid constitutional foundation. It calls for industry, liberty, and collective action to secure responsible governance and economic balance.
A reader notes the Lex beny volume for its concise geography driven content on Bearer of the world and related subjects. The author extols preface knowledge and the work’s merit, highlighting sections on Mary and elements like fire water heat and magnetism as instructive to the South of America.
Domestic notices list auctions by Samim Wicksteed and Co at the Mart and premises of Messrs Monteith and Co Hindley Street for tea ware furniture books and more. Port Adelaide sale includes Gazelle brig cargo 20000 feet lumber 16000 New Yenlamt planks and beams. Fridy November 29 moon Wicksteed and Carsab to auction landed properties shares and other assets. The town auction at Hindley Street No 84, land values surge with new brick progress and rising rents, signaling a busy market season.
A Tanunda public meeting chaired by Mr R Latham resolved to accept a contract for the ridge over Gowler ob Anzac Park. Sub-committee electees include Messrs Tunnner Tobit and J B Jones to conclude arrangements with contractors. A vote of thanks was given to Mr R Latham.
Supreme Court session hears Samuel Morwan indicted for stealing a horse saddle bridle and mare in 1650. Jury returns guilty with mercy recommendation due to prior charnourr, imposing twelve months plus added terms. Witness recognizances estreated. some expenses unpaid. defense by Mr Stephen. verdict to mercy under unclear circumstances.
The court discharged a prior defendant as a key witness in the latest case. William Ronglan was found guilty of stealing 28 6d from John Stewart’s counting house and setting five to the counting house. Willie Fones and Willis Burke were found guilty of felonious assault and robbery of Freeph Whitehouse in November. Sentences were postponed until the next session.
An Act empowers the Fort Phillip district to form the separate colony of Victoria. The measure relinks Port Phillip from New South Wales, creating a distinct Legislative Council for the new colony and detailing territorial boundaries and governance arrangements under imperial authority. The move follows previous acts governing other colonies and administration.
In Clare local court, John Deny of Armagh faced charges from Thomas Coffey over selling brandy at Annagh House on the October 29 prior. The defense claimed different dates and the bench found the information not proved and dismissed the case. other related indictments about timber and public nuisance were also addressed with mercy shown in several instances.
An entry from the District Court records details a case named ODes v Foxnect asu Oniuens involving fifteen head of cattle allegedly taken from a pound in Section L073 on the South Row. Adjourned for a week. one defendant discharged due to inconsistent testimony.
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