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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1850
Page
5
W. Christie BGS informs the Ladies of Adelaide and the public that a case arrives today containing the newest dress designs including Bustling and Laine styles and frocks. Also on sale: cement and other items.
A fragmentary shipping section lists the barque Jamph Simes from Plymouth, the cutter Capwing to Swan River, the schooner Aimm from Port Lincoln, and the brig Praha among others. It also names numerous passengers and families aboard these vessels, with partial cargo notes and destinations including King George Sound and Squiey.
A fragmented OCR lists passengers, cargo items, and goods tied to shipboard trade. Names of travelers and crews include J. James, C. Charlis, Heathcote, Elder and Co., and Younghusband, with numerous casks, cases, and bales noted alongside references to ports such as Port Lincoln and Port Pirie. Births and deaths are briefly recorded for the community.
Broad extract of mining share sales and ship mail notices from Adelaide on November 29 1850 listing prices and sellers for Britannias Port Lincolns and Wheal stations, plus postal arrivals to Great Britain New South Wales and Indies. Includes brief death notices and local shipping schedule from the South Australian Register and Adelaide Observer.
The Times reports a heated dispute among ratepayers led by Meters Anstey over the Yataly Hundred assessment. Critics warn of legality while advocates defend the tax as public revenue. The exchange touches on Governor correspondence with Dr Montgomery and the Commissioner’s stance on taxing. The episode shapes election sentiment around Anstey’s popularity.
The Advocate General argues that arrears of rates and taxes should not bar voting, proposing a declaratory clause to shield voters from disqualification. The report shifts to a murder trial and domestic disturbance involving Mrs Badcock, her husband, and a mine overseer, with testimonies detailing injuries, alibis, and family tensions surrounding the case.
The report outlines court proceedings on November 28 with testimony from a prisoner who pled for leniency and claimed Stephen urged his actions. It references Mary O Brien’s infant death case and a physician’s observations, noting the grand jury’s involvement, a verdict phase, and appeals regarding infanticide in a colonial setting.
Yearmanar Friday November 33 Sarah Lacham faced multiple charges including stealing and deception. Several witnesses were examined and the case remained with the jury to decide the outcome.
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