15 Oct 1850
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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1850
Page
1
A fragmented OCR text describes a printing office named Geerall Printing Offisz and a timer office opposite the Adelaide Commercial Exchange. The readable bits suggest a comparison or stall setup with a barge and city street context but details are unclear. The entries mention competition and a sign over a door.
A brief notice describes the fine new Swedish barque ARTA 10 tons built and ready for port duties. It references Joseph Stilling & Co Prospectus at 1g William Street Adelaide and mentions naval commission prospects in the shipping trade.
The notice outlines a tontine scheme to fund and build a central North Adelaide complex with a boarding house and shops. It proposes 50 shares of £100 each, payable in 10 instalments, with income from rents supporting interest and eventual ownership. Provisional subscriptions start atKE. Weight’s office, meeting planned after 20 shares are subscribed. October 2, 1850.
A collection of quotations and testimonials from named individuals such as THOMAS BRUNTON and Andrew Brack praising Holloway's Pills and Ointment for rheumatism gout burns and ulcers. The document notes a veteran Life Guardsman and a railway worker citing relief and recovery after using the medicines, with references to a September 1848 date and a public sale of a bank tender.
A three story stone water mill on the Lindmarsh River at Encounter Bay District offers a term of five or seven years. Property includes a three room cottage and four acres fenced with three rails. Apply to Mr McDonsi or John Clark on the premises. Notable equipment includes a smutting machine. October 11, 1450.
One pound reward offered for information on the brown mare Maggy a 12 hands horse branded with a triangle on the near shoulder known at Strathalbyn. Last seen near Mount Torrans in December. Five pounds reward for information leading to recovery, apply at Kilinburgh Castle Currie Street.
G Soward advertises diverse timber and building materials for sale at his timber yard on Rundle Street Yellow Deals Jenothe offer ranges 7 to 36 feet and 14 to 20 foot battens with slightly priced per cash terms August 29 1850.
The text invites public support for universal suffrage and equal electoral districts, urging enrollment in the league. Members meet Tuesdays at eight, at the Black Moor Leigh Street, with sixpence entrance and sixpence monthly fees. The committee requests public attendance and participation.
Adelaide importer Samuel Hart on Nindley Street thanks customers and town shopkeepers for support and announces regular influx of goods from America. He lists Diners Hosiery Haberdashery Clothing Boots and Shoes with extensive stock at near English cost prices. Arrival aboard multiple ships includes British sovereigns and various consignments with daily goods expected.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Franklin street farmer inn and names William Morgan and Barley but provides no coherent event or context to summarize a clear news item.
Rundle Street hostelry under J Hare advertises extensive upgrades including improved ventilation and private sitting rooms. It targets families and passengers with proximity to Post Office and banks, and offers Fort Sherry champagne spirits and Caerara Water on loan. stabling and cart accommodation noted. Alliance British and Foreign Fire and Life Assurance Company, Partholomew L88e, London. Escotished An Act of Parliament Lycae. 6 moe.
The notice highlights a shipment of spring goods including Parisian patterns, rich embroideries, laces, shawls, muslins, silks, and bonnets. It lists fabrics and trims such as cashmeres, muslins, silk velvets, and printed barege, with infants apparel and hats in various styles. The items target Indian and Australian markets and reference exhibitions and fashion demand.
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