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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1850
Page
3
The report details copper ore imports and prices at Swansea and Trebend, noting a 66 percent tonnage rise over prior returns and a £7802 11s 6d revenue increase. It covers ore ticketing, average prices, quantities, and a cautious view on foreign ore impact and mining health, with brief remarks on shiploads and port activity.
The Times reports arrivals from England and Hamburgh adding to population. Notices include Queen and Royal Family health, wool prices, sale notices, and Peel murder trial developments. It details Peel’s death process, medical team, and funeral arrangements, with extensive witness accounts and hospital proceedings.
Domestic news item reports auction sales at multiple city venues including City Mart and Grand at Kew, listing goods such as groceries, textiles, tea, rice, wines, and furniture. Also notes upcoming sales at several allotments and the New Constrs meeting discussing political issues and public interest. A separate report details an accident involving John Sykes, a mail driver, who was injured when his horse cart overturned, with prompt medical attention and eventual stabilization. The Duke of Cambridge's health is reported as gravely ill with bronchitis and related complications. physicians express concern for his ultimate recovery.
Police Court coverage details a contentious session with Mr O'Brien, motions to present a clearer case in the House of Commons, and sharp exchanges over payments and perjury. Witnesses discuss cheques, funds owed, and the integrity of payments by Mr Hill and Mr Birrell as officials aim to resolve the dispute.
A court record outlines a civil writ against George Richards on a wage and claim matter. It notes a warrant to compel yielding of funds, with references to a clerk, complainant Wigley Well and Mr Freeman, plus details of wages due to June 36s at 7x per diem and disputed payments.
Fragmented OCR item mentions ships or parcels with destinations including Melbourne Hobart and Northsbert. Muddled dates and names obscure full action but indicates despatch to distant ports under authority or deslendes with unclear lever of instruction.
Fragmented lines show a speaker addressing an audience with phrases like welcome and conviction. The text references a chair, observers, and reactions such as cries and excitement, but overall content is incomplete and the setting remains unclear.
The vessel files up to September 26 show no notable items at present. No significant events, arrivals, or cargo developments are reported.
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