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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1850
Page
3
Readable fragments show fruit prices listed as apples per th, oranges per dozen, Lemont fruit per dos, with cattle and calves values also noted. Mentions ship mails and names Briony and Francis in brief, unclear context.
The ship Albatr oss arrived last night from Liver Pool where she sailed on the 22nd with eighty seven passengers aboard. No further news beyond what was already received.
Tens weasel arrived last night after leaving Hobart Town on the 18th ultima. Her news, however, has been anticipated by the Mary Clark’s arrival.
A digest of items including postponement of Queen Victoria’s Dunrobin visit, a 251 a year pension for Harriet Waghorn widow of Lieut. Thomas Waghorn, railway excursion figures on Whit Monday, plans for Portmouth election candidate Serjeant Gazelee, Lord Cottenham’s retirement, and notes on legal and court appointments with brief mentions of palatial and religious details.
Legal notes summarize Lord Grey and peers discussing the Australian Colonies Bill two reading in the Lords. Points include a General Assembly for colonies, opposition to a single chamber, and concerns about colonial governance and Crown power.
A letter from Marswant and Epemce defends the Douglas voyage amid attacks by the Adelaide press. They argue press editors are biased due to trade ties and demand formal investigations, citing passenger comfort reports and firm action against wrongdoers if proved.
In a Supreme Court civil case before Judge Cooper, Stephen for the plaintiff and Bix for the defendant argued a damage claim brought by renowned rower Mr G J Crawford. The action concerns alleged injuries and losses from an incident involving hogs and a remote site, with testimony spanning the San Francisco region.
A short reader letter addressed to the editor appears in the correspondence section, beginning with a salutation to the editor and referencing local affairs as presented by the paper. The fragmentary text suggests civic concerns or community opinions.
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