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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1850
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text mentions exchange rates and banking terms with unclear context. It references Australian banking and monetary phrases, but readability is low and specific facts are uncertain.
On the sth instent Mrs Blackham wife of Mr W I Bleekham Runille rivers, of a daughter. The notice notes Frederick Won Zabel Eeq afox and BTS On ds Osh fusismt in the text.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions dates and names in a maritime or scheduling context with references to Great Britain Batavia Leoutine and Friday the 13th. Details are unreadable. remaining readable items suggest travel or telegraphic notices with dates and ship or captain references.
The Times outlines two proposed projects to extend steam communication between Holyhead Dublin and between Galway and New York. A colossal express-steamship of 1200–1500 tons and 1200–1500 horsepower would speed Atlantic travel and link the two islands with a rail network, though costing around 84,000 pounds with annual operating costs large relative to railway receipts. A Galway port packet station to New York via Halifax would aim to shorten transatlantic mail and passenger times, potentially making Galway a regular mail packet hub and linking London and New York by faster service. The piece notes government inaction and hints at broader imperial railway benefits, while reporting the governor’s near-term absence and an official visit for regional matters.
Advertised goods by Chic Day’s, consignment sales by Solomon Wicksteed Co. at the City Auction Mart alongside listings for parcels, parcels, and estate notices. The Emerald and Bachelor horse race near the Adelaide Race Course ended with Bachelor ahead after a grueling six leaps, amid a crowd of sporting figures.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Society held a ploughing match at Staple Vale near Unley. Judges Bethick Burley Stark and Lambert reported mixed results with uneven furrows and delays. Prizes awarded to Renard James Samuel Shore Robert Harrowfield and others amid praise and critique by officials.
In a Tuesday session the Supreme Court heard Emmett v Tullips over a contract for 4500 sheep said to be bought with fraud and misrepresentation. Witnesses described delivery of 2700 head, unpaid bills, and a complex chain involving Mr Stephen and Mr Phillips. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant after a long hour of testimony and cross examination.
District Court adjourned for a week due to defendant stress. James Woon and Jaxx B Wiseacomae faced charges under the oysters and enter-prents Act as Cranves Doswery. Jones Tunxis pleaded guilty to timber theft on Crown lands and was fined. James Brax v James Coorrs concerned breach of agreement with dismissal due to lack of proof of hiring.
Tuesday Sep 10 Wilkes Hollin admitted drunkenness from the previous afternoon and was urged to rejoin his ship the Lucy. German John Janeen fined £1 or seven days. Richard Taylor accused of disorderly conduct in Hindley-wreet, with bystanders siding with the woman. Allen ballock-driver fined £3 for drunkenness and endangering public safety.
The Albatross, a 1030 ton register, arrived from Liverpool to Mr James Clark. Its profile shows a grand exterior with a gilded shield and Neptune motif, a large poop deck, and amenities including a spacious main cabin, dining areas, and ample first and second class accommodations for 86 passengers. Built at St John, New Brunswick for Gibbs Bey and Cay, the ship embodies British design with heavy timber framing and extensive decks.
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