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Newspaper
Adelaide Times
Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1850
Page
3
Fragmentary notice describes sea routes and departures including Leontine vessel sailings to Asia and the Pacific. Mentions Overland, Enze Frucis, and Bem for various legs, with dates around the 10th and 14th inst and references to New Zealand, China, and a Royal Mail steamer.
The Times notes fears of crop injury due to drought have eased as recent rains restore hopes for a bountiful harvest. In southern England May’s wet pattern favors abundant crops, and while early seasons were dry, renewed rainfall could offset damage and boost 1850-51 yields. Farmers show fewer complaints and momentum toward increased cultivation.
The article criticizes Captain Brewer's appointment as Government Resident at Guichen Bay as passive and limited in duty. It questions competency of Captain ex nigrdin and notes broader political changes under Parliament, with mention of an upcoming selection of officers and tension between obsequious officials and genuine public service.
Government land sale at Weaverdale reports low attendance and tepid bidding with only a few favored lots drawing interest. Deposits to be forfeited amount to 2942178, while numerous entries and place names appear garbled in the OCR text.
Readable portions list names, places, and property values across hundreds of districts. Domestic news notes auctions by Solomon and Co and others, detailing land parcels, mortgaged properties, and sale events with references to Bowden and Armagh towns.
Detailed report from the Morphett Vale ploughing and farming contest notes ploughmen and owners from Willunga Morphett Vale and surrounding areas. It covers participant names and roles, judging remarks on land quality, local court petition interest, and a description of the Morphett Vale Brewery project with a preview of the Local Courts proclamation issuing small debts recovery and minor offences processes.
The governor proclaims Port Wakefield as a port of the Province of South Australia defining its limits. Water north of a line from Sandy Point to Mangrove Point is included, dated September 7, 1850, in the 17th year of Queen Victoria’s reign.
A dated compilation of Colonial Secretary releases recording the appointment of a Public Pound keeper at Port Road near the Half-way House, the designation of a new pound, and various related official directives. It includes notes on naturalization procedures, harbor directions for Port Wakefield, and listings of officiating ministers.
The Morphett Vale Agricultural Association ploughing match drew spectators from Morphett Vale and distant districts. The event featured rules on ploughing duration and teams, with horse teams ballot results shaping the competition as the field remained dry and hard after no late rain.
Thursday court heard James Smith charged with feloniously assaulting Solomon Keach at Sindmarah. Keach testified of a night attack, broom blows, and a claim over a cock. Smith denied, with evidence from witnesses including Smith's mother and Candlemaker Bean. The bench condemned the conduct as disgraceful and adjourned on nuisance charges involving horse led through streets at night.
A government gazette page fragment dated September 12 shows titles and names in a formal notice style. The text mentions local courts and officials including a lieutenant governor and other named positions, with publication details in the Australian Government Gazette.
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