Country Prospects Hopeful Amid Dry Season Fears
In England dry spells once raised fears for crops but recent wet weather across May improves prospects. The article notes late crops may recover, with potential harvest for 1950 1 matching 1849 50 and more land under cultivation. Farmers see fewer complaints and expect continued favorable conditions though more months to fill next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Daniel Ferguson
Overton
Brodie
Duffield
South Australia
Morton
Steam communication on western Irish rail and packet links
Two new projects for steam communication extend Ireland and Britain links. A 1200 horsepower, 1200 ton express vessel would run daily between Holyhead and Dublin, funded by rail interests, with potential nationwide benefits and modest fares. A Galway to New York mail packet plan aims to establish Galway as an Atlantic hub, linking London and New York. Public notices include libel actions around Connemara ejectment reports.
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Holyhead
Dublin
London
Tier York
Stinsyos
Ireland
England
Rogdom
Galway
United
United States
Erry Ee
New Kerk
New York
Wrrnngawat Oy
Atornieg Herald
T For Ao
M‘ghie
Mago Station
Connemara
Queen’s Bench
F. Thesiger
Hie
Ploughing Match Highlights and Prize Awards
The event featured classes for horses and ploughing, with entries from Mart 1 Mathew Lion to John Waddle and others. Judges Burley Stark and Lambert noted inconsistent depth and finish, awarded top prizes to Richard James and James Linn, while speakers debated techniques, soil, and subsoil ploughing after a communal dinner at Mr Martin’s house.
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Harticultarad
Grateyion
Bard
Burley
Stark
Lambert
Mathew Lion
John Mites
Clullocks
Rateet Tharromfield
George Bull Goce
Richard Jamen
John Jones Ito
Self
John Waddle
Thos, Overton
Benjamin Cropo
Alex. Fenguson
Espie
Samuel
Lito
James Crosaie
Eh Ae Wei
James Ling
William Martin Gains
Charles Hill
Clase
Martin Seleres
Bever Ferguson
James Furgneoo Iin
Charles Ferguson
Ballocks
Cox
Ie Andemnan
John Wane
T. Gammell
Walt
Richard James Co
Samuel Shoe
Robert Harewield
Prie
James Linn
Andda
James Cros
Arddo
Henry Kelly
Chass
Prine
Peter Ferguson
de Geofernex
John Anderson
Gen. Cox
Martin
J Baker
Mears Stanford
Burey
Mc Duffield
Barley
Ead
Pethick
Ploughing Match At Morphett Vale Draws Crowds And Prizes
The event at Morphett Vale drew a large crowd at the El Emu Inn grounds where judges and officials oversaw ploughing trials. Regulations limited time and space as bullock teams won ground selection, with entries from multiple ploughmen and teams. Judges awarded prizes for horse and bullock teams amid commentary on lands and outcomes, noting hospitality by Mr and Mrs Anderson and the orderly conduct of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia Wm. Ferguson
Wm. Bowman
T. Overton
Andrews
Disher
W. Calmer
W. Hoope
Morphett ‘Vale
James Eae
Taras Chitfurtie Vale
Wrinkley
Anderson
Fale
Tee
Willings Court
Morphet
Wilhunga
Raf
Norman
Willunga
Horse Teame
James Foreman
Samuel Shore
Robert Harcowfield
James Crone
Burloge
Archibald Greenshields
John Wright
Peel
Translation Fragment From 1842 Potatoes and Prices
Fragmentary list of commodities with prices dated 1842 and 1843 notes. Items include potatoes, oats meal fitches and a cow, with numerical figures and periods suggesting unit measures and dates. The text appears as a ledger or price record, lacking full sentences or context.
The Spirit of Nature and Domestic Wisdom in 19th Century Columns
A mosaic of 19th century miscellany exploring marriage advice, social manners, and literary extracts. It weaves reflections on marital harmony, duty, and virtue with poems and orations about nature, politeness, and character, citing authors and historical anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egrala
Charles Mackay
Morphett Vale Ploughing Match Highlights Community Spirit
The Morphett Vale Ploughing Match drew a large crowd despite dry ground two teams entered, with seventeen teams in the subscripters list. Spectators from Mount Barker and Gawler Town attended, while the day featured friendly conduct and neighborhood pride amidst a modest program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morphett Cultural Association
Hooper
Farcoesbla
Mount Barker
Gawler Town
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James Assenborough
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Gael
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Janes Cross
Dr S. Myles
Mar‘Vale
Robert Harrowfield
J. Myles
Monphees Vale
Bullock Teame
Tasac Edwards
John Edwards
Greenshields
James Adams
Dri
John Waddell
Mount Parker
J. Waddell
Ian
John Jones
Pgm
Dergunon
Glen Osmond
C. Z
John Wr
Hurds
Aly
N. Wright
Sullocks
Thomas Brown
W. Brown
Morphett Vale
T. Sullivans
J. Sullivan
Edward
Adelaide
Addell
Pees Prs
Foreman
Silcocke
Silcock
Couuty Court
Preston
Gateshead
Rimbault
Chapel Royal
Rimbanit
the Royal
Celie
Seward
Byron
Frutan Pier
Sitersain
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