01 Jun 1881
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1881
Page
1
A Victorian newspaper letter debates intercolonial trade policy and church discipline. It questions free trade principles, calls for honest protectionism, and analyzes expulsions for heterodoxy while raising concerns about church unity and public behavior.
A periodical comment laments glamor and excess in contemporary life. It cites old performers like Sothern and Dundrowy with sharp satire, noting their downfalls and a public fascination with scandal. The author critiques the ease of harming others through sensational notice and moral decay.
Attendees were sparse at a Monday night music segment in Port Town Wall. The event, described as part of a local program, faced low turnout and faint participation, though the plan proceeded with the remaining acts.
A garbled text fragment references a writer named Ben Rouneovedl and "Perna" with struggles tied to a manor and work method. It alludes to travel through towns and schemes for financing, with mention of navigation and a stronger, unspecified Urun context.
A garbled passage describes a scheme to gain possession during a movie chart scene and a sly foe facing penalties. The narrator mocks public approval while hinting at theft and punishment within a tense, accusatory atmosphere.
The article commends the Wesleyan Conference for its kindness and influence, noting several visits and displays of skill. It contrasts their moral leadership with other colonies and expresses gratitude while pledging continued respect for their positive example.
Fragmentary text suggests a public issue about a proposed supervisory watch on St Vincente street all Sunday by a city authority. Details are unclear but imply concern over vigilant oversight and the corporation’s involvement.
Fragmentary text discusses a government action and public safety, noting insistence on not infringing the public interest and warning against dereliction. The素材 lacks clear events, persons, or locations to specify.
A London era notice rails at Mr Harry and associates for alleged misbehavior and misallocation of Carnell funds. It condemns attempts to secure office amid disgrace and urges officials to heed the lesson of exposed conduct and accountability.
Captain Quin, who began public service in 1837, will retire with a pension between £1400 and £1500 plus £425 yearly. Captain Ferguson, President of the Marine Board, will assign duties to a Harbor Master Examiner as part of the reshuffle.
The Te Gawler Pigeon Club held a homing trial in which seven pigeons returned home safely. Members spoke positively about the event and expressed hopeful expectations for future competitions.
ASETELCLAT oval notes timber trade may be superseded by compressed pine sawdust as a chief material. It won’t shrink and can take a polish, prompting an invitation to local timber merchants to consider abandoning timber for a sawdust venture.
The article notes Dr Schomburgh's valued services to the colony and the impact of his absence. His 1890 report on the Botanic Garden and Government Plantations highlights progress in economic botany and forage potential, urging preservation of native grasses and seeds to prevent decline and loss of valuable strains.
JER Bend Punch laments seeing many unlabeled figures in other colonies being knighted while our Chief Justice is ignored. He questions the fairness and asks for a clear answer. The piece cites Sir Samuel Waywe and asserts his unblemished character and service to the State.
A Penny price note hints that Sir William Jervois advises delaying praise for the Chief Justice while his inferiors face rejection. The remark references Sir Besmond Hurry of Victoria and his achievements, suggesting the jokey tone is partly warranted given rewards.
A meeting of the Port Adelaide Branch of the Society of Carpenters and Joiners was held at the Wellington Hotel on Monday night May 30. The main business was the election for General Secretary with Mr D Print as acting secretary and Mr Prior later reporting on the process and the potential appointment to inspector of factories. The lengthy minutes record the debate among candidates J Stafford Murchie Blosadale and Frans Shaudler and the strong call for a candidate with experience in administration and law.
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