Calls for ministerial accountability over a quarter million spent
In a critical review of past administrations the piece laments waste and possible misappropriation of public funds. It argues for stronger audit controls and ministerial responsibility, noting Mount Gambier Hospital and the new Government Printing Office as examples of overspending and poor financial stewardship. The author urges annual parliamentary scrutiny and reduced ministerial roles to curb future abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novita
Aves
Callao
Mount Gambier Hospital
Government Printing Office
John Cann
M.P
Cane
Carn
Meyers v Solomon remarks prompt clarification
The prosecutor complains of comments in a Metropolitan letter about the case. The paragraph notes suspicion on Meyers, references a Mrs Harris and a fictitious name Smith, and explains that entries at cost price were made to Meyers, not Smith, with a disclaimer of intent to impugn Meyers’s honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Solomony
Meyers
Port Wallaroo mail and local issues dominate Port Arthur page
A Port Wallaroo mail departs by Kangaroo steamer to meet the South Australian English Mail while towns face cracker vandalism, street lighting, and pavement concerns. Parliament questions rail fares, road act, and court jurisdiction as Kadina mining and Port Adelaide district matters unfold along with a Rechabite festival plan and land selection proclamations in Naracoorte and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Wallaroo
Wallaroo
Hay
Commissioner of Public Works
Thomsy Reynolds
Reynolds
Colton
Coudgunee Mina
Kadina
House of Assembly
Everard
House of
Dan Fisher
Augusta
Port Adelaide
Portoniana
Messare
Gulf &J.vincent
Regina
Moonta
Seligule
Mir Cheriton
Cavenagh
Narrscootte
Gulnaré
Broughton
Trowbridge
Narracoorte
Victoria
Cheriton
Howell Convicted for Maltreating Prisoner at Stockade
Aueimus reports Howell, late Stockade Superintendent, convicted of maltreating a prisoner Colton warns of possible relocation next Tuesday if road maintenance funds are not provided. a land tax may be levied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Colton
Magnificent ore discovery drives mining shaft progress
Pamimarza reports a major green ore find in the shaft sinking and rising faults, with nine tons sent to "gmiss" in two days and no decline. New horizontal engine installation underway. lode quality improving at multiple levels, including 32 fathoms and Kitto’s shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamimarza
Wamuen
Gmiss
Jerel
Wut
Adelaide
Hawawr
Wauxrs
Wana Jancrs
Oxpt
Krevo
Sir Massey Sopew
Han
Kina
Kitto
Hitto
Joyal
James
Boxo
Capt
Krrro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Telegraphic News
Aueimus
P Siemans
Benes
Mamger
Kero
Rome
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!