Theatre Royal and Sir James Fer sson in Adelaide 1860s notes
The column sketches Sir James Ferguson visiting Adelaide, leasing Woodbourne House, and reconnoitering Mount Lofty Ranges. It jests at Presbyterians, praises the theatre scene, and previews Fer gson’s Mount Pleasant and Mannum tour. It also reviews Bellair’s company and stars Jano and Adelaide Stoneham in a lively assessment of local stage life.
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Biggs
James Fersson
Theatre Royal
Adelaide
Mount Lofty Ranges
Woodbourne
Fordham's
Green's
Colony
Trinity Church
James
Ayrshire
Mount Pleasant
Murray
Mannum
Hay
Strathalbyn
Bellair
Hill
Reeves
Greville
Miss Jackson
Miss St. Denis
Misa Adelaide Stoneham
Mrs Case
Mrs Case, As An Independent Institution. Meanwhile, Hindleystreet
The Last Paris Trick
A man in Paris offers portraits to passers by seized from an envelope in a street scam. He claims a money back guarantee if not pleased, but the portraits turn out to be Emperor, Empress and Prince Imperial. Penal laws deter complaints, few demand refunds. The snippet ends with a quip about sleep reviving life.
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Paris
Measter
Jack
Ostend
de F
Monsieur L.M
Vienna
Trollope
England
Sach Shoals
Nebula study by Wallaroo astronomers noted in Argus
The Wallaroo Times reports that local astronomers guided by the Argus will study the nebula in the southern heavens, focusing on comparatively unexplored regions. The brief item highlights ongoing celestial observations from the March 13, 1869 issue.
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THE
Wallaroo Times
Argus
Local Court Kadina Case Glasses a Miner and Family
In the Mason 10 local court before J B Shepherdson Burden v Donelly, a claim for 11 6s 9d. Donelly a miner with eight dependents earned 18s weekly, plus a son earning 18s and another 12s. Plaintiff offered 1 per month or reasonable arrangement. order for 10s per month. Martin v Callon unsatisfied judgment for 12 9d. defendant agreed to pay 2 on the 13th and 1 per month thereafter. order for that amount.
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Kadina
Mason
J. B. Shepherdson
Burden
Donelly
Martin
Port Wallaroo court fines seaman for disobedience
Mareh 11 before Mr J B Shepherdson Hobb v Ferndell seaman George Hobb chief officer on the barque Craig Ellachie lying at Port Wallaroo refused duty March 10 claiming heavy work and too much humbug. He was charged after three warnings and committed to gaol for four weeks with hard labor with order to take him to sea if needed.
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POLCE
Port Wallaroo
Mareh
J. B. Shepherdson
Intercolonial News on a Ballarat timber task and a Melbourne telescope
The item notes a 170 foot spar shipped from Egerton to Ballarat on 19th inst for the Winter's Freehold claim. A court scene involves a 17 year old girl and her father as witnesses. reform is debated amid a rough crowd. It also reports progress on Melbourne's great telescope, its brick housing nearly complete and the instrument ready for use once roofing and fittings finish.
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Egerton
Ballarat
Reformatory
Starr
Melbourne
Melbourne Resigns Cabinet Seat Amid Political Shifts
Reports from Melbourne March 9 show Mr Jones resigning from the Cabinet and Assembly following a trial outcome. Lackerstein’s case partially heard, with fraud allegations unlikely to hold. In the Legislative Council Mr Machell elected Chairman of Committees, and the Assembly rejects a motion to cut ministerial salaries.
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Adelaide
Victoria
Melbourne
Jones
Assembly
Lackerstein
Legislative Council
Machell
Montgomery
Yesternight
Sydney
Alfred Hospital
Countess of Belmore gravely ill after stillbirth
Sydney reports the Countess of Belmore is dangerously ill following a stillbirth. The city remains festive with flags as HMS Galatea arrives. the Countess’s condition improves and the Prince visits Government House. A conference of Chambers of Commerce advocates is noted. Sunday trains abolition motion shelved.
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Sydney
Countess of Belmore
Sydney Morning Herald
Chambers of Commerce
Government House
Te Kooti Organizes Cavalry With Stolen Horses In New Zealand
Wellington reports on Te Kooti believed alive and gathering cavalry using stolen horses. Market data note prices steady today. Private Californian advices say holders stay wary as dry winter signals the next harvest season.
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New Zealand
Wellington
Te Kooti
Clare Agricultural Society annual show stamps progress and success
Clare March 10 at the Clare Show the day was favorable with excellent exhibits and strong attendance. Fruit and wheat looked fine, and the event surpassed last year. A. Craig won the special prize for bill wheat weighing 67 lbs, as Mr Charles Kimber officiated the dinner at Smith’s Hotel with about sixty to sixty attendees.
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Clare Agricultural Society
Clare
Charles Kimber
A. Craig
Smith's Hotel
E. B. Gleesor
Mail notices show daily and thrice daily mail closes
Mail notices list mail close times for Adelaide Wallaroo Kadina Moonta and Moon ta with multiple daily slots and exceptions Sundays. The entries specify Adelaide every day at 7 10 a.m. for general mail and Wallaroo Moonta four times daily. Kadina four times daily. Moonta three times daily and Moon ta six thirty a.m. plus additional Kadina Wallaroo runs with varied hours.
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Adelaide
Wallaroo
Moonta
Kadina
Foun
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New York
Beening Herald
Duffy
Higginbotham
Stephens
MecCullock
Brisbane
Blair
Butters
Williams
Gladstone
New South Wales
Kadinaa
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