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Newspaper
Wallaroo Times And Mining Journal
Location
Wallaroo, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1869
Page
5
The passage notes few men unemployed, growing nourishment resources, and improving trade elasticity. Farmers who held back wheat can fetch better prices, and despite colonial produce depreciation abroad, the country shows signs of regaining strength after natural events and a harsh commercial crisis.
Tenders accepted for costeaning at North East Moonta lease with workmen to arrive this week aboard the Kau Barog at Port Wallaroo. A tender for a new reservoir at Adelaide was accepted, another lower bid received. Bonds planned for public works include 75 000 pounds, with funds allocated to Northern Territory, Port Adelaide, and New Waterworks. The Moonta Herald notes temperate dispatches, railroading arguments, and local incidents from Wallaroo to Moonta including a missing shepherd found in a distressed state and temperance society events.
In Adelaide at 8 p.m. Hughes was convicted on two charges with one point reserved for Full Court decision. The Governor has instructed the Gas Company to cut its charges or cease gas supply.
A letter to the editor discusses a Moon ta Ball at Wallaroo, clarifying it was advertised as a subscription ball open to all. The writer notes confusion over exclusivity, recalls prior fund raising attempts, and suggests various planned entertainments or charges to ensure funds, pointing to the committee’s struggles and attendance issues.
In South London it was announced that Ned Wright the burglar would preach at Wandawordh Assembly Rooms, breaking open the doors of hell with a gospel emmy, as described in the report.
The first public trial in Melbourne of the new traction engine by Robey and Co. attracted unusual attention. The machine, weighing about eight tons and delivering 30 tons of power, features a centered steering stage for a clear road view and a unique spiked drum drive. After starting from Sugar Works with six tons of sugar, it toured Sandridge to Flinders Street, drawing crowds and promising a road transport revolution before a derailment damaged a wheel and paused the test.
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