Some EDMONDS colonial newspaper bits.....
1840’s
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Register 26 Jan 1839
Disastrous Fire. — On Tuesday afternoon about two o'clock, a fire broke out in the private residence of Mr. Fisher, which, being composed of reeds, was in a very few moments entirely consumed. The flames communicating to the Land Office and other wooden buildings attached, they speedily shared the same fate. A strong south-westerly wind carrying a stream of flame towards the Survey Office, the work of devastation did not cease until that and the private residence of Colonel Light were also reduced to ruins. The whole of this awful and distressing scene did not occupy the space of more than half an hour. The loss of private property has been great; but we are happy to say that few official papers or documents of public importance have been destroyed; and in the Survey Office, owing to the presence of some of the assistant surveyors and draftsmen, most of the maps aud furniture were saved. The losses sustained by both families are considerable; but among those of Colonel Light, which may be regarded as irreparable, were his portfolios of drawings made during his residence in the Peninsula and in Egypt, and a private journal of the last thirty years of his life. The immediate cause of the fire does not appear to be known, as it had already made considerable progress in the thatch before it was perceived.
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Adelaide Advertiser 7th July 1930
VOYAGE OF THE FAIRLIE
90 DAYS WAS FAST PASSAGE SCHOOLMASTER'S RECORD
Ninety years ago to-day—on July 7, 1840 the barque Fairlie, 570 tons, dropped anchor in Holdfast Bay, 90 days out from London. She carried 226 migrants, an experienced surgeon, and James Bowley, schoolmaster, whose brief diary of the voyage is now in the archives.
Bowley was not a word-spinner. He recorded fact. His daily notes were short, precise, and had much to do with the disposition of sails and the weather. Yet in this brief record there is to be sensed something of the horror and strain and misery of that three months' passage.
On April 3, 1840, he records, he boarded the Fairlie, to "remain for good." On April the steamers Samson and London left the barque off Margate Roads, and the voyage had started. And here, in his own words is the record of that voyage:—
April 7 - Weighed anchor at 10 with fair wind. A little disturbance on board with the single men about cleaning out the married people's berth during the passage, which they refused.
April 8 - Steady breeze, with all sails set. 4 p.m. - Carried away the jib-boom; breeze increasing, reefed topsails. All the emigrants very sick. Passed the Lizard 10 p.m. all sails set.
April 15 - About ship at 4, 8, and 12 o'clock. April 17 - Steady breeze, carrying all sail, at 9 o'clock in the morning have in sight of the Island of Porto Santo. 6 p.m. In sight of Madeira distant about 8 miles.
April 18 - Fell in with S.E. trade winds.
May 1 - A great disturbance on board on account of Leviner Sawyer who refused to clean the hospital out in her turn. They made her fast to the main-mast. Denton, one of the emigrants, came aft with a large knife in his hand and attempted to cut the lashings that were made fast to her, which caused a great number of blows on either side, but, happily, it was soon quelled. Spoke the barque Don Pedro from the East Indies, and a great number of emigrants wrote letters in expectation of sending them by her. She proved to be a French ship, so were much disappointed. In the evening about 9 o'clock a child died.
May 2 - Light breezes, calm at inter vals. Buried the child at 7 o'clock in the morning.
CROSSING THE LINE May 7 - Steady breeze. Crossed the line according to calculations at half past 3 o'clock a.m. when the ceremony of Neptune, "God of the Deep" coming aboard was performed. They hailed as though a ship were in sight, and one of the men came up the side. They immediately threw two buckets of water over him. Then he went into the cabin with a small basket in his hand a letter bag, gave the captain a letter and said it was from Neptune. A great deal of foolish conversation ensured.
May 8 - Steady breeze. The old ceremony of crossing the line was performed. All the gentlemen passengers were shaved and thrown into a great sail full of water, to the great amuse ment of all on board. Neptune was drawn on a carriage drawn by eight of the emigrants. The carriage con tained Neptune and his beloved wife. and two men with their faces black ened, also a man who went before with a chain attached to him. They called him "Old Scratch". All were assailed with buckets full from all directions, then commenced shaving. In the meantime the emigrants threw water at each other in abundance. The doctor's superintendent refused to be shaved or have any water thrown over him, which caused a desperate fight between him and Mr. Taylor, second mate. The chief mate came and separ ated them, and all had a glass of grog whose names were on a piece of paper which the doctor gave us to sign in the morning.
May 9 - Buried the child that died yesterday, this being the third death and second birth.
SHIPBOARD MARATHON May 13 - Have omitted to state that on the 9th of this month Thomas Stucker, one of the emigrants under took to run round the deck 43 times in 10 minutes, distance about one mile and one-eighth; failed by two minutes. Rosy, one of the sailors, did it in 9 minutes 13 seconds; received one guinea reward. Two children died of the measles.
May 14— Steady breeze, committed to the deep the two children that died yesterday. Land in sight during the night.
May 16 — Passed islands of Trinidad and Martin, the former on the star board side and the latter on the lar board. There is nothing but birds on these islands, they being quite barren.
May 19 - In sight of ship; signalled to her. She proved to be the Aden, bound to Liverpool. Ash and Hopgood ran for the guinea that was offered any person who would run round the deck 43 times in 10 minutes. The former did it in 9 minutes 13 seconds, and the latter in 10 minutes 6 seconds.
May 20 - Light breezes. Corked up all the portholes.
May 21 — Child died (Robert Jones, son of Thomas Jones C.E.)
May 22 - Steady breeze. Buried child.
May 25 - Strong breeze. Child died.
May 30 — Light breeze, with very heavy swell that caused our gallant barque to roll very much.
May 31 - Another child died.
June 4 - Lightning and thunder, with heavy seas. A little before 12 o'clock a thunderbolt fell alongside, which caused a very great noise. The man at the wheel was struck blind for 10 minutes. During the night "Jack o' Lantern" was seen at the royal mast heads, caused by foul air and lightning setting fire to it. Captain Garrett's birthday. Gave the sailors a glass of grog, for which they gave three cheers. Another child died. Buried same day.
ALARM OF FIRE June 5 - 9 o'clock In the evening ship rolling violently, and amidst the confusion the awful alarm of "Fire" was given, which caused the greatest confusion. Men, women, and children were seen running up and down the deck in most, awful alarm. The cause of the alarm was the upsetting of the medicine chest, when the aqua fortis oil of vitriol, and other drugs getting mixed together, which caused a great smoke: hence the alarm. At half-past 11 o'clock order was restored.
June 6 - At 10 o'clock all hands re turned thanks to Almighty God for delivering us up from the appalling danger of fire.
June 8 - Two children died of measles.
June 11 - Rather moderate; made more sail.
June 12- Two children died.
June 16 - Caught a very large porpoise. Several of the emigrants cooked some of it and ate it; likewise the sailors. A child died.
June 17 - A child died; deaths, 30; -awful.
June 21 - Have in sight of barque Husher, from Scotland 1 p.m. have in sight of brig, signalled to her. She proved to be steamer Courier, sailed 15 days before us. An infant died: threw it overboard.
June 2 - Two children died.
June 26 - George Hopgood of our division very ill. A great disturbance during the night. Some person cut down the hammocks. A child died.
June 27 - Doctor stopped all grog for cutting down the hammocks. It occasioned a great deal of bother, not knowing who it was. After a great deal of writing it was settled.
July 2 - To the great joy of all on board, have in sight of Kangaroo Island. Having contrary winds, we did not drop anchor in Holdfast Bay until 10 o'clock at night of the 7th July, 1840, after a passage of 90 days - the shortest passage ever known.
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Sth Austn 31/7/1840
DINNER TO CAPTAIN GARRETT, OF THE FAIRLIE.
On Tuesday evening last, the passengers of the ‘Fairlie’ gave a dinner to Captain Garrett, at Fordham's Hotel, as an expression of the feelings of respect entertained towards that individual, for his attention and urbane conduct throughout the whole of the voyage. Among the passengers were the Messrs Edmonds, Daniel, Shaw, Shaw, Conway, Stokes, MacFarlane, and DaCosta. And among the guests were Messrs Gilbert, Hallett, Snooke, Brown, Slater, and Drs. Knott and Philcox. The table appointments were, we understand, of a highly satisfactory nature, and the evening was spent in great hilarity. It is highly gratifying to observe the existence of such feelings between Captains and their passegers, and we always have great pleasure in recording it. Captain Garrett is well known in this province, having made a former voyage in the 'Lloyds’.
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Register 2/3/1844
GILBERT & Edmonds vs Newenham. For the plaintiff, Mr Fisher; for the defendant, Mr Smith. This was an action to recover certain bullocks, drays, &c, seized by defendant as sheriff, at the suit of Mr Penny against Slater and Beevor, the same having been previously assigned to plaintiffs as trustees. After one or two witnesses had been examined, the plaintiffs were nonsuited.
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The Sth Austn 29/4/1845
THE SOUTHERN RACES.-At the meeting held on Tuesday last, at Willunga, it -was resolved that these races should take place on the 29th proximo, near Noarlunga. A second meering will be held at the Emu Hotel, Morphett Vale, on the 13th May, when the arrangement will oe completed. The parties authorised to receive subscriptions in Adelaide, are Messrs Hodding, Edmonds, and Chambers
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The Sth Austn – Tues 21/10/1845
Sherrif’s Sale - E. STEPHENS (Bank of South Australia) v. W. B. EDMONDS.
To be sold, at the auction mart, on Thursday next, by virtue of a writ of fieri facias in this cause to me directed, all the furniture and effects of the above defendant. Sale at 12 o'clock.
C. B. NEWENHAM, Sheriff.
J. B. NEALES, Government Auctioneer.
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Old Noarlunga
European History and Heritage (Onk Council website)
In 1840, the South Australian Company laid out ‘No-orlunga Township’ at the ‘Horseshoe’, Onkaparinga River. The name, Noarlunga, supposedly comes from a Kaurna word meaning ‘fishing place’. The surrounding country became a focus for cereal farming and, within a few years, a flour mill had been built at the town. Local farmers, though, did not have an easy life. The South Australian Company owned a great deal of the nearby land and their tenant-farmers seldom made headway.
By July 1840, the town could boast an hotel, the Horseshoe Inn and the South Australian Company planned for its evolution as a market town – based on the English model – and reserved land for church, school and cemetery. The town was also surveyed on the banks of the Onkaparinga River to take advantage of tides and to ship produce from the mill to the harbour of Port Noarlunga. By the 1850s, the town boasted another hotel, the Jolly Miller (or now the Old Noarlunga), a brewery and some forty houses. A decade later, one writer, noted that the town had a post office, a council chamber, 6 churches, a public pound, 2 hotels, the mill, brewery and a brickyard.
The Noarlunga District Council was formed in 1856 and families such as Radford, Magarey, Burgess, Wheaton, Oliver and Champness contributed to the community.
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Register 15/7/1848
WILLUNGA PLOUGHING MATCH.
Aware of the great interest which prevailed a mangst onr Domeroos friends and readers in the South respecting the maiden ploughing match of Willunga, advertised in oar columns to take Dlace on Wednesday last, wo proceeded to the sceue or action on luesaay, ana arrura oj moonlight at the picturesque and sylvan hamlet of Willunga, when the blazing hearth and plentiful table of mine host of the 'Bush Inn' soon succeeded in striking a balance with the sharp frosty air onuide.
We found Mr Clift the ChairmaD, and other gentlemen of the Com mittee, with their indefatigable Secretary and Treasurer Mr Loud, actively engaged in the usual preliminary arrangements, and experienced from the latter gentleman and bis colleagues the most hearty welsome on the object of our visit being known.
The time for entering the ploughs was limited to eight o'clock in the evening, and by ihat hour there were six entries made of horse ploughs, and a similar number of bullock ploughs; the entrance fee being 7s 6d, except in thm case of a party or hia servant being a subscriber of £1 to the fund ».f the Ploughing Association, when the entrance was free.
The entries, when completed, were as follows : — HORSE PLOUGHS. Owner, Ploughman. Sir Pethick, Farmer, near Willunga James Foreman ^m^gar^1!'80!116^11^} Thomas Smart Captain Bnrney, Noariunga ? - Mr W. B. Hooper, Morphett Vale - Adam Hitchcock Mr Hunter, Willunga - Samuel Shore Mr Arch. Greensbields, Willunga - BOLLOCK PLOUGHS. Owner. Ploughman. Drirer. Bobt. Laurie, Myponga Self D. Stewart, Farmer Jas. Edwards, Willunga Do. John Edwards's son Bobt. Atkinson, ' Bush 1 Joseph Atkinson \ E. He wit (farm sn- \ Inn,' Willunga J (brother) J vant of the owner) f Abm. Pethick, WUInnga Mr Pethick, Jun. ^fifi*/0™*1''3} Mr J. Hill, Willunga Mr J. Jerratt, Willunga
Instructions wer? given by the Secretary for the parties entered to be on the ground at nine the nest morning. The horse ploughs to be drawn by two horse?, without a driver; the ox teams not to consist of more than six oxen, nnd to be allowed of course a driver; the furrows to be not less than nine inches by four and a-half; the quantity ploughed to be half an acre, and the work to be com pleted in four hours. The prizes consisting of four in each depaitment, to be severally £4, £3, £2, £1, the best ploughman of the day, in whichever of the two classes, .to have the Association's silver medal.
In the course of the evening, this very neat and appropriate order of merit reached Willnnga, by a gentleman from Adelaide, and on inspection by the Committee and company assembied, elicited much admiration, the design and execution being equally commendable, and reflecting credit on the artistic skill of the colony.
Early the following morning, several supporters of the cause in hand, as well as visitors from a distance, partook of a substantial breakfast with the worthy and zealou* Secretary, at his pleasantly-situated farmery, Thorney ville, a few miles from Willunga, where— by the way — among other operations, we observed with satisfaction preparations making for a vineyard.
By nine o'clock all parties interested were on the field, a beautiful ipot on Mr Norman's land, near Willunga, known by the ap propriate name of Brawn Farm, Mr N. being celebrated for his superior breed --t pigs, in which stock he has at times challenged the colony. Two additional ox teams, with their ploughs, appeared on the ground, but of course could not be allowed to enter ; on whieh point we pause to observe that with every disposition on the part of the Committee to gratify all parties, it will on reflection be abvious to all, that eight o'clock on the evening prior to the match is late enough for completing the entries and the official arrangements, which however apparently e*sily ffaoe through, are snch as to render it desirable that they should not be increased or rendered complicated by any breach of the fixed rules of the committee, and which would be at the same time injustice to those parties who bad studiously complied with the prescribed rules. On the other hand, we recommend strongly to the officers of the Association to advertise much earlier next year, as by ao doing they are sure to draw a larger body of visitors, and more extensively to diffuse the emulative spirit and the good they contemplate, and as for any seeming additional expense incurred by advertising freely, this is a most sure to be met by an increased number of entrance fees.
The plots were staked out in breadths of fifty links by 2000 links, or twenty chains in length by half a chain in breadth, suitable intervals being left between each ploughland. The signal being given, the twelve teams started simultaneously, at half-past ten o'clock, and for some hours nothing could exceed the interest and excitement that prevailed. From the opening of day, 'the sun shone bright on every eye in the village,' and as it advanced, visitors and spectators from all points of the compass kept arriving on horse and foot, and in vehicles of varied character, from the ponderous dray to the light trim gig, interspersed with female equestrians, who with the ladies and farmers' wives on foot, added much to the grace and animation of the scene.
The spot selected for the occasion was so perfectly enchanting in all its features that we shall make no attempt to describe it, but content ourselves with saying that the best complirntnt to the judgment of taste shown by the Committee on this head was found in the admiration expressed by parties themselves residing among the kindred scenery of the south. The heat of the day, which appeared to us equal to that of Old England's Midsummer, rendered a considerable quantity of liquid refrrshment. which arrived on the ground about noon from the head quarters at Willunga, very acceptable to the majority of the company assembled, and both it and Mr Atkinson's supply of bread and beef, cheese and butter, vanished at such a rate, that an entire stranger to lha affair might have (aken the majority of ns for plough men.
During the progress of the ploughiog, a large party of visitors accompanied Mr Norman, the spirited o«ner of the ploughing- ground, and one of the Com mittee, to his hospitable residence, where we found a lunch awaiting us of the most ample and varied character. While partaking of Mr N.'s substantial fare weeonld not help being struck with the pleasing amount of animation and happiness which was impatted to his comfortable abode by the presence of seven daughters, forming as it did, in our fatherly estimation, such a gratifying contrast with the horrid hermitages of some of the bachelor bushmen whom we have visited. Mr N. facetiously apologised for the absence of Mrs Norman by the intro duction to the company of his infant daughter only some ten days old.
On returning to the field, we found the company still further increased, and it may be estimated that, duting the day, little short of 500 persons visited the scene of action. The work was all done within the prescribed time, with the exception of the plot allotted to Captain Burney's ploughman, who, after making one cut, abandoned the attempt for reasons which will appear in the sequel. The judges appointed for the occasion ar rived at Mr Norman's residence in the afternoon, and on being summoned to the field at the conclusion of the work, proceeded to inspect it with the greatest attention and care, taking considerable lime in the discharge of a duty always one of intense delicacy, and in the present instance of some difficulty as respected the second and third prizes.
It is due to the' company assembled to notice come points in which they observed great propriety compared with some ploughing dutches which we have witnessed at home, great care was taken by all present U- avoid crossing or treading over the work ; the most friendly interest and anxiety for the ploughmen prevailed amongst the spectator?, of whom there was frequently a complete crowd at the turning, a matter of some concern to a man who has to manage, besides his plough, a pair of horses unaccustomed to plough before company, and Grunshield's case, one of them a spirited entire animal. A third point to be noticed, was the avoiding all approach during the inspection, near the judges, whom we have occasionally seen attended in their survey bj a cluster of familiar friends or intimates, who at the time seemed to forget that they were risking injury to the judicial de cisions, prove as they might.
The judges invited by the Committee for the occasion were Mr Richard Blackler, of Adelaide; Mr Robert Taylor, 7Villunga^ and Mr James Uawson. of Strathalbyn. The company began to disperse before the judges left, the return of the more distant visitors being favoured by a bright moon and a sky which had been all day without a clcud, ao ob servation which might have been applied metaphorically to the business and engagement of the day, but for an untoward accident which occurred at its close, as elsewhere recorded ' THB DINHBB.
A large body of the visitors left the field for the 'Bush,' hy which we do not wish oar readers to under, stand 'The Bush,' but the Bush Inn before-named, under the comfortable shelter of which about one hun dred gentlemen a'd farmers soon found themselves ?rated around tables bearing abundance of the good things of this life. The greater part of the company, from fifty to sixty in numbnr, found accommodation in the new dining-room recently added to the ?' Bush,' the rest occupying the smaller apartments of the building.
The chair was filled by John Colville, Ecq., of Moy, near WiUunga, auppnrted by the respected Clergyman of (he township, the Rev Arthur Burnet; Mr Anderson, of Morphett Vale; Mr. Clark, of the Emu; Captain Barney, of Noarlunga ; Mr* Hill, Surgeon, of Willnnga. The vice-chair was occupied by Mr. Clift, of M'Larcn Valley, Chairman of Committee. The second table was presided over by Mr. Norman, among whose supporters we noticed Mr. Cook, of the Murray; Mr. Chamberlain, of Adelaide; and Mr. Douglas, of M'Lared Vale.
At the opposite end the Secretary did the honors, supported by the three Judges, Mr. Pritt, of Adelaide; Mr. Grundy, of Adelaide; and in the body of (he room we noticed Mr. Abraham Pethick, and Mr. Richard Hill, of Willunga, Members of the Committee. Messrs Colton, of M'Laren Vale ; Mr. Overton, of the Bay of Biscay, Mr. Dawe and his partner Mr. Polkenhorne, of the Willunga Slate Quarries; Mr Weir, Architect, of Adelaide; Mr. Hutching, of Adelaide; Mr Edmonds, of Noarlunga; Mr. Hewett, of M'Lareri Vale; Mr. Anderson, Morphett Vale, &c.
The advantages of a good dinner having been practically «nd fully proved to the satisfaction of all present, thanks were offered to the Giver of all Good by the Rev Mr. Burner, and the Chairman with very neat and appropriate introductions gave the usual loyal toasts* The Queen being drunk with three times three, and Prince Albert and the Royal Fami'y with the like honours.
The Chairman, in introducing the next toatf, conceived it justly due to the object of it to express a sentiment of admiration as to the generally commendable and praiseworthy manner in which he had conducted himself in the colony, the honest and heartv interest which he undoubtedly took in all its affairs, io the management and direction of which no man could hope to please all, jnd more especially his exertions and earnest anxiety to promote emigration, the vast importauce of which couid not be too earnestly pressed upon the attention ot his successor. Under the conviction that the present ruler Df onr colony would do his duty to ui and to bis succes sor in this respect, and that he would fearlessly make just representations to the Government at Home on this ill-important point, carrying with him the good wishes af this community, he had great pleasuie in proposing ' His Excellency the Lieut -Governor of the Province.1' (Drunk with three times three.)
The next toast, introduced with appropriate remark* was 'The Church of England and the Rev Mr' Burnet.' The Rev. Arthur Burnet, in acknowledging the toast, proceeded to thank the company for the handsome raanner in which his name had been introduced and received, [n a colony where all religious sects were alike acknow ledged (observed :he speaker), we no longer heard the toast of' Church and State ;' fortunately, however, for ler intere&ts, however forgotten, however injured at limes in England, they bad been studied more honestly, nore sacredly as respects this province hy the appoint ment of an Episcopalian head, likely under God to secure o them benefits, and an influence dear to every Churchnan; and where we rere blessed with a Bishop distinguished for apostolic zeal, for piety, and for learning, for Christian affability and cheerful openheartedness. for in egrity of heart and uprightness of purpose, we might lope to see him and the Church over which ho presided, io supported and upheld, as that if she were no longer a Stats Church, she would nevertheless be so far stately in tier bearing and her influence as to procure for her general esteem and the most extended usefulness. He regretted that he bad not yet had opportunities of culti vating the acquaintance of all his neighbours; hut if spared to continue amonest them, he hoped by Divine lelp to prove acceptable and useful to all around him. md so to discharge the duties of his sacred office amongst ;hem as to do good to theai and himself, and credit to the Church which they had so zealously noticed in connexion with his name. (Cheers )
The next toast given (by Mr. Loud the Secretary) was 'The Dissenters in the Colony.' After a short pause, Mr. Hewett, of M'Lsren V*le, rose and said — ' That finding himself in the company of many an honest Dissenter, he anticipated a prompter acknowledgement nf the toast from some one more competent than himself; for his own part, be felt it no hardship simply to return thanks for an early, friendly, and well-meant compliment, and in -he name of his fellow- Dissenters from the Church jf England be begged most cordially to thank them, issuring them that however he and they might differ from the Established Church, he trusted their conduct is members of the same common community would in the main be found such as to secure fur them a continu mce of the regard and esteem of their fellow-citizens as jvinced in the toast just given.'
The Chairman next gave, with some very pertinent ?etuarks on the subject that bad brought them together, tnd on the advantages of ploughing matches generally, ' The health and prosperity of their worthy Chairman ind Secretary, Mr. Clift and Mr. Loud, and great praise o them for their exertion on this occasion.' (Drunk with three times three.) Mr. Clift briefly returned thanks, giving as the next toast 'The Successful Competitors.' (Three times three.)
Trie- Judges were then called upon for their report, when it appeared that the awards were as follow : — Horses. First Prize, £4. to James Foreman, ploughman. Second ditto, £3, to Samuel Shore, ditto. Third ditto, £2, to Thomas Smart, ditto. Fourth ditto, £l, to Adam Hitchcock, ditto. Oxen. First Prize, £4, to Duncan Stewart, ploughman. Second ditto, £3, to John Edwards, ditto. Third ditto, £2, to Joseph Atkinson, ditto. Fourth ditto, £!, to A. Pethick, ditto. The Society's Silver Me Jal, for the best ploughing in either class. To James Foreman. Mr. Norinao, in presenting the Medal to Mr. Foreman, complimented him on haviog proved that day, that io the art of ploughing he was indeed a Foreman, and he trusted that as a practical farmer he would long continue to be a Foreman, and secure other agricultural honouis besides those which he had that day earned, and which he trusted he would long live to enjoy. (Cheer?.)
Mr. Foreman returned thanks through Mr. Norman. The health of the Judges being given with three times three, Mr. Taylor briefly returned thanks, decliniog to enter upon the merits of the competitors, or to matte any re marks where there existed so much to commend and so little to censure, especially as he understood it was not looked for by the Committee, and the peculiarity of his position as a near neighbour rendering criticism on his part by no means ao agieeable or easy task. (Hear, boar.)
The following toasts were then given in quick succes* sion, suitably prefaced by the proposers : — 'The Unsuccessful Competitors,' by Mr. Hill. (Hearty cheers.) ' Our next happy meeting,' by Mr. White. The ' Agricultural Interests,' by Mr. Taylor, sheep farmer, ot Willunga, and one of ibe Judges. (Three times three.) ' The Pastoral Interests,' by the Rev. A. Burnett, who io proposing the toast remarked, that sheep farming was our earliest friend and the foundation of our exports, that though mining was at times highly and pre-eminently profitable, it was highly hazardous and uncertain, whereas pastoral pursuits, though the source at present of less profit, were less hazardous when industriously and judiciously pursued, and in the end might prove a businens of greater security and certainty than any other of the leadiDg interests of the province.
Mr Cook, from beyond the Murray, returned thanks, apologising for his inability to do the subject justice, not merely because be was suddenly and unexpectedly pressed into the ranks of the speakers where he intended, being only a hearer, but because the order to which he belonged of semi-barbarised bushmen were so far and so long together removed from civilized society and the re finements of polished life, that they became, in spite of themselves, however rich in flocks and herds, so poor in all the parts of speech necessary to make themselves un derstood (laughter), that were he to attempt the task of telling them what be felt, and what he wished respecting the important interest brought under their notice, he should only succeed in failing (cheers and laughter). HecouM not, however, forbear some attempt at confirma tion of what had fallen from the reverend mover, feeling, as he did. that pastoral pursuits would repay diligence and perseverance, a reference to his own somewhat ex tensive flocks in which he had contended roost successfully against that inveterate foe to the shepherd, the scab, would best support his sentiments, and to them he should be happy to refer his hearers. (Here, here, and cries of ??Goon.*) We may here mention that Mr. Cook, who in spite of his apology stands in no need of any, is evidently a well* informed and intelligent sheep mas er, and we trust shortly to have the pleasure of bringing before our readers some account from him of the curative process which he has so successfully applied to hi« own flocks).
The next toast was 'Our neighbour Mr Dawe, and the Mining Interests.' Mr Dawe, in reply, took occasion to remark that, however apparently separated, mining and farming were identical, being mutual!}' indebted to each other and de pendent upon each other. (Loud cheers, and ' One cheer more for the Burra.')
'Our Commercial Interests' was next given by Mr Knight, farmer, of Willunga.
The Chairman then gave ' Mr Edmonds, and our Internal Interests ;' the toast being followed with roars of laughter and loud cries for Mr Edmonds, who promptly and good- huuiouredly responded, assuring the company that he w*s daily studying their ' internal'' in terests, and was every day becoming wiser iu his know* ledge of good malt, hops, and good water, and \u the proper combination of them for the benefit of his neighbours. Beyond this his botanical' knowledge did not extend. For instance, be knew nothing: of shea oak tops, which in some quarters were conceited erro neously to do as well as malt (loud laughter); for his own part, he purposed to confine his investigations en tirely to barleycorns, as the best way of promoting the interests of his own brewery and the ' internal ' interests of those around him. He thanked them for the honour done him on the present interesting occasion.
Soug, by a gentleman from Currency Creek Fill, fill the bowl to overflowing, Ye Britons, come listen to me ; I've a toast that w.ll set your hearts glowing — Here's a health to the Queen of the Sea, &a This truly loyal and patriotic song was sung in admi rable style, and elicited loud applause.
Mr Norman, in introducing the next toast, said he scarcely knew a toast more difficult to do justice to than the one now committed to him ; yet he did not like, in the present instance, to content himself with a silent vote. History, however, relioved him of a part of his duty. She bore upon hei ample page proof how much mankind, and especially Britons, owed to that invaluable blessing, — a free press. If we look back (said he) but a short space, we fiud America indebted for her independence and her standing among the nations to the public press. What unrivelted the fetters of the slave, and let the oppressed sons and daughters of Africa gn free, hut a hurmne, a courageous and an enlightened free press? What blotted out from the Statute Book the invidious distinctions be tween Protestant and Papist but a liberal press ? What reformed a corrupt legislature, and gave us a Parliamen tary Reform, and. coming nearer tho present time, what unfettered commerce and enabled Peel to set her ttee but a free press ? And of all places Mich a colony as this stood in need of an heroic public press : for without it, or with a venal one, what might we not fear ? With it, what might we uot hope ? It might be fearlessly asked whether, but for the press of tlm colony, that obnoxious impost, the harbour dues, would not have been inflicted upon us ? Whether, but for that press, we should have had the satisfaction of seeing the baneful decree with drawn harmless by the very Governor who originated it ? Honour to whom honour is due ; and where is it more justly due then to the men who take a pleasure as thej find an honourable avocation in supporting the rights of the community, and in diffusing throughout it useful knowledge and intelligence of the highest interest ? On the present occasion they were indebted to the public press for the attentioo they were experiencing at its hands through Mr Stephens, and for affording them an opportunity of giving a hearty welcome to a gentleman who came amongst them that day, as his reoresentative, and as the representative of the colonial press ; and with tastes so congenial to their own, as to render his visit highly acceptable to tho Committee aud to all of them. With these remarks, he would give 'Mr Stephens, Mr Grundy, and a free and active public press.'' (Three times three ' With a hip ! hip ! hurra 1')
Mr Grundy acknowledged the toast in a speech, inter spersed with some useful observations and anecdote, which produced in some parts considerable merriment, and was attentively listened to throughout ; but the length of which precludes our reporting. Mr G. sat do*n amid the most cordial cheers, followed by one cheer more, and ' For he's a jolly good fellow. For he's a jolly. &c.'
Mr Grundy tbeo proposed 'The Ladies of Willunga and its neighbourhood.' (Cheers, and *' Here's a health to all good Lasses.') Mr Loud, the Secretary, next gave ' The visitors who have honoured us with their company to Hay.' He sin cerely hoped they might live to come amongst them another and another year, to cheer them with their pre sence and patronage. He was sure the health would be done justice to, for ho could not do them too much honor, for they were all 'jolly good fellows.' (Loud cheers with the Kentish fire.)
Mr Chamberlain, in acknowledging the toast, on be half of himself and other visitors who bad requested him to do so, regretted that more were not present from the metropoolis of the province; many, who be was aware had intended being with them, were no doubt prevented from the enjoyment of the day by the recent death of a respected Brother of their order whose funeral took place only on Sunday ; others he thought might have arranged to have been present had the advertisement appeared somewhat earlier, a point adverted to by a previous speaker, (Mr Grundy). In the absence of one friend at Mount Barker, who was unavoidably prevented from attending, he had a communication to make which he trusted might prove as acceptable aa a long speech, in the shape of a guinea subscription.
Mr Taylor then proposed with an animated introduc tion, the health of their worthy and respected Chairman, which was responded to with about nine times nine, mu sical honours, and ' One cheer more because we like him.'
The Chairman returned thanks with much feeling, and proceeded to call upon Mr Edmonds for a song, which that gentleman gave in excellent voice and style. “In the days when we went gypsying, a long time ago.”
Mr Pritt then gave, with a suitable reference to their exertions in connexion with the occasion, ' Our worthy host and hostess/ Mr Atkinson returned thanks, assuring the company it gave him much satisfaction to have contributed to their enjoyment, and hoped the company present might on future occasions honour him by taking shelter under bis 'Bush.' Mr Thomas Colton, jun, then gave ' The young ladies of Willunga and ita district.' (Cheers and laughter, followed by loud calls for Mr Norman), who, on rising to acknowledge the toast, remarked ' it was evident from the strong call upon him, an impression existed that be was peculiarly interested in the toast just given, and cer tainly if having been instrumental in introducing seven daughters into the district gave any one an interest in the subject they had a pretty fair right to consider him an interested party. (Cheers and laughter.) Leaving, however, self and private interests out of the question for the moment, he most cordially thanked the company en behalf of the young ladies of the south tor the manner in which they had been noticed. From what he (Mr Nnr man) knew of them they deserved as did the married ladies too, more from us than we can do for them. (Laughter and cheers.) He eineerely hoped that the ?oung men around him would be wanting in nothing is regarded their duty to the young ladies (Re newed laughter); but that ac men they would in their day and generation faithfully, affectionately, md at all times discharge their dutiei to that interesting portion of the community (renewed laughter) ; and might they all long live to enjoy their intimate society and the fruits of their devotion to that fairest part of creation which he now so imperfectly represented. (Loud md long continued laughter.)
Want of space forces us to pass over numerous other toasts and remarks connected with the evening's pro ceedings, and to content ourselves with merely enumera ting the following :—' The land we live in ;?' Sonyr — 11 The land, the solid land ;' Recitation, admirably given by Mr Norman—' The pugilist Death ;?' ' The land we left, and the iriends we left behind us;' 'The Emerald [sle ;' 'Old Scotia;' &c,& C...&C The major part of the company left at a little after ten a'clock ; but the remainder, under the leadership of the Secretary, kept up the conviviality till a more advanced period of the night, during which some good songs and jlees afforded much gratification to the company, thus Concluding a day of evidently high interest to all present : and we doubt not that their maiden Ploughing Match will long prove, with its interesting accompani ments, a day of pleasing and satisfactory remembrance md comment to the cheerful, happy, and hospitable ru ralists inhabiting the picturesque and fertile hills and ralleys of Willunga.
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IN THE DAYS WHEN WE WENT GIPSYING
Melody J.N.Sporle. Arr Joseph Philip Knight. New York: Davis and Horn, 1839.
In the days when we went gipsying, a long while ago,
The lads and lasses in their best were dressed from top to toe.
We danced and sang the jocund song upon the forest green,
And nought but mirth and jollity around us could be seen.
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And thus we passed the pleasant time, nor thought of care or woe,
In the days when we went gipsying, a long while ago,
In the days when we went gipsying, a long while ago.
All hearts were light and eyes were bright, while nature's face was gay.
The trees their leafy branches spread and perfume filled the May.
'Twas there we heard the cuckoo's note steal softly through the air,
While every scene around us looked most beautiful and fair.
We filled a glass to every lass, and all our friends most dear,
And wished them many happy days, and many a happy year.
To friends away we turned our thoughts with feelings kind and free,
And oh! we wished them with us there beneath the forest tree.
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Register 29/8/1849
MORPHETT VALE PLOUGHING MATCH.
'These are Ambition's works, and these are great.'
We started on Wednesday with "Goldsmith's hackney coach" as our means of conveyance, taking on our way a bird's-eye view ot the Black Forest ; and, noting our ob- jection to a more distant and much worse kangaroo fence alongside of a public road, found the windmill still grinding and the ' Emu' as close to the lamp-post as when we last left the Vale itself. The so-called ""Vale,"" however, is not yet, like others, ' hid in tbe hollow of two neighbouring hills, ' and the vast plains thereabouts are too extensive for present outline. The match being ' open to all the colony,' the former champions were all in attendance before night, namely, Jones, Foreman, Keating, Robert Smith, Seaman, John Brown, Shore, Kirk, Tansell, Shaw, and one or two others.
On communicating with Mr Castles, the Secretary, we found that all matters had been already so well arranged by the sagacious Committee as not to require a steam whistle! The reader will therefore infer that there were already exis- tent, in the ploughmen at least, ' The awaken'd throb for glory and for fame, And, higher still, for mind. The varied scene of quick compounded thought.'
We had therefore nothing to do but to 'pass the time away' in reading man until the entries were made, as we could not of course obtrude on the debates of the assembled Committee, who were— Messrs Edward Castles, Secretary and Treasurer Alexander Anderson, John Warnock, Thomas Springs, John Myers, Walter Thomson, W. B. Edmonds, Captain Burney.
Tbe entrance money was 7s. 6d. each team, except for subscribers of £1 to the fund. Being fully convinced that ' the time that bears no fruit deserves no name,' we occu- pied the interval ot entrance with 'such stuff as dreams are made of — that is to say, colonial government, roads, natives, sections, sheep, bullocks, mines, and merchandise ; and those who do not like ploughing matches well enough to enjoy a repetition of details, will now perhaps go and do likewise. We got a sight of the list of entries, for which we were politely referred to the worthy host, who did his best to supply us with the particulars.
The following entries were made :— BULLOCK PLOUGHS. 1. Mr Robert Smith, O'Halloran Hill, owner; self, ploughman ; David Smith, driver. 2. Mr Hunter, Willunga, owner; Samuel Shore, Wil- lunga, ploughman; George Easby, driver. 3. Mr Thomas Scowns, Noarlunga, owner ; Joseph Dyson, Morphett Vale, ploughman; Charles Storey, driver. 4. Mr John Wright, owner ; self, ploughman ; — Porter, driver. 5. Mr Daniel Ferguson, Glen Osmond, owner; John Jones, Glen Osmond, ploughman ; Charles Fer- guson, driver. 6. Mr A. Anderson, Morphett Vale, owner; James Har- rowftield, Morphett Vale, ploughman; — Sevier, driver. 7. Mr James Kirk, Morphett Vale ; self, ploughman ; Charles Storey, driver. 8. Mr John Brown, Morphett Vale; self, ploughman; William Chittleborough, driver. 9. Free. 10. Mr John Pethick, Willunga. owner; self, ploughman; Abraham Pethick, driver. HORSE TEAMS. 11. Major O'Halloran, O'Halloran Hill, owner; George Sanderson, O'Halloran Hill, ploughman. 12. Mr Warnock, Morphett Vale, owner ; George Tansell, Morphett Vale, ploughman. 13. Messrs Sprigg, Morphett Vale, owners; AdamHiscock, Morphett Vale, ploughman. 14. Mr William Hooper, jun., Morphett Vale, owner; Robert Harrowfield, Morphett Vale, ploughman. 15. Free. 16. Mr James Keating, Strathalbyn, owner ; self, plough man. 17. Free. 18. Mr Pethick, Willunga, owner; Jamea Foreman, Wil lunga, ploughman. 19. Dr Myles, Morphett Vale, owner; Philip Seaman, Morphett Vnle, ploughman. 20. Mr Harriott, McLaren Vale, owner ; Alexander Rich ardson, McLaren Vale, ploughman. BOYS. Horse -Teams, H. Bullock- Teams, B. 1. Free. 2. Mr William Brown, Morphett Vale, owner; Thomas Brown (his son), plough boy ; owner, driver. ( B.) 3. Mr Charles Smith, Morphelt Vale, owner; Charles William Smith (his son), ploughboy ; William Giles, driver. (B ) 4. Mr James Chittleborough, Hurtle Vale, owner; James Chittleborough, jun., (his son), ploughboy. (H.) 5. Mr William Hooper, Morphett Vale, owner; William Calmer, Morphett Vale, ploughboy. (H.)
' The lengthened night elapsed, the morning shone Serene in all its dewy beauty bright.' Taking in the ballast of a good breakfast, we set sail for Dr Myle's section near the sea shore, in a gully about two or three miles distant, and, without being lost in the still unfenced bush near the spot, arrived just in time to wit ness the commencement.
Nine bullock-teams and leven horse-teams started, and also two horse-teams and two bullock-teams with boys. The rules of the day had previously been read, but were, it is said, nearly the same as those we have so recently published in reference to more than one similar occasion. By this time - The sky was overcast, the morning lowered. And heavily in clouds brought on tbe day.' Woman has long been famous for her forecast, even in the ploughing line, and, by her deep original insight, kept at home in obedience to the general Apostle's Creed on this point. A few of her representatives were, however, pre sent, just to assure the admirers of the fair sex that ' Wo man's sympathy was with them still.'
There was a good attendance of equestrians and pedes trians, who delighted to see those ploughers who made long and deep their furrows, and some few to hear, as they said, Old Ocean moaning ' a storm.' For the ploughing field and some adjacent sections, "Green grow the rushes O," would have been an appro priate motto; but as agricultural labour has now become more plentiful, the character of the surface will soon become changed. The bullocks had tbe advantage in point of ground.
We inquired of everybody everything about every plough, bullock, horse, and map. There was a little oral discrepancy or two which we in vain endeavoured to correct, and our readers must take tbe will for tbe deed, where two opposite ideas as to the same fact, at tbe same time, cannot be true, and prefer tbe respected Secretary's list of entries to verbal answers.
A pretty considerable fall of rain (as brother Jonathan would say) induced us to seek shelter in an adjoining out house with a view to escape staying up all night with Bacchus in wet feet, and so risking our valuable lives and this interesting report! The ploughmen and drivers, how ever, had to abide "The merciless pelting of the pitiless storm." When the rude peltings were over, we all had tbe hardihood to come forth again and admire tbe excellent ploughing.
The Judges were— Mr Win, Ferguson, of Rose Bank. Mr William Overton, of Willunga. Mr William Oliver, of McLaren Vale. We returned from the field, where all passed off well, and witnessed a hurdle race. This was to decide a £1 bet between Mr Sladden, of the * Holding one bullock by the horn. 'Kangaroo Inn,' and Mr Hayes, of ' Tapley's Victoria.' Tbe horses ran round the paddock and leaped the hurdles in fine style. Hayes won, the pony being first in, with the grey close upon the pony's heels.
There were, we regret to state, some pugilistic encounters in an adjoining field, but these were soon quelled by a pass ing mounted Policeman, as also some subsequent distur bances by two or three votaries, who were tipsy enough to have incurred the Resident Magistrate's 'crown of martyr- dom.'
One jocular gentleman offered to bet a shilling that there were better ploughmen than judges! Another, who could now afford bis bottle of wine, said (and we saw no reason to doubt it; that in his first year of farming in South Aus tralia he had had 140 bushels of wheat burnt by accident. It was the general opinion tbat there was even better ploughing at Morphett Vale than anywhere else.
The work was all done in time, and the cheerful fires it the ' Emu ' relieved the wet afternoon, during which great rains fell from time to time. There was no casualty, and all the proceed ings were couducted with spirit and good humour. In all public as well as in the generality of domestic pro ceedings, tbe most powerful point of attraction is THE DINNER. What a spread was here! What a proof of farming and agricultural productiveness, and culinary power in South Australia. We felt tbe full force of the wise man's advice as to considering diligently what was before us, as men of ploughing match appetites.
About 80 of her Majesty's subjects, always loyal over a good dinner, sat down to the table of nature and art. We have not seen a better spread in the South since the days of our mourning were ended. A mining wag once wrote — ' The grace was but short, for the clock had struck two : When people are huugry, short graces will do ;'' but it being now some hours even after two, no grace was deemed necessary. At all events they did not there Make up long faces To say longer graces. We felt for the unexpresred struggle of the piety of Knox stomachs, that owe nothing but intereest to tbe principle of Divine Providence. "The Army," The Navy,' The Church,' and ' The Law,' would, of course, in the ab- sence of their representatives, be more easily disposed of. A Catholic priest, however, was present to give his blessing if requested, as he ought to have been by the croupier in the absence ot any Protestant minister. Most, it not all ot us, at any rate, ate and drank with gratitude in our hearts, we trust, to the Great Giver of all good, and especially of so good a dinner with room to eat it.
Alexander Anderson, Esq , of Morpbett Vale, was the presiding Chairman, and Captain Burney, R N., of Noar lunga, was the Vice- Chairman, and both gentlemen filled their chairs well, without reminding us of the ??of the caliinet-makers, or those of Adelaide, Willunga, or the Glen. The Chairman requested that each guest would order in what each would desire for the next succeeding hour.
This canny suggestion being complied with, he proposed as the State toasts,' Her most gracious Majesty the Queen Victoria, a sovereign always ready to redress our grievances when properly appealed to, as proved to South Australians by the surrender of the royalties.' (Loud cheers and musical honours. ) "Prince Albert and Royal Family." (Received in a like manner.) "Her Majesty's Representative, the Governor of the Colony Sir Henry Young, and may he live long to enjoy the esteem of the colonists at large.' (Cheers.)
Mr Edmonds then sang' The Land of my own Country.'
Mr Castles, the respected Secretary, rose to propose a toast, different, as he said, from those they had lately heard. Those were evidences of their loyalty to good government. His would be drunk by them as men. No one could object to it. 'The ladies!" They are justly described, said the eloquent speaker, as our better halves. 'Tis they who exer cise and control our better feelings : they employ our faculties and make us men. He concluded by proposing ' Lady Young and all the ladies of the colony.' Song : ' Here's a health to all good lasses.'
Mr Warnock proposed ' The agricultural and pastoral interests of South Australia,' which, he observed, were evidently well represented on tbat occasion. Mr Boucher James was pressed by the Chairman to reply, but declined. Mr Norman, ot Willunga, said that, it having devolved on him to acknowledge the last toast, he had great pleasure in acquiescing in their request. South Australia might boast of having done that which was never before done in so short a time in any age or nation. This colony had not its parallel in the history of tbe world It was not more than fifteen years since the proposition for founding the province itself was first made, nor more than twelve years since the first land was measured. They had sent home money, and were now sending ' home ' produce to assist in supporting the starving millions of the mother-country. This was not to be paralleled, he repeated, in tbe world's history. When, in consequence of their (so called) ' early reverses,' the colonists had to fall back upon the natural resources of the colony, and to improve them, it was then that its agricultural capabilities began to be developed. He hoped that our children would look back with grateful remembrances of these successful efforts. As one of the pioneers, he himself glanced back to the period with pleasure, and he trusted there was now enough metal among them to enable them to ptess forward and to deserve prosperity.
Mr Vansittart, of Adelaide, said that it had fallen to his lot to acknowledge (and he felt much pleasure in doing so) the merited compliment to tbe ladies. One thing was quite certain, and it was, that if there were no ladies there would be no gentlemenn. He would feel proud to say, on return ing home, ' I was one of that mob ' at Morphett Vale, who drank the health of the ladies with such extraordinary honors.' (Loud cheers.) Toast— 'The Judges,' in proposing which the Chairman remarked tbat be had been requested to thank them for the diligent, conscientious, and upright discharge of their duties. Mr Thomson sang ' The Merchant' with applause.
The Chairman then read the list of awarded PRIZES. BULLOCK PLOUGHS. First Prize, Samuel Shore ( No. 2) .... £5 Second Robert Smith (No. 1) .... 4 Third John Jones (No. 5) ....2 Fourth James Kirk (No. 7) .... 1 BOYS FOR HORSE AND BULLOCK PLOUGHS. First Prize, Philip Seaman (No. 19) .... 5 Second James Foreman (No. 18) .... 4 Third James Keating (No. 16) .... 2 Fourth Robert Harrowfield (No. 14)... 1 BOYS TOR HORSE AND BULLOCK PLOUGH 8. First Prize, James Chittleborough (No. 4) .... 2 First prize Thomas Brown (No. 2) ... 1
On the announcement and payment of the prizes, Mr Overton, one of tbe Judges, felt very desirous of giving their reasons ; but the request being unusual, compliance was deemed unnecessary. Mr Overton explained that he had been reminded of an old Yorkshire farmer who always gave a reason for everything he did, and that was why he wished to deliver his own reasons on that occasion. Mr Overton subsequently rose again (without any one saying aloud, ' Your reason, Jack, your reason !'), and said be would give reasons why tbe prizes - The Chairman did not require reasons. If the Judges desired to explain, they were at liberty to do so. No explanation followed.' The medal for the best ploughman in the field was awarded to Samuel Shore, in presenting which, The Chairman said it was his pleasing duty to confer tbat mode of honour on the party named, and was happy to see that some one got up to show them tbe way to get it. It was a great pleasure to beat the man who bad beaten others so often, and who had done so much good for himself, and so much mischief amongst the ploughmen. He (the Chair man) hoped the presentation of tbe medal would not pre vent Mr Foreman from appearing at another meeting, and trusted he (Mr Shore) would again come forward, either at Morpbett Vale or Willunga, and do his best.
Mr Edmonds then proposed, as a toast, that which be considered to be one of the greatest boons to tbe colony — "The Press of South Australia.' Mr Reardon sang a hunting song.
Captain Burnett then toasted ' The Mercantile Interests of South Australia,'' and, amidst some few unintentional in terruptions, made several very apposite remarks, which did not however reach us in a connected form. Mr Murray was then called on by tbe Chairman to res pond to the toast of 'The Press,' and said he would return thanks ; but it looked too much like saying, ' There's no thing like leather.' The press had, however (he observed), most important duties to perform.
Mr Martin, our reporter for the day, stated that the colo nial press was there represented by others, as well as by Mr Murray. He had the honour to appear for Mr Stephens [Proprietor of the Register and the Observer). It was the practice of faithful servants in ancient times to represent and speak of their liberal masters, and be would therefore, if they pleased, help Mr Murray out of the embarrassment he so modestly expressed. ' It it their duiy, so the learned think, T' espouse that cause by which they eat and drink.' Not being permanently connected with the press, he might not be charged with personal interest. He had come out from Adelaide only as a Jack-upon-occassion, or Johnny Raw or Johnny Green (as some tipsy whistlers near seemed to think), but they might depend upon it, if another and better could have been obtained at any expense, he (the speaker) would, perhaps, not have been there.
Such was the liberality of 'the press.' At that hour of the night he would not inflict a long speech on the great idea of 'the press,' to which they were merely introduced. What it that press? The modern power that moves mind and na- tions. My countrymen and brethren (he said), are you not readers of books and newspapers? Have you felt that aw- ful power of the press? We have had a song on the mo ther country, but 'does your mother know you're out?" Where is the colonial reflection of the real greatness of Great Britain? Instead of weeping, wailing, and gnashing our teeth, with songs of lamentation, the great question of whether we are known to be out so far South, requires to be reiterated by the press. The next great idea is the possible visitation of one or two of our mother's ships, and the creation by the power of the press of a demand for men of capital, and some visible demonstration in the south that our mother really knows that we are out. Some other ob- servations were also made by this speaker as to the colonial press, its sacrifices, and its past, present, and future sup port by all classes for the advancement of the colonial mind and welfare.
‘The successful competitors of this day ' was the next toast of the evening. Mr Stanford addressed the meeting in acknowledgment. Mr Samuel Shore presented his thanks for the ptize, as also for the medal awarded to him, and hoped that the rising generation would endeavour to keep the medal in Morphett Vale. The Chairman—That's what we've never done yet.
Mr Dicker sang of 'the good time coming' in a style that drew repeated hearty cheers from the whole company. Toast by Mr Spriggs — ' The unsuccessful competitors.' Mr Norman gave a recitation from the table. The Chairman and the company very ingeniously cut off five verses of a long-winded song, and the Chairman then toasted ' The strangers present,' who, he believed, had been much gratified by the number of competitive ploughs and the way in which their business was done in Morphett Vale. (Loud cheers. )
After which Mr Norman—' And may tbey attend in future in ten times their present numbers.' Mr Cummins, of Adelaide, then rose and expressed his obligations for the compliment to visitors from a distance, and stated that, on his way there, he and others had saved the life of a girl (stuck in the mud, as was understood). He hoped that, before the ploughing match of next year, the colonists would have their Road Bill; and, in conclusion said, ' May the Council be delivered of a good one !' Toast—' Absent friends,' by Mr Thompson.
Mr Clarke then spoke as follows : — You are all aware that I once went by the name of 'Old Clarke,' of the Emu. Now I'm a commercial man, and am become fat, and would advise every gentleman present that wishes to get fat likewise, to become a commercial man also. He was fully satisfied that, from the interest the Chairman had taken in the Morphett Vale Association, they would toast the worthy Chairman. Song by Mr Cassell.
The Chairman said his health had been drunk with an enthusiasm indicative of credit for more merit than he ever deemed himself worthy of. He then descanted on the be- nefit derived from Agricultural Societies in England : such associations had materially improved every implement of husbandry, and various kinds of production and manufac ture. In a richly productive country like this, we should also keep such societies up. We are called on (he said) to show these things from time to time, and to transmit good principles to posterity. Every man who has a farm is bound to support such institutions. He himself was ever ready, and felt bound to do all he could in furtherance of them. As to funds, there were plenty in the district ; they need not go a begging anywhere else for subscriptions. Some entertained the idea that a crooked furrow for wheat was as well as a straight one : if crooked in side, and crooked in depth, they could not grow so much wheat. They were bound to encourage men who would do their work well. Every man in the field deserved credit for the wotk done that day. Mr Norman proposed ' the Committee,' by whose exer tions the meeting had been got up. Good ploughing would, he was satisfied, give them five bushels to the acre extra next year for exportation : more breadstuffs, and more grist for the mill. Corn (said the speaker emphatically), corn is indeed tbe staff of life. Mr N. concluded with some other excellent remarks as to the special benefits resulting from good cultivation. Mr Colwell, of Willunga, also addressed the meeting as to agricultnral associations. Mr Murray again presented himself, and said that he was the oldest colonist there present, and as such viewed this whole colony with equal eyes. Any one who comes here in 1849, and is not unacquainted with what the colony was in 1839, must be astonished. He propobed, 'The con tinued prosperity of the Southern Districts.' (Cbeers, and one cheer more for wives and children.)
Mr Loud, of Willunga, in that amiable manner which is peculiarly his own, proposed the healths of Mr and Mrs Disher, the worthy host and hostess of tbe ' Emu,' whom he justly lauded a la ' Loud.' (Cheers.) The scene ot hilarity was sustained by a convivial com- pany until a late hour, and a great number of the remaining guests were obliged to remain up, became they bad no op- portunity of assuming a recumbent posture.
The following day (Friday) was directed to field sports of a different description, namely, horse-races, foot-races, and jumping. At the latter, Mr Dicker was the conqueror. For the following particulars of the horse-racing we are in debted to tbe South Australian of yesterday :— HURDLE RACE. Mr Sprigg's bk. m. Molly ...... (Owner) 1 1 Mr Anderson's b. g. Timor ...... (Phil) 2 2 This was a capital race. In the first heat tbe horses were neck-and neck till the last leap, when Timor fell. The mare won the second by a length and a half. STEEPLE CHASE. Seven entered, bat only four came to tbe post. Mr Gieig's b.g. Stag ......( Reardon) 1 Mr B. James's b.m. Wanderer .... (Williams) 2 Mr Van Sittart's bk.g. Jerry .... (Owner) 3 Mr Sprigg's b.m. Molly .... (Owner) 0 This race was well contested between the two first horses, and the third came in well ; the other was pounded in the first paddock. FLAT RACE Mr Dean's g.g. ...... 1 1 Mr F. Castles's br. g. Snob .... 3 2 Mr Anderson's b. g. Timor .... 2 8 Several others were entered but not placed. A very good race. The winning horse in each heat was very much pressed by the second. The following dialogue is furnished us by a cor- respondent as a literal report of what took place between a Missionary collector (a juvenile one, we presume), and a wide-awake lady, whose charity, unlike that of her sex, is not the creature of mere impulse, but rational conviction : — Collector.— Please to gi' me somefin for the Mission aries. Lady.— Where are ye going to send Missionaries to, and what for, my dear? Collector.— I don't know! Lady — Do any of your preachers preach to the natives here? Collector — I don't know! Lady.— What are they going to do with the money you are collecting ? Collector.— I can't tell! Lady— You don't know how it's spent? Collector.— No ! Lady— I can't give you anything.
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Register 15/7/1848 – (Speeches at Bush Inn at prizes prestn)
The Chairman then gave 'Mr Edmonds, and our Internal Interests ;' the toast being followed with roars of laughter and loud cries for Mr Edmonds, who promptly and good-humouredly responded, assuring the company that he was daily studying their 'internal' interests, and was every day becoming wiser in his knowledge of good malt, hops, and good water, and in the proper combination of them for the benefit of his neighbours. Beyond this his botanical knowledge did not extend. For instance, be knew nothing of shea-oak tops, which in some quarters were considered erroneously to do as well as malt (loud laughter). For his own part, he purposed to confine his investigations entirely to barleycorns, as the best way of promoting the interests of his own brewery and the 'internal' interests of those around him. He thanked them for the honour done him on the present interesting occasion.
(Then a) Song, by a gentleman from Currency Creek...
“Fill, fill the bowl to overflowing, Ye Britons, come listen to me, I've a toast that will set your hearts glowing, Here's a health to the Queen of the Sea...” and this truly loyal and patriotic song was sung in admirable style, and elicited loud applause.
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Register 14 March 1851 (Series began Feb 27 1851)
SKETCHES OF THE PRESENT STATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
No. IV. — NOARLUNGA.
When we entered upon the downs of the Noarlunga range, the roads were under repair, the very bad places of our former recollections having been pretty well mended. Some fine corn crops were disclosed, in constant succession, and we noticed English barley looking well. Harvest with Cape barley had begun, and haymaking was vigorously proceeding, although but little hay was as yet stacked. In this neighbourhood we observed the beautiful shell-parroquet, of a most lively and brilliant green.
On attaining the summit of the hill, we got our first sight of the Onkaparinga; nearly to its mouth, with a bold sea view, and then descended by a rather steep declivity into the village or township of the Horseshoe, in the hundred of Noarlunga, having, traversed by the road we came a distance of 14 miles of undulating country, interspersed with cultivation. On the right, descending into Noarlunga, we passed a new church, in which it is intended to accommodate 200 persons,and of which the foundation stone had not long since been laid by the Bishop. It is dedicated to St. Philip and St. James, but was yet unfinished.
At the foot of the hill on entering, and in an excavation at its side, is a brewery erected by Mr. W. B. Edmonds ; a malthouse is lately attached, enabling him to make his own malt, and supply that article to the public. Mr Edmonds is an ale brewer, whose beer we think deserves patronage and encouragement, though it may derive no advantage from any recommendation of ours. We believe the beverage to be pure, honest, and undrugged: we know no more, not being either publican or connoisseur.
The township of Noarlunga is laid out on a spot nearly surrounded by the River Onkaparinga, in its tortuous windings, about three miles from its mouth. These twistings have formed a horseshoe-like oval, from which this locality takes its characteristic name. It contains at present upwards of 40 houses, and at least 150 inhabitants. This spot was fixed upon at an early period by the South Australian Company for a township, and streets and terraces were marked out in active anticipation. For some time, however, this was all in the progress of building and inhabiting was slow; indeed, for several years no marked increase could be noted. Now matters have taken a turn, and, since eight or nine short months, the township has attracted much attention, new settlers are arriving, and new buildings springing up in every quarter, and that with a steadiness of increase. All the available land, and in fact all the land of any kind in the neighbourhood (even that before rejected), while any choice remained, has been eagerly purchased, and from the wants of the new settlers, and the demand for labour in fencing and agriculture, industrious hands are in request.
On the right, at the entrance of the townsliip, is a steam flour mill, the property of Mr. James Clark, who has made large additions to it, apparently doubling its original extent by the addition of four large floors to his capacious premises. The mill, which once belonged to Mr. Dehorne, is of brick; the added building stories of stone. We went over the mill and its various buildings. The steam-engine in use is of 12 horse-power, but may be made to avail as a power of 15. Mr. Clark, we were informed, could grind 2,000 bushells a week, and we saw some very clean wheat of Mr, Pethick's waiting to be ground. We did not ask if these buildings are kept insured, but it is to be hoped they are; for a tremendous stock of firewood surrounded the premises, bristling like gi gantic chevaux de frise. We were told that the large quantity we saw would only suffice for a consumption of five months.
Opposite the mill is the Horseshoe Inn, kept by Bock, comfortable in accommodation, and well managed by Mrs. Bock and her son. Bock, besides his quieter custom, drives what is called 'a roaring trade', indeed according to his own account, too roaring, which we can in part confirm, particularly in the season (which it now was) for the transit of wool; one constant excitement being kept up day and night by the noise, clamour, laughing, and swearing of the bullockdriver travellers and other worthies who pull up there; so that a man may speedily make a good fortune at Bock's Inn who has no regard for his night's rest or the drum of his ear.
To meet the rapid increase of population, two new barge stores are building. A medical man had settled there, who seemed tolerably satisfied with his position; and there was, it is hardly necessary to add, a Post Office. Fruit and vegetables are still very deficient, and a market garden on the other side of the river, where land may yet be obtained, would, we think, answer the expectation of any practical person in that line, as the communication is easy over a good bridge of stone and timber.
In the river there is abundance of fish — cray fish and bream in particular — on which account parties of the aborigines locate here during the full fish season. They are also, as we heard here, and found in our further progress, in request for harvest work, but they require some watching in this combustible country, as a policeman told us that he had recently been called up in the night to eject a party of blackfellows from a stubble field, where they had made a fire, and he said he had some trouble to get them away peaceably.
There are a few sheep and cattle-stations in the neighbourhood, but the runs are being rapidly enclosed.
On the hill behind the new church is a board informing the public that they stand in the intended but yet houseless village of 'Chepstow'. We think it may by-and-by have a chance of success; but we could find no resemblance to the Monmouthshire gem of that name, except perhaps in its height from a river. This place appears to have been a fortunate locality to many who have risen, from very unconspicuous positions with small means, to great comfort and even affluence. Mr. Holly, the owner of six or seven sections, Mr. P. Hollins, the former proprietor of the inn here, and a Mr. Lovelock were mentioned to us as instances in point.
There are several brickfields in very active operation here, and quarries of good building stone and limestone: the new church is built of the former. We had the pleasure of inspecting the plan of this edifice, with the spire which it is proposed to add when the means will permit. When this may be is at present apocryphal, but we told the worthy trustee that we thought the building better with out it.
A curious discovery had just been made in Noarlunga, to which our attention was drawn by Mr Knipe, the medical practitioner. In the centre of the road, at the end of the immediate descent into the township, and opposite to the Horseshoe Inn, a burial place of the aborigines has been disclosed, by the wearing away of the crown of the road in the traffic. Whether this was the scene of a furious fight, or simply a place of interment, then quite private, but now perhaps the most public spot in Noarlunga, it would be curious to know. The grinding and scraping of the drays and vehicles has brought the bodies to view, on the present surface, and in many cases in the perfect state of skeleton, to a considerable extent. They are doubled up, the knees nearly meeting the chins, and the whole complete forms are distinctly seen, as distinctly as if they had been powerfully drawn with white chalk on the roadway. It is believed that the bodies thus buried, or huddled in, go to some depth.
Passing over the bridge we have mentioned, leaving Noarlunga, and mounting the ranges above it, we noticed the farm of Mr. Harriott, who has three sections, all cropped with corn. Further on is the property of Mr. Bosworth, who we understand holds several sections; he is building a very good house; he had not, however, any land at present in cultivation, but has fallowed this season.
The corn crops continued on both sides of our road. The mass of cultivation was perhaps less in this locality than nearer to Morphett Vale. From what we could judge, we have little doubt that in this immediate district, drawing an imaginary line between that and the country approaching Willunga, there are not less than 5,000 acres under corn crops.
A little further on, the road was under repair in a part where it most grievously required it. We reached a height which gave us a view of the Aldinga Plains, the sea, and the Willunga ranges, the latter rising in a splendid amphitheatre, displaying the cultivated valleys undulating with corn. We passed a wayside public-house called the Devon Arms, and traversing a succession of swells along a road which we saw before us in a vista for five miles, we entered the hundred and township of Willunga, after a very agreeable ride of 12 miles. Most of the land on both sides was fenced substantially with posts and rails; but near Willunga there was a great deal of fencing of a slighter kind, which marked the recent advent of many new comers.
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Register – 28/10/1854
ACCIDENT. — Last week a valuable horse, belonging to Mr. W. B. Edmonds, of Noaralunga, while engaged in drawing water from the Onkaparinga, backed the cart into a deep waterhole, and, being drawn in with it, was drowned. The driver made every attempt to disengage him from the cart, but without effect.
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Register 26/10/1855
The Loyal Noarlunga Lodge, I.O.O.F.M.U. celebrated its anniversary on Thursday, the 18th instant, by a dinner at the Horseshoe Inn, their Lodge-room being most tastefully decorated for the occasion. About 35 brothers and friends were present, and did ample justice to the excellent fare provided for them by Host Peterson, and the evening was passed in that orderly but convivial manner which usually characterize these reunions. The chair was occupied by P.G. Purler, one of the oldest and most active officers of the Lodge, who was ably supported by P.V. Sugdon Knipe, Mr. Dodd, of Port Elliot, V.G. Price, P.S. Pcattie, and other brothers. P.G.Adams, of the Albion Lodge, was in the vice-chair, supported by Brother Marsh, of the Southern Star Lodge, and Secretary Ganiter.
(Whole lot of toasts and speeches and presentations)...
The Chairman then gave ' The Southern Star Lodge,' and said he had been in the habit of attending that Lodge by order of the District for the last nine months, he had always fonnd the members willing to carry out the objects of the Order; and now he was happy to state they were qualified to do so without his assistance.
Mr. Wetherall proposed ' The Commercial and Agricultural Interests.' Mr. W. B. Edmonds, in responding to the toast, felt a pride and pleasure in meeting such a harmonious company. The toast he had to respond to reminded him of the motto of the Society whose anniversary they had met to celebrate —'Unity is strength;' so, with agriculture and commerce; both must succeed together, single they would fail. The approaching season he hoped 'would be productive of good to all. An old friend of his had observed to him that if the farmers of the South did not know how to fallow their land, there was One above who would teach them ; and so it had proved, for the best land last year had yielded the worst crop, and it rejoiced the heart of man to go through tbe same district at the present time. The other lesson to be learnt was, the dependence we all must be brought to feel, and to know that however man may propose, God alone can dispose. He concluded an eloquent speech by hoping he should live to see them all many anniversaries to come.
Several other toasts followed, with many excellent songs, and tho company separated, highly gratified with the evening's entertain ment.
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Register 26/12/1855
An inquest was held at the Devonshire Arms Hotel, Maclaren Vale, on view of the body of Mary Atkinson, wife of Thomas Atkinson, on the 10th, and, by adjournment on the 17th instant, before George Worthington, Esq., J.P. (Coroner), and a respectable Jury.
The deceased died on Saturday evening, the 8th instant. As it was represented to the Coroner that particular circumstances rendered a post mortem examination necessary, he directed such examination to be made on Sunday morning, decomposition having, in consequence of the extreme heat, commenced immediately after death.
On Monday morning the following gentlemen were sworn as Jurors: — Messrs. Richard Baker Aldersey (Foreman), John Norton Martin, Thomas Colton, Edwin Colton, William Martin, Charles Elliott, Benjamin Pavey, Peter Bell, John Marshall, Charles Snellgrove, Philip Pavey, Henry Thomas Cullen, and Walter Leonard.
It appeared from the evidence that on the 30th November the deceased had complained to J.S. Mackintosh, Esq., J.P., Willunga, of the ill-treatment and beating she had received from her husband; and that the Magis- trate had required Thomas Atkinson, with two sureties, to enter into a recognizance to keep the peace and be of good behaviour towards his wife for the space of twelve months. The following witnesses were examined on the in quest.— James Sutherland Mackintosh, M.D. (the Magis trate who took the recognizance), said the deceased showed him on that occasion various bruises on the head and chest which her husband had inflicted; and that, not choosing to act otherwise than as a Magistrate on that occasion, he desired Mrs. Atkinson to consult Mr. Jay, the surgeon, at Willunga, as to the extent and treatment of the wounds. Dr. Mackintosh also stated he had made a post mortem examination of the body of the deceased in conjunction with Mr. Jay, and also with Mr. Knipe (the medical attendant of the deceased). That he had particularly examined the wounds he had men tioned; and the result of that examination was that death did not result from those wounds. The witness described the diseased state of the body, adding that the post mortem examination showed evidence of long standing disease, which might have arisen from intem perate habits ; and that such an amount of disease was, conjointly with intemperate habits, sufficient to account for death. He could not say be thought the beating she had received did accelerate her death. Richard Gardiner Jay, surgeon, deposed to having examined the bruises and wounds the deceased had re ceived, and which she had shown to him on the day her husband entered into the recognizance. Mr. Jay said it was hardly possible for her to show where she wan not bruised. That having attendedl at the post mortem examination, his opinion was that her death arose from inward disease, accelerated no doubt by recent great excitement, constant conflicts, and drinking, to which she was addicted. That there was no inward connection with any outward bruise or wound, and that the bruises were not the immediate cause of death. James Frederick Knipe, surgeon, had attended Mrs. Atkinson during the last five or six years. She was very intemperate, subject to various diseases. That four years ago she had a very extensive ossification of the heart. She was also subject to constipation of the bowels of a most obstinate nature, and disease of the liver, aggra vated by habits of intoxication. That he assisted at the post mortem examination, and be considered the cause of death to be disease of the heart, accelerated by drinking ; that he considered the primary cause, but there were other diseases. There was decidedly no connection be tween the wounds and bruises and the death. He did not think that the beatings he knew she had had accele rated her death. William Lane, of Noarlunga, M.D., stated that he had been sent for by Thomas Atkinson on Thursday last, Mr. Knipe being absent. That he attended Mrs. Atkin son at 2 o'clock on that day ; that she was then in a state of great excitement from drink; and he considered that she ought not to have been left at large. Isaac Prior, of Maclaren Vale, farmer, expressed a desire to make a statement, by which it appeared that he was one of the trustees under the marriage settle ment of deceased. That he and James Harrison Pollard had accompanied the deceased when she went before the Magistrate to lay the information against her husband for ill-treatment. The witness did not prove any parti cular acts of ill-treatment to have occurred in his pre sence, and his further statement was hearsay. James Harrison Pollard, of Maclaren Vale, store keeper, said he accompanied the deceased and Isaac Prior to Willunga, where the information was laid; and that on the previous evening witness having heard a great crying in Atkinson's house, went there that he saw Atkinson and his wife. Remonstrated with him for beating his wife, and then offered to go with the de ceased to a magistrate for protection. William Holden, of Maclaren Vale, mason— Has been in the habit of frequenting the Devonshire Arms for more than three years. Has seen Atkinson beat his wife with his hands and with a whip, both publicly and privately. On Atkinson's last birthday, I was bathing Mrs. Atkinson's eye with vinegar. He came into the room, and sat down. She used rude language to him. He took up an empty glass and threw it at her. It missed her. She was a little intoxicated. This was from 8 to 10 o'clock in the morning. He has used the head of a riding-whip upon her. Mary Brown, wife of William Brown, of Maclaren Vale, labourer — Has known the deceased for the last four years, and has been assisting in the house. Has seen Atkinson ill- treat his wife at all sorts of times, by knock ing her about and lashing her with the whip. This has been when she was drunk; never saw him do it when she was sober, she was in the habit of being drunk. I saw her on the Thursday before her death and she made a complaint; she did not seem in pain. She was not sober. She was sometimes confined in her room, in which have seen her locked. I have dressed her wounds. Atkinson said if she did not leave off drinking he would kill her. She said she did not care. Emma Marsh, wife of William Marsh, of Maclaren Vale, licensed victualler— Has known Mrs. Atkinson for 10 or 11 months, and has Lived in the Devonshire Arms Hotel. Mrs. Atkinson was in the habit of drinking. Her husband used to ill-treat her at times. When she had a drop too much he took her into the bedroom. I have seen him take a riding-whip to beat her. She com plained to me much, and I did what I could to protect her. On one occasion he took up the carving-knife to her, and I held up my hand to protect her, and got a cut on my hand from the knife. I have seen bruises all over her body. I was called to dress a wound on her right temple soon after I came; and she had two cuts at the back of her head. Mr. Atkinson asked me to bring water and to attend to his wife and wash her head. John Gribble, of Maclaren Vale, farmer, deposed to having witnessed an altercation between Atkinson and his wife. Atkinson kicked the door open with his foot, during the time she was saying something he did not like, and he cried out he would kill her if she did not hold her tongue.
At the instance of Thomas Atkinson tho following witnesses were examined — John Cliffe, jun., of Maclaren Vale, farmer — Has fre quentcd the house several years. Has never seen any ill-treatment of Mrs. Atkinson by her husband; but has heard of such ill-treatment. Has frequently seen Mrs. Atkinsoon drunk. Thinks Atkinson had sufficient motives to lock her up when drunk, to prevent exposurte. Has heard Mrs. Atkinson use awful language in the bar. Charles Lewsey of Maclaren Vale, carpenter, said he never saw Mr. Atkinson ill-treat his wife. She was addicted to drinking, which habit seemed to increase. William Purn, of Maclaren Vale, wheelwright, said he is one of Mrs. Atkinson's trustees with Mr. Prior. She has since her marriage complained that her husband has beaten her. I said to her that if that was the case she ought to swear the peace against him. She answered it was her own fault. She has acknowledged before him and me that it was her own fault. William Bennett Edmonds, of Noarlunga, brewer, deposed that during the last week he was called upon to become surety for Atkinson to keep the peace towards his wife. Witness stated to both of them that if such proceedings had been taken months before it would have been better for the happiness of both. Has seen Atkinson strike his wife, but he has ordered his servant to put her to bed because of intoxication.
At the request of tho Jury, Dr. Mackintosh was re called, and said that on his former examination he con fined his evidence to the last beating sustained by the deceased, and that he still retained the same opinion with reference to that beating ; but he had no hesitation in saying that the repeated beatings which it appeared she had been subjected to, coupled with her intemperate habits, would be likely to accelerate her death. The Coroner having in his charge explained the legal effect of the medical evidence, the Jury, after long de iberation, returned the following verdict :— "That the deceased died from natural causes, accelerated by drunk enness and the ill-treatment of her husband. The Jury think it necessary to express their disgust at the conduct of Thomas Atkinson towards the deceased ; and it being proved in evidence that the deceased has been frequently beaten by the said Thomas Atkinson in a cruel, brutal, and unmanly manner, they desire that the particulars of such treatment be submitted by the Coroner to the law officers of the Crown for their consideration, the jury being of opinion that, if a criminal prosecution can be sustained against the said Thomas Atkinson, the interests of the public require that such proceedings should be taken."
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Register – 8/10/1856
NOARLUNGA. UNDER DISTRESS FOR RENT. BILL OF SALE, AND BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE.
TO be SOLD by Auction, on the premises of Mr. W. B. Edmonds, at Noarlunga, on Tuesday, the 14th day of October inst, by Mr. J. H. Parr.
The LEASE of the Valuable BREWERY there situate, having eleven years to run from the 1st June last, at tbs low rent of £10 per annum. AIM, Brewing Utensils, Casks, Malt-Crushing, Mickine Horse and Cart, and Household Furniture.
For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer ; or to Mr. H. Gilbert, solicitor, Adelaide.
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Register 14/11/1856
INSOLVENCY COURT. - Tuesday, November 13.
WILLIAM BENNETT EDMONDS, Noarlunga, common brewer.
The insolvent deposed, in answer to His Worship, that the bills for £400, drawn by himself on his brother, on the faith of the letter of the 20th September, 1854, were dated in August, 1855. They were drawn in favour of Edward Wright. Those bills were paid. When Mr. Bray discounted the bill on his brother for £150, insolvent did not know whether or not the bills for £400 were honoured. The bill given to Mr. Bray was discounted sometime in January in the present year. Would not swear whether or not he had named to Mr. Bray that he had drawn on his brother for the £400. He might or might not. Advised his brother of the transaction with Mr. Bray, and at the same time informed him that he might require another sum of £150 to assist him in his business, but he had not drawn. That was also in January, 1856. Had not received any reply to either the letter respecting Mr. Bray's bill or the one written subsequently. Mr. Bray's bill was only refused acceptance. Had no advice of its having been paid.
His Worship said it was rather unusual as there had been plenty of time for insolvent's brother to have replied; men of business generally acknowledged such matters with promptitude.
Edward Wright, jun, deposed, in answer to Mr. Gilbert, that he had purchased a set of bills from the insolvent about 15 months ago, which was subsequent to the period at which insolvent's brother authorized him to draw. The bills for £400 were refused acceptance on presentation, but were afterwards paid.
In answer to His Worship the insolvent said he had, about six years ago, sold a bill drawn on his brother, which was paid. His Worship said the difficulty he felt in giving adjudication then was the absence of Mr. Bray, whose evidence might be material. The insolvent would not say whether or not he had told Mr. Bray that he had already drawn £400 on producing his brother's authority. Could the insolvent give him any idea when a reply might be expected from his brother? The insolvent replied very likely by the next arrival from England.
His Worship — Then the adjudication had better stand over till after that time, to be given at an early day. Adjourned accordingly.
W. B. Edmonds.— Adjourned to the 1st December, at 1 o'clock.
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Register 8 Oct 1856
NOARLUNGA.
UNDER DISTRESS FOR RENT.
BILL OF SALE, AND BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE.
TO be SOLD by Auction, on the premises of Mr. W. B. Edmonds, at Noarlunga, on Tuesday, the 14th day of October inst, by Mr. J. H. Parr –
The LEASE of the Valuable BREWERY there situate, having eleven years to run from the 1st June last, at the low rent of £10 per annum.
ALSO
Brewing Utensils, Casks, Malt-Crushing Machine, Horse and Cart
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Household lurniture.
For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer; or to Mr. H. Gilbert, solicitor, Adelaide.
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Register 21/3/1857
COURT OP INSOLVENCY. - FRIDAY, MARCH 20.
William Bennett Edmonds, an imprisoned debtor, out on bail, attended by adjournment. Mr. Gilbert appeared for him. No opposition was offered.
The last examination, on tne 4th of November, 1856, had reference to the expected payment of a bill given by the insolvent to Mr. T. C. Bray, for £175, and who discounted it. The insolvent then stated that he had advised his brother in London of having drawn such bill, having previously received his assurance that he would pay his (insolvent's) drafts for any amount up to £400. The insolvent then had not received any reply, and an adjournmeut was granted to this day to ascertain whether such bill had been paid.
In reply to His Worship the insolvent deposed that he had received a letter since the last meeting from his brother whom he had left at home, in London, who did not mention the bill given to Mr. Bray at all, whether he had paid it or not, but expressed himself willing to assist him (insolvent) to the best of his power.
His Worship expressed surprise that no mention had been made of the bill, and which did not look well. There was no doubt Mr. Bray had received a handsome premium for discounting it; about as much indeed as he might expect to cover the risk. Henry Gilbert deposed that he ascertained that the rate of discount of the Bank of Australasia in March, 1836, when Mr. Bray discounted the bill, was at the rate of 1 per cent. The discount they would have charged would have amounted to £1 15s. The sum charged by Mr. Bray was £25.
The insolvent — I gave Mr. Bray my bill for £175, and received, in cash, from him £150.
Mr. Gilbert — Or nearly 15 times more than the Banks would have charged.
His Worship then gave adjudication as follows :— In this case there is only one opposing creditor, Mr. T. C. Bray. This creditor's ground of opposition is founded on the alleged mala fides of Mr. Edmonds, in inducing him to discount a bill at three days sight drawn by Mr. Edmonds on his brother for the sum of £175. For this accommodation Mr. Bray received £25; and looking on the usual voyage home as on an average four months, this would make the rate of discount something over £30 per cent, the rate of discount at the Bank at the ptriod when the bill was cashed on good bills. It has been urged on Mr. Edmonds's behalf that this shows Mr. Bray took the bill with a full knowledge of the risk run, and that in such case he is deprived of any right to complain of the result, and as a consequence ot his right to oppose. I cannot altogether acquiesce in this position. The language of the 25th Sect. of the Insolvent Act is that, in case of the proof that an insolvent has contracted a debt fraudulently, or by means of false pretences, he shall not be entitled to his discharge for a period not exceeding two years. The evidence is that Mr. Edmonds placed in the hands of Mr. Bray a letter of his brother, promising to assist him. It is further proved that after the receipt of the letter Mr. Edmonds received assistance from his brother to the extent of £100; but he does not swear tnat the fact of the advances made to him by his brother were made known to Mr. Bray, and it certainly seems to me that the suppression of that fact would be fraudulent, within the meaning of the 29th section of the Ordinance. I am sorry that on this ground I feel it my duty to adjudicate that the insolvent will only be entitled to his discharge at a future day, and not at the present.
My order is that the insolvent shull be discharged according to the prayer of his petition when he shall have been in prison at the suit of his retaining creditor three months. I regret to observe in the schedule that there is a total inadequacy of profit to account for expenditure. The net profit of five years appears to be £1,341 5s. The total of private expenditure, including £379 5s. 9d. law expenses, and £700 interest on loans, amounts to £1,256 1s. 7d. There being no evidence to show that the excess of expenditure over receipts brings tne insolvent within the 28th and 29th sections of the Act, and no person opposing on such grounds, I do not feel that I am justified to suppose the existence of facts which the creditors have not deemed it necessary to prove in the ordinary way.
Mr. Gilbert applied for leave for the insolvent to go home; he promised for him to return tomorrow.
The insolvent — Will you give me protection for six months?
His Worship — I cannot grant either request. I have no power to do so.
The insolvent was given into the custody of the messenger of the Court.
Sat 21/3/1857 – Sentenced to 3 months gaol over above.
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SA Register Tues 3rd March 1863
The Defaulter EDMONDS.-We are informed that W. B. Edmonds, late Clerk of the Local Court at Kadina, was on Thursday last [26th Feb] charged with embezzling moneys lelonging to the Crown, and committed on the charge to take his trial at the next Criminal Sessions of the Supreme Court of the colony.
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SA Register March 7th 1863
LOCAL COURT KADINA
Kadina: Thursday, February 26. [Before Messrs. Colley, J.P., and Nation J.P.
Embezzlement.
W. B. Edmonds was charged, on the information of the Stipendiary Magistrate. Mr. J. B. Shepherdson, with having embezzled certain moneys amounting to £178-4s-6d., the property of the Government.
The first witness, Mr. Shepherdson, being sworn, said :— I know the prisoner, W. B. Edmonds. He was appointed Clerk of the Local Court, Kadina, on and from March 14, 1861, and has acted in that capacity up to the 14th of the present month. Under the colonial Governor, by virtue of his employment, he was authorized to receive moneys — fines and fees — on Governmnent account. His duty was to balance his accounts, showing the collections on account of the Government; to make out his collector's account for audit and submit the same to Special Magistrate of this Court at the end of every month, and to make a declaration at the same time that his accounts were correct and that the amounts due to the Government had been remitted to the Treasury. By virtue of his office, he had received for the month of November, 1862, the sum of £178 4s. 6d. and on the 5th of February. 1863, he submitted his accounts to me as Special Magistrate balanced, and showing that he had paid to the Colonial Treasurer the sum of £178 4s. 6d. On that day, February 5, he made declaration that he had paid same by banker's draft. I put in the declaration marked A. The paper was signed before me and witnessed by me.
By Mr. Emerson (who appeared for Edmonds) - The only official intimation I have is a letter dated 13th March, 1861, from the Attorney-General's office. I have seen the government Gazette Notice, but I have not got it here. I saw Mr. Edmonds last on Tuesday evening week, the 17th inst. The balance in the Bank-book to the credit of the Local Court on the 25th of February is £102 4s. 5d. By the credit of this amount, £86. 16s. 10d. is a balance brought forward from January month, and the remainder is for moneys received in February month. The £86.16s.10d. is quite independent if the £178 4s. 6d., it being moneys in the custody of the Local Court not payable into the Treasury. The costs in Mr. Edmonds's cost-book February 11th or 12th were £2 5s. 3d., which, with the amount left in the Bank — £102 4s. 5d.— left £4.6s.11d in favour of the Court.
Thomas Shuldham O'Halloran deposed — I am a clerk in the Colonial Treasury. In my capacity as clerk I am cognizant of all sums paid into the Treasury. Because I have to go through the cash-book every month, and see what vouchers are required. We have to vouch for all moneys received. I do not make any voucher for the Local Court accounts. I should know if any money was paid into the Treasury by any Local Court by looking into the cash-book. The last amount received by the Treasury from the Local Court of Kadina was £63.1s.6d, received with the letter I hand in, dated January 5, 1863. No money has been received since that date.
By Mr. Emerson — The money is payable to the Treasury. Either Mr. Hitchin or myself would receive it. I only know from the money not being in the cash book, and that I have not received it myself.
John Field deposed — I am a policeman. I arrested the prisoner at Leasingham on Sunday, the 22nd of February. Told him he was charged with embezzlcraent at Kadina. He asked me my authority. I told him from a telegram received from the officer in charge at Kadina, stating that a warrant was issued for his apprehension. I then cautioned the prisoner. He made no remark relative to the charge. I searched him at the station, Auburn. I found a cheque for £1 17s. l1d., a promissory-note for £21 10s., an agreement, dated March, l861, signed J. M. Cameron, a receipt from J. Boor for £10, an I.O.U. from B. Bates for £3 18s. l1d., a memorandum of figures, a summons issued against W. B. Edmonds for £35 4s., dated November, 1862, a £1 note and 6s in silver (since spent on prisoner), a small silver watch, and a pocket-knife.
The prisoner was committed for trial at the Supreme Court.
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Register Thurs 14th May 1863
SUPREME COURT ADELAIDE - REGINA v W. B. EDMONDS.
The prisoner, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of embezzlement was brought up to receive his sentence.
Mr. Ingleby called the following witnesses as to character:—
Mr C. E. Tidemann stated that he had known the prisoner for three years. During that period he had always known him to bear a high character for honesty. Henry Robinson had known the prisoner for above twenty years. He would have had no hesitation in recommending him to any place of trust in the colony. W. E. Burton had known the prisoner for wenty-three years, and had always taken him to be trustworthy and honest. A statement was then handed in to the Court on behalf of the prisoner by Mr. Ingleby.
His Honor said it was very painful to see a man like the prisoner in such a position as he then stood. He had born a high character for years, in fact the very circumstance of his having been entrusted with public property showed that his previous character had been honest and trustworthy. But so far from that being an extenuation, he thought when a person took advantage of his good name to defraud those who put confidence in him, it was rather an aggravation of the offence, and called for heavier punishment.
In the statement handed to him, the prisoner explained the temptations which led to the commission of the crime — the smallness of his salary and its inadequacy to support himself and family. While he urged that he accepted the situation under the impression that it would not absorb all his time, but that he would be afforded an opportunity of earning money in addition to it.
With such statements he, in his capacity of Judge, could not deal, although they might be laid before the Government who were authorized by the law to exercise their clemency towards prisoners. It was a fact that much public property came into the hands of persons in the position previously occupied by the prisoner, and it would be cruel to such persons, who might be otherwise induced to follow his example, not to pass a severe sentence. He did not think he would be discharging his duty if he assigned the prisoner imprisonment with hard labour for less than the term of three years; that therefore, was the sentence of the Court.
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Register 30/6/1863
POLICE COURTS - Adelaide: Monday, June 29. Before Mr. S. Beddome. P.M.
CHARGE OF HORSE STEALING — Alfrd Phelps Jones was charged with stealing a mare, value £12, the property of Henry Aldersey, at Noarlunga on Mon June 1.
Henry Aldersey stated tnat he lived at Noarlunga. The prisoner came to him to borrow a horse to go to Dashwood's Gully. That was on Monday the 1st of June. Witness let him have the mare, now in the custody of the police. The mare was to be returned at noon next day. but witness had not again seen the prisoner until that morning. On the Thursday after the prisoner took away the mare witness went to look for him, and communicated with the police.
Mr. Cooper appeared for the prisoner, and elicited from the prosecutor that a person named Edmonds (son John???) first called on him, and asked him about the mare. Soon after the prisoner came, and said, 'Is that the mare I'm to have?' Witness said, 'Yes.' He said he was going round to obtain the signatures of magistrates to a document to get the elder Edmonds removed from the Stockade to the Gaol, on account of his health. It was arranged that witness should lend the animal to the prisoner who promised to return it by 12 o'clock next day. The prisoner did not return the animal, and witness next saw it about the 8th June at the Police Barracks.
Robert Turner, publican, Stepney, stated that the prisoner brought the mare to his stable on the evening of the 2nd June. He remained for the night, and next day he told witness to turn the mare out into the paddock to save the expense of stabling, and to sell her for whatever she would fetch. The prisoner borrowed £2 from witness, representing that he was in the employ of Messrs. Dean & Laughton. The prisoner left, saying that he was going to see Mr. Laughton, and would return next day. He did not return, and witness's suspicions having been arroused, he communicated with the police.
By His Worship — Advanced £2 to the prisoner on the strength of his statement that he was in the employ of Messrs. Dean & Laughton, and not because he left the mare for sale.
The prosecutor, in reply to His Worship, said he lent the mare to the prisoner, believing that Dutton (Edward?) had sent him. Had since seen Dutton, who denied having sent the prisoner for the mare. Could have Dutton in attendance in a few days.
His Worship — The prisoner is remanded for a week, and a fresh information can be laid against the prisoner for obtaining the mare under false pretences. Bail refused.
FALSE PRETENCES —
The prisoner in the above case was then called upon to answer a charge of obtaining money by false pretences from John Cave, on or about the 29th May. John Cave, landlord of the Thistle Inn, Waymouth Street, stated that the prisoner called on him on or about the 29th May, and said that he had just seen his (Cave's) old friend Edmonds, with his hair cut and his whiskers shaved, ready to start for the Stockade. Prisoner said he was a guard at the Gaol, and professed an anxiety to serve Edmonds. Witness lent him a great-coat, as it was a wet night. Next day the prisoner returned the great-coat, and spoke of getting up a document to save Edmonds from being sent to the Stockade. He said also that he wanted to purchase some little luxuries for Edmonds, and asked witness for the loan of £1, which he would repay next day, as his pay would then become due. Witness lent him the £1 solely on the strength of his representing that he was a guard at the Gaol. The prisoner gave him an I.O.U. (produced) for the £1, signed 'J. S. Thompson.'
Remanded until next morning for the attendance of Mr. Lawrence, the Keeper of the Gaol.
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Register Wed 9/4/1862
Kadina Local Courts
Stow v. Hayes.— Action for £5 6s. 2d., for case of ice weighing 302 lbs., at 3}d. per lb. Mr. Emerson appeared for the defendant.
W. B. Edmonds said Mr. Havnes ordered the case of ice from him. Burton's Circus was there then. Did not recollect his saying anything about the price or weight.
By Mr. Emerson— Did not recollect whether Olifent was present. Did not remember his saying he would take it if it did not exceed 100 lbs., and was delivered the following day. Would not swear that it was not to he delivered next day. Charles Dix stated that on February 5 he took the case of ice from Mr. Stow's to Mr. Haynes, who would not take it. Took it back and put it in Cherry's store. Loaded it again in the morning, and brought it back next morning.
By Mr. Emerson— Knew the date from the cart-note. Called at Mr. Haynes's between l2 and 1. He said he would not take it because it was more than he wanted.
Samuel Haynes, the defendant, deposed that he remembered Mr. Edmonds calling between 11 and 12 at night on Tuesday, the 4th February. He said he had a friend who had two small boxes of ice, and witness ought to have one. He said there was 60 to 80 lbs. in a box, but not more than 100 lbs. Consented to take one, if it was not more than 100 lbs., and came up the next day. On the 5th it did not come, and he went down to see Mr. Stow, but did not succeed in doing so, and he returned home. On the 6th the carter came, and the box was so large that he would not take it, and Burton's troupe had gone away.
William Smith Olifent, sworn, said he remembered Mr. Haynes saying he would take 40 or 50 lbs. of ice. Mr. Edmonds said he had better have a small case. Mr. Haynes said if it was not more than 80 or 100 lbs he would take a case, as he thought he could sell it while Burton was there. It came on the 6th. and Burton's Circus had than gone to the Port.
By Mr. Stow— The ice came on Thursday, Burton's returned again on the 8th.
Verdict was given for the defendant.
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Register 21/2/1866
INSOLVENCY NOTICES
I The Undersigned, WILLIAM FISHER, late of Kadiua, Bank Manager, but now of Adelaide, out of business, do hereby declare that I am unable to meet my engagements with my Creditors. Dated at the hour of a quarter past two o'clock in the afternoon, this twentieth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six.
WM. FISHER.
(See also SA Adv 2/6/1866 – but most of it covered in SA Adv 20/6/1866 below)
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SA ADV 20/6/1866
INSOLVENCY COURT
IN RE WILLIAM FISHER. Adjourned final hearing.
Mr. Hardy read a letter from Mr. Cavill, of Wallaroo, trade assignee, stating that he would consent to the annulment of the adjudication, provided the amount promised, 10s. in the pound, was at once paid to his credit in one of the banks.
Mr. Ingleby, for the insolvent, stated that he had withdrawn the petition to annul and had no intention to re-file it.
A further report from the Accountant was read as follows :— "In the amended schedule the debts are tradesmen's bills amounting to £260-l0-4; assets, furniture valued by insolvent at £70; estimated deficiency, £190 10s. 4d. Since making my first report, I have received the insolvents passbook. The insolvency was consequent on the discovery of a deficiency in his accounts as Manager of the Kadina Branch of the National Bank. The sum has subsequently been refunded by the insolvent's friends, who do not, I understand, rank on the estate as creditors.
On January 18,1866, the insolvent received £200 from England. £100 of this was paid Mr.'Emenon, January 30, on the occasion, the insolvent informs me, of con salting that gentleman about the deficiency in his accounts. £85|10s. was paid to Mr. Fisher, one of his sureties, on February 12,1866, to whom he also gave draft against letter of credit, said to have been sent insolvent for special purposes. The insolvent's salary has been from £250 to £300 per annum. He accounts for losses—ln cash, £45; speculations, £25; by fire, £70. Total, £140."
Mr. Bruce appeared for the assignees, and examined the insolvent—Gave the cheque to Mr. C. B. Fisher about the 4th February, a little more than a fortnight before I declared myself insolvent. I knew he would be called upon to pay money in the National Bank that had been embezzled by me. I was at that time owing about £260 to tradesmen. I incurred no debts after giving that cheque. I did not then know the extent of my debts, and thought my assets were sufficient to cover them. I had had a fire, and some kitchen furni ture was injured; no other furniture was hurt. The furniture deteriorated on account of the manner in which the creditors acted. I could have got twice the money that it fetched. The furniture I value at £70 excludes the £30 worth lam allowed. When I paid Mr. C. B. Fisher the cheque t owed him between by him to the National Bank. I owed Me. Emerson a, little over £looat the time. Altogether I owed at that time £1,460. I had no assets except the furniture I valued at £140. I did not know then that I owed the Bank the money. Mr. Ingleby objected to the insolvent being examined as to his dealings as Bank Manager with the Bank. Mr. Bruce wished to show that the insolvent knew his position. Examination resumed—l knew I owed the Bank the money when I paid C. B. Fisher the cheque. I had power byletter to drawon my father, bnt I shouldhavewritten to him not to purchase the bill here. I did not draw, and I nave not the letter with me. The cheque I gave to Mr. Fisher was for £131, on the Chartered Bank. I never countermanded the cheque. I cave it to Mr. Fisher personally. The fire occurred about the middle of December. I think my furniture was worth about £150 before the fire. About £70 worth of furniture and clothes were destroyed by the fire. The furniture was worth about £120 before the fire or more. I should say on reconsideration, £150, and about £120 after the fire. All the tradesmen's accounts were not in before the 4th of February. I had not the whole of Rosenburg's, nor Hsddy's, nor Wenlock k Gnmert nor a number of others. I had not a meetmgof creditors before the 4th of February. Keptno account of my expenditure. Before I paid the chejue to Mr. C. B Fisher I did not try to calculate howmuch I did oot. Know a person named Cook. Remember his reminding me that he had presented his account at the Bank, and that I got him to receipt it, and said I would pass it to his acconnt. I did not piss it to hisaccount He did not tell me I kept the cheque in one hand and his account in the other, and then went away without giving him the cheque. I could never find either the receipted account or the cheque. The account amounted to £16. I purchased a silver cup to present to the Drill Instructor, and the tradesman who supplied me with it has to rank on the list of creditors for the whole amount. I received £4 nearly. I re ceived subscriptions for the Church, but they are settled. I received £5 last January. The Church owed me £5 odd, and I told the Churchwardens I should keep it I had made up the minister's salary. The Churchwardens did not object I received subscriptions for the Volunteer Band, but I was not indebted to the Company at the time of my bank ruptcy. I was not indebted to the Kulpara Mining Company at the time of my bankruptcy. In January I paid Martin, a butcher, £30, he was pot suing me, nor had be threatened to sue me, nor said if I did not pay him he would let me have no more goods.
I received news of my suspension on the Ist February. The cheque for £5 13s. to Mr. Fisher was transferred to the Chartered Bank. I first discovered the deficiency in the Bank on the 31st January. I knew I was defi cient before then. On the Ist January I thought I was deficient about £300. A deficiency may exist for months and not be found out. It may exist for six months in any Bank in Adelaide. Sometimes I counted over the cash, and sometimes the Accountant did. The last time I counted over the cash was in November, or the end of October. Can't remember "what I was deficient. It was considerably less than £300. I made a note of the amount, but Ido not know where it is. I owed £1,100 or £1,200 on Ist February. What became of the difference Ido not know. I never received it I knew of a deficiency of about £400 on the 31st January. I had increased the deficiency by £100 during the month. I had received during that month—salary, £22 10s., and also £200 from England. I found out on the 31st January that the deficiency was £1,100 or £1,200. I went through the cash with Mr. Wilkinson, who was sent for the pur pose. I found I had given cheques for £400. There were no vouchers for the difference. It is usual to balance the books and cash once a week in Banks. I did so. Ido not know what became of the £700 or £800 un accounted for. It was mitnring from the reserve notes. I had not taken it, and I don't knew who had. I had an Accountant all the time I was there. There was no one else in the employ of the Bank. I have never seen Mr. Wilkinson to report on the state of the accounts. I presume he did. The AccountanVhad access to the reserve notes, and people might have got at them while I was at dinner. I kept them in a tin box, not locked. The room I went to dine in was not adjoining the strong-room, and I could not Bee trom one to the other. There was a passage between. I used to issue £1 notes, but I need not keep a note of them. That was done in A«Vl*id<-
Mr. Bruce asked for an adjournment to obtain evi dence if possible respecting the deficiency. Mr. Ingleby opposed the adjournment, and hoped the Court would consider the factious opposition offered by one or two creditors. Mr. Bruce should have prepared tiim^f for the bfq?j^Tig. Mr. Bruce agreed, but the insolvent should have given him means of doingso. He heard of the extent* of the deficiency for the first time that day.
The insolvent said, he suspected one of three persons of taking the money, and their names had been in the bands of the police for three months.
By Mr. Ingleby—The notes were in bundles. On the day of the fire, there wasa rush into the premises and people bad access to the box of reserve notes. I saw a man with the box in his hands. It would be impossible for such a deficiency to exist without my being able to account for it
By Me Bruce —I did not suspect anyone on the day of the fire, but when I missed the money. There were no shilHngs and pence in the deficiency. It was *n even sum -between £700 and £800. There might have been a balance of shillings and pence against me. The £1 notes were in bundles of £200, the larger notes in bundles of £100. Mr. Ingleby said the insolvent should not be bad gered in that way. A deficiency might take place by robbery as in that way deficiencies usually took place. No good object could result from an adjournment.
His Honor said it had been all along known there was some deficiency, and the parties interested could have enquired into its nature and extent. He could see no useful object from adjournment
Mr. Bruce then charged the insolvent with contract ing debts to the amount of £140 14s. 6d. without any reasonable expectation of being able to pay them ; with making fraudulent preferences to the amount of £115 10s.—viz., to James Martin of £30, and C. B. Fisher of £85-10s.; and with not keeping proper books of account.
After an adjournment the insolvent was eraminftd by Tfir, Ingleby, and d^tail^d the circumstances under which he paid the cheque for £85 10s. He met C. B. Fisher in the National Bank just after the manager had told him Mr. Fisher would have to settle the defici ency due to the Bank. I told Mr. Young what money I thought I had, £131 in the Chartered Bank. My cousin said I must give him a cheque for it I did so instantly. I had no time for consideration. By Mr. Bruce—Although I had no time for con sideration, I had previously told Mr. Young the money I had in the ttimlr I told Mr. Young on the evening of the Ist February, and told Mr. C. B. Fisher on the 4th. Mr Bruce and Wr Ingleby then addressed the Court, and the inselvant was further examined as to a gold watch and chain not paid for.
His Honor deferred judgment
(See SA Register 30/6/1866 for final summation – Fisher got off)
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AUS TO ENG – Homeward Passage
The return passage continued east from Australia; ships stopping at Wellington would pass through the Cook Strait, but otherwise this tricky passage was avoided, with ships passing instead around the south end of New Zealand.[11] Once again, eastbound ships would be running more or less within the ice zone, staying as far south as possible for the shortest route and strongest winds. Most ships stayed north of the latitude of Cape Horn, at 56 degrees south, following a southward dip in the ice zone as they approached the Horn.[12]
The Horn itself had, and still has, an infamous reputation among sailors. The strong winds and currents which flow perpetually around the Southern Ocean without interruption are funnelled by the Horn into the relatively narrow Drake Passage; coupled with turbulent cyclones coming off the Andes, and the shallow water near the Horn, this combination of factors can create violently hazardous conditions for ships.[13]
Those ships which survived the Horn then made the passage back up the Atlantic, following the natural wind circulation up the eastern South Atlantic and more westerly in the North Atlantic. A good run for the 14,750 miles (23,740 km) from Sydney to Plymouth would be around 100 days; Cutty Sark made it in 84 days, and Thermopylae in 77 days.[9][14] Lightning made the longer passage from Melbourne to Liverpool in 65 days in 1854-55, completing a circumnavigation of the world in 5 months, 9 days, which included 20 days spent in port.[15]
The later windjammers, which were usually large four-masted barques optimized on cargo and handling rather than running, usually made the voyage in 90 to 105 days. The fastest recorded time on Great Grain Races was on Finnish four-masted barque Parma, 83 days in 1933 [1]. Her master on the voyage was the legendary Finnish captain Ruben de Cloux.[16]
The following map traces the homeward route of the 1867 voyage from Adelaide to London of the clipper ship City of Adelaide. The latitudes and longitudes were obtained from the surviving diary of 15 year old passenger Frederick Bullock.[17] A visual comparison of this map with the previous map shows that the City of Adelaide travelled a figure-of-eight route around the North and South Atlantic Oceans, following the natural circulation of winds and currents. On other homeward voyages the City of Adelaide sometimes travelled around Cape Horn.[18][19]
Variations
The route sailed by a sailing ship was always heavily dictated by the wind conditions, which are generally reliable from the west in the forties and fifties. Even here, however, winds are variable, and the precise route and distance sailed would depend on the conditions on a particular voyage. Ships in the deep Southern Ocean could find themselves faced with persistent headwinds, or even becalmed.
Sailing ships attempting to go against the route, however, could have even greater problems. In 1922, Garthwray attempted to sail west around the Horn carrying cargo from the Firth of Forth to Iquique, Chile. After two attempts to round the Horn the "wrong way", her master gave up and sailed east instead, reaching Chile from the other direction.[20]
Even more remarkable was the voyage of Garthneill in 1919. Attempting to sail from Melbourne to Bunbury, Western Australia, a distance of 2,000 miles (3,200 km), she was unable to make way against the forties winds south of Australia, and was faced by strong westerly winds again when she attempted to pass through the Torres Strait to the north. She finally turned and sailed the other way, passing the Pacific, Cape Horn, the Atlantic, the Cape of Good Hope, and the Indian Ocean to finally arrive in Bunbury after 76 days at sea.[20][21
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From “Alexandrina Local Hist” website
Edward Dutton, a brewer, of Yankalilla, built the brewery in Richards Street, Goolwa, which he named “River Murray Brewery”, and moved to the town to supervise the production and shipment of his beer etc, up the Murray, Darling and Murrumbidgee rivers even as far as Wilcannia, NSW.
I’m not sure when the actual building was erected but Dutton advertised his Goolwa Brewery in “The Register” newspaper in June 1861, and August 1868, so the building must be at least 146 years old.
On August 15th 1868, the Adelaide paper “The Register,” wrote “the brewery is capable of producing 36 hogheads a week. The water is generally procured from the River Murray and is pumped by horse-power through iron pipes into the coppers or tanks of which there is 3, one of which is capable of holding 38,000 gallons. There is plenty of storage with 2 cellars, 1 being 44ft by 19ft and the other 44ft by 12ft”.
The brewery originally consisted of 3 buildings, two of which remain. Built of travertine limestone with walls 18inches thick the building is substantial.
With the low level of the river, came the itinerants looking for work, and Edward Dutton complained to the Commissioner of Police “steamers are arriving daily with men of doubtful character, and resident wives of men now absent on their steamers are being annoyed by these characters”. Rumball the local constable agreed, but nothing happened with the authorities.
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EDMONDS Grandchildren
24/6/1863 – Eliz Susan bn to to Annie and Wm Fisher at Kadina
6/9/1864 – Gertrude Annie bn to to Annie and Wm Fisher at Kadina
20/8/1868 – Unm child born to Annie and Wm Fisher at Strathalbyn
7/11/1874 – Flor Kate born to John and Mary Edmonds at Minburra (PtG dist)
15/2/1878 – Mary Isabel born to John and Mary Edmonds at Virginia (PtG dist) 15/8/1879 – Maud Hinton born to John and Mary Edmonds at Virginia (PtG dist) 1/11/1880 – Gert Hinton born to John and Mary Edmonds at Baratta (PtG dist)
26/8/1883 – Ernest Harry born to John and Mary Edmonds at Comogin St, Qld
24/7/1861 – Annie born to Mary and Edw Dutton at Noarlunga
1/6/1863 – Edw Ernest born to Mary and Edw Dutton at Yankalilla
2/7/1875 – Eliz born to Mary and Edw Dutton at Goolwa
12/9/1880 – George Hugh born to Mary and Edw Dutton at Ardune nr Lucindale 7/12/1882 – Dorothy Phyllis born to Mary and Edw Dutton at Townsend (Robe dist)
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Advertiser 26/3/1934
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dutton who died at her home,'Ferndale' Beau mont, recently, was born in Adelaide in March 1842. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bennett Edmonds, and was married in St. Michael's Church, Mitcham to Edward Dutton at the age of 18 years, and accompanied and assisted him in all his ventures, firstly, in a partnership brewery at Noarlunga, and secondly in a brewing business at Yankalilla.
In 1862 Mr. Dutton built the Goolwa brewery, and for some years this was worked in conjunction with the Yankalilla business, and in those days was a flourishing concern. From 1864 to 1878 the trade at Goolwa was buoyant and the present deserted wharves were taxed to their utmost to deal with the wool coming down the river for shipment at Victor Harbour, either for overseas or Port Adelaide or Melbourne.
In 1878 Mr. and Mrs. Dutton foresaw the slump which would take place in the River Murray trade owing to the centralisation policy, and the competition of Adelaide and Melbourne. They, therefore, in 1880, sold out as far as they were able all their Interests in the brewing business, and went to “Ardune” near Lucindale with their then young family, where a grazing property was acquired.
Mrs. Dutton lived there until 1905 her husband having died previously, and went to “Ferndale” Beaumont, which property was purchased from the late Sir Samuel Davenport's Estate, where she remained with her only single daughter to tne day of her death.
Mrs. Dutton's surviving children are:— E. Ernest Dutton of 63 Wattle St Fullarton; Mrs. P. J Sinclair of 'Red Cottage,' Blackwood; Miss E. Dutton of “Ferndale” Beaumont; and Mrs P W Evans of Dulwich. She also left eight grand children and two great-grandchildren.
(Edward Dutton died 29/1/1887 at Ardune, aged 54 yrs)
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NT Times 1/9/1877
DEATH.
FISHER-On the 28th August at Palmerston, Annie Isabel, wife of William Fisher, Telegraph Department, aged 31 years.
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A large number of our citizens turned out early on Wednesday morning to follow the remains of Mrs. Fisher to her last resting place. Great sympathy was expressed, as the lady had many friends, and leaves a family to mourn their sad bereavement.
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Photo of Old Noarlunga Brewery in “PIX” folder
Former Brewery, Stone Tank and Peppercorn Tree
Address: 66 Paringa Parade, Old Noarlunga
Allotment No: Alt 1 & 2 Sec 61
Precinct: Heritage ID No: 256
Description
The former brewery is built into the hillside. It is single storey with gabled roof form on the street side and hipped roof form on the other with a central valley gutter. Walls are constructed of random limestone rubble with red brick quoins and chimneys. Windows are timber and are a combination of casement and sash with glazing bars. The skillion verandah, which extends across the rear façade, and the roof are clad in corrugated iron. A partly underground stone tank remains to the north of the brewery. A large pepper tree is situated on the southern side of the property. Portions of an early timber paling fence remain.
History
Constructed in 1846 for Edward Castle, it operated as Edmond's and later Dutton's brewery from 1847 to 1867. The building was unoccupied by 1867. From 1883 it was used as a grain store for the mill and by Darling & Sons, exporters of grain. In 1897 it was converted to a dwelling by William Elliot, who was District Clerk of Noarlunga from 1905 until 1932. He set one room of the house aside for out of hours council rates and license payment. The house remained in the Elliott family for 73 years.
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Photo of Old Noarlunga shop-front in “PIX” folder
Address: 43-45 Patapinda Road, Old Noarlunga
Precinct: Heritage ID No: 249
Type of Listing: Local Heritage Places
Description
Originally a detached dwelling, later substantially altered to incorporate a shop addition to the front. The rear, original section of the building has a lower pitched roof and is constructed of sandstone with red brick. The front section has a gabled roof with projecting shop front. The shop front has a central, recessed entrance and large shop windows with copper-clad window frames. The roof is clad in corrugated iron, as is the verandah which has a masonry base.
History
The original part of the dwelling is believed to date from before 1852. William Bennett Edmonds (farmer, brewer and postal clerk) occupied the dwelling until 1867, after which his son-in-law, Edmund Dutton of the Noarlunga Brewery, then lived in the dwelling. In 1910 the building ws purchased by John 'Jack' McDonald and his wife Effie May who ran a general store from the building. The shop front was added in the 1920's. One room inside was set up for the weekly visits from the Bank of Adelaide for banking activities. Following her husband's death, Effie continued to run the store until the 1950's and lived in the house until her death in 1959.
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