Vickery Death
VICKERY.— On the 10th May, at Magill, Hannah, the beloved wife of S. Vickery, of Mintaro Station, aged 43 years, A good wife and mother. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
North Midland Road Board
NORTH MIDLAND ROAD BOARD Georgetown: Thursday, February 17. … TENDERS ACCEPTED. Mintaro and Hoyleton Road.—200 cubic yards 2½-inch metal between Jolly’s store and Mintaro railway station gate, J. Lloyd, 3s 6d per cubic yard. … Sevenhills and Mintaro Road.—140 cubic yards 2½-inch metal at Finley’s Hill, J. Lloyd, 3s 2d per cubic yard. … TRIP OF INSPECTION. Mr. Lloyd moved—’That it is advisable that board take a trip of inspection of roads within the distirct (sic).’ The motion not being seconded lapsed…
STANLEY, THOMPSON PRIEST ELECTED CHAIRMAN ETC
Stanley, July 3.—Mr. Thompson Priest, J.P., elected Chairman for the ensuing year. Letter received from the Commissioner of Police, allowing Council the use of two cells, but declining to provide blankets; Clerk to write to the Attorney-General on the matter. Circulars received from the Dalrymple District Council and from Mr. S. Dawson, Waterloo, with copies of resolutions passed at meetings. W. E. Giles reappointed Clerk, &e., and B. Carter Solicitor. Permission granted to Mr. J. Lloyd to fence across Bright-street, Mintaro North. Works ordered—Making piece of road west of Mintaro and in Torr street, Mintaro North: metalling 6 chains, Sections 54 and 207, Stanley; forming 10 chains, Sections 160 and 320,Hill River; and rut-filling on road by Sections 349,351, and 357. Receipts, £2 15s. 10d.; payments, £11 9b. 2d.
Mintaro Show
Mintaro Show. — The annual exhibition in connection with the Mintaro Horticultural and Floricultural Society will be held to-day, A very good list has been issued, aud (sic) no doubt the affair will be a success.
Rechabite Jubilee
RECHABITE JUBILEE. On Friday last Brother C. Hodgson, High Treasurer, an English Rechabite delegate recently arrived in the colony, and other brothers from Adelaide, visited Clare, and met with a hearty reception. Tea was provided in the Institute, and between 40 and 50 sat down to a substantial repast, ample justice being done to the good things on the tables. Several toasts were proposed and responded to, Mr. W. Kelly being in the chair. A torchlight procession was then formed, headed by the Mintaro Brass Band discoursing sweet music, and a march, made to the Town Hall, where a public meeting was held. The admission being free the building was crowded with ladies, old men, young men, youths, and little boys. The proceedings opened with a selection from the band, three members or which are ladies, who played very nicely. Brother E. Alcock, D.S. , occupied the chair, and called upon Brother T. Moyses, who said he had much pleasure in welcoming to Clare Brother Hodgson and the other delegates. He need hardly say that Brother Hodgson was a delegate from England, and it was only 10 weeks since he left Penzance—a dear spot to the speaker—in the western part of England. He had resided 30 years in Clare, and had much pleasure on behalf of the town and the Rechabites in welcoming the delegates. Rechabite was going to be a big man. (Laughter.) He had done a great work in the past, and would even do a greater work in the future. (Cheers.) The Chairman was pleased to be present to celebrate their jubilee. … During the evening the Mintaro Brass Band enlivened the proceedings with choice music, well played.
Mintaro, September 1885
COUNTRY NEWS. [From our own Correspondents.] MINTARO, September 21. Times ave very dull in this locality, more so than they have been for many years past; but as far as the prospects of the ensuing season are concerned for the farmers they are not very bad. Stanley will, according to present appearances, not be much behind its average of former years. Those who parted with their property in this district to proceed North committed a fault not easily rectified. The Salvation Army no longer visits us; in fact, it has not done so for some consider able time back, although it had the assistance of a splendid band gratis. Still it seems it did not pay, so it bid us a kind adieu, and flitted to hang its harps (or rather drums) on willows greener than ours. The slate quarry is still working, but business in that line seems as dull as in other things. It is a pity it is so for our township’s sake, and as to the opening of the new quarry all hopes are gone of that event. If it is the first accounts will be dated in or about 2812, or a lapse of about 927 years from this date. There is a new staff altogether at the Mintaro railway station, Mr. Pretty, station master, having resigned, and Mr. Todd, operator, having been shifted to Freeling, the Government, in their wise method of retrenchment, having forwarded a gentleman (Mr. Coles) from Freeling to fulfil both situations, which no doubt, although extra work, he is competent to do. Unfortunately, also, a Mr. Farrell, the late porter, and who has held that occupation almost since the station was formed, is now, through illness, incapacitated from farther labor. It is to be hoped that they will do something for him, as he has a large family, and during his term the Government has had no cause of complaint against him.
Medical Practitioner Wanted
WANTED, a duly qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER to attend the members of the Loyal Mintaro Lodge, I.O.O.F., M.U.; must reside in Mintaro. Apply to W. E. Giles, Secretary, Mintaro.
Tobin Auction
ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, At 1 o’clock sharp. AT MINTARO. W. E. GILES has received instructions from M. A. Tobin & Co. (who have disposed of their business) to sell by auction, as above— The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, comprising Drawing-Room Suite (Horsehair, 8 Pieces), Piano, Pier Glass, Pictures, Carpets, Curtains and Poles, Bedsteads and Bedding, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Sofas, Chairs, Tables, Electroplated Ware, Glass Ware, Safe, Dresser, Crockery, Mangle, Tanks, Sewing Machine, Washing Machine, Wringer, and all the usual requisites of a well appointed household. Also, Lady’s Saddle and Bridle, 1 good, quiet Milch Cow, and 2 Pigs. The whole to be sold positively without any reserve. Terms Cash.
Stanley News
DISTRICT COUNCILS. STANLEY, September 6. Present— The Chairman, and Councillors Tralaggan, Horgan, Faulkner, and Nykiel. Tenders accepted — No. 61, Thomas Dempsey, £4 10s per chain ; No. 62, D. Pannell, £4 14s 6d per chain. Philip Williams, jun., Jas Cummings, and Jacob Modystack appointed constables. Footbridges to be erected near Alcock’s, near the pound, and in Stein street, Mintaro. Overseer stated that he had let repairs near Bowman’s gate for £3; approved. Letter received from Black Springs District Council, asking Council to assist in repairs between Kitson’s and Kelly’s on the boundary; agreed to. Circular received from Burra Hospital re subscriptions ; £3 3s granted, Front of Council-Chamber to be fenced same as Institute. Rate of 10d in tbe pound adopted. Works ordered — Metalling about nine chains north of Mintaro station, fencing cemetery and for new gates, repairs between sections 127, 128, and 130, in January next metalling 10 chains north of Farrell’s Creek. Receipts, 10s ; payments, £123 2s 4d.
Mintaro News
MINTARO, August 25. Mintaro was rather lively on Saturday last owing to a football math that was taking place between the Clare and Mintaro teams, the Clare team arriving in great glee in Mr. F. C. Gray’s four-in-hand team. The best of humor (sic) was observed to take place between the teams, but fortune seems to have favored the Mintaros, as they gained the victory with 1 goal 13 behinds—the Clares 1 behind. Let us hope that Clare will fare better another time. Services by the Church of England are now held every second Sunday in the Institute. Mintaro is now favored with four places of worship—viz., Primitive Methodist, Roman Catholic, Wesleyan, and Church of England. The Salvation Army has not put in an appearance here at present, and judging by the number of places before mentioned there seems to be no need of them. Mintaro is a quiet and law-abiding township, and if they came they would be respectfully treated no doubt, if they conducted their services as others do, in a respectable manner, and not make a burlesque of religion. I believe an application has been forwarded to the Inspector-General of Schools to cause a school to be erected at or about Mintaro Railway Station. About 40 or 50 children are in that vicinity, the nearest school being Mintaro or Hanson, four miles and upwards. This amounts to prohibition, as children cannot travel that distance—viz., eight miles. No doubt the answer will be favorable, as Mr. Edward Bowman has promised two acres of land to the Education Board, and the choice of two places. No doubt this gentleman’s kind offer will be appreciated and accepted. The crops in this district seem in a backward condition, and rain would be acceptable.