Stanley News
STANLEY, August 2. Present — Councillors Priest, Faulkner, Nykiel, Horgan, and Tralaggan. Mr. Thompson Priest elected Chairman for the ensuing year. W. E. Giles reappointed clerk, &c. Curator of cemetery produced books showing balance due to him of £1 0s 6d; to be paid. Leases of four graves signed to Mr. T. Miller. Mr. Carter reappointed solicitor for the Council. Clerk to offer Mr. Fahey 1s 6d per yard for broken metal at the quarry. Dayman to repair ruts and holes near Kelly’s and the Wakefield. List of constables put in to be published in usual way. Creek in King street, Mintaro North, to be inspected. Mr. P. Smith applied for repairs between sections 379 and 380, Farrell’s Flat; to be inspected. Letter received from Black Springs District Council, requesting Stanley Council to meet them re getting road from Mintaro station to the Black Springs on the schedule of main lines. Clerk to reply that, owing to the action of the Government re the Road Bill, a meeting at present would be useless, but the Council would be happy to meet the Black Springs Council at some future time when there is a chance of obtaining the desired object. Mr. P. Dowd applied for some metalling on the road between Mintaro station and Black Springs, and agreed to give the stones free of charge. Council to meet on Tuesday, 5th inst., to revise the assessment. Works ordered — Metalling five or more chains on road between Mintaro station and Black Springs ; metalling about 11 chains on Half-Chain road through section 315; holes to be filled up near Torr’s, near Ziegler’s, and rear of Bowman’s gate. Receipts, £20 17s; payments, £129 11s 5d.
Medical Practitioner Wanted
WANTED, a legally qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER for the Mintaro Lodge I.O.O.F., M.U., and Court Plantagenet, A.O.F. There is also a fair township and country practice; no Doctor within nine miles. Apply to G. McLeish, Sec. Mintaro Lodge, Mintaro.
House and Shop to Let
MINTARO.— HOUSE and SHOP to be LET, fitted as a General Store, lately occupied by a Bootmaker, opposite the new Post office. Cheap rent to suit the times. Apply F. Leighton.
Mintaro News
MINTARO, February 21. Supreme quietness reigns in this locality, for things have not been so dull as now for the past 36 years. It is almost a treat to see a stranger or a vehicle passing through the street, and it is believed that it will be worse still in the time to come. The only pleasure we have is in trying to console each other daily; in fact, we begin to fancy that we are far removed from the busy haunts of men. It is a pity that so pretty, so healthy, a township as this should collapse as it has done. However, we must make the best of it, for what cannot be cured must be endured. I am very sorry that business at the slate quarry is slack, and that consequently some men were to be discharged last week. Some very elegant and large-sized slabs of slate have been forwarded to town for the Exhibition Building. Slabs 15 ft. long and 10 ft. broad have been taken out of the quarry, and no doubt those that have been used at the Exhibition Building will cause considerable attraction, and it is to be hoped will eventually be a benefit to our worthy quarry proprietor. [cont. on page 3] The farming population are anxiously looking for rain to enable them to fallow, and although the late season has been so unfavorable to them they hope for better.
Michael Tobin
MICHAEL TOBIN, Deceased.— Pursuant to the Property Act, No. 6 of 1860, NOTICE is hereby given that all Persons being CREDITORS of or otherwise having any Claims upon or against the Estate of Michael Tobin, late of Mintaro, in the Province of South Australia, Storekeeper, deceased, who died on the eighth day of November, 1883, at Mintaro aforesaid, and whose Will was proved on the eleventh day of December, 1883, in the Supreme Court of the said Province by Mary Ann Tobin, of Mintaro, James Dennis, of Gladstone, and Thompson Priest, of Mintaro, the Executors therein named, are required, on or before the twenty-ninth day of February, 1884, to SEND to the said Executors, or to the undersigned, the Solicitor of the said Executors, FULL PARTICULARS of their CLAIMS upon or against the said Estate, and the nature of Securities (if any) held by them; and that at the expiration of such time the said Executors will distribute the whole of the Assets of the said Testator amongst the Parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the Claims of which they shall, then have notice, and will not after that time be liable for the Assets so distributed to any Person of whose Claim they shall not have had notice. Dated this 2nd day of January, 1884. BLAKENEY CARTER, Town Hall Chambers, Clare, Solicitor of the said Executors.
MINTARO SHOW
MINTARO SHOW. The usual quiet of Mintaro was broken on Tuesday, October 16, by the return of the annual show in connection with its Horticultural and Floricultural Society. Although it has only attained its third year it gives promise of becoming on* of no mean importance. In fact, it has pushed to the front wonderfully this season, for in some respects the show was superior to any that have been held in the North this year. The exhibits of tulips, ranunculi, sparaxes, and anemones were very superior. The Institute Hall was almost exclusively devoted to flowers. The centre table was filled with a fair assortment of pot plants, and the cut flowers chiefly occupied the side fittings. The front of the platform was graced with a profusion of table, hand, and bridal bouquets, some of which were tastefully arranged, but were too closely packed. On the south side of the building there were several good exhibits of fruit, including one of strawberries from Mr. W. G. Lewcock’s nursery, Clare. Several unenumerated articles were nicely placed in the building, giving variety and beauty to the arrangements. A cushion, the handiwork of Miss D. Bowman, was much admired, as also were the wax Sowers, leather work, and poonah painting of Miss Roach. Mrs. J. Tickle’s patchwork quilt and Mrs. Maddern’s crotchet antimacassar had attractions for those skilled in needle and knitting work. Prizes were offered for dairy produce, and the Council-Chamber, which is in close proximity to the hall, was devoted to that section of exhibits. The whole were nicely arranged, and the competition was good. In fact, all the exhibits of butter, ham, bacon, and lard were superior. The miscellaneous articles occupied the centre table of the chamber, and there was a choice assortment of dried fruits, jams, jellies, wax, honey, &c. The open space of about 30 feet between the hall and chamber was enclosed at each end for the time being, and that portion of ground answered admirably as a vegetable and poultry showroom. The exhibits of poultry were not very numerous, but some of the birds were fine and well bred. The vegetables on the whole were very fair. During the afternoon the show was well patronised, a number of Clare residents being present, and the neighboring townships were also well represented. The energetic secretary and Committee are deserving of praise for the excellent arrangements made for exhibitors, and also for the public. The following are the awards : — POT PLANTS. Judge — Mr. Wm. Kelly. In bloom: Collection of – plants in pots, not less than nine, 12s 6d, J. Tickle. Fuchsia, one, 2s 6d, Miss Bowman. Zonale pelargoniums, three, 6s, G. Holder; 2s 6d, C Holder; one, 2s 6d, Miss Bowman. Primula sinensia, three, 5s, Miss Bowman; 2s 6d, E. Trallagan; one, 2s 6d, F. H. Weeton. Calceolaria, one, 2s 6d, F. H. Weston. Mimulus, three, 5s, C. Holder; one, 2s 6d, C. Holder. Cinerarias, three, 5s, J. Tickle; 2s 6d, Miss Bowman; one, 2s 6d, T. R. Bright. Petunia, one, 2s 6d, C. Holder. Petunias, single, three, second prize 2s 6d, Miss Bowman; one, 2s 6d, F. H. Weston. Camellia, one, 5s, J. Tickle. Cyclaman, one, 2s 6d, J. Tickle. Azalea, one, 2s 6d, J. Tickle. Without reference to bloom : Ornamental plants, best collection, not less than nine, 10a Gd, F. H. Weston; 5s, J. Tickle. Basket plant, 5s, Miss Bowman; 2s 6d, J. Tickle. Cacti, collection, 7s 6d, J. Lloyd; 3s 6d, G. McLeish. Begonias, three, 5s, H. D. Jolly; 2s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Tri-color pelargonium, one, 2s 6d, C. Holder. Bi-color pelargonium, one, 2s 6d, C. Holder. Ivy pelargonium, one, 3s, Miss Bowman; Is 6d, E. Trallsgan. Coleus, three, 5s, J. Tickle. Ferns in pots, three, 5s, J. Tickle; one, 2s 6d, J. Tickle. CUT FLOWERS. Judge — Same as for pot plants. Pelargoniums, show, three, 2s, Miss Bowman; one, 1s 6d, Miss Bowman. Pelargoniums, zonale, six, 4s, T. R. Bright; 2a, C. Holder; three, 2s, S. Williams; one, 1s 6d, Mrs. Lloyd. Pelargonium, double, one, 2s, Mrs. Lloyd. Phlox drummondi, six, 4s, O. W. Smith; three, 2s, O. W. Smith. Sparaxes, six, 4s, F. H. Weston; 2s, W. E. Giles; three, 2s, F. H. Weston. Ranunculi, six, 4s, H. D. Jolly; 2s, J. Tickle; three, 2s, H. D. Jolly; one, 1s 6d, C. Holder. Anemones, six, 4s, F. H. Weston; 2s, W. G. Lewcock; three, 2s, J. Tickle; one, 1s 6d, F. H. Weston. Tulips, three, 4s, H. D. Jolly; 2s, H. D. Jolly; one, 2s, H. D. Jolly. Gladioli, three, 2s, J. Tickle; one, 1s 6d, J, Tickle. Roses, six, 6s, Miss Bowman; 2s 6d, J. Tickle; three, 3s 6d, Miss Bowman; 2s, F. H. Weston. Verbenas, six, 4s, H. D. Jolly; 2s, T. R. Bright; three, 2s, T. R. Bright; 1s 6d, S. Williams. Pansies, fancy, six, 3s 6d, G. Holder; 2s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Pansies, self, six, 3s 6d, H. D. Jolly; 2s 6d, H. D. Jolly; three of any sort, 2s 6d, C. Holder; one, fancy, 2s 6d, C. Holder; one, self, 2s 6d, C. Holder. Antirrhinums, six, 4s, J. Tickle; three, 2s, W. G. Lewcock. Sweet Williams, six, 4s, J. Tickle ; three, 2s, J. Tickle ; Is 6d, G. McLeish. Dianthus, six, 4s, W. G. Lewcock; 2s, H. D. Jolly; three, 23, H. D. JoHy. Carnations, three, 3a 6d, T. R. Bright. Petunias, double, three, Ss 6d, T. R. Bright; one, 2a, G. Holder. Petunias, single, three, 3s 6d, T. R. Bright; 2s, O. W. Smith; one, 2s, T. R. Bright. Stocks, double, six, 4s, J. Tickle ; 2s, H. D. Jolly; three, 2s, J. Tickle; Is 6d, F. H. Weston. Wallflowers, three, 3s 6d, W. E. Giles; 2s, G. McLeish. Annuals, six, 3s 6d, O. Holder; 2s, S. Williams; three, 2s, S. Williams. Climbers, three, Ss 6d, F. H. Weston; one, 2s, J. Priaulx. Table bouquets, 5s, J. Tickle; 3s 6d, Miss Roach; 2s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Hand bouquet,
FARRELL’S FLAT ACCIDENT
FARRELL’S FLAT, October 16. A sad accident occurred here last night to Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, of Mintaro. They were returning home about dusk, when they were both thrown from the buggy. Mr. Hunt was shaken very badly about the legs, but Mrs. Hunt is rather seriously hurt, the vehicle having passed twice over her body. Medical assistance was obtained from the Burra, but up to a late hour last night she was still seriously ill.
TOWN DISTANCES COMPUTED FROM ADELAIDE
TOWNS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA. DISTANCES ARE COMPUTED FROM ADELAIDE. Abbreviations — P, Post Office ; T, Telegraph Office ; MO, Money Order Office. … Mintaro — P, T, MO, 82 miles N ; population 600 ; situated on the River Wakefield, elect Stanley, and has railway communication with the metropolis daily by means of the North line, which passes through it. It has two hotels, Court house, R Catholic, Wesleyan, and P Methodist Chapels, state school, flour mill, large stores, &c. The Mintaro slate quarries are adjacent to the town, and a considerable revenue is derived from them annually. Wheat and other cereals are largely produced in the district.
FROM THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE [From the Government Gazette, August 30.] … TENDERS ACCEPTED. Building additions, &c., to the Post-Office, Wallaroo.—T. R. Heath, £165. Supplying galvanized-iron tubes.—W. F. Gray & Co., 12 in. x 6 in., 1s. 9d.; 9 in. x 4 in., 1s. 2d. ; 6 in. x 2 in., 9d. Erecting a Post and Telegraph Office, Mintaro.—H. Jolly, £685 10s.
COMPLAINTS OF DANGEROUS ROADS
Writing on the subject of dangerous crossings and roads, the Northern Argus says :— “The travelling public between Clare and Spalding complain of the want of attention to their requirements. During the wet season it is frequently dangerous to cross the Broughton. The ford is narrow, the current rapid, and immediately below there are huge boulders. On the same road nearer Spalding there is a rickety, narrow old bridge over Freshwater Creek. It is not safe to take a loaded vehicle over it, but teamsters have to risk it. Unless it is replaced by a more substantial structure there will be a collapse should anyone venture over it with a heavily-loaded waggon. The road has not been long under the jurisdiction of the North Midland Road Board, and thefore it has not had time to make extensive improvements, but it is hoped that bridges at the crossings referred to will be put up shortly. The road between Sevenhills and Mintaro is in a shocking state. Owing to the hilly nature of the country the storm waters rush along the road and wash it up in many places, making ruts almost too deep to admit of vehicle traffic. On the west slope of Trilling’s Hill the road is scarcely passable, owing to the number of ruts. The guard-fence at a bridge on the same road, about half a mile from Sevenhills, is broken down, the whole being in a dilapidated state.”