Mintaro Cricket Club
MINTARO CRICKET CLUB. — The annual meeting of the Mintaro Cricket Club was held on Saturday evening, July 22, when the election of officers for the ensuing year took place. His Honor the Chief Justice was re-elected President; Mr. Thompson Priest, J.P., President; Vice-Presidents, Hon. A. Catt, M.P., and Dr. Eadon ; Captain, Mr. W. J. Jessup; Vice-Captain, Mr. J. Smith; Secretary, Mr. H. D. Jolly; Match Committe, Messrs. Jessup, Gibson, and W. McLeish. During the past season the club has played nine matches—won five, lost three, and drawn one. The following are the batting avarages (sic):—Arthur Fry, 21.3 runs per innings; H. D. Jolly, 16.7; W. McLeish, 14.5; J. Fry, 10; J. Penfold, 7.15; A. Mclntyre, 7; W. J. Jessup, 6.7; S. Mortimer, 6.2; C. Gibson, 6; W. Ryan, 4.6; J. Ryan, 4.4; J. Smith, 3.9; W. Reynolds, 3.5; G. McLeish, 1.3. The following played in one match only:—C. W. Bowman, 1 innings 48 runs; E. Bowman, 2 innings 10 runs; P. Ryan, 1 innings 5 runs; E. Bayfield, 2 innings 4 runs. The principal bowling averages are:—J. Smith, 35 wickets 7.9 runs per wicket; W. McLeish, 9 runs per wicket; W. Ryan, 10 wickets 9.8 runs; C. W. Bowman, 6 wickets 5.3 runs; A. Fry, 4 wickets 7.75 runs. It was decided that the Match Committee, with the Secretary, endeavor to arrange a programme of matches this season, and have cards of same printed and distributed to members of the club and clubs of the surrounding township, so that the matches may not clash with other clubs. The financial condition of the club was fairly satisfactory, there being a small balance against it. It was decided to hold a concert at an early date.
Local Courts
LOCAL COURTS. … CLARE: Wednesday, November 16. [Before Mr. J. Varley, S.M., and Messrs. C. Kimber and A. Young, J.P.’s.] Torr v . Thomas.—Claim, £100, for trespass and taking away a sheep. Mr. Carter for the plaintiff, and Mr. Bright for the defendant. The evidence given by plaintiff was that the defendant did on October 17 last trespass on his property, near Farrell’s Flat, and yarded a flock of sheep, doing injury to a number of lambs, and taking away a ram, the property of plaintiff, without authority. Neither plaintiff nor his overseer knew what earmarks were on the ram. It was also admitted that the ram in question was not of the same breed as the other rams in the flock. The plaintiff was not able to state positively how he came in possession of the ram. He thought be must have had it from Mr. Jas. Brown, of Mintaro, or from Gum Greek, but afterwards said that he gave John Baillie, farmer, a fat wether in exchange for the ram about seventeen months ago. W. Thomas, the defendant, stated in evidence that prior to October 17 he had a conversation with plaintiff about some of their sheep which were supposed to have got boxed, as their properties though fenced were separated only by a road. The defendant stated positively that he had permission from plaintiff to go on his land, and if there were any of his sheep there to take them away. On the day in question he went to the house where Torr’s overseer lived, who was from home, but told the overseer’s wife what he intended doing. He found four ewes and a ram in the flock that belonged to him, and he took them away. The ram was one of six that he purchased of Mr. Bath, of Victoria. The rams were brought to Clare that day, and the Bench looked at their earmarks. The S.M. said the Court was satisfied that the ram belonged to defendant, but that he had no right to go on plaintiff’s land, yard the sheep, and take some away in the absence of Torr or any of the men in charge of the flock. Fined £7 and costs.
Mintaro Show
THE MINTARO SHOW. The first show of garden and dairy produce in connection with the Mintaro Horticultural and Floricultural Society was held in the institute hall, Mintaro, on Friday, November 11. The attendance, especially during the afternoon, was very good, many of those present hailing from Clare, Auburn, and even more distant places. The exhibition of cut flowers and bouquets was excellent, and both classes were well represented. The entries for pot plants were not so numerous as was expected. A basket of cut flowers shown by Mrs. Harvey attracted much attention, and a collection of ferns, the property of Mr. Filewood, were greatly admired. The show of dairy produce was very good. Some samples of honey and a specimen of olive oil manufactured at Sevenhills College were considered specially worthy of mention. Miss Brown made the show more attractive by play ing several selections of music on the piano during the day. Taken on the whole the exhibition was very successful, and reflected great credit on the committee. The following is list of awards:— Floriculture.—Pot plants, in bloom. Judges —Messrs. J. Fry, G. Belperian, and W. Kelly. Collection of plants. 12s 6d, E. Trellagan. Fuchsia, 2s 6d, Mrs. Lloyd. Mimulus, 3s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Camelia, 3s 6d, H.D. Jolly. Without reference to bloom—Ornamental plants, collection, 6s, H. D. Jolly. Three, 3s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Basket plant, 5s, H. D. Jolly. Cacti, collection, 7s 6d, G. McLeish. Ferns in pots, 5s, H. D. Jolly. Cut Flowers—Pelargoniums, show, 2s, Miss Bowman. Zonale pelargoniums, 4s, C. Holder. Three, 2s, C. Holder. Phlox Drummondii, 4s, J. Tickle. Ranunculi, 2s, J. Tickle, Gladioli, 2s. H. D. Jolly. Roses, collection, 5s, F. H. Western; 3s 6d. Miss Bowman. Roses, 5s, J. Tickle. Verbenas, 3s 6d, C. Holder. Pansies, 3s 6d, Miss Bowman; 2s 6d, H. D. Jolly, Antirrhinums, 3s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Sweet Williams, 3s 6d, J. Tickle. Dianthi; 3s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Petunias, double, 3s 6d, C. Holder. Petunias, single, 3s 6d, Miss Bowman. Annuals, 3s 6d, J. Tickle. Climbers, 3s 6d, J. Priaulx. Table bouquet, 7s 6d, Miss Roach; 5s, J. Tickle. Hand bouquet, 5s, J. Tickle; 3s Mrs. J. E. Bleechmore. Buttonhole bouquet, 4s, H. D. Jolly; 2s, Mrs. Western. Bridal bouquet, 4s, J. Tickle. Basket cut flowers, 5s, Mrs. Harvey—’Judges recommend No. 3 for a prize or honorable mention.’ Collection cut flowers, 20 varieties, 10s, J. Tickle; 5s, C. Holder. Floral design, 7s 6d, H. D. Jolly; 5s, J. Tickle. Collection of artificial flowers under shade, 5s, H. D. Jolly. Ferns or lyeopods, collection, 5s, R. J. Filewood. Collection wildflowers, 5s, J. Tickle; 2s 6d, R. J. Filewood. Remarks—’The judges considered the show of fiowers was most creditable, the cut flowers especially being very choice.’ Horticulture.—Apples, desert, 4s, C. Holder. Apples, kitchen, 4s, C. Holder. Strawberries, 4s, C. Holder. Vegetables.—Judges—Messrs. E. Nolan, F. H. Weston, and W. Hudson. Cabbages, 3s, W. E. Madden. Cauliflowers, 3s, E. Trellagan—’Very indifferent.’ Turnips, 3s, C. Holder. Carrots, 3s, W. E. Maddern. Lettuces, 3s, W. E. Maddern. Peas, 3s, J.Fry. Rhubarb, 3s, E. Trellagan. Vegetables, collection, 10s, W. E. Maddern; 5s, J. Holder. Dairy Produce—Judges—Messrs. W. Hudson, J. Williamson, and M. Tobin. Butter, salted, 7s 6d, J. Fry. Butter, fresh, 5s, J. Fry; 2s 6d, J.Fry. Cheese, 5s, W. E. Giles. Bacon, 10s, J. Tickle; 5s, J. Tickle—’Both very good.’ Ham, 7s 6d, J. Tickle; 5s, E. Trellagan—’Very good.’ Lard, 7s 6d, J. Tickle. Eggs, 5s, J. Fry. Miscellaneous.—Judges—Messrs. W. Hudson, J. Williamson, and M. Tobin. Dried fruits, collection, 7s 6d, W. E. Giles. Wax, 7s 6d, J. Tickle. Honey, 7s 6d, J. Tickle—’Judges regret want of competition in dried fruits; honey very good.’ The prize for honey was forfeited to the society on account of deficiency in weight. Unenumerated.—Olive oil, Sevenhills College—’Well worthy.’ Orange peel and syrup, Mrs. H. D. Jolly. Leather flowers, J. Tickle. Bread two loaves, Mrs. Hogbin. Gooseberries, J. Tickle. Paper basket with native grasses. Miss Penfold. Chinese proa, A. Wark. Ladies’ chair, Mrs. H. Jolly, sen. Artificial hand bouquet, J.Priaulx. A promenade concert was held in the evening, which was taken part in by Miss Brown, Messrs. Fry and Williamson, and several other lady and gentleman amateurs. The programme, which consisted of songs, duets, quartettes, and selections on the piano, was well carried out.
Mintaro Show
MINTARO SHOW. The quiet-going and prosperous people of Mintaro and neighborhood in former years took a lively interest in all matters pertaining to floriculture and agriculture. They formed a part of the Northern Agricultural Society, and the shows were held periodically in Mintaro. It was, however, deemed advisable to hold the shows always at Auburn, as being central, and the arrangement not being satisfactory to the residents of Mintaro they ceased to take any active interest in the operations of the society. It caused considerable grief, however, to amateur florists and growers of produce that their flowers should bloom unseen save by their neighbors, and that their choice products should only be known to the consumers. To remedy such an undesirable state of things steps were taken by a few of the more active and practical residents to establish a horticultural and floricultural society in Mintaro. It was just the thing that was wanted, and a long list of guinea subscribers, was soon made up and the society formed. The first show was held in the Institute Hall on Friday, November 11, and the affair on the whole was a success. Everything was neatly arranged which reflected credit on the Committee and secretary. The show of pot plants was very meagre, but there was a profusion of cut flowers. There was keen competition in bouquets; some were evidently arranged by “‘prentice hands,” but there were a few put together very tastefully. The dairy produce was very choice, the butter and bacon especially. There were also a few fine samples of honey. The vegetables shown were very good, but there was a lack of competition in fruit. A choice sample of olive oil manufactured at Sevenhills College was much admired. The baskets of cut flowers shown by Mrs. Harvey were magnificent, also the collection of ferns shown by Mr. R. G. Filewood. A Chinese proa exhibited by Mr. A. Wark was artistically constructed, and attracted much notice. Visitors were present from Clare, Auburn, and the neighboring townships, and the building was crowded during the afternoon. During the afternoon Miss Brown played several pieces. The following is the list of awards :— POT PLANTS, IN BLOOM. Judges — Messrs. J. Fry, G. Belparian, and W. Kelly. Collection of plants in pots, not less than nine, 12s 6d, E. Trellagan, Fuchsia, one, 2s 6d, Mrs. Lloyd. Mimulus, three, 3s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Camellia, one, 3s 6d, H. D. Jolly. WITHOUT REFERENCE TO BLOOM. Ornamental plants, collection, 6s, H. D. Jolly; three, 3s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Basket plant, one, 5s, H. D. Jolly. Cacti, collection, 7s 6d, G. McLeish. Ferns in pots, three, 5s, H. D. Jolly. CUT FLOWERS. Pelargoniums, show, three, 2s, Miss Bowman. Zonale pelargoniums, six, 4s, C. Holder; three, 2s, C. Holder. Phlox drummondi, six, 4s, J. Tickle. Ranunculi, three, 2s, J. Tickle. Gladioli, three, 2s, H. D. Jolly. Roses, collection, 6s, F. H. Western; 3s 6d, Miss Bowman. Roses, six, 5s, J. Tickle. Verbenas, six, 3s 6d, C. Holder. Pansies, six, 3s 6d, Miss Bowman; 2s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Antirrhinums, six, 3s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Sweet Williams, six, 3s 6d, J. Tickle. Dianthi, six, 3s 6d, H. D. Jolly. Petunias, double, three, 3s 6d, C. Holder. Petunias, single, three, 3s 6d, Miss Bowman. Annuals, six, 3s 6d, J. Tickle. Climbers, three, 3s 6d, J. Priaulx. Table bouquet, 7s 6d, Miss Roach; 5s, J. Tickle. Hand bouquet, 5s, J. Tickle; 3s, Mrs. J. E. Bleechmore. Buttonhole bouquet 4s, H. D. Jolly ; 2s, Mrs. Western. Bridal bouquet, 4s, J. Tickle. Basket cut flowers, 5s, Mrs. Harvey — ‘Judges recommend No. 3 for a prize or honorable mention.’ Collection cut flowers, 20 varieties, 10s, J. Tickle; 6s, C. Holder. Floral design, 7s 6d, H. D. Jolly ; 6s, J. Tickle. Collection of artificial flowers under shade, 5s, H. D. Jolly. Ferns or lycopods, collection, 5s, R. J. Filewood. Collection wild flowers, 5s, J. Tickle ; 2s 6d, R. J. Filewood. Remarks —’The judges consider that the show of flowers are highly creditable, especially the cut flowers, which are very choice.’ FRUITS. Apples, dessert, twelve, 4s, 0. Holder. Apples, kitchen, twelve, 4s, C. Holder. Strawberries, 1 lb., 4s, C. Holder. VEGETABLES. Judges—Messrs. E.Nolan, F. H. Western, and W. Hudson. Cabbages, six, 3s, W. E. Maddern. Cauliflowers, six, 3s, E. Trellaggan—’Very indifferent.’ Turnips, six, 3s, C. Holder. Carrots, six, 3s, W. E. Maddern. Lettuces, six, 3s, W. E. Maddern. Peas, peck, 3s, J. Fry. Rhubarb, six sticks, 3s, E. Trellaggan. Vegetables, collection, 10s, W. E. Maddern; 5s, C. Holder. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs. W. Hudson, J. Williamson, and M. Tobin. Butter, salted, 14 lbs., 7s 6d, J. Fry. Butter, fresh, 3 lbs., 5s, J. Fry; 2s 6d, J. Fry. Cheese, one, 5s, W. E. Giles. Bacon, one flitch, 10s, J. Tickle; 5s, J. Tickle—’Both very good.’ Ham, one, 7s 6d, J. Tickle; 6s, E. Trellaggan—’Very good.’ Lard, 7 lbs., 7s 6d, J. Tickle. Eggs, hen, 5s, J. Fry. MISCELLANEOUS. Judges—Messrs. W. Hudson, J. Williamson, and M. Tobin. Dried fruits, collection, 7s 6d, W. E. Giles. Wax, 5 lbs., 7s 6d, J. Tickle. Honey, 10 lbs., 7s 6d, J. Tickle. ‘Judges regret want of competition in dried fruits; honey very good.’ The prize for honey was forfeited to the society on account of deficiency in weight. UNENUMERATED. Olive oil, Sevenhills College—’Well worthy.’ Orange peel and syrup, Mrs. H. D. Jolly. Leather flowers, J. Tickle. Bread, two loaves, Mrs. Hogbin. Gooseberries, J. Tickle. Paper basket with native grasses, Miss Penfold. Chinese proa, A. Wark. Ladies chair, Mrs. H. Jolly, sen. Artificial hand bouquet, J. Priaulx. CONCERT. In the evening a promenade concert was satisfactorily carried out by the following ladies and gentlemen:— Overture, Miss Brown (‘Il Travatore’) ; ‘Colonel Peel,’ Mr. Arthur Fry; ‘Johnny Sands,’ Mr. Williamson; overture, Miss Brown (‘Guy Mannering’); ‘List to Music Stealing,’ Miss Brown; overture, Miss Brown (‘The Harp that once’); ‘Hi Cockalorum,’ Mr. Williamson; ‘Killarney,’ Miss Brown; ‘Where was Moses when the Light went out ?’ Mr.
Land Sale
FOR SALE, by auction, at the United Service Club Hotel, Adelaide, on Friday, September 16, at 11 o’clock. … ENNIS-MINTARO RAILWAY STATION—Six BLOCKS, 33 to 38, late property of National Bank, and known as Cunneen’s Section…
Mintaro Cricket Club
Mintaro Cricket Club. — The opening meeting of the Mintaro Cricket Club was held in the Mintaro Institute on the 20th inst., when the following officers were elected :— Mr. Thompson Priest, J.P., President; Dr. Eadon, Vice-President ; W. Jessup, captain ; Messrs. J. Smith. G. McLeish and W. McLeish, Committee ; Secretary, Mr. H. D. Jolly.
Tenders for approaches to Martindale Hall
TENDERS will be received up to December 30 for MAKING FORD and APPROACHES across RIVER WAKEFIELD to MARTINDALE HALL, MINTARO. Plans and Specifications to be seen at Mintaro Post-Office, and at Martindale Hall Stables. EDMUND BOWMAN. TENDERS will be received up to January 10 for delivery of 500 Round STRINGY BARK RAILS, at Martindale. For particulars apply EDMUND BOWMAN, Martindale Hall.
Bowman’s residence completed
On Wednesday, December 15, a party of gentlemen interested in the building trade, at the invitation of Mr. R. Huckson, visited the residence which has recently been erected for Mr. E. Bowman on his estate near Mintaro. The house has been built on the plans of a London architect, and is finished and decorated in a most handsome manner. No cost has been spared in providing conveniences of an elegant description, and the appointments of the mansions are complete. The stonework of the building is composed of Manoora freestone, and the outward appearance of the structure is attractive and light. The party expressed the highest admiration of what they saw and encomiums were passed upon the contractors, Messrs. R. Huckson & Co., for the way in which they had carried out the work. A visit was afterwards paid to Mr. Thomson Priest’s slate quarries, and the party returned to town the same evening.
Land and Houses Mintaro
Land and Houses. TO be LET (with or without Right of Purchase) or SOLD, the MINTARO STEAM FLOURMILL, with DWELLING-HOUSE adjoining. For particulars apply to W. W. GILES, Auctioneer and Agent, Mintaro.
road making clare district council
In: SUPPLEMENT TO THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGISTER LOCAL BOARDS OF MAIN ROADS. NORTH MIDLAND DISTRICT. Clare: Thursday, October 21. … CORRESPONDENCE … The Clare District Council having applied to the Government far a sum to be placed on the Estimates for making road from Sevenhills to Mintaro Railway Station, and also to have the road placed on the schedule of main roads, the letter was referred to the Board by the Commissioner of Public Works for report and estimate. The Surveyor reported as follows:— ‘From the Saddleworth and Melrose-road to the junction with the Mintaro and Hoyleton-road is distanced eight miles through hilly country. About one and a half miles road have been made, but so badly that it will require to be remade. The masonry of the culverts is bad, and many are too small for the passage of storm water. About £7,000 will be required to make this road, as a large traffic from the Hill River country and Mintaro township passes over that road.’ The Surveyor’s estimate to be forwarded to the Commissioner. The Board recommended a special grant…