Telegraphic news, tragic accident
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Adelaide, Friday, Dec. 21, 8 o’clock, p.m. O. K. Richardson died yesterday. The Governor prorogued Parliament this afternoon. Pridmore’s hearing is adjourned to January. Mann will lay a number of charges against him. Governor suggested the amendment of the Glenelg and Brighton Tramway Bill. The original promoters are thus reinstated. McGowan, Captain of the steamer Wakefield, committed for trial, on a charge of manslaughter. Captain H. D. Dale, Port Adelaide, sent to gaol for assaulting R. H. Fuller. Petition being got up for his release. —— It is with feelings of deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. A Trilling, miller, of Jamestown, under very painful circumstances. The facts elicited at the Coroner’s inquest on Thursday were somewhat as follows : — The deceased gentleman was proceeding from the mill to the engine-room, for the purpose of stopping the engine. On going down the steps he missed his footing, and was caught in the fly-wheel ; and, as a consequence, was frightfully crushed. No bones were broken, but the shock to the system was so great that before reaching home he expired. Medical evidence was given to the effect that death was caused by the severe shock to the system, and hemorrhage ; and a verdict that the deceased came to his death by being caught in the fly-wheel, whilst proceeding to stop the engine at the mill,” was returned. Mr. Trilling’s affable manners, and great interest in public matters has won him many close friends in the North. He was a Justice of the Peace, and in this, as in his commercial position had the confidence and esteem of the public. The deceased gentleman was universally respected ; and manifested an especial interest in the advancement of the town in which he resided, and the Areas generally. Ever willing to devote his time to gain concessions, and attention to our requirements, and always ready to exercise benevolence where needed. His many excellent qualities will be long remembered by those who have ever had the pleasure of meeting him. Mr. Trilling previously lived at Trilling’s Gap — named after him — between Mintaro and Clare, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits. Here, too, he was held in high favor, both as a man of business and in the closer relationships of life. His nature was gentle, kindly, and benevolent, of a retiring nature, but ever ready with sympathy and assistance when required. He was one of those who “Did good by stealth, and blushed to find it fame.” Mr. Trilling has “Gone that journey from whose bourne no traveller returns,” and has left behind him the penumbra of a grest loss. We feel bound to record our tribute of esteem for one who, although only mortal, possessed but few failings, and whose sterling worth of character and affability of temper were as household words amongst his friends. “Oh! be his failings buried in the tomb, And guardian laurels o’er his ashes bloom.”
A serious mishap
A Serious Mishap.—The Mintaro correspondent of the Northern Argus, writing on the 5th inst., says—”An accident occurred yesterday afternoon to a young man named McDonald, who I believe is a telegraph operator at Manoora. He left Sevenhills in company with two others. Going down Trilling’s Hill his horse bolted, and the girths being loose the saddle shifted forward. The rider was thrown on his head and rendered insensible. One of his companions immediately started for Mintaro for Dr. Parker, who returned with him to the scene of the accident. The sufferer was then conveyed to Mintaro. At a late hour last night he had not recovered consciousness, and on making enquiries this morning I was informed that he is still insensible. The case looks serious.”
Annual picnic
MINTARO, October 9. On Thursday the schools in Mintaro and at the Railway Station, under the superintendence of the Sisters of St. Joseph, held their annual picnic. The children, to the number of about a hundred marched in procession through the township ; after which they were taken in waggons to the picnic ground, about a mile from Mintaro, in a paddock belonging to Mr. Bowman. It was a beautiful day and a very large number of people were present. There were the usual games, and both young and old thoroughly enjoyed themselves.—In the evening the Mintaro Christy’s gave an entertainment, and were rewarded with a fair house.—The country is looking splendid, and most farmers have commenced fallowing.
Sandow daughter
SANDOW.-On the 15th August, at Greenbank Farm, near Mintaro, Jane, the wife of William Sandow, of a daughter.
Tenders for institute
TENDERS are invited up till noon on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 19th, for the BUILDING of the MINTARO INSTITUTE. Plans and specifications may be seen at Mr. Tobin’s Store, Mintaro. Tenders to be addressed, under cover, to Thompson Priest, Esq., and endorsed “Tender for Institute.” No tender necessarily accepted. W. E. GILES, Hon. Sec.
Mintaro report
MINTARO. [From our own Correspondent.] July 11, 1877. Our township has been a little more lively of late, owing to several works in progress. The road works from the township to the railway station, including an iron bridge to span the Wookie Creek (sic), will be a great improvement and a boon to the district. Mr. M. Tobin duly laid the foundation-stone of this bridge on Tuesday, 10th inst. The Council Chamber is also making rapid strides towards completion, and will improve the look of our Main-street. The Clerk of the Stanley District Council will not be very sorry to change his quarters, for he is now very cramped for room. There is some talk of building the Institute at once, and I believe the Committee have a considerable sum in hand and promised, which, if collected, together with the Government subsidy, would complete a suitable building. A Committee has also been formed, having for its object an entertainment in aid of its funds. I wish them success, as an Institute is of material service in any community. The season so far has been everything that could be desired, and our farmers are looking forward with most sanguine hopes to the coming harvest. We have had some very fine weather during this month, but many of the roads are still in a very bad condition. Entertainments have been numerous of late. Dooner’s pantecnatheca, Oriel’s performing dogs, and the Burra Christy Minstrels, have paid us visits, all of which attracted good houses, though Mons. Oriel prices were rather high for a “one horse township” like this.
Presentation to John Hutton
PRESENTATION. A meeting took place on Saturday evening last at the Devonshire Hotel, Mintaro, for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr. John Hutton, who is shortly to leave the Mintaro railway station, having been appointed to a Government situation elsewhere. Mr. T. Priest, J.P., occupied the chair, and said that he had known Mr. Hutton for some considerable time; in fact, since the railway station at Mintaro had been opened, and whilst holding a situation under the Carrying Company. He had found him civil, obliging, and attentive to the interests of all. Mr. Hutton’s removal would be a loss to them, but he hoped he was going to better himself. He had gained the confidence and respect of all there, and although he was a young man he believed he would, no matter where placed, act as he had heretofore done. Mr. Cunneen expressed regret at Mr. Hutton leaving the district, but hoped it would be Mr. Hutton’s gain, and he believed he would be respected wherever he went. He had great pleasure in presenting Mr. Hutton with a silver watch and gold albert chain, which had been purchased by a few friends, in token of the esteem in which he was held by them. Mr. Hutton returned thanks for the gift, not for its value, but for the kindly feeling they had towards him in so doing. He hoped that his future conduct would be such as to merit a further continuance of their respect towards him. He again returned thanks. Mr. H. Jolly said he considered that when young men were considerate, steady, obliging, and persevering they deserved praise, and he believed it was the case with respect to the young man present. There were plenty of young men in the colony who were too fast and disobliging; they fancied that they had seen all the world, and that they were above ordinary mortals. But they found from experience that it was different with their guest of that evening. No flattery was needed, and praise should be given where due—and in this especial case it was deserved. The testimonial was not perhaps of great value, but it was a reward for merit deserved, and he hoped he would never part with it, but hand it down to his children as showing the respect in which he had been held, and as an inducement for them to do right themselves. He hoped that he would prosper in the future; his friends would be glad, his family would, and his own heart would rejoice also. The Chairman then delivered an address to the young man, recommending him to follow up the same course he had previously ta[k]en, to avoid everything detrimental to his character, and by so doing it would be a faithful return for the confidence his friends had placed in him.
South Australian Total Abstinence League
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TOTAL ABSTINENCE LEAGUE. The 37th Conference of the Total Abstinence League and Band of Hope Union of South Australia was held at the Temperance Hall, North Adelaide, on Thursday, May 24. … ‘Mintaro.— 26 meetings, 65 signatures, 205 members. During the year our Vice-President Mr. R. Dale, has initiated Bands of Hope at Watervale and Hanson…
Stanley District Councils meeting
DISTRICT COUNCILS. STANLEY. May 5. Present — Chairman, Crs. Tralaggan, Nykiel, and Horgan. Tender accepted — No. 141, J. Schuls, £9 10s. Clerk to inform Mr. McLeish that new road through Section 316 would be opened in a month; also to inform Mr. Bowman that reserve on Section 2153 must be thrown open. Large posts to be put down at corners of White Quarry Reserve. Mr. Harrold to have 30s. for repairs to creek opposite his house. Mr. Jolly allowed to take sand or gravel from roads or reserves in district. Clerk to write to Council of Education, calling their attention to necessity for a school at head of Wakefield. Mr. Brigge’s resignation as Ranger accepted. Works ordered—Repairs to Mintaro Gap between Sections 156 and 159, Hill River, and between Allotments 54 and 45, Mintaro North. Receipts, £10 18s. 11d.; payments, £35 15s. 6d.
Mintaro News
MINTARO. [From our own Correspondent.] April 16. This township seems to be improving fast, and our population is increasing. This is in a measure due to the great demand for Mintaro slate, as also to one or two individuals having taken contracts. Cottages are not to be had. If this state of things holds out, people must build. Several persons left here last week in consequence of not being able to obtain a residence. The contractor is proceeding well with the work on the road between Mintaro township and the railway station, and in a short time we shall have a splendid road for the whole of that distance. The country about us looks splendid for April, and the farmers are busy with their land. I am sorry to have to state that death has removed from amongst the old settlers in this district one of about 25 years’ standing —Mr. A. Miller, of near Auburn, a person who was highly respected for his honesty, integrity, and genial manners. How is it that “Idler” has not kept his word?—viz., in seeing me about the gas question. Well, my opinion is that the Clare people are entitled to gas as much as any other township in the colony, and I think that it ought to be seen to. As to oil, it is too greasy a subject to write about. It is all very well at times, but give me gas in preference. No doubt it would be a great boon to Clare. Why not hold a meeting on the subject? There are numbers of gentlemen who could form a Committee. I am confident I could name many who would be willing to assist in such a lightsome cause. Could not the veritable “Idler” give a lecture on that subject; or on the “Lights and Shadows of Clare Life”? Not to be poetical, perhaps the Mayor of Clare would take the chair, and I would promise to attend myself, for I would do a great deal to have a reconciliation with “Idler.”