Mintaro Hoaxed
MINTARO HOAXED. [To the Editor of the Northern Argus.] Sir—The Mintaro people were sadly disappointed yesterday evening, as well as parties from Hanson, Auburn, and Clare. It is a great pity that travelling troupes should be allowed to gull people without being exposed. The facts are as follows. The agent for Benson’s troupe was here some days ago, and posted bills announcing the performance of that troupe on Wednesday evening, the 2nd inst. He also ordered meals to be provided on that date for a certain number. On the 2nd inst. a telegram was received from the company ordering a trap to be taken to the railway station to meet them. The trap was taken, but they never came up. Great numbers came last evening from the above-named townships expecting to see the performance, but were disappointed. It is a shame that people should be hoaxed in such a manner, and it is to be hoped that others will take warning and not trouble themselves to go any distance to see a troupe in whom no dependence can be placed. I am, Sir, &c., Thos. Smith. Mintaro, August 3.
Tralaggan death
TRALAGGAN.—On the 29th July, at his residence, near Mintaro, Frederick Tralaggan, farmer, aged 66. A colonist of 36 years. His end was peace.
Jolly Lathlean marriage
JOLLY—LATHLEAN.—On the 29th June, at the residence of the bride’s father, Campbelltown, by the Rev. W. P. Wells, Annie, second daughter of Mr. R. Lathlean, to Henry Dickson, eldest son of Mr. H. Jolly, of Mintaro.
Council of Education, May 1876
COUNCIL OF EDUCATION. Monday, May 15. … Mintaro.—Jas. Fry stated that the trustees would hand over the school property there if the Council would pay £5 as part cost of a porch erected in 1874. Accepted.
School porch
Mintaro.— Jas. Fry reported that additions costing £12 had been made to the school. The residents had paid £7, and the balance was asked. The debt was incurred in the erection of a porch. The writer did not say when the work was done, neither did he send vouchers. The Council resolved that they could not deal with the matter in the absence of these particulars.
Road Board, March 1876
ROAD BOARDS. NORTH MIDLAND DISTRICT. [From the Northern Argus.] Thursday, March 23. Present—Messrs. W. L Beare (Chairman), C. Kimber, T. Priest, J. Cook, P. McNamara, T. W. Powell, and T. Hosier. The appropriation of £18,250 granted by the Government towards the construction of roads during the current year ending December 31 was made as follows:—Kapunda Railway Station and Melrose-road, £8,750; Kapunda Railway Station and Gottlieb’s Wells-road, £1,500; Mintaro Railway Station and Hoyleton-road, £1,000; Farrell’s Flat Railway Station to Clare, £4,000; Farrell’s Flat Railway Station to Jamestown and Stone Hut, £3,000. It was resolved that the following works should be proceeded with:—Saddleworth Railway Station and Melrose-road, portion through Section 38, adjoining the town of Clare; between Section 150 at the north end of Long Gully and Rochester, and also road near Rochester; between Gulnare Pound and Georgetown, and between Gulnare and Georgetown; road at north end of Georgetown; between Gladstone and Laura, and road through Laura; road south of the Stone Hut. The Surveyor was ordered to prepare plans and specifications for a bridge over Blinman’s Crossing. Kapunda Railway Station and Gottlieb’s Wells-road—Making road between the Mount Byan public house and the stock road, and also near the south boundary of the district. Mintaro Railway Station and Hoyleton-road—Road between Mintaro and the western boundary of the district. Farrell’s Flat Railway Station and Stone Hut-road—Between Canowie Pound and eating-house, and also between Canowie and Jamestown; between Jamestown and Caltowie; between Canowie and Jamestown; between the Stone Hut and Caltowie. A letter from the Commissioner of Public Works stated that the amount applied for by the Board for construction could be obtained by application monthly. The Belalie Council drew attention to the bad state of the road between Sections 60 and 90; also between Sections 110 and 87. The Secretary to write that the work had been provided for at their meeting. The Midland Road Board wrote, asking this Board to share the expense of erecting boun dary-posts between the districts. The Secretary to write that the Board could see no present necessity for the posts. A letter from Public Works Office stated that the appointment of members was a matter for the consideration of the Board’s solicitor; also that there was no objection to advertising accepted tenders in the Gazette should the Chairman desire it. Tenders accepted:—Providing, delivering, and stacking 1,300 cube yards of 2½-inch metal between south boundary of North Midland District (south of Penwortham) and Sevenhills, —Shand, at 6s. 8d. per yard; 700 cube yards of 2½-inch metal between Sevenhills and Clare, James Bannon, at 6s. 6d, per yard; 300 cube yards of 2½-inch metal between sections 46 and 54, north of Clare, James Fryar, at 6s. 8d. per yard, subject to approval of stone. The Surveyor’s monthly report of works in progress was as follows:—Saddleworth Railway Station and Melrose-road—James Fryer’s contract for metal in hand. Mintaro Railway Station and Hoyleton-road—G. McLeish’s, work commenced. The Board adjourned.
Northern Agricultural Society exhibition
MINTARO. The twenty second annual exhibition of the Northern Agricultural Society was held at the pretty and picturesque township of Mintaro on Thursday, March 9. The day was unexceptionably fine, and large numbers of people availed themselves of this opportunity for a holiday. The township donned holiday attire, flags being freely displayed. King Sol for once was gracious, and hid his fiery head from view behind the clouds. Several buggies were in attendance at the Railway Station, to convey visitors to Mintaro. amongst whom were noticeable Sir George Kingston, Kt., M.P., Mr. H. E. Bright, M.P., and Mr. C. Mann, M.P. The exhibition was held in the large room at the rear of the Devonshire Hotel. The show of fruit was particularly fine. Apples and pears were of splendid quality, large and well-flavored, and the competition in this class was very large. The show of grapes was remarkably good, as well as numerous. The exhibits of manufactured articles were few, but select. The wines exhibited were not numerous, there being only six exhibits in that class. In vegetables, melons and cucumbers occupied a chief share of the attention of visitors, the cucumbers being more than ordinarily good; some well-grown carrots also excited attention. Messrs. C. B. Fisher and John Hunt were large prize-takers in the various exhibits. Mr. John Tickle was also particularly fortunate in this respect. About 400 people attended the Show, and were by no means chary of their praise, which was entirely in favor of the Mintaro people. During the day the Clare Band enlivened the proceedings with selections of music, to the evident delight of the fair sex, who mustered in considerable numbers. Over £50 was awarded in prizes. On the whole, the Mintaro people are to be congratulated upon the very great success of their Show. The Committee, and the indefatigable Secretary, Mr. Carsine, deserve every praise for their energy in so successfully carrying out their onerous duties. The agricultural implement department was very poorly represented, very few exhibits being shown, and they were unworthy of particular notice, except a couple of reaping-machines, exhibited by Messrs. Adamson Bros., and Ramsay & Co. The latters was a very fine machine, and has carried off prizes at previous Shows. [By Telegraph ] About 60 persons sat down to dinner. The chair was taken by Mr. H. E. Bright, M.P., supported on the right by Sir G. S. Kingston, M.P., and Mr. J. D. Cave, J.P., and on the left by Mr. T. Hosier, Mayor of Clare, and Mr. J. Kelsh. Mr. T. Priest, J.P., was in the vice-chair. The dinner passed off well. The speakers referred in eulogistic terms to the general excellence of the show. It was spoken of as the best ever held in the district. The show, both of fruit and vegetables, was splendid, and would have done credit to the metropolis. Over 500 persons attended, and £20 was taken at the doors, and £5 for entries. The prizes amounted to £49 12s., and there is now a surplus of £30 to the credit of the Society. Two pumpkins exhibited weighed nearly 98¼ lbs. There were only a few exhibitors of wines and machinery.
Stanley, March 1876
STANLEY, Saturday, March 11. Present—The Chairman, and all the members. Overseer reported having employed a dayman. Repairs on road through section 315 let for £5, and at Church street for £1 10s. Notice received from the bank, of receipt of grant in aid; also letter from North Midland Road Board re appropriation of funds. Messrs. Priest, McNamara, and Kimber nominated for members of the Road Board. Council agreed to join an Association of District Chairmen if one is formed in the North. Works ordered—Repairs on road between Mintaro and the quarry, and between quarry paddocks and Chewings’s; repairs footbridge on Hill River; metalling 1 chain and forming 3 chains between Bowman’s and Cunneen’s; forming about 20 chains between Dunn’s and Bowman’s; metalling about 5 chains near Horgan’s; repairs to creek near Torr’s. Receipts, £180 4s 5d; payments, £45 6s.
Stanley, February 1876
STANLEY, Tuesday, February 15. Present—The Chairman, and Messrs. Trelaggan and Horgan. Letter received from Clare District Council asking that proposed repairs near A. Paveloski’s be allowed to stand over for a time. Memorial received from residents near the railway station to the Council of Education for a school; to be forwarded. Road between the quarry and Mintaro to be inspected. Works ordered—Repairs near section 306, Hill River; near Sandow’s, Upper Wakefield; and through section 315. Receipts, £92 3s 6d; payments, £33 1s 3d.
Chewings Harris Marriage
CHEWINGS—HARRIS.— On the 10th February, at the residence of the bride’s sister, Gover-street, North Adelaide, by the Rev. J. B. Stephenson, Thomas, eldest son of John Chewings, The Willows, Mintaro, to Jeannette Churchward, second daughter of the late Peter G. Harris, of Guernsey.