Auction and clearing sale Mintaro
On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, At 12 o’clock sharp. ON THE LAND ADJOINING THE MINTARO STATION. VALUABLE FARM. F. G. RICHARDSON & CO. have received instructions from Mr. Patrick Erwin (who is about to leave the district for the Northern Areas) to sell by auction, on the land adjoining the Mintaro Station— All that VALUABLE FARM situated in the Hundred of Stanley, containing 413 acres, and comprising the Sections numbered 337, 338, 339, and 295. This Valuable Farm, which comprises some of the richest land in the district, forms a compact block, well fenced, easily worked, and is subdivided into four paddocks. It is separated from the Mintaro Railway Station only by a Government road. Every acre is arable, and a great portion of the land has only been under crop two and three years. The improvements consist of a Valuable Quarry, stone House of two rooms, large Waterhole of permanent water, and Galvanized Iron Hut. Immediate possession can be given of one-half of the Farm, and possession of the whole of it in March next. Title—Real Property Act. The greater part of the purchase money can remain on mortgage, if required, at current rates of interest. … CLEARING-OUT SALE of SADDLERY, CROCKERY, FURNITURE, &c. AT MINTARO. On MONDAY, JULY 20, At 11 o’clock sharp. J. E. BLEECHMORE has been instructed by Mr. P. Kuhnel to sell by auction— The whole of his STOCK-IN-TRADE as a SADDLER, comprising English and Colonial-made Saddles, Spring-cart Harness, Dray and Waggon Harness, assortments of Whips, Spurs, Bridles, Saddler’s Bench and Stools, &c. ALSO, The Stock of FANCY and other GOODS, comprising—Crockery, Toys, Stationery, Tables, Chairs, Meat Safes, first-class Singer Sewing Machine in good order, one handsomely-built Perambulator (on springs, with hood), a quantity of Pictures, and the Household Utensils, with a quantity of Sundries, including one good Dairy Cow. Terms cash. Farmers, Look out for Bargains! … STRAYED or STOLEN, from MINTARO, in early part of January last, one BAY COB, branded ES within circle off shoulder. £1 for information that will lead to his recovery; or £2 for delivery; or £5 on conviction of thief, if stolen, to R. BRUMBY, Mintaro; Or, J. W. GLEESON, Clare. STRAYED, from MINTARO, on the 15th March last, one BAY HOUSE, branded TW near shoulder; one GREY or WHITE HORSE, branded [brand] off shoulder. Ten Shillings a head for informations that will lead to their recovery; or £1 a head for delivery, to R. BRUMBY, Mintaro; Or, J. W. GLEESON, Clare…
Tenders for catholic school
TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to Thursday the eleventh day of June next, for ADDITIONS to the CATHOLIC SCHOOL, MINTARO, either for the whole in a lump sum, or for the mason work and remainder separately. No tender necessarily accepted. Plans and Specifications to be seen at the office of W. E. GILES, Agent, Mintaro.
Tenders for wheaten hay
TENDERS in Writing will be received by the Undersigned up to and inclusive of Saturday, 16th May, for the Purchase of Sixty (60) Tons, more or less, of Best WHEATEN HAY, now on Mr. Thomas Horgan’s land, two miles from Mintaro Railway Station. Two months allowed for taking away. Terms cash. ARTHUR KING, Auctioneer and Valuator, Kooringa, and 49, King William-street, Adelaide.
Central road board
CENTRAL ROAD BOARD. Thursday, February 10. … Contracts Completed Satisfactorily. … No. 4358. Kooringa and Port Wakefield-road—Constructing bridge over creek at Mintaro. … Contracts in Progress. … No. 4350. Kooringa and Port Wakefield-road—Delivering and stacking 400 cubic yards 2½-inch metal, Leasingham and Mintaro. … MINTARO. A letter was received from R. Palmer, stating that the main road leading north from Mintaro was closed owing to the damage done to a culvert by the recent flood, and consequently the traffic was diverted on to a district road, and trusting that something would be done in the matter at once. The Board replied that the matter was being attended to. … BRIDGE AT MINTARO. A memorial was received from 19 inhabitants of Mintaro respecting the damage done to the bridge at Mintaro in course of erection by Mr. W. Bond (Contract 4358), and trusting that the Board would take the matter into their favourable consideration, and allow something towards defraying the expense of the necessary repairs. The Board replied that under the circumstances they could not accede to the request. KOORINGA AND PORT WAKEFIELD-ROAD. The Burra District Council wrote, wishing the Board to define the road from Kooringa to Port Wakefield. The land was being fenced, and from the statements of residents no passable road would soon be available. To be attended to. FORD AT WALKEY CREEK. The Stanley District Council wrote, calling attention to the state of the road at Walkey Creek, near Mintaro; the ford having been washed away by the late flood the road was impassable. Also to the condition of the road between Daveyston and the Cross-roads, and mentioning, that up to the present time the traffic had gone over private property, but this being fenced it was now next to impossible to travel to the Burra with a vehicle, and requesting that the necessary repairs might be effected at the places indicated. The Board replied that no funds were available for the purpose…
Northern district report
Northern District. The Superintending Surveyor’s report to 17th February was read as follows:— Contracts Completed Satisfactorily. … No. 4358. Kooringa and Port Wakefield-road—Constructing bridge over creek at Mintaro. … MINTARO. A letter was received from R. Palmer, stating that the main road leading from Mintaro was closed owing to the damage done to a culvert by tho recent floods, and consequently the traffic was diverted on to a district road, and trusting that something would be done in the matter at once. Tho Board replied that the matter was being attended to. … BRIDGE AT MINTARO A memorial was received from 19 inhabitants of Mintaro respecting the damage done to the bridge at Mintaro in course of erection by Mr. W. Bond (Contract 4358), and trusting that the Board would take the matter into their favourable consideration, and allow something towards defraying the expense of the necessary repairs. The Board replied that under the circumstances they could not accede to the request. … FORD AT WALKEY CREEK. The Stanley District Council wrote, calling attention to the state of the road at Walkey Creek, near Mintaro ; tho ford having been washed away by the late flood the road was impassable. Also to the condition of the road between Daveyston and the Cross-roads, and mentioning that up to the present time the traffic had gone over private property, but this being fenced it was now next to impossible to travel to the Burra with a Vehicle, and requesting that the necessary repairs might be effected at the places indicated. The Board replied that no funds were available for the purpose…
Stanly meeting
STANLEY, Saturday, January 31. Present—The Chairman, and Councillors J. Brown, G. Faulkner, and M. Brown. Tender accepted (No. 76), £8 18s, Daniel Haws. Clerk to apply to Destitute Board for payment of medical comforts supplied to Mr. Rewell. Audited accounts and balance-sheet read and adopted. Attention of the Central Road Board to be called to the impassable state of the road at Walkey Creek, and of the road between Daviston and Cross roads. Mr. Lloyd allowed extension of time to complete contract No. 73. Mrs. E. N. Smith appointed pound-keeper vice Aaron Smith deceased. Clerk to write to Mrs. Fox to know if she will sell a piece of section 180 for a road. Works ordered—Repairs at Walkey, Bowman’s block, and near Brumby’s. Receipts, £51 0s 9d; payments, £41 4s 10d.
Stanley meeting
STANLEY, January 31. Present—Chairman, Crs. Brown, Faulkner, Brown. Tender accepted—No. 76, £8 18s., Daniel Haws. Audited accounts and balance sheet produced, read, and adopted. Attention of Road Board to be called to the impassable state of ford at Walkey Creek and of road between Daveyston and Cross-roads. Mrs. E. N. Smith appointed Poundkeeper, vice Aaron Smith, deceased. Clerk to write to Mrs. Fox to know if she will sell a piece of Section 180 for a road. Works ordered—Repairs at Walkey, Bowman’s Block, near Brumby’s. Receipts, £51 0s. 9d.; payments, £41 4s. 10d.
Mintaro flood
THE WEATHER. THE MINTARO FLOOD. The local correspondent of the Clare paper wrote on January 12:— “Yesterday a heavy thunderstorm lasted two or three hours. Such heavy rain in this locality has not been seen for upwards of 20 years. It was believed by most of the inhabitants that some terrible large waterspout had burst behind the town about Mount Horrocks. What gave rise to their supposition was that a breast of water came down suddenly, which they thought would not have been the case if it was rain alone. The scene was grand—the water running with such force that when it met with any obstruction it carried it away or leaped into the air foaming. The width of the water here could not have been less than 200 yards, and on the level ground in front of Mr. Lathlean’s store it was up over the middle of a tall man’s body. Great damage has been done to the roads. The approaches to our new bridge both on the north and south side have been carried away. This bridge was just completed two days previously, and every person was admiring the splendid road that we had, and which the Mintaraites (sic) were justly glad of. Again, out of the town, nearly in front of Mr. Giles’s residence, the force of the water cut clean through the road about16 feet wide and six feet deep. Other damage again was done between that and the township, so that it is for the present impossible for horses or vehicles to come in north or south. The damage done to private property is very great. Many houses had three feet of water in them, and the suddenness of the flood prevented things being shifted, no one for a moment expecting such a calamity, except a few of us who recollect a similar flood 22 years ago. No lives have been lost, but some very narrow escapes took place, and a few exciting incidents I cannot pass over. Mr. Rowe’s two daughters with several children went into a hut near the blacksmith’s shop, thinking to have a view of the creek rushing past, when suddenly the thatched roof fell on them. They received no injury, but were imprisoned in the place. Their shrieks attracted no one, as they could not be heard for the roaring of the water. Eventually the Misses Rowe came and succeeded in dragging out their brothers and sisters, but not until the small children were up to their necks in water. A few minutes later and five lives would have been lost. They then got on to a roof, and had to remain there for hours in the pelting rain. No one could render any assistance. Mr. Rowe I believe is the greatest sufferer, iron ploughs, ironwork, haystacks, fencing, outhouses, and other property being totally swept away and broken up or rendered useless in some manner. The inside of his house was a wreck, almost everything being destroyed. He is not aware of the amount of his loss at present. Mr Cain’s house was surrounded by water, and a rope was thrown across and a boy tied to it to be dragged across. When in the stream the knot slipped, and the boy would have been lost but for the presence of mind of a young man who dashed in at great peril and saved him. Great anxiety was felt for Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Turpin, who had been confined, only a day or two previous, their houses being surrounded by the flood to a depth of three feet. People, regardless of their Sunday habiliments, rushed through the seething mass of water to their aid, some of whom, were thrown down by the force of the torrent. One person was bringing a child through the flood to a place of safety, when he fell with it, but did not relinquish his hold, and eventually placed it in safety. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Turpin were also removed to neighbours’ places, who were only too glad to shelter and tend them. Great damage has been done at Mr. Priest’s quarry; indeed it would be more difficult to find out where damage has not been done in the run of the flood than where it has. Losses to those who had but little is in my estimation as great to them as heavier losses to those who are wealthy.”
Stanley meeting
STANLEY, January 3. Present—Chairman, Crs. Faulkner, Brown. Clerk to write to Mr. Morris respecting wings to Mintaro Bridge. Messrs. Angas, M.P., H. T. Morris, J.P., A. Hallett. J.P., and F. Hannaford, J.P., nominated members of Road Board. Dr. H. E. Comyn nominated medical officer for the destitute. Clerk to get road near Torr’s rolled at same time as Miller’s. Receipts, £46 10s. 8d.; payments, £2.
Methodist church anniversary
MINTARO, DECEMBER 29. The anniversary services in connection with the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Mintaro, were held on Sunday, December 21, when Rev. J. Graham, of Wallaroo, preached three impressive sermons to attentive congregations. On Monday evening, December 22; the rev. gentleman delivered an interesting lecture on ‘Past and Present, or Old Things and New.’ On Thursday (Christmas Day) an excellent tea was generously provided by kind lady friends of the congregation. Helpers from various parts of the district met to enjoy the good things provided. The tea was followed by a public meeting. After singing and prayer, Mr. S. Olley, of Riverton, presided. The Chairman’s speech was followed by one from Mr. S. Adams, of Kooringa, on ‘The grand purpose of Christ’s advent.’ Mr. Tuck Hanson, followed with ‘Anniversary connections.’ The Rev. J. Barber spoke on ‘The signs of the times as prognosticating better days both for the Church and World.’ Rev, W. Senior followed with ‘The nature and necessity of self-consecration in the work of God.’ Some lively pieces of music were efficiently rendered by the choir. The proceeds exceeded £50, including a donation from the Chairman of £5. Votes of thanks to the ladies, helpers, and Chairman brought this interesting gathering to a close.