Mintaro eleven
HANSON, November 10. In my letter of the 5th inst. I was in error in stating that a Cricket Club had been organised here, for such is not the case. The eleven who accepted the challenge of the Mintaro eleven were stragglers, and the stumps used were the remains of a former Club which existed about 18 months or more ago, and of which but one or two solitary members remain. The remainder of the cricketware was purchased by subscription. The match was played on Monday against the Mintaroites, the latter winning by 82. …
MINTARO V. HANSON
MINTARO V. HANSON. The first cricket match of the district was played on Monday, November 10, between the Mintaro Club and an eleven got up at Hanson, nicknamed the “Awkward Squad.” Not much could have been expected from the Hanson eleven, for when the challenge came on Thursday there were some serious thoughts of declining it entertained, not supposing there were any cricketers in the place ; but they managed to gather the required number together, and practised some two or three times. The weather was rather unpleasant in the morning, but in the afternoon it was slightly better, although rather windy. The Mintaros went to the wickets, Jessop and Ball standing to the bowling of Wildy and Lynch. Ball went out with a duck’s egg, and Jessop managed to get 7. Wayland took Ball’s place, and had to retire with 10. Jolly then went in and made 30, and carried his bat through. Lathlean, a young, but pretty good player, made 5. Leedham managed to get his leg before the wicket, and was put down for another duck’s egg. One other, too, made a duck’s egg, and two just saved themselves. Mintaro retired to the field with a total of 64. None of the Hansonians did anything special, but were all pretty “much of a muchness.” The bowling of Wildy and Lynch in the first innings, and Wildy and Field in the second for the Hanson was passable; and that of Jolly and Wayland for Mintaro was slightly better. There were, two or three slight disputes during the match—once when Jolly was ruled “not out” by the Mintaro Umpire, another time when Lathlean was ruled the same, and once again when Nicholls (of the Hanson) was decided “out” by the Umpire for the Mintaro, although most of the spectators agreed that he was not out. Subjoined are the scores :— MINTARO. Umpire, Mr. J. Freeman; Captain, Mr. H. Jolly. First Innings. W. Jessop, b. Lynch … … 7 D. Ball, b. Wildy … … 0 T, Wayland, b. Lynch … … 10 W. Lathlean, b. Wildy … … 5 — Leedham, l.b.w. … … 0 J. Keams, run out … … 3 A. Lawes, b. Lynch … … 1 A. Carter, c. H. Hemsley … … 5 J. Murdock, b. Lynch … … 1 J. Tobin, b. Wildy … … 0 H. Jolly, not out … … 30 Bye … … 1 Wide … … I Total … … 64 Second Innings. Jessop, b. Field … … 6 Ball, stumped … … 2 Wayland, run out … … 0 Jolly, b. Wildy … … 25 Leedham, c. Hunn … … 4 Kearns, knocked himself out … … 4 Carter, b. Lynch … … 1 Lawes, c. Hnnn … … 0 Lathlean, c. Hunn … … 39 Murdock, not out … … 2 Tobin, b. Wildy … … 0 Byes and wides … … 8 Total … … 91 On this Page 5 Scroll to previous page HANSON. First Innings Umpire, Mr. T. Padman; Captain, Mr. C. Wildy. G. Hemsley, c. Lawes … … 1 H. Hemsley, c. Wayland … … 1 Lynch, sen., run out … … 0 John Hunn, c.Murdock … … 1 D. B. Rowlands, b. Wayland … … 9 J. Field, b. Jolly … … 1 J. J. Nicholls, knocked himself out … … 5 C. Wildy, b. Jolly … … 9 Lynch, jun., run out … … 1 Walter Martin, caught out … … 4 E. J. Tuck, not out … … 0 Wide, 1; byes, 3 … … 4 Total … … 36 Second Innings. Lynch, sen., b. Wayland … … 3 Nicholls, stumped Leedham … … 3 C. Hemsley, b. Jolly … … 0 Wildy, c. Ball … … 10 H. Hemsley, b. Wayland ….. 0 E. J. Tuck, c. Carter … … 3 Hunn, b. Jolly … … 3 Martin, c. Carter … … 9 J. Field, not out … … 4 Byes … … 2 Total … … 37 Grand totals—Hanson … … 73 Mintaro … … 155 Mintaro beat Hanson by 82 runs.
Accidents at Mintaro
Accidents at Mintaro.—-Several accidents have lately occurred in and about Mintaro. First Mr. Brinnly, butcher, had a narrow escape through being thrown from a horse, and he was taken home apparently in a dying state. Then Mr. F. Curneen, farmer, at Farrell’s Flat, was knocked down insensible whilst drafting horses at Mr. Brinnly’s residence, and sustained some severe internal injuries. A young man named Malycha had his hand jambed (sic) between the cog-wheels of a reaping-machine and a piece of timber, and much lacerated ; and lastly, a son of Mr. Coles, of Belalie, fell into a waterhole whilst fishing, and great praise is due to Messrs. J. Brown and Bowman for having rescued him after having sunk the third time. All the sufferers were placed under the treatment of Dr. Carter, and are now convalescent.
Visit of the Archbishop
TOPICS. Visit of the Archbishop and Bishops to Sevenhills College.—A correspondent has favored us with the following:— “On Wednesday, November 5th, the Archbishop of Sydney, accompanied by his chaplain (Fr. Colletti), the Bishop of Hobart Town and his chaplain (Dr. Connor), and the Bishop of Adelaide, attended by the Very Rev. Fr. Tappeiner, S.J., and the Very Rev. Fr. Strele, S.J., arrived at the College on a visit. … On Friday morning their Lordships returned to Adelaide, via Mintaro. While in the latter township they visited the schools of the Sisters, the chapel, and the magnificent slate quarries of Mr. Priest — at all of which they expressed themselves very much pleased.” …
Auction, Bayfield’s Yards, Mintaro
MINTARO. On WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, At 1 p.m. J. E. BLEECHMORE has received instructions from Mr. R. Brumby to sell by auction, at Bayfield’s Yards, Mintaro, on Wednesday, November 12, at 1 p.m.— About 30 head HORSES, consisting of— 25 head splendid Draught Horses, equal to any in the district 10 head medium do, very good stamp 5 ” upstanding Buggy Horses 6 Milking Cows, quiet and good 6 head young Cattle, in good condition ALSO, 2 Single and 1 Double-furrow Plough 1 German Waggon 1 Roller 1 Reaper 1 Spring Cart ALSO, That very fine Entire, “Young Canon,” to be delivered on and after 10th December next, when his season will be finished. He is a remarkably handsome horse, with great bone and power, and is a splendid worker, a sure foal-getter, and thoroughly quiet. For pedigree, &c., see cards and advertisements. Terms—Approved bills for sums over £20. … FIREWOOD. — WANTED, about 250 Tons of dry Firewood in six feet lengths. Price given, 10 shillings per ton. ROBERT PALMER, Mintaro Flour Mill.
Opening of Mintaro Telegraph Station
Public Telegram. OPENING OF MINTARO TELEGRAPH STATION. The Superintendent of Telegraphs has courteously handed to us the subjoined copies of congratulatory messages, which were transmitted by Mr. W. J. Cunningham, the Chief Stationmaster, at the opening of the long-desired office in Mintaro on Tuesday, October 21:— “To Charles Todd, Esq., C.M.G.—On behalf of several of the inhabitants of Mintaro, I beg to congratulate you on the successful completion of the telegraph between Mintaro and the Railway Station, thereby benefiting them by establishing direct communication with all the world.— Thompson Priest.” “His Excellency Anthony Musgrave, Esq., C.M.G.—On behalf of the inhabitants of Mintaro we beg to congratulate your Excellency on the establishment of telegraph communication, thereby bringing the Township of Mintaro and the existing lines of telegraphs in the colony in communication, and thence with the whole civilized world, which will, we are sure, tend to increase the prosperity of this district. God save the Qneen.—The District Council of Stanley, W. Bowman, Chairman, Mintaro.” “From His Excellency to Mr. Bowman.— I heartily reciprocate your compliment, and congratulate the inhabitants of the district upon the completion of telegraphic communication with the rest of the colony and of the world, and the attainment of all the advantages which that fact includes.—A. Musgrave, Government House.” “From C. Todd, C.M.G., Postmaster General and Superintendent of Telegraphs. —I thank you for your kind congratulations on the opening of the Mintaro Telegraph Station, which I cordially reciprocate.—C. Todd.”
Telegraph Station Open
TOPICS OF THE DAY … The following notice was posted outside the Central Telegraph Office, on Tuesday, October 21:— “Telegraph Station now open at Mintaro township for dispatch of business.”
Temperance Meeting
Temperance Meeting.—An interesting temperance meeting was held at Mintaro on Monday evening. Mr. H. Jolly presided, and addresses were given by Messrs. Fry, Murdock, Ward, and the Rev. J. Barber. At the close of the meeting two persons signed the pledge. Mr. Ward preached three times on Sunday last to large congregations.
Bible in Schools
BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. [To the Editor of the Northern Argus.] Sir—It is seldom I rush into print, but I feel sure you will allow me a short space in your valuable columns in relation to secular education and the Bible. Personally, I exceedingly regret the step that is being taken to exclude the blessed Bible from our day schools, and I feel sure that I express the sentiments of thousands besides. Our beloved Queen Victoria says “it is the secret of England’s greatness.” Why, then, should such an attempt be made to exclude it from our day schools? Ought not the study of the Bible to be a part of our education, as a professedly Christian and Protestant colony? But if the exclusion of it does not ignore this idea I do not know what does. It is all very well to say there are Sabbath schools where our children can be taught Bible truths, but the question is will they go there? I venture to assert that thousands will not, neither will they anywhere else learn the grand and necessary truths which help to make a man or a nation great and honorable in the world. It will be a dark day for South Australia when the Bible is deposed to an only secondary place in the education of her children. As Protestants and particularly as servants of the Most High, we should, en masse, protest against so monstrous an act. As Dr. Parker, of London, said in May, 1870, “I am not with anger when I think that ministers of the Gospel—the sworn servants of the Lord—are willing that it should be excluded from the schools during the ordinary hours.” I am pleased that the Rev. Mr. Goldsmith has spoken out so faithfully and fearlessly, and feel sure that if this colony had a few such men it would be none the worse. I am, Sir, &c., J. Barber. Mintaro, September 12.
Mintaro Goods Shed
MINTARO GOODS SHED. EXTENSION OF TIME. Engineer-in-Chief’s Office, Adelaide, August 18, 1873. TENDERS will be received at this office up till noon on Monday, the 1st September, for the CONSTRUCTION of a GOODS SHED at Mintaro Station. For further particulars see Government Gazette. H. C. MAIS, Engineer-in-Chief.