Wanted, Medical Practitioner
WANTED, a Duly Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER, to attend the Friendly Societies in Mintaro. Particulars may be had on application to James Lloyd, Mintaro, on or before 30th August, 1873.
Central Road Board, August 1873
CENTRAL ROAD BOARD. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21. … Contracts in hand … Kooringa and Port Wakefield road—Providing, &c., 400 cubic yards 2½-inch metal, Leasingham and Mintaro. … Contracts not yet Commenced. … Kooringa and Port Wakefield road—Constructing bridge, &c., at Mintaro. … Contract Signed. Kooringa and Port Wakefield road—Providing, &c., 200 rods of fencing north of Mintaro. … MINTARO AND LEASINGHAM-ROAD A letter was received from Robert R. Palmer, stating that the bridge across the creek on the main road at Mintaro has fallen in, and is closed to traffic; also mentioning that the road between Mintaro and Leasingham is dangerous in places. A new bridge is in course of erection, and the road between Mintaro and Leasingham is being attended to. … MTNTARO-ROAD. The Stanley District Council wrote, calling the attention of the Board to the fact that the main road through Mintaro has been closed since the 1st of May last, caused by the destruction of the bridge, and, although the work has been let for some considerable time, there is no indication of its being proceeded with. The Council also direct the Board’s attention to the dangerous condition of the main road south of Mintaro, especially where it divides Section 181, Hundred of Upper Wakefield. Referred to the Surveyor. …
APPROACHES TO MINTARO RAILWAY STATION
APPROACHES TO MINTARO RAILWAY STATION. On Wednesday, August 20, Sir George Kingston introduced to the Hon. the Commissioner of Public Works Messrs. Wm. Bowman and Jas. Brown, as a deputation from the inhabitants of Mintaro, Farrell’s Flat, and the surrounding neighbourhood, requesting his favourable consideration of the road east and west of the Mintaro Railway Station. Sir George read a memorial signed by 165 persons, in which they stated that the District Council of Stanley had expended nearly £400 between Mintaro and the station, but with hardly any visible improvement, and the limited amount of money at their command rendered them totally unable to deal with the road in question. They therefore prayed that £1,800 might be placed on the Estimates for the purpose of repairing the road. Sir George having remarked that from personal knowledge he could bear testimony to the very bad state of the road, mentioned that the number of acres cultivated last year in the District of Stanley was 20,635, of which 13,884 were under wheat, and the quantity of grain raised therefrom was 178,406 bushels, and, of course, it was of great importance that the farmers should be able to take their produce to market cheaply. Messrs. Bowman and Brown pointed out that it was impossible at present to get to the railway station with even half a load except by trespassing on private property, and that if the road were made three times the quantity of wheat which was now sent would be taken there. Unless it was done the farmers would be obliged to send their produce at the rush of the season, and take their chance of getting it sent down in proper time. The Commissioner, in reply, said he was well aware that there was a road which could not be repaired, but must be made throughout. The Supplementary Estimates having been passed the Government could not expend any money upon it between this and the forthcoming harvest; but they had decided to place it on the schedule of main roads, and if the new Road Bill which they intended to introduce was not carried, as he had little doubt from the liberality of its provisions it would be, they would endeavour to get the present Act amended so as to place roads which were feeders to railways on the schedule of main lines. But in any case he promised that, so far as he was individually concerned, the road should receive the attention it deserved.
Mintaro Railway Station, Public Meeting
MINTARO RAILWAY STATION. PUBLIC MEETING AT MINTARO HOTEL. On Saturday evening last, 9th instant, a public meeting was hold as above, to consider the desirableness of memorialising the Government to place a sum of money on the Estimates for metalling the approaches to the Mintaro Railway Station— Mr. Wm. Bowman, Chairman of the Stanley District Council, in the chair. The Chairman said there could be but one opinion on this subject—that it was a necessary work, and one that should be pressed upon the Government. The road in question was almost impassable—in fact, a load could not be got to the station. The present was the time to press it on the notice of the Government, as there was money in the Treasury, which could be granted for so urgent a purpose. Mr. W. E. Giles read a memorial to the Commissioner of Public Works, praying that £1,800 might be placed upon the Estimates for the work, and setting forth the merits of the case. Mr. Thompson Priest said that this was not the first time that the Government had been applied to respecting the road in question. He had waited upon the former Commissioner of Public Works, who had promised that a sum of money should be placed upon the Estimates for this special work, and that the road should be placed on the schedule of main roads. Nothing, however, had been done since by the Government in the matter. It was an approach to the Railway Station, and the Government should see to it at once. The road in its present state was next to impassable. He should propose that the memorial just read should be adopted, and a deputation at once wait upon the Commissioner of Public Works. Mr. Robert Palmer seconded the proposition as to the memorial and a deputation, and he considered the Government ought to see into it as soon as possible, for the work was much needed. Mr. Hy. Jolly proposed an amendment that there be no deputation sent. He considered it so much money taken out of the District Council’s hands for what was spent in deputations could not be spent on roads, and they also lost the supplementary money. He thought the memorial would meet with the attention of the Government equally as well without as with a deputation. Mr. Jolly’s amendment Was put to the meeting, but not seconded; the proposition was carried. Mr. Thomas Cunneen said he had come through the road in question that evening, and a worst piece he thought could not be found in the colony. Mr. H. Jolly proposed that the District Council of Stanley should appoint a deputation, and if any others were desirous of joining that they should be permitted to do so. Seconded by Mr. Cunneen, and carried. Proposed that the District Council employ some person to visit the residents to obtain their signatures, as it was impossible for many to be present that evening that would have come if possible. Seconded by Mr. R. Lathlean, and carried. Several persons then spoke regarding the closing of the main road by the Central Road Board for so long a time, and thought that action ought to be taken in the matter. Mr. Bowman, as Chairman of the District Council of Stanley, replied by informing the meeting that a letter had been sent to the Central Road Board on the subject a few days since, and no answer had yet been received. He did not think the Board had met since. A vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman, and the meeting closed.
ROAD BETWEEN MINTARO AND WOCKIE
CENTRAL ROAD BOARD. Thursday, June 19. … ROAD BETWEEN MINTARO AND WOCKIE. T. Priest wrote, calling attention to the dangerous state of the road between Mintaro and Wockie, known as Tiver’s contract, some parts of the embankment being from nine to ten feet in height and unprotected. He hoped the Board would take immediate steps to have the road fenced and made wider in places. Tenders had been called for the necessary fencing, but none were received, and fresh tenders would be called. … TENDERS … No. 3054. Kooringa and Port Wakefield road.—Constructing bridge across creek at Mintaro; making and metalling approaches thereto—Three tenders. W. Bond, £385 14s. 11d., accepted. No. 3056. Ditto.—Providing 400 yards 2½-inch metal for repairs in sundry places between Leasingham and Mintaro—One tender, Bullock and Fulton, £131 13s. 4d., accepted. …
Mintaro, June 1873
MINTARO. [From our own Correspondent.] June 4. Since my last communication to you a very narrow escape of a gentleman being killed happened on the road just outside Mintaro, at the embankments. I am not exactly sure, but I believe it was Mr. Dale, the local preacher. He was only saved by his presence of mind in pulling his horse straight down it. Persons who were looking at it could scarcely believe in his escape from injury. A person named Hugh Kearns met with an accident a few days since. He was at work with Mr. M. Tobin, storekeeper, and in returning from dinner to his work he accidentally fell down, through a small stone rolling upon which he trod, and broke the small bone of his leg. Mr. Tobin conveyed him home in his trap. Dr. Carter was in immediate attendance, and at this date he is progressing satisfactorily. In my next communication to you I shall forward an account regarding public pounds, and how some are managed. It is high time that exposure took place for the benefit of the public. Complaints will be made at the next sitting of the District Council in regard to ours. A lake worthy of the attention of the tourist has now formed in front of the residence of Mr. W. E. Giles. A few small boats are required, and the Mintaroites can enjoy themselves in their spare time, thanks to the Central Road Board.
Mintaro, May 1873
MINTARO, May 28. There have been many severe cases of diphtheria in this locality of late, but the sufferers have recovered. — An accident occurred on the road near Mintaro a few nights since. Mr. F. Hector and Mr. P. Larkey were returning from Wackoi to Mintaro, and their trap was overturned down an embankment. Mr. Hector escaped with slight bruises, but Mr. Larkey’s collar-bone and one of his ribs were broken. Mr. Thompson Priest also had a narrow escape the same evening. The road is a splendid one, but the embankments are unfenced and no person is safe, no matter how careful he is, after dark. The Central Road Board should see to this at once. Numerous accidents have occurred here which have never been made public through the press, but something no doubt will occur yet which will prove fatal, if the road is not attended to.— The farmers are busy seeding, and they have every prospect of a fine season.— The anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Sabbath-school here took place on Sunday last, the 26th instant. The afternoon and evening services were conducted by the Rev. J. Barber, who preached to large congregations. The collections amounted to £2 16s. On the following day a tea meeting was held. The children belonging to the school number 31. Their tea took place at half-past 3, and the adults’ at 5. About 50 grown persons sat down, and heartily enjoyed themselves. The juveniles found amusement in various ways. After tea a public meeting was held, presided over by Mr. Miller, sen. The Rev. J. Barber read the school report, which showed the school to be in a most flourishing condition. He also read letters of apology from the Rev. Hans Mack and Mr. R. Dale, who were unavoidably prevented from attending. The meeting was then ably addressed by Mr. J. Fry (Wesleyan local preacher), the Revs. J. Barber, and S. Wellington. The addresses of the different speakers were listened to attentively by the hearers, who at times could not resist smiling at the humorous anecdotes with which the speeches were interspersed. Several beautiful anthems were sung by the choir, viz. :— “How beautiful are thy feet upon the mountains,” “The children are gathering,” &c., &c., Mrs. Barber most kindly presiding at the harmonium. Great thanks are due to the ladies who so kindly gave the trays, viz.—Mesdames Hunt and Miller. Votes of thanks were passed to them, also to the choir for their able services, the male and female teachers, the gentlemen who addressed the meeting, and the chairman. The proceeds of the tea amounted to £2 15s. 9d. ; public collection, £1 2s. 6d. ; Sunday’s collection, as before stated, £2 16s. ; making a total of £6 14s. 3d. There was also a balance in hand from last year, viz., 11s. 6d. The meeting closed with prayer. I may also mention that this is the ninth anniversary of the school.
Mintaro News, May 1873
MINTARO, MAY 28. There have been many severe cases of diphtheria in this locality of late, but the sufferers have recovered.—An accident occurred on the road near Mintare a few nights since. Mr. F. Hector and Mr. P. Larkey were returning from, Wackoi to Mintaro, and their trap was overtuned down an embankment. Mr Hector escaped with slight bruises, but Mr. Larkey’s collar-bone and one of his ribs were broken. Mr. Thompson Priest also had a narrow escape the same evening. The road is a splendid one, but the embankments are unfenced, and no person is safe, no matter how careful he is, after dark. The Central Road Board should see to this at once. Numerous accidents have occurred here which have never been made public through the press, but something no doubt will occur yet which will prove fatal, if the road is not attended to.—The farmers are busy seeding, and they have every prospect of a fine season.—The anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Sabbath-school here took place on Sunday last, the 25th instant. The afternoon and evening services were conducted by the Rev. J. Barber, who preached to large congregations. The collections amounted to £3.16s. On the following day a tea meeting was held. The children belonging to the school number 31. Their tea took place at half-past 3, and the adults at 5. About 50 grown persons sat down, and heartily enjoyed themselves. The juveniles found amusement in various ways. After tea a public meeting was held, presided over by Mr. Miller, sen. The Rev. J. Barber read the school report, which showed the school to be in a most flourishing condition. He also read letters of apology from the Rev. Hans Mack and Mr. R Dale, who were unavoidably prevented from attending. The meeting was then ably addressed by Mr. J. Fry (Wesleyan local preacher), the Revs. J. Barber, and S. Wellington. The addresses of the different speakers were listened to attentively by the hearers, who at times could not resist smiling at the humorous anecdotes with which the speeches were interspersed. Several beautiful anthems were sung by the choir, viz. :—” How beautiful are thy feet upon the mountains,” “The children are gathering,” &c., &c., Mrs. Barber most kindly presiding at the harmonium. Great thanks are due to the ladies who so kindly gave the trays, vis.— Mesdames Hunt and Miller. Votes of thanks were passed to them, also to the choir for their able services, the male and female teachers, the gentlemen who addressed the meeting, and the chairman. The proceeds of the tea amounted to £2 15s. 9d .; public collection, £1 2s 6d.; Sunday’s collection, as before stated, £2 16s; making a total of £6 14s 3d. There was also a balance in hand from last year, viz., 11s. 6d. The meeting closed with prayer. I may also mention that this the ninth anniversary of the school.
Council report, May 1873
STANLEY. May 10. — Present — The Chairman, Messrs. J. Brown, Faulkner, and Horigan. Tenders accepted — Nos. 57 and 58, making footbridges between Sections 160 and 162, Hill River, and near the old brewery, Mintaro, W. Hunt. Clerk stated that he had received a letter from Crown Lands Office, giving notice that proceedings in re roads by Sections 510, &c., would lapse on 8th June, and that he had forwarded same to Stow & Ayers. Application from Mrs. Crowley for a footbridge over the creek in Mintaro North ; to be inspected. Messrs. Harrold and Horigan allowed to close road between Sections 60, 78, 79, and 85, 86, and 87. Slaughtering licence granted to R. Brumby. Mr. Torr to be written to respecting the excesses on pound sale of three horses. Receipts, 23l. 18s. 3d. ; payments, 40l. 11s.
Stanley Council, May 1873
STANLEY, Saturday, May 10. Present—Chairman, Messrs. J. Brown, Faulkner, and Horgan. Tenders accepted—Nos. 57 and 58, making footbridge between sections 160 and 162, Hill River, and near old brewery, Mintaro, W. Hunt, Clerk stated that he had received a letter from Crown Lands Office giving notice that proceedings in re roads by section 510, &c., would lapse on 8th June, and that he had forwarded same to Messrs. Stow & Ayers. Tenders Nos. 52,53, and 50 to be readvertised. Application for a footbridge over the creek in Mintaro, north from Mrs. Crowley’s; to be inspected. Messrs. Harrold and Horgan allowed to close road between sections 60, 78, 79, and 85, 86,87. Slaughtering license granted to R. Brumby. Mr. Torr to be written to respecting the excesses on pound sale of three horses. Receipts, £23 18s 3d; payments, £40 11s.