THE BURRA RAILWAY
The Burra Railway.—The Commissioner of Public Works has stated that the line to the Burra will be opened as far as the Mintaro Station, in all probability, before the end of the year, and to Kooringa about March following.
Burra railway
The Burra Railway.—The Commissioner of Public Works has stated that the line to the Burra will be opened as far as the Mintaro Station, in all probability, before the end of the year, and to Kooringa about March following.
LATE EDITION, TO CORRESPONDENTS
In: LATE EDITION. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Paddy Whack.—We cannot insert your letter anonymously, imputing, as it twice does, intentional misrepresentation to a particular individual, but we are quite willing to give publicity to your views about the site of the railway station. Briefly, then, our correspondent says that the settlers of Farrell’s Flat and Hill River, are, to a man, dissatisfied with the site near Mintaro, and asks, “Why not build it where it would be available for the settlers of Hill River and Clare, namely, a few miles further north, where there are good roads, and thus divide more equally the distances between Manoora and Daviston, Black Springs, Mintaro, and Clare?” “REFORM” recommends the establishment of a Government school for the reception of children whose parents “are too lazy, or indifferent, or ignorant, to attend to their training in any way, but who let them run about utterly neglected and uncared for.” Our correspondent is in error in thinking the Bushman’s Home is a Government institution.
Railway station
In: LATE EDITION. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Paddy Whack.—We cannot insert your letter anonymously, imputing, as it twice does, intentional misrepresentation to a particular individual, but we are quite willing to give publicity to your views about the site of the railway station. Briefly, then, our correspondent says that the settlers of Farrell’s Flat and Hill River, are, to a man, dissatisfied with the site near Mintaro, and asks, “Why not build it where it would be available for the settlers of Hill River and Clare, namely, a few miles further north, where there are good roads, and thus divide more equally the distances between Manoora and Daviston, Black Springs, Mintaro, and Clare?” “REFORM” recommends the establishment of a Government school for the reception of children whose parents “are too lazy, or indifferent, or ignorant, to attend to their training in any way, but who let them run about utterly neglected and uncared for.” Our correspondent is in error in thinking the Bushman’s Home is a Government institution.
MINTARO, MAY 31ST
MINTARO, May 31. Our old Choral Society, which met with such an untimely end last year, has been revived under the name of the Mintaro Glee Club. The first meeting was held on Thursday last, and was well attended. It is to be hoped that the present club will be more successful than the last.—A surgical operation was performed on the second son of Mr. Thompson Priest, proprietor of the celebrated slate quarries, last week. For the last 19 months he has been suffering from a diseased knee, which defied all the efforts of the doctors to cure it. At length, seeing that it must eventually cost him his life if allowed to go on as it was, Mr. Priest determined to have the limb amputated, and accordingly prepared his son for it. The operation was successfully performed on Monday last by Drs. Vogt, of this place, and Bain, of Clare, both of whom appear to be very skilful operators. The leg was taken off above the knee, and the bone of the diseased part was completely honeycombed. The sufferer, who is only 14 years of age, was made to thoroughly understand the nature of the operation, and showed great courage throughout. He is now doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.—We have had beautiful weather, and the farmers are quite pleased.—The topic is, “When will the railway be opened?” Some say for the wool, others for next harvest; but all agree that the site selected for the station is the best that could be, as it will equally accommodate Farrel’s Flat (sic), Hill River, Clare district, and the Upper Wakefield—in fact, everybody seems satisfied.
Mintaro news
MINTARO, May 31. Our old Choral Society, which met with such an untimely end last year, has been revived under the name of the Mintaro Glee Club. The first meeting was held on Thursday last, and was well attended. It is to be hoped that the present club will be more successful than the last.—A surgical operation was performed on the second son of Mr. Thompson Priest, proprietor of the celebrated slate quarries, last week. For the last 19 months he has been suffering from a diseased knee, which defied all the efforts of the doctors to cure it. At length, seeing that it must eventually cost him his life if allowed to go on as it was, Mr. Priest determined to have the limb amputated, and accordingly prepared his son for it. The operation was successfully performed on Monday last by Drs. Vogt, of this place, and Bain, of Clare, both of whom appear to be very skilful operators. The leg was taken off above the knee, and the bone of the diseased part was completely honeycombed. The sufferer, who is only 14 years of age, was made to thoroughly understand the nature of the operation, and showed great courage throughout. He is now doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.—We have had beautiful weather, and the farmers are quite pleased.—The topic is, “When will the railway be opened?” Some say for the wool, others for next harvest; but all agree that the site selected for the station is the best that could be, as it will equally accommodate Farrel’s Flat (sic), Hill River, Clare district, and the Upper Wakefield—in fact, everybody seems satisfied.
STANLEY
STANLEY. May 8.—Special Meeting.—Present—Messrs. Dowd (in the chair), Priest, Meany, and Brown. Letter from Clare Council, deputing Mr. A. Trilling to arrange with Stanley Council as to repairing road on boundary near Trilling’s Hill ; also, specifications of proposed work. Council agreed to assist in carrying out work as shown in specifications, with a few alterations. Mr. Priest to wait on Clare Council at next meeting to explain. May 15.—All present. Chairman and Messrs. Dowd and Meany, having inspected Mr. McLeish’s contract on Hill River, stated that it was not finished. Mr. McLeish to have one week longer, and 8s. for rounding tops of posts at culvert and painting them; also, £5 for metalling 1½ chains extra. Annual subscription to Association of District Chairmen to be forwarded. Mr. Rowe applied for leave to remove a few loads of soil from hill between Company’s Farm and Slate-Quarry Paddock. Granted. Receipts, £1 4s. 4d. ; payments, £19 4s.
Stanley Meeting
STANLEY. May 8.—Special Meeting.—Present—Messrs. Dowd (in the chair), Priest, Meany, and Brown. Letter from Clare Council, deputing Mr. A. Trilling to arrange with Stanley Council as to repairing road on boundary near Trilling’s Hill ; also, specifications of proposed work. Council agreed to assist in carrying out work as shown in specifications, with a few alterations. Mr. Priest to wait on Clare Council at next meeting to explain. May 15.—All present. Chairman and Messrs. Dowd and Meany, having inspected Mr. McLeish’s contract on Hill River, stated that it was not finished. Mr. McLeish to have one week longer, and 8s. for rounding tops of posts at culvert and painting them; also, £5 for metalling 1½ chains extra. Annual subscription to Association of District Chairmen to be forwarded. Mr. Rowe applied for leave to remove a few loads of soil from hill between Company’s Farm and Slate-Quarry Paddock. Granted. Receipts, £1 4s. 4d. ; payments, £19 4s.
CLARE DISTRTCT COUNCIL, TENDERS
CLARE DISTRTCT COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited by the above Council until Tuesday next, May 11, 1869, for the undermentioned works. Specifications may be seen at the District Council Office, Clare. Crotract No. 35.—For Cutting and Forming about Nine Chains of Road, as marked by pegs Nos. 1 and 2 ; also Metalling about Two and a half Chains between Sevenhills and Mintaro, near Sections 305 and 308, north-west of Trilling’s Hill. No. 36. — For Cutting and Forming about Six and a half Chains of Road, Building Culvert, and Metalling about One and a half Chains at Trilling’s Hill, as marked by pegs No. 3 and 4. No. 37.—For Cutting and Forming about Six Chains of Road, and Metalling about Five Chains, as marked by pegs No. 5 and 6. at Trilling’s Hill. No. 38.—For Cutting and Forming about Ten Chains of Road, Clearing Side-drains, Building Culvert, and Metalling about Eight Chains of Road, near Trilling’s Hill, between the District of Clare and Mintaro. No. 39.—For Cutting and Forming Road, and Filling up Creek, near Mr. Samuel Young’s, Section No. 8, about two and a half miles south-west of Sevenhills, as marked by pegs. No. 40.—For Moving Fence, and Putting it up again; Cutting, Widening, and Forming Road, as per pile of stones and trenches, at Carter’s Hill, No. 41.—For Cutting Side-drains, Filling Ruts, and Making Road between the Corporation Boundary Post and Mr. Gleeson’s. No. 42.—For Cutting, Forming, and Metalling Road, as marked by stone and stump, near Section 125. No. 43.—For Cutting, Forming, and Metalling Road, and Building Culvert, near Patrick Walsh’s, Section 123. Samples of stone for metalling to accompany each Tender. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, JOHN LUCKHURST SMITH, Clerk.
Clare District Council
CLARE DISTRTCT COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited by the above Council until Tuesday next, May 11, 1869, for the undermentioned works. Specifications may be seen at the District Council Office, Clare. Crotract No. 35.—For Cutting and Forming about Nine Chains of Road, as marked by pegs Nos. 1 and 2 ; also Metalling about Two and a half Chains between Sevenhills and Mintaro, near Sections 305 and 308, north-west of Trilling’s Hill. No. 36. — For Cutting and Forming about Six and a half Chains of Road, Building Culvert, and Metalling about One and a half Chains at Trilling’s Hill, as marked by pegs No. 3 and 4. No. 37.—For Cutting and Forming about Six Chains of Road, and Metalling about Five Chains, as marked by pegs No. 5 and 6. at Trilling’s Hill. No. 38.—For Cutting and Forming about Ten Chains of Road, Clearing Side-drains, Building Culvert, and Metalling about Eight Chains of Road, near Trilling’s Hill, between the District of Clare and Mintaro. No. 39.—For Cutting and Forming Road, and Filling up Creek, near Mr. Samuel Young’s, Section No. 8, about two and a half miles south-west of Sevenhills, as marked by pegs. No. 40.—For Moving Fence, and Putting it up again; Cutting, Widening, and Forming Road, as per pile of stones and trenches, at Carter’s Hill, No. 41.—For Cutting Side-drains, Filling Ruts, and Making Road between the Corporation Boundary Post and Mr. Gleeson’s. No. 42.—For Cutting, Forming, and Metalling Road, as marked by stone and stump, near Section 125. No. 43.—For Cutting, Forming, and Metalling Road, and Building Culvert, near Patrick Walsh’s, Section 123. Samples of stone for metalling to accompany each Tender. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, JOHN LUCKHURST SMITH, Clerk.