CORRESPONDENCE
THE EARLIEST-BORN COLONIST. - Mr. James Hoare of Donnybrook, near Clare, informs us that his son was born, as stated by us, at Rapid Bay in 1836, but that his birthday was November 11. He was christened by Colonel Light "John Rapid," and is now on the Upper Darling with a wife and four children, but would no doubt return to the colony if the Parliament would grant him (as his father thinks it ought to do) a block of 500 acres of land by way of national remembrance to the earliest-born colonist of South Australia.

A CURIOSITY - Mr. Robert Smith, of O'Halloran Hill, has shown us a curious specimin of semi-marine formation. About a year ago one of Mr. Smith's children found on the beach at Worthing a peculiar lump composed of small stones mixed with a sandy conglomerate. This lay in Mr. Smith's verandah for about a year, and on its being broken apart a few days ago inside was found an old penknife. It would be interesting to know how long the incrustation has taken to form. We believe that Mr. Smith has given the specimen to Mr. Waterhouse, the Curator of the Museum.

TENDERS will be received by the undersigned, up to noon of the 21st inst., for the PURCHASE of SECTIONS Nos. 582, 607, 616 and 621, MORPHETT VALE, containing 294 acres of first-class Agricultural Land, well fenced, running water all year round. The Improvements consist of a well-built stone dwelling-house, seven rooms, cellar, stable, &c.; also large barn. The above Property is offered subject to a lease (to be transferred to the purchaser) granted to Mr. T. O'Sullivan for the lifetime of a lady now 78, at a clear annual rental of £100.

H.F. Rymill, Estate Agent.

TO be SOLD, on Easy Terms, the MACLAREN VALE MILL.
G.W. COTTON, Queen's-Chambers.

The Register - Friday, April 7, 1876

DEATHS
COOTE - On the 30th March. at Inman Valley, John Coote, aged 70 years; an old colonist and much respected.

MOUNT BARKER ELECTION - Surprise has been expressed that a writ has not been issued for an election to supply the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr. West-Erskine. His resignation has, we understand, been in the hands of a friend for some time, and no good purpose is, as far as can be seen, served by withholding it.

HALF-AND-HALF - A novel plea was made last week at Port Victor by a man who was charged by P.C. Furner with supplying intoxicating drink to a half-caste native female. He acknowledged that he had given the woman some wine, but said that this was solely upon her representing to him that it was all right, as she being a half-caste he was allowed to let her have half the quantity that he could supply to a white person. The Magistrate, not entertaining the same view of the law, fined the delinquent 20s. and costs.

The Register -  Friday, April 21, 1876

MARRIAGES

LAWRANCE - MALPAS - On the 17th April at St. Stephen's Church, Willunga, by the Rev. E.K. Miller, Charles Lawrance, of Adelaide to Kate, eldest daughter of Henry Malpas, Esq., of Willunga.

On FRIDAY, April 21
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IMPORTANT SALE
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TO CAPITALISTS, MINING COMPANIES, ENGINEERS AND OTHERS.
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THE WELL-KNOWN BREMER MINE.
COMPLETE WITH ALL THE MACHINERY
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THE CELEBRATED WORTHING ESTATE.
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TOWNSEND, BOTTING, & CO.
are favoured with instructions to sell, at their Mart, on Friday, April 21, at 12 o'clock -

MINERAL, ARABLE AND GRAZING LAND,
Hundreds of
KANMANTOO AND NOARLUNGA.
Lot 1

Section 24, Kanmantoo, containing 234 Acres, adjoining the township of Callington, known as the Bremer Mine; together with Buildings, Engines, Machinery, Plant, and Material now on the ground, and all Mineral Rights.

Lot 2

Section 2254, Hundred of Onkaparinga, containing 80 Acres, adjoining the property of the late Sir R.D. Hanson, let at £15 per annum with right of purchase.

Lot 3

The Well-known WORTHING ESTATE, containing 889 Acres, Hundred of Noarlunga, in one block. First-class Arable and Grazing Land, with Permanent supply of running Water. It is situated on the SEA-COAST, and is undoubtedly one of the most compact and eligible properties available south of Adelaide. This land is now let at £185 per annum.
All Mineral Rights of the above properties will be given in with the land.
For further particulars, description of plant, material, machinery, &c., apply to Fredk. Wright, Land Agent, Gressham-Chambers, or to the Auctioneers.
Arrangements for payment can be made.

The Register - Saturday, April 8, 1876

LAW AND CRIMINAL COURTS
POLICE COURTS

NORMANVILLE: TUESDAY, APRIL 4
[Before Messrs. Butterworth, S. Herbert, J. Heathcote, and J. Lord, J.P.'s.]

J. Shadwell and C. Forbes were charged with riotous behaviour in Yankalilla on the evening of February 14. Mr Wadey for defendants, who were fined £2 each and 18s. costs.

J. Shadwell was indicted for maliciously killing a dog, the property of W.T. Young, at Yankalilla on February 14. Mr Wadey for the defendant. Dismissed with costs - 13s.

W.T. Young was informed against for wilfully disturbing J.W. Clayton and his family by knocking at his doors and windows on February 14. Mr. Wadey for the informant. Fined 10s, and costs - £ 8s. together.

A. McInnis was charged by J. Norman with unlawfully impounding at Rapid Bay on March 21 about 100 sheep in defendant's yard and refusing to release them on tender of all lawful charges. Mr. Wadey for defendant, who was find 10s. and £1 costs.

T. Ransford was informed against for burning grass and scrub near Cape Jervis on March 23 without having at least four persons to assist in preventing the spread of the fire, as required by the Bush Fires Act. Dismissed.

G. Willis was charged with the same offence in connection with stubble-burning at Bullaparinga on March 28, and also with not having cleared the required space of three feet round the stubble. Fined the lowest penalty - £3 - without costs.

J. Norman was indicted by A. McInnis for unlawfully entering  informant's paddock, at Cape Jervis, on March 22, and taking away four sheep without giving notice, as required by clause 20 of the Impounding Act. Mr Waddey for informant. Judgment reserved till next Court-day.