Where is stenhouse bay

The bottom end of Yorke Peninsula promises to be a very important spot in the near future. At Stenhouse Bay the Permasite Manufacturing Company have erected a large works for the manufacture of plaster of paris etc, from gypsum.

The company's jetty is situated dose to the works. The S. Kapoola makes regular fortnightly trips. At present there are eighty men employed, a number of whom have their wives and families living on the property.

Stone houses and men's huts have been erected also a number of two-roomed tents. A large dining room is used daily by 33 men, and the manager, Mr. Stan Innis, does all that he can to make the locality livable and healthy. At the factory a second large engine is being fitted. A new elevator has been put in for carrying the gypsum, formerly it was carried by the men.

The latest innovation is an up-todate electric lighting plant, which was used for tne first time last week. A motor and powerful pump has also been fixed at the gypsum claim for pumping the water off during the winter.

Last week the Kapoola took away tons of plaster. This week the steamer Glaucus loaded tons of gypsum. A few days ago the ladies of the Bay, to the number of nine, arranged a very homely picnic for the men, at the jetty. It was a happy gathering, and attended by the majority of the men from the works. It was quite a unique affair, being the first of its kind held at Stenhouse Bay. News of the wreck of the well-known ketch Maldon Lewis at Stenhouse Bay, on the lower part of Yorke Peninsula, was reported to the South Australian Marine Board yesterday afternoon by the master of the schooner Alcairo on arrival at Port Adelaide.

The Maldon Lewis, he reported, srang a leak off Cape Spencer on Wednesday, and she made water so fast that it was impossible to keep her afloat. Consequently, her master Captain J. Sheridan deemed it safe to put into Stenhouse Bay, and, if possible, to save the craft by beaching her.

She, however, was dashed on the rocks with the result that her back was broken. When the Alcairo was at Stenhouse Bay on Wednesday evening the stern of the Maldon Lewis was on the rocks, and the bow was in deep water. The ketch was dismantled, and much of the gear had been removed, including the wheel.

The Alcairo brought two of the crew to Port Adelaide, but Captain Sheridan and his two sons remained behind probably to carry on salvage work. The first indication those on board had of trouble was when one of Captain Sheridan's sons said be could hear a peculiar noise in the hold as though kerosene cases were knocking each other. The hatches were opened, and it was found that the hold was half full of water, and the craft was leaking badly.

Fortunately the pumps were in splendid, order. They were put into use, and by hard and continual pumping the ketch was kept afloat. It became evident, however, that the crew could not keep her afloat, long, as the water was gaining on them. Consequently the craft was headed for Stenhouse Bay. The wind was blowing strongly from, the south-west, raising a heavy swell, and that swell did practically all the damage.

On reaching the shore the Maldon Lewis was ponnded on to the sandy bottom from which rocks rose. The captain hoped to beach her on all sand, which was his only chance of saving the ketab. The tide was rising violently, and with everything against her the Staldon Lewis was doomed. The forceful pounding on the rocks caused her back to break, and the hold then was full of water.

Captain Sheridan, who is one of the best-known coastal mariners in the State, has been most unfortunate. He is a typical old salt, having spent most of his life at sea. He has a first-class knowledge of the South Australian coastline, particuiuarly that portion skirting the two gulfs. Kangaroo Island, ado the smaller islands, which, before she establishment of light stations, were a menace to navigators visiting Port Adelaide. Many years ago he had the misfortune to lose the cutter Enchantress at the entrance of the Port River.

Last November he lost the Ina, a fine ketch of 53 tons gross, near Wedge Island, while trading to the Sir Joseph Banks group of islands. She was blown ashore on a ragged, jagged spit of granite, and soon went to pieces. The crew, however, were saved after an enforced stay of three days on an uninhabited island. Tulloch, another veteran mariner, who for half a century was engaged on the South Australian coast. Several years later she was brought to Port Adelaide for Captain Tulloch, and since she has remained in these waters trading to various ports in St.

Vincent and Spencer Gulfs and on Kangaroo Island. She was At Stenhouse Bay last week the house-tent of Mr. Vanstaveren, an engineer at the Permasite Works, was burnt to the ground. The tent had been nicely furnished but only the blankets were saved. The following are the events and the results :—.

Double-oar boat race l mile — Warren and Eichorn, 1, 6 min. It is about six miles from Marion Bay jetty. The name does not appear on the map as the Bay has only been recently christened The Permasite Company have erected a large factory and built a substantial jetty in the vicinity for the shipment of gypsum and plaster of paris.

A steamer calls fortnightly. Stenhouse, a well-known prospector, thoroughly explored this district several years ago.

Innes, has done great things in a short while. It has erected a substantial stone factory, with a h. On the lake adjacent to the works are layers of gypsum, varying from four to ten feet deep, over black quicksand, the latent possibilities of which no man has has yet been venturesome enough to ascertain.

The raw material is carried from the lake to the factory in drays, and the finished product is hauled in trucks along a wooden railed tramline to the company's jetty, about three miles away.

About twenty horses, among which are some of the finest draughts in the State, find employment on this line. Every care and consideration are shown by the manager for the comfort and convenience of the men employed.

Nor are the children forgotten A juvenile academy, under the supervision of Miss Bristowe, has been established adjacent to the works, and a similar institution is conducted by Miss Forsayth at Marion Bay.

A farewell social was given to Mrs. Roder, at the school building, last week. There was a representative attendance, and all present joined in wishing the departing guest success in her nursing duties in the City. Roder has gained many friends by her valuable help and kindness in times of sickness. She will be greatly missed from the district. Refreshments were provided. The Corny Point team camped at Cuarribie on Friday night, and leaving at daybreak on Saturday arrived at their destination at 10 a.

They were met on their arrival by the Manager of the Works Mr. Innes and the local Sports Committee. After inspecting the Works, the cricket pitch was examined and a little practice indulged in before lunch. Every possible arrangement had been made for the vititors' comfort, and the Permasite Committee shared the entertaining. Play commenced at 2 p. The Corny Point bowlers shared the honors as; follows:—J. Barclay 5 for Hayes 2 for 19, W. Liddiard 3 for 1.

Corny Point then replied with a poor effort, being all out for 20— against the bowling of Pettitt and Wanganeen. Hayes and A. Corny Point took no liberties with the bowling, and just at dusk were all out for 5t. Of this tctal Hayes carried his bat for Pettitt and Edwards bowled well for the home team. Stamps having been drawn, the Secretary of the Permasite Team Mr.

Pettitt made a short speech, which was responded to by the genial Secretary of Corny Point Mr. Walter Klem affectionately known to all as "Robinson Crusoe. It is the intention of tins Permasite Club to shortly visit Corny Point, and they will get a hearty welcome and a good game, for the kindness was much appreciated by the visitors. He is progressing favorably. October 9. Richard Hay ward, an employe at Mr. Riddle's, Yorketown, was shoeing a horse, the animal became restive, and the knife Mr.

Hayward was using slipped and entered his left forearm. He was attended by Dr. Russell, who inserted several stitches in the wound. Croft, employed by the Peninsula Plaster Company at Stenhouse Bay, on Thursday fell out of a dray and fractured two of his ribs.

The injured man was brought to Yorketown for treatment. Confirmation of the old saying, "It's an ill wind which blows no one good," is provided by an extraordinary report received from Stenhouse Bay, which is near the scene of the wreck of the Adelaide Steamship Company's Ferret. Though the vessel has been lost, many persons are stated to have found a quantity of beer from it.

The boat is lying a short distance from the shore, and last week some of the cargo drifted in and landed high and dry on the sand. Casks of beer were secured, and sampled. The Ferret carried close on tons of beer. Mounted Constables Jury and Orkenden are making investigations into the events of the last few days.

Alleged Orgie on the Peninsula. The vicinity of the wreck of the Ferret at the reef head, a short distance from Stenhouse Bay, has during the past week been the scene of remarkable doings.

It is reported that a number of persons from the Permasite Works and elsewhere visited the cliffs and the beach at Reef Head on Sunday to have a view of the Ferret. On Monday the news spread that the steamer was breaking up. Several men from the works proceeded to the spot, and on their arrival observed a portion of the wreckage and cargo floating inwards. Among the cargo which became beached were casks of beer. Some of the men decided to broach a small barrel of the liquid.

Later another cask was found and tapped. Those who were able to carry on resolved to treat their mates at the works to a "free booze". A vechicle was commandeered, and a barrel was placed on it, and on arrrval drinking was resumed.

A party then returned to the beach for more liquor, and the pugnacious element in some of the men was aroused. Fighting of a more or less serious nature, it is reported, took place among several of the imbibers, while others had indulged so freely that they were unable to take any further part in the proceedings. Similar scenes occurred until Friday. Innes manager of the permasite works , who on Tuesday was appointed salvage officer, has done all possible to restrain the men, and on Friday afternoon have decided to close down the works.

He has salvaged a good deal of cargo on the beach, among which was beer. This, however, was taken by some men irrespective of Mr. Innes's official position. It is stated that there was about tons of beer on board the steamer. The master of a vessel which arrived at Marion Bay daring the week hired a turnout to visit the wreck. On his arrival at the Head, he fastened his horse and proceeded to the scene. In his absence several men took the vehicle and used it for conveying casks from the beach.

On the journey the buggy broke down, and the barrel was stowed away for future use. Jury, of Edithburgh, proceeded to the place by motor car on Saturday afternoon, and will prohably be joined by M. Ockenden, of Warooka. While some rubbish was being burned on the beach yesterday, an explosion occurred, and a man was injured. Married Ladies' Race, Mesdames S. Muholland, M. McRostie, Mrs.

Daley, Miss F. Mulholland ; Needle and Thread. Innes, Mr. Miss M Akerman, Miss A. Sun'erp, Mrs. Keener nnd Miss L. Akerman, Mr. McRoistie, Mr. P Stephens and Mrs. Kessner ; Lighting Cigarett. Stebbens and Mr McRostie. Betts and Miss Akerinan, Mr. Stebhons and Mrs. McRostie, Mr and Mrs.

Innes, Mr and Mrs. Pettitt ; Hitting the Nail Mrs. Stephens ; Pillow Fight, O. Slow, H. Angie; Woodchopping, S. Scharber ; Old Beffers Race. Mulholland, C. Bailey; Potato Race. Miller, L. Tout, S.

Innes ; Tossing the Cab r, P. Stephens, T. Moriirty; Sack Race, P. Stebbens, H. Stebbens and S. Innes, L. Faggotter and H. In most events three prizes were awarded. The prizes were distributed on Wednesday, Oct. McDonald proceeded to the locality on horseback on Monday afternoon, and arrived at Stenhouse Bay early on Tuesday.

From the information that can he gleaned it would appear that two men, named John Topping and Patrick Keating, left their camp on Sunday afternoon for the purpose of fishing. They got on it ledge of rocks a short, distance from Mr. Sweatman's residence, and had not been long there when Keating caught a fish, and turned to get some bait from a tin which was on a rock a few yards away. He immediately heard someone call out "Paddy!

Keating threw out a fishing line to Topping, but it failed to reach him, and Keating then entered the water. The sea, however, was so rough that he could not be of any assistance, and Topping disappeared from view a few yards from the cliffside. Keating at once informed Mr. Sweatman, and they returned to the cliffs, but no trace of Topping could be seen. The ledge of rocks from which the men were fishing was very slippery, and the sea is always breaking with considerable force against the rocks.

It is surmised that the missing man had caught a fish, and in his efforts to land it had slipped off the rocks, which are of a precipitous nature there.

Topping, who was a resident of Edithburgh for some years, leaves a widow, son, and daughter, who reside at Edithburgh. McDonald patrolled the locality on Tuesday but could see no signs of the body. A strict look-out is being kept. It is stated that there is a heavy undercurrent at the spot where the unfortunate man got into the water. At the time of going to press no information had been received that the body has been recovered. In May, , a judge in chambers made an order empowering the Public Trustee to receive the estate of John Topping, late of Edithburgh, laborer, who was washed off the rocks at Stenhouse Bay on March 11, , and not seen or heard of again.

The Public Trustee received as much of the estate as possible, and paid the creditors. Justice Napier, and Mr. Justice Piper, an application was made by Mr. Irigleby, K. Wilson, for the Public Trustee, to revoke that order; to empower the Public Trustee to swear that Topping died on or since March 11, ; and to prove his will, so that the money could be paid over to the sole surviving beneficiary, Mrs. Lena Nancarrow, of Largs Bay.

The application was granted. On Saturday last Mr. Bert Loader, an employe of the Peninsula Piaster Company at Cape Spencer, was engaged in unloading plaster from trucks at Stenhouse Bay Jetty, when one of his feet slipped and a loaded truck, weighing about three tons passed over it. Gibson, an enginedriver at Cape Spencer, motored the injured man 60 miles to the Yorketown Hospital. Loader's foot is severely crushed, and it will be many weeks before he will have full use of it.

Our Yorketown correspondent writes on July 5:—On Friday night last, the threemasted schooner, Rooganah, well-known on the southern seaboards of the Commonwealth as the Tasmanian flyer, put into Stenhouse Bay Jetty belonging to the Peninsula Plaster Company , in a leaky condition. At the request of Capt. Loverter, master and owner, Mr. Robert Sweetnam, jetty manager, telephoned to Port Adelaide for a tug. The captain stated that during a heavy mist on Thursday, his vessel ran into the breakers, and touched the rocks near to North Shields Spencer's Gulf.

On arrival at the jetty, the schooner's hold was well filled with water, and the crew, who had worked hard at the pumps for about 24 hours, were almost exhausted. Sweetnam called for volunteers to assist at the pumps, and by the time the tug Leveret had arrived, willing hands had most of the water out. A few bags of plaster and cement were placed in the hold to stop the leakage temporarily.

Two of the Permasite Company's employes Messrs. Boden and Hayles proceeded in the vessel to Port Adelaide. After about 14 hours' trip, the Leveret with her charge arrived there. Loverter was accompanied in the Rooganah by his two sons aged 10 and 14 years respectively who were enjoying a sea trip during their school holidays. The bottle and document were taken to Stenhouse Bay yesterday and Capt.

Speels of the Gulf steamer Kapoola brought the missive to Port Adelaide. It is now in possesion of Captain Henry, Director of the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service , who is making investigations regarding the authenticity of the message. The Surada flew the British-India flag. The message reads; "This day s. Surada sank with all hands off the" coast of W. Ahmed s. Surada, B. The fact that the message bears no date and is written in ink seems to question its credibility. It is believed at Port Adelaide, that the message is a hoax, although It is possible for prevailing ocean currents to carry the 'bottle from the Indian Ocean to Cape Spencer.

The Surada is one of the British-India Company's regular traders between India and Australia and is a steel screw steamer of tons. She was built for her present owners in Glasgow in On Tnesdxy the Committee, acoompanied by Mr. Ferguson Mayor Yorketown Crs W. R Kelly and R Wilkinson, and Mr. E Lloyd Town Clerk , visited the gypsum claims at the lower end of the Peninsula.

Stan Innes Manager of the Factory , and Mr. Tom Speed Chief Consulting Engineer The members of the Railway Commitee were more than surprised at the wonderful organisation and the big work that had been undertaken The splendid social system and the complete understanding that exists between employer and employee drew forth many favorable comments The visitors were entertained at a sumptuous diuuer and an appetising tea by Mrs.

Stan Innes. In the evening a social and danoe was held in the Cape Spencer Hall, where a pleasant time was spent. The programme oonsisted of vocal and instrumental items, elocution, selections on the harp, and sapper.

During the evening opportunity was taken to weloome the Railway Standing Committee to Cape Spencer, to which suitable acknowledgements were made Thanks to the kindness of Mr. Tom Speed the party were accommodated tor the night in his fine, roomy bungalow The Yorketown party left at 5 am. The members of the Railway Committee left at 9 a. The position is a delicate one, as the conditions are new. It is to be hoped that the authorities will be fully seized with the importance of this new branch of science in relation to people in the country, and in arriving at a decision will be guided by what is best for those who live beyond the city boundaries where amusement and news are already well catered for.

Hasell's Gypsum Works at Marion Bay were offered for sale by auction in the city on Thursday, but were passed in. At Stenhouse Bay on Saturday afternoon Mr. Harold Denham, steward on the steamer Nalpa had his shoulder broken. He was standing on the jetty when a stanchion, supporting one of the steamer's boats, gave way.

The boat fell on Mr. Denham and caused the injury. He was brought to the Yorketown Hospital and attended by Dr. The views were taken during a visit to the Cape Spencer district. At Marion Bay, where the jetty is leased by Mr. Hasell, for the shipping of gypsum. Lake, factory, and a portion of the township at Cape Sponcer. A glimpse of the coastline. Legislators and officials from Yorketown.

From the left— Messrs. Innes factory manager , Peter Allen, M. Kelly, Mr. Lloyd town clerk of Yorketown , the Hon. Richardson, and E. Duncan, Mr. James Fergusson Mayor of Yorketown , R. Kinnane chairman of tho Yorketown School Board , and Mr. The trouble which arose some weeks ago in connection with the handling of plaster brought over by the Coast Steamship Company's steamer Wookata is by no means settled, for the men snow a strong disinclination to handle the cargo, which they claim is of an objectionable nature, and unhealthy.

In the case of the Coast Steamship Company, an arrangement was made between the payment of threepence an hour extra for the handling of Stenhouse Bay plaster, and sixpence an hour extra in respect to plaster coming from Cape Thevenard. It seems to be largely a matter of the texture of the bags, for, in the one instance, the plaster works through and stands up on the bags so that the men in handling it make a dust which they must inhale.

Negotiations have been going on between the employer generally and the Waterside Workers Union branch at Port Adelaide, but no finality has been reached. The men have taken the stand that if they cease work, or refuse to handle this class of cargo, their interpretation of the award is that the Reference Board, appointed to prevent the hold up of work cannot he called upon to decide the matter. The branch seems to have taken a strong objection to having matters decided by the Reference Board, as provided for in the award.

In regard to loading the plaster on to interstate ships, the position appears to he almost at a deadlock at present. In the ease of the Mackarra, however, which has been taking in cargo for eastern States' ports under the agency of Messrs.

Howard, Smith, Limited, the men on Monday agreed to load on to the vessel tons of plaster, without prejudice, on the payment of sixpence an hour extra. With the shipment of this quantity, tons of plaster remains awaiting shipment to other States. When it was suggested to one wellknown shipping-manager at Port Adelaide on Monday that it seemed as if the only way to get over the difficulty was for the plainer to be placed in paper-lined casks, as is done with English cement prepared for export, he said he did not consider that was necessary.

He thought it might be overcome by using bags of finer texture. He stated tbat the companies manufacturing plaster were only a little more than paying their way, and to mount up their expenses by having to barrel plaster, would make, the cost prohibitive, which would result in the works having to close down, with resultant unemployment.

Sol, Sairtiders Drowned While Fishing. Shortly after dinner time on Sunday last Messrs. Hyam Saunders, Chas. Dorler, and Samuel Carter, employees of the Peninsula Plaster Company, accompanied by Alan Carter, son of the last named, proceeded to the rocks below Cape Spencer headland for the purpose of spending an afternoon's fishing.

Saunders, after getting bis fishing tackle ready proceeded towards Cable Bay, and was lost to sight round the corner. Fishing went on until about 4. There was nothing unusual about this, as Saunders had on previous occasions remained alone to pursue his fishing. Saunders not putting in an appearance later in the evening, the Manager of the Works Mr.

Stan Innes was informed, and he organised search parties. Diligent quest was carried on until a late hour, when it was decided to relinquish the search until next morning. On Monday morning the search was resumed, and at 6. Robert Fraser and Herbert Burridge discovered the dead body of Saunders wedged between two rocks and immersed up to the hips in water.

It is surmised that he attempted to step from one rock to another and missed. McDonald Yorketown , police officer in charge of the district, on receiving intimation proceeded to Cape Spencer, and after making enquiries, officially reported to the Coroner Mr.

The body was recovered, and during the morning was placed on board the s. Kapoola, which was lying at Stenhouse Bay, and conveyed to Port Adelaide, from whence it was removed to his mother's residence at Walkerville Road, St. Deceased was aged 36 years, single, and had been employed at Cape Spencer for over four years.

He was extremely popular with his workmates and officers. Deceased was well known in Edithburgh where he had previously been employed and Yorketown, and was a member of the Editbburgh Lodge R. The late "Sol. We extend to his mother and other relatives the heartfelt sympathy of the community of Southern Yorke Peninsula.

At Stenhouse Bay on Monday last an unfortunate accident happened to the year old son of Mr. James Bell of Melbourne. The lad was playing on the trucks at the jetty and had the misfortune to slip and the loaded truck ran over his legs. He suffered from very painful and serious injuries. The lad was brought to the Yorketown Hospital by Mr. Russell on first examination of the injuries did not give any hopes of the lad again being able to walk, but later on he felt more hopeful.

As soon as convenient Mr. Bell wiil take his son to his home in Victoria. They left by the Warrawee on Thursday morning. Plaster Trade Affected As a result of overseas competition, believed to be German, it is likely that the plaster and gypsum trade between Thevenard and Stenhouse Bay and Sydney will be seriously affected. The steamer Oorama, of the Adelaide Steamship Company, Limited, which is generally employed in the trade, has been withdrawn from the run.

It has left Port Adelaide for Tasmanian ports to load produce for eastern States ports. The Noora has left Thevenard with a cargo of gypsum for Sydney. This vessel will continue on the trade for the present.

On Monday Mr. Fred Carabatt had an unenviable experience. He was assisting at the jetty work at Stenhouse Bay when a rope sling became entangled around one of his legs, and he was hauled off the jetty and thrown into the water. He struck one of the poles and broke several ribs. Three men dived off the jetty to his help, and assisted in bringing him ashore.

He was conveyed 60 miles to the Yorketown Hospital, where he is making satisfactory progress. A whale, which has been washed up near Cape Spencer on the southern side of Yorke Peninsula has at tained a new dignity, for it is now a Royal fish although a dead one.

According to a Common Law ruling, which has been in force for hundreds of years, any whale washed up on the coast of a British country automatically becomes the property of the Crown.

Thus the mammal nowlying cold and stark on Yorke's Peninsula is Royal property. Paterson harbormaster at Edithburgh reported the discovery of the whale which is 70 ft. It is on the beach between Stenhouse Bay and Rhino Head.

It is estimated that the whale would yield between 2, and 3, gallons of oil if it could be boiled down, but there are no facilities near the spot, where it is lying half submerged. It is understood that the Fisheries Department will not claim the Royal fish, but it may yet have its Royal bones lying in state in the Museum.

Lea entomologist at Adelaide Museum said today that the whale was probably a blue one. He thought that it might have been killed by whalers and lost during a gale.

He did not think that the oil which might be available would be of any cornmercial value. If the whale proved to be different from the one which the Museum now had the authorities would take steps to secure the specimen.

She will be towed down the Gulf to Stenhouse Bay next week to form a breakwater there for the re-built loading berth. Captain Ragnar Lindholm, who was the master of the Hongomont, intends to stay with her until the last. He will make the passage to Stenhonse Bay with her, and will supervise sinking operations.

As the vessel has no sea-cocks, dynamite will be used. She will be sank in about 20 feet of water, which will leave her deck just above the sea at high tide. The Company have prepared moorings for the vessel on the western side of the jetty. Making the tow in favorable weather, the barque Hougomont reached Stenhouse Bay at daylight yesterday, having made the 84 miles trip In 13 hours. The vessel was manoeuvred into the position, where she will be used as a breakwater. A charge of dynamite was exploded In the forehold, and the ship slowly sank, until only the decks and rails were above the water.

Leaving Semaphore on Saturday afternoon, in tow of the Wato, the Hougomont made her last trip, which was a model one. She rode the seas like a liner, and never faltered. At Stenbouse Bay difficulty was experienced in mooring her. About 11 am a terrific explosion shook her, and the Hougomonts end had come. Captain Lindnolm. The Hougomont being towed from the Semaphore anchorage on Saturday to Stenhonse Bay to be sank to form a breakwater. The chairman Mr. Farquhar and secretary Mr.

Peake of the Harbors Board, visited Stenhouse Bay last week. They were accompanied by Mr. Baddams, harbormaster at Port Adelaide.

After inspecting the recent improvements and the new "Hougouiont'' breakwater, they returned by car to Edithburgh, a journey of 70 miles by road. An inspection was made of the Edithburgh jetty and stacking sites, with similiar inspections at Stansbury and Port Vincent, from which port the journey was completed to Port Adelaide in Coast Steamships' steamer Kapoola.

The Annual Sports day of the Waratah Gypsum Company was held in February 24th, and the committee are to be congratulated on the successful carrying out of a very comprehensive programme.

In the morning commencing' at 10 o'clock, the children's part of the programme was carried out, and the adult portion in the afternoon. In the evening a very successful dance was held in the Inneston Hall. The sports were held in what is known as Jolly's Paddock and any one passing would have been surprised to see the number of cars that were lined up. Hot water was provided and residents brought their own pro visions with something extra for visitors. The novelty events caused much amusement, and every event was contested by very enthusiastic entrants.

Timper and Mrs. Llovd respectively. The cup donated by Mr. Davis for the Sheffield handicap was presented by Mr. Innes on behalf of Mr. Davis, who was away owing to ill health. The following are the results— Boys over 6 and under 8 years, K. Walker, J. Hickman; Girls over 6 and under 8 years, N. Sobey, S. Goldner; Boys over 9 and under 11 years, J. Davis; Girls over 9 and under 11 years.

Trimper, D. Sobey; Boys over 12 and under 14 years, D. Hickman; Toddlers, M. Haddock, Hettie Walker, M. Hickmann: Boys Potato Race, K. Lloyd K. Sobey; Girls Potato Race I. Trimper; Sack Race, M. Morton, S. Walker; Girls three legged race, G. Hickmann, W. Sobey and J. Baddock: Boys 75 yards, J. Innes, K. Walker; Apple Robbing. Adults—Sheffield Handicap, yards. Sobey, L. Trimper; 2nd Heat, C. Angie; 3rd Heat, T. Nelson, Tony Yendranin; 4th Heat, T. Metcalf, R. Morton; Final Heat, R.

Metcalf, C. Putting the Shot, R. Trimper, K. Aldenhoven; Thread the needle. Hickmann, J. Cowled; Men, yards, A. Jenzen, G. Slow, S. Trimper; Throwing the Caber, E. Jenzen; Three Legged Race, C. Jenzen and It. Cotton Winding, Mrs. Cowled, Mrs. Davis; Tug of War, C. Trimper, I. Bard; High Jump, Boys, K. Trimper; Single ladies Race, Z. Chines; Married Ladies' Race, Mrs. Innes, Mrs. Hickmann; Novelty Races. Ladies, Mrs. Hickmann; Greasy Pig. Sobey; Greasy Pig, men, Clem Jenzen. Thurneyssen passed through Yorketown on Saturday on his way to Stenhouse Bay.

He was accompanied by Mr. They were the guests of Mr. Stan Innes at Inneston until Monday, which place they left at 4 a. Thurneyssen is a director of the Nickel Producing Coy. He disembarked from the Orama at the Outer Harbor on Saturday to visit the gypsum deposits at Stenhouse Bay, before continuing his journey to Melbourne, where he will rejoin his wife in the Orama. Madame Thurneyssen is making her first visit to Noumea.

She is taking two wardrobes with her to Noumea. One is composed almost exclusively of silk washing frocks to meet the tropical conditions of New Caledonia, and the other of heavy winter clothes.

A most enjoyable trip can be made by leaving Yorketown, going through Warooka and on to Corney Point. Here there Is a lighthouse which is needed as this is a very rugged and rough part of the coast.

After leaving here one passes Brown's Beach and Gleeson's Landing and then on to Pondalowie Bay with its beautiful sandy beach and three rugged islands guarding the entrance of the bay.

Travelling further south we come to the 'Ethel,' an Iron barque which was washed up on the beach some years ago. The next place of interest is Cape Spencer, which has seen better days. Travelling east again the next place of call Is Stenhouse Bay, a busy little port, as there are both gypsum claims and salt lakes worked between here and Marion Bay.

There, too, is another ship, the 'Willyama,' which was wrecked some years ago. There are not any houses at Marion Bay now, for as they were weatherboard, they were moved to Stenhouse Bay for the men to be nearer to the works there.

This bay has a very long Jetty, lovely sandy beach and is a very popular place for amateur fishermen. Through this country there are some beautiful hills covered with dense growth in which kangaroos, emus and bronzewlng pigeons are to be seen. Johnson, butcher, of Edithburgh, had an unenviable experience while returning from Stenhouse Bay a few days ago. He was driving along a bush track through scrubby country, when he sighted a snake, and stopped with the intention of killing it.

The snake crossed under the car and Mr. Johnson ran around to intercept it, but it did not put in an appearance. The undercarriage and interior were carefully searched and all efforts to locate the reptile failed. Johnson reluctantly got into the car and returned home.

Throughout his mile drive his mind was occupied with the thought that a dangerous reptile was a passenger hidden away somewhere in the car. A further examination when he arrived home proved equally ineffective. The following day Mr. Johnson brought his wife to Yorketown, and later while on his round at Wool Bay, was describing the occurrence, when the customer drew his attention to the snake, which was crawling round the front door of the car and the windscreen.

Each securing a stick, Mr. Johnson pulling a picket off the gate , a desperate fight ensued in which the snake savagely fought for life from the front seat of the car. Eventually the jet black reptile, which was a shade under four feet, was killed. On examination of the car, it was seen that the snake had emerged from a cavity in the body of the car into which a glass window used to slide, but which is now unoccupied.

The cavity extends to the bottom of the car body; the framework underneath being broken, the snake evidently climbed on to the back axle and darted into the hole and remained there until it found the exit door. Sir,— Recently 1 visited the bottom end of Southern Yorke's Peninsula.

I wish to record, merely as a visitor, that portion of Southern Yorke's Peninsula has the worst roads or tracks that I have experienced in 70, miles of motoring. How the people put up with it is beyond me! You seem to possess excellent claims for good roads, because the country I passed over, although patchy in parts, struck me as being better country than Pinnaroo district.

This is only my opinion. Particularly the cleared land struck me as being capable of growing good crops and great feed. Thousands of acres await development, but no roads to it yet Inneston, or Stenhouse Bay, is only 53 miles from a fine town like Yorketown.

It hardly seems right; but my sedan car bears evidence of the deplorable condition of the track from Yorketown to Inneston. I felt we had been badly advised, and that we should have taken the Corny Point Road; but after making searching enquiry, I was told this route was worse. I could not recommend anybody making the trip for pleasure.

Yet at Inneston and Stenhouse Bay, pleasure await those who seek it, as along this coast delightful scenes of sea and foam of bays and rocks of rugged grandeur spread before you. It is a fascinating part of our State, and it possesses a fascinating industry. While I was in these parts, I was forutunate enough to see something of achievement that will leave a lasting impression on all those who are prepared to risk life and limb and a motor car to go there.

Way down on the "foot," industry works night and day producing "something from nothing''— who knows, who cares. It is just this, men are down there, some have been there many years, have broken the country, developed some of its natural resources. Wealth comes from the soil. In April the barque Hougomont was dismasted in a brief but fierce gale near Kangaroo Island. Despite the vessel reaching Port Adelaide safely, the owners opted to dispose of it rather than undergo costly repairs.

On 8 January the Hougomont was towed to the site and deliberately scuttled as a breakwater for vessels loading gypsum at the nearby jetty. Location: Hardie and Co. Today the full length of the hull of the Hougomont lies on the seabed at Stenhouse Bay, at a depth of about 9m.