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 overland to the new settlement. In January, 1838, Mr. Bonney accompanied the first overland expedition with stock to South Australia, and in the following year went in charge of an expedition with cattle to open a direct road from Port Phillip to this colony through the Portland Bay district. After encountering difficulties from want of water, he succeeded in reaching Adelaide. In 1842, Mr. Bonney accepted the office of Commissioner of Crown Lands, and held it until the establishment of responsible Government in 1857. Was a member of the House of Assembly in the first Parliament, and held the position of Commissioner of Crown Lands until 1858, when the Ministry went out of office, and he visited England. Returned to the colony in 1862, in connection with a Mining Company, and in 1865 was elected a member of the Legislative Council. Accepted the office of Manager of Railways in 1869, and in 1871 became Inspector of Lands purchased on credit. Mr. Bonney finally retired from the Public Service in 1880. He at present resides in Sydney, New South Wales, but, as of yore, takes great interest in South Australia. Recently his portrait was placed in the Town Hall, Norwood, the Corporation of which have taken this step to show their appreciation of one who was the first and most popular Mayor of that Municipality.

W. H. Charnock, HO joined the firm of Stilling & Co. (the General Commission Merchants and Shipping Agents) as a junior partner, arrived in Adelaide in 1849, and is now its sole representative. He was born in 1824, in Lancashire, England, and being possessed of considerable mercantile experience, has, by his business capabilities and honorable conduct, made himself extremely popular. He has been identified with many Societies and Companies, and among the offices he has held or now holds, has been Chairman of