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The Producers ADELAIDE AND VICINITY 147 a Commission was appointed to enquire into the whole affairs of the administration at Adam Bay, and condemned the site and also Mr. Finniss's management. Captain Cadell was dispatched to report on a site for the capital. After his report was received, Mr. Goyder was sent to choose a site. In the meantime, the Northern Territory was deserted by Europeans, and purchasers of land clamored for the return of their money. Affairs remained in this condition at the unexpected termination of Governor Daly's administration. IvUi "1 John McDouall Stuart K2