Birkenhead Bridge Proposal Discussed at Parliament House
Public Works Committee heard evidence on a plan to build a bridge over the Port River linking Birkenhead and Port Adelaide. Witnesses supported industrial growth, reduced cartage, and tram integration, noting wharf and railway benefits and a potential toll or betterment tax to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Committee
Parliament House
Port River
Walter Edmund Chalk Baudinet
Wallaroo-Mount Lyell Fertiliser Company
Port Adelaide
Adelaide
Birkenhead
Rver
Ana
Elder Road
Glanville
Outer Harbor
Sefton Street
Dunniker Road
Jervois Bridge
Birkentead
Darling Seharts
Gilbert Josial Pickett
Adelaide Cement Company
Airkenhead
Adelaide Cement Co
Adelaide Cement Co. Ltd
America
Chicago
Commercial Road
Elfer Road
Chapman
W. G. T. Goodman
Australia
Pickett
Patrick Weir
Semaphore
Thomas
Edward Creer
Largs
Aged man killed at Queen's Wharf
A man identified as Mr. Reed John Rogers was fatally injured at Queen's Wharf Port Adelaide when a wagon's track ran over him after a collision with a tractor. The accident prompted an inquest decision by the city coroner not to proceed. Rogers had been boarding at Rosewater in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's Wharf
Port Adelaide
Mleed John Ravers
Al_Lipgon
Afferd Genel
Sut
Rogers
Adams
A. L
New Manse Dedicated by Semaphore Church of Christ
Dedication of the Semaphore Church of Christ manse was held Saturday afternoon with church officials and members present. Rev W Belter presided. Mr H Ro Ackland handed the key to trustee Mr Samuels. Funds cited include £1,160 borrowed for building, now repaid, and Mrs A Nichol reported over £440 raised by a member for the manse fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindwade
Church of Christ Conference
Rey HM Turk
Hay
Havin
Samuels
Nancing
Beiter
Finatise
Church of Christ
A Nicht
DG WrishLt
TH. Gray
Port Adelaide
Tr, Diganey
Roberts
Nichol
Wharf Labourers Fear Tampered Equipment On Kaolin Steamer
The Volunteer Wharf Laborers Union reports attempts to injure workers by tampering with snotters and guy-ropes during timber unloading from the steamer Kaolin. Ropes were found altered three times in a week, causing shifts to adjust work and delaying duties. Detectives and union officials condemn the sabotage as dangerous and deliberate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteer
Wharf Laborers’ Union
McN
Goble
Kaolien
Watt
Throwh the
At & O'rluvke
Tomas
Charge of Assault Dismissed at Port Adelaide Court
Edward Hart of Nile Street Port Adelaide faced Thomas Kemp of Rosewater on July 25 for unlawful assault. Case dismissed for want of prosecution. Hart fined 12/8 with 7/0 costs per witness payable, total 35/ costs charged to complainant for nonattendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault
Hesig
Mir Ff
W. Trohamhe
Bort Adelaide
Edward Hart
Nile Street
Port Adelaide
Thomas William Kemp
Kine Wild Street
Rose’ Water
Kemp
Pillion Riding Offence At Adelaide Court
A Pillion riding offence in Adelaide involved George Richa of Corryton Street being charged for allowing a passenger on a motorcycle without footrests. The case, heard by SM W Halcombe at Port Adelaide Police Court, cited the July 1 incident on Ocean Steamers Road, Mort Adelaide, and resulted in fines. A later defendant, Clare Daniels McNamara of Durham Street, faced similar charges for riding as a driver on Ocean Steamers Road under Motor Vehicles Acts, with penalties set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyeles
George Richa Corryton
Adelaide
W. Halcombe
Potlaide
Monda
E. Noblet
Ocean 5
Mort Adelaide
PCC
Noblet
S.M.I Arms
Adams
Orde
Clare Daniel McNam
Durham Street
Persi
McNamara
S.M
Boys Break Into A House In Port Adelaide Juvenile Court
Three boys aged 14 to 15 appeared at Port Adelaide juvenile court charged with breaking into Ernest Hodgeman’s house at Persington on June 21 and stealing a silver watch, seven electric light globes, and a poker. Inspector Noblet stated police believed the youths were responsible. witnesses described furnishing and missing items as details emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GW Hatcombe
Port Adelaide
J. E. Noblet
Tuspecjtor Noblet
Ernest Hodmab
Persington
Mr. Morgan
Teeny burglary case tied to a prank and several youths
A group of five youths faced court over a string of alleged break ins including Hoffmans house and a Juton theft on July 26. Defendants admitted or denied charges of unlawful possession and involvement with a silver watch and chain. Sentences included detention with good behaviour bonds and varying terms up to two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al, Mitchell
Pennington
Con
Jahan
Hoffman
Justsf
Inspect Aid
Weny
Juton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birkenhead Bridge
Outer Harbor Railway
Jetty Road
Woolnough Road
Largs Bay
Queen’s Wharf
Semaphore Church OF Christ
Clarkson Ltd
Rundle Street
St. Vincent Street
Wchurch OF Christ Queenstown
W. c. Brooker
Bible School
Absolutely
Christian
Pirie Street
James Lumbers
the London Loan and Discount Company, Limited
Texas
B.A
Advasoe
Oftee Hioere
Bat
Fridar Sreeten
Phone Gant
Afar Howe
Norwood
Neu
J. At ‘Otman
Lipsos Street
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