Court and Hotel Bettin g Charge In Adelaide
Mr G W Halcombs presided over a Rose Gertrude Dirks case charging her as licensee of the Globe Hotel Adelaide with allowing betting on June 27. Henry James Roberts faced the Pan Adelside Police Court. a not guilty plea was entered with evidence from constables and hotel staff. The court fined Dirks ten pounds and imposed seven days imprisonment for Roberts’ betting on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G_W. Halcombs
Rose Gertrude Dirks
Pan Adelside
Eusyday
Lcensee
Globe Hotel
Adelaide
Henry James Roberts
P. J. Kelly
W. L. Bieta
Roterts
Sieverstos
Dill
Witess
MC. Crale
Roberts
Port Adelsite
Barlow
Donnellan
Rex B
Bond
Ginder
Sven
Atver
Qqron
Shes Syllness
Tacen Roberts
Carper
St. Vincent and
Rabel Streets
Premizes Pbox
Theisen
Smn
Tiensee
Dilks
Honry James Roberts
Dilke
Harry Poster
Willison J. Evans
Parme
Rotel
Convicted Drunken Offender Faces Court Adjudication
An inebriate defendant Willem Logue stood trial under Mr G W Halcombe before inspector Noblet as a long list of convictions for drunkenness and disorderly conduct was read. The Weſm noted prior chances for reform had not been kept, highlighting the defendant's persistent intoxication habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adalse
Wesm
Idle AyD Dis0 BLY Guilty at Pyrites Cart Port Adelaide
The court heard Kaine Rothe guilty on two charges related to stealing from a poties cart at Port Adelaide on a Friday night. Lee admitted living with a fixed residence and being penniless after arriving by Ocean Steamers from Merindie three weeks earlier with 35 pounds in cash. A week imprisonment was imposed with a 24 hour warrant to ensure his departure.
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Kaine Rothe
Port Adelaide
G. W. Halsoathe
J. E. Nob Fer
Osailivan
Vom
CC. Smith
Bond Lee
Ocean Steamers
Wharton
Lee
Merindie
Juvenile Court Hears Case of Burglary and Bicycle Theft
In the Juvenile Court before Mr O W Halcombe SM two boys, brothers, faced charges of unlawful possession of a bicycle and related theft. The court withheld sentence to allow for bicycle recovery. The boys were released on bond of £5 and undertakings to pay £8 to the bicycle owner within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Halcombe
Twa ‘Hoya
Beine
Sailer
Woody Great Peppermint Cure for Colds and Ailments
Short, odd OCR note promoting Woody Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds. Mentions Cougs and ailments with unclear wording. Likely a vintage patent remedy card or advertisement fragment from a local paper. May reference a labeled product name and generic health claims without verifiable details.
Lored Crew Objects to Customs Supervision
A Jamaica bound steamer crewman Daniel Howells faced a Port Adelaide court over disobeying orders to muster for Customs duties under the Immigration Act. Howells admitted willful disobedience while claiming racial bias and questioning the need for repeated muster on every port call. He faced a fine and costs after testimony detailing tensions with colored crew members and prior incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Megro
Haleoshe
Port Adelaide Felice Court
Daniel Howells
Adam Leask
Catcombe
Offcer
Andrew McKay
Port Adelaide
Wallaroo
Pot Age- Taide
W. V. Ray Wheat
Ashes
Roarzely
Howells
Une
Cnaely
Res
Newcastle
Adelaide
Arbor Day Celebration at Alberton School
The Rev R W Wermouth spoke to Alberton School children on Arbor Day. Teachers and students attended a ceremony in the school yard where an address and speeches were given. A flag ceremony preceded the distribution of a small token to pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Wermouth
Nmbertan School
Imary Schol
Fantschan
Michelmore
Werk Sonamitee Alse
LITTER PILLAR CLEARANCES AT THE FORT
Postal Department schedules nightly pillar clearances in the Fort Adelaide district at Wooclock start. The district collector clears streets by M4, delivering mail to Fort Adelaide Post Office by 1113. A General Post Office van collects mail from between Adelside and the seaport, returning with the full consignment. A pillar near the Fort Adelaide Post Office aids late sailings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelside Corporation
Lolear Air Tevter
Senahere
Wooclock
Fort Adelside
General Post Office
Fort Adelaide
Adelside
Port Adelside
Tute Sail Marten
Stranded on Torrens Island rescue after boat fault
On a Sunday a motor boat sprang a leak sending three children from Glanville and Mr and Mrs Edgar Jemson of Exeter to Torress Island to avoid sinking. On Monday they were brought to Port Adelaide by Constables Miller and Gooit, suffering mild effects from the experience. The motor was later towed in by police near the Torpedo Station where unoccupied buildings are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bits
Errol
Glanville
Edgar Jemson
Exeter
Lorress Island
Ley
theWich
Port Adelaide
B. F. Miller
R. Gooit
A Schoolgirl's Leg Broken Incident At Port Adelaide
A schoolgirl named Exura May Godfrey of Shijreet Port Adelaide broke her leg while traveling with other girls on a Wednesday, left the scene, and was taken to Port Adelaide Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meenips
Otter Little Girls
Exura
May” Godfrey
Shijreet
Port Adelaide
Port Adel Hospital
Attentua
Missing Boys Found Safe After Night Near Port Adelaide
Report describes a nighttime search near Port Adelaide after a man found sleeping by a riverbank. Aged around 11 or 12, the boy was located with the help of a local resident and federal authorities, who coordinated a bike-assisted patrol along Adelaide streets.
Sudden death notice for Welson pensioner in High Steel Carones
A sudden death notice reports Welson an elderly pensioner aged five years, residing at High Steel Carones, with details to be communicated.
The Customs Tale Auction At McLaren Parade Adelaide
A large gathering gathered at Moecions Twarghoxse ay Mclaren Pa dag Pant Adelaide on Thereiay morning for unclaimed goods under the Collector of Customs. Items included perfume hosiery dyes napthalene lamp parts motor parts piping electric fittings and sundries. Bidders offered humorous remarks as stones were auctioned, prompting wit about swallowing. Prices were strong and the state may benefit, with low costs but duties and charges expected to rise for some articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moecions
Adelaide
Sir John Higgins Heads for England Aboard RIES Nalder
Sir John and Lady Higgins traveled aboard the RIES Nalder sailing from the quay harbor toward London on Thursday afternoon. When spoken to by a reporter before departure he declined comment beyond planning a pleasure trip to England and hoping to return to Australia by the end of January.
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Sir John
Lady Higgins
Quter Harbor
London
England
Australia
Uncle Sam's Armada and the Yankee Captain at Flamborough
A clipped reminiscence on early American naval history, highlighting John Paul Jones and his 1779 engagement off Flamborough Head against British ships. It frames a modern U S fleet visit to Australia as a long arc from the War of Independence and Jones’ daring action against Serapis and Scarborough.
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Janes
England
America
John Paul Jones
Jones
Sam Barn
Scotland
Flamborough Head
Yorkshire
Lwo Shiye-awan
Scarborough
Serapis
Paul Jones
Pig Mayal Serae
Halland
Tarissa
Azores
Alabama
Coomerce
Cape of Good Hope
Straits of Sunda
Mabama
Refugis
Bart du Romet
Cherbourg
Kearseze
Winslow
Firshieg
Folland
Kearsage
Ben
Merrimac
Monitor
Nostolicania
Hig
Norfolk
Virginia
Nowfol
Sorthern Forens
Tye
Civil War Ironclads and Privateers Shape Naval Change
A historical account traces early 19th century naval shifts from sail to steam, the Civil War blockades, and privateers like the Alabama. It covers the clash between ironclads Merrimac and Monitor, their impact on naval warfare, and the broader wartime sea actions that altered maritime power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monitor
Merritour
Sperry
Jatty
Cawd
Australie
Shipping Trouble in Seamen Union Talks at Adelaide
The Seamen's Union and shipowners clash over memoranda for ketches under and over 40 tons, wages, hours, and breaks. A 12 month vs 24 month period, wage on signing, and preamble clause removal dominate bargaining as disputes threaten to disrupt port work and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamen's Union
Atemoranda
Woodsford
Bre
Tal
Jaing Disputes Committee
Heyenid
Adelaide
Jonas
Port Adelaide Rowing Club Sees Growth and Plans
The Port Adelaide Rowing Club held a Thursday evening meeting at Semaphore Town Hall. Members praised Dr LO Betts and Alderman J H Clouston and noted 42 registered members, £35 2s in donations, £2 4s 4d balance, and £12 13s 3d in hand. They plan an Engton Four Day event and seek more boats and coaching next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Semaphore Town Hall
Dr. Betts
Patra
J. H. Cloneton
Hai Bees
Sesson
Farron
LO. Betts
J. H. Clouston
CE Lawtern
A Tl“Ghonston
TE F. Boyes
Wieciner
New Motor Launch by Hartors Board For Port River Work
The Hartors Board built a sew motor launch at Glanville yards for Port River work. It is the first Harbors Board launch with square-cut sterns and measures 2 ft 6 in draft, 2 1/2 ft beam, and 1 2- length. Capacity is twenty five persons. Power comes from a 230 Rev Kelvin sleeve-valve engine. Two additional motor latches will serve Ports Therenard and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartors Board
Glanville
Port
Harbors Board
Oesath
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Reslum
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Adelaide Steamstp Co
Fem
Fproth
Joint Disputes Committee
J. J. Jonas
Svat
F. 8. Carr
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Seeaten
Lition Brasich
Port Adlaide
Adelaide’ Steamship Company
Heneeforsh
Twaotsford
Seamen's Unimm
Seiches
Tisputes Cymqutes
Harvey
Annie
Messrs 4
E. LeMessier
Tim
Adelaide Steamship Company
Carr
Sezien's
Port Adelaide Rowing
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