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Port Adelaide News

Location

Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1929

Page

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A Young Lady Pleads Guilty Over Hotel Liquor

Olive Morrell, resident at Eychange Hotel Port Adelaide, pleaded guilty to unlawfully carrying away beer bottles from the Exchange Hotel during prohibited hours. Inspector Noblet said the act resembled theft by a lodger. The magistrate imposed a reduced fine of £1 plus costs, noting the case differed from a customer stealing liquor after hours.

GW Halcombé Port Adelaide Olive Morrell Eychange J. E. Noblet Exchange Hotel Nobiet C.C. Hanrahan CS Adams Tin Haika- Maan Shen Tampedae Noble Tne Maxintrate

Semaphore Celebration Committee Plans 1930 Events

A Semaphore celebration meeting at Ferancourt, in Ald J H Clouston’s absence, appointed Gr W Moore to preside. The Port Adelaide Council sent thanks for last year’s carnival. Secretary McGregor to arrange a telephone and events run from January 1 to 27, 1930. A programme by Fricker and Trotman was accepted with thanks. Donations from Stables, Jacobs, Goodman, and McCawley noted. Meeting adjourned to August 19.

Semare Eid Ferancourt J.H. Clouston Gr. W. Moore Port Adelaide Messrs No Fricker J. E. Trotman C. Schrader B.C Stables J. Jacobs W.G . Goodman EA. McCawley Joe Smithot Kapadia

Wrest Gomat Eyowellat Gare Mystery Entry

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a wartime or sports related event with cryptic phrasing. It mentions names or places like Swett bee and Fed geee, and references to a destination and a possible wrestling or competition context.

Swett Bee Ben

Idle and Disorderly in Port Adelaide

Thomas Fisher and Arthur Seymour Ellis faced Port Adelaide Police Court on a charge of idleness and disorderly conduct for receiving rations while not earning lawful support on August 1. Fisher denied guilt, admitting recent drinking and unemployment, while Ellis was described as frequently under the influence with women and liquor. A seven day imprisonment order was issued with warrants held over for later action.

Thomas Fisher Arthur Seymour Ellis G. W. Halcombe Port Adelaide Fisher S Adams Newmarket Smith Alent Rosewater Erieim Noblet Wilifey Niver Tarty Hayes Lisals Whale Athe Chare P.C. Constatte CC Harahan Delphine Wowen Hayes Adams Commercial Road Maitland Swan Beime

Brothers meet the effects of the reunion at Port Adelaide

Ll excise Marrick Mulley a casual laborer aged 58 faced Port Adelaide Police Court after drunkenness in Nile Street last Friday. He admitted three prior convictions and was fined £4 with 13s costs or five days in jail. He claimed an imminent shipyard job next week and denied being idle.

Port Adelaide Marrick Mulley Nile Street GW Halcombe JE Nablet Delault

WMSA Relief Fund Benefit Shows Local Waterside Families

A relief fund for distressed wives and children of waterside workers was aided by a WMA hall program last Saturday. The All Boys and All Girls Clubs led the entertainment with cymnastic displays, marching, and a comedy sketch from Jim Fleming and company. The Tom Garnaut Jazz Band opened a varied program of acrobatics, dancing, weightlifting, boxing, and lively stage acts featuring Miss Ruby Sinks, Miss Nell [gett], Miss Edna, and other local performers to applause and praise.

Les Fleming WMA All Boys Club All Girls Club Tom Garnaut Rothter AI Boys Jim Fleming J Willason Slit Vine Park Ruby Sinks Sworderi Nell Gett Julion Port Adelaide Tin Eleming Tien Edna Dersan Hurnyipe Ruby Links

Indecent Language Case At Inner Dock Port Adelaide

Allen E Connor of Woodville Road Woodville was charged with indecent language at the Inner Dock Port Adelaide on July 24. He pleaded guilty as Inspector I E Nubtew prosecuted noting tension between volunteers and waterside gangs. Connor said he thought the language could not be heard by others. A fine of 10 with 1 costs and five days imprisonment were imposed.

Mort Adelaide Palle Coury GW Holcombe East Priday Allen EE Connor Woodville Road Woodville Por Adelaide I.E Nubtew Ryan

Hawking Without a License Before Port Adelaide Court

Thor Rees of Carrington Street Adelaide faced Port Adelaide Police Court for carrying rods for sale without a license under the Licensed Hawkers Act. He pleaded guilty after being cited for hawking gnats in Mead Street and selling wares door to door during charity work. The magistrate fined him five shillings with costs. Rees claimed poverty and sympathy for the defendant acknowledged his honest intent.

the Halcombs Port Adelaide Thor Rees Carrington Street Adelaide Lares Ander Bs Nobiet JE Allen Mead Street S.M Saulial Inspector Noblet

Youth thief pleads guilty at Port Adelaide court

A boy about 17 or 18 appeared before Mr G W Halcombe at Port Adelaide Juvenile Court charged with stealing trousers and an overcoat valued at 64/17/8. He admitted wearing the trousers and claimed the coat was at a neighbour’s. He was an absconder from foster parents and elected a summary dealing, receiving two months at the reform school. A second charge of stealing a handbag and money at Peterhead was dismissed due to lack of prosecution. The complainant did not tender evidence.

G W. Halcombe Port Adelaide Leopold John Haire Portland Mitchell Donnellan Hanrahan St Vincent Street Hirkentead Peterhead

Birkenhead Bridge Committee Delays Report on Construction Choice

In the House of Assembly on Duvsday, MP J D James questioned the Birkenhead Bridge issue. The Public Works Commissioner is seeking information on best bridge type and costs. The Public Works formation will inform the committee and allow a final report on the preferred design and budget allocation.

House of Assembly J. D Jamas Port Adelaide Mikenamittee Birkenfeld Bridge Reidy

Pickpockets in Port Buses

Last Monday an assistant minister traveling to Adelaide on a crowded Nile Street bus had a wallet with 397 stolen from inside his coat pocket. The incident occurred as the vehicle crowded with passengers. police inquiry underway to identify suspects among the locals and travelers.

Adelaide Mnese Viener Nile Street

Port Adelaide Court Fines Man for Drink and Indecent Language

At the Port Adelaide Police Court on Tuesday John Clarke admitted drinking in Fussell Street Port Adelaide and indecent language. He was fined 25 with five days imprisonment in default and 15 costs after Inspector Noblet's information.

Port Adelaide GW. Haleninbe John Clarke Fussell Street JE. Noblet

Seamen's Union Secretary Sued Over Manunda Hiring

In Port Adelaide Local Court two suits allege that Seamen's Union secretary Peter McKernan acted to block contract­ed crews for the motor ship Manunda. Plaintiffs Fraser and Stapleton claim damages for losing six months' work and wage rights after interference and intimidation by McKernan, who allegedly persuaded the ship to bypass their contracts. The case hinges on engagement practices at the Adelaide Steamship Co and union rules.

Port Adelaide Halcombe Leon Fraser John Stapleton Treasers Roseware Peter McKernan Seamen's Lnnen Australasia Manunda the Adelaide Steamship Co. Ltd Henry Martin Daniel Hannah Shapper W. V Ray J W. Nelligam Skipper I Cote Caiting Middleton Adelaide 55 Hayter McKernan Fraser Nelligan Victa Nebligan Ieee Prue Neue Ben Temmion Raver Greamer Adelaide Steamship Co Mamunda Witess Australia Shipping Office

Show Ends With Pyramids By the MI Bows Club

A local show closed with a striking pyramids display by the MI Bows Club as a large audience enjoyed a pleasant evening. An earlier moment featured a young lady displaying notable attire with nine babies from the club, drawing admiring attention. The orchestra contributed lively music throughout the program.

Ur J D MLP receives telict from minister of eve s infant

Ur J D MLP has received a telict from the minister concerning infant school matters. The notice mentions a learning program and forthcoming steps, with no further details provided.

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