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Newspaper

Port Adelaide News

Location

Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1928

Page

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Betting case at Port Adelaide Hotel leads to fine

Val 15 No 52 reports a betting charge at the Newmarket Hotel corner of Commercial Road and Dale Street Port Adelaide with Harold John Wells blamed for betting on July 7. Evidence shows coins and slips, with Constable Allchurch confirming betting activity. Wells fined 80 shillings or one month in default plus imprisonment and costs.

Thas Ane Biigaly Allchurch Iran H. K. Allchurch Igble Wren Malthouse Newsmarket Port Adelaide Wren Smith Miss Smith Newmarket Quinn Johnnie Quinn Millhouse Michael Quinn

Farewell at Rosewater for Me and Mrs Meloes

A large crowd gathered at the Rosewater Water District Mall on Thursday July 21 for a farewell social honoring Mr and Mrs Malcolm Meloes and family who are moving from the district after a residence for a long period. Councilor Fr Condon spoke on behalf of attendees and congratulated Mr Meloes on his recent appointment. The event featured vocal and piano performances by local youths, with tributes and gifts including a gold watch and crystal jug set with an inscribed oak tray for Mrs Meloes.

Ruspwater District Malcolm Meloes Jo Svar Fr. Condon Onn Melilies Spon Melnnes Landen Ital Melmes Cam den Jones Handuerchity Sige Orton Mess A. McDonald T. Doyle T. Silver Sutton

Coming of Age Party for Mage Joyful Port Adelaide Event

Ming Mass Pytagh of Rosongits hosts a coming of age celebration for their daughter Mage at the Church Hall Port Adelaide. Guests enjoy a gaily decorated hall with streamers Iceland poppies and music including violin solos. Mr G Foster delivers the toast to the guest of honour amid tribute readings and formalities.

AL Peters Linogln Rostwater Church Place Port Adelaide Mage G. Foster G Foster Ye Miss Peters

Largs Bay Infant School Mothers Club Social Dance

The Largs Bay Infant School Mothers' Club held a social dance at the R A O B Hall Mead Street Peterhead raising funds for the unemployed families. The event featured Fred Reid's orchestra and vocal items by Misses Gwen Wasi Tail Le Forer Rhonda Porter and Johnson with Mayor and Mayoress of Port Adelaide among attendees.

Port Adelaide Largs Bay R.A.O.B. Hall Mead Street Peterhead Fred Reid Eli W. Scott Samwely Thur Mrn Ana W. H. Watchetevet J Williams W Draper J. Dunn J Lowta Marshall H. Guthrie J. Tulh Wy If W. Saweford A. Flier Misses Cloud T. Holland Tobin Fry W. Channon Warsen T. Denny M. Fry K. Marshall K. Jen Johnson

Alleged Break-In At Port Adelaide Society

Alfred Long laborer of Adelaide faced Port Adelaide Police Court charged on information by J. B. Noblet with breaking into and stealing from the Port Adelaide Industrial Cooperative Society during July. Items include 10 suspenders 2 tiepins 6 pairs hall base 46 shirts 1 pair shoes 2 suitcases 1 felt hat 1 suit 1 pair trousers and 1 overcoat valued at £4 10s 8d. Bail opposed by Inspector Noblet amid pending charges. adjournment granted to August with no bail.

G. W. Salcombe Port Adelaide Alfred Long Adelaide J. B. Noblet Port Adelaide Industrial Cooperative Society, Ltd Noblet SAP

Inspiring Address At St Bede's Church Semaphore

The Bishop of Adelaide Rev Dr Thomas spoke at St Bede's Church Semaphore on Saturday afternoon. Rev E A Radcliffe was the Bishop's chaplain and assisted with the ceremony. Attendees included listed parishioners from Port Adelaide Missing to Seamen and Swan Grange with other names noted. Families then shared afternoon tea in the church hall.

Adelaide Thomas Rhenes Bede England WA Swan Grange Maytals McLaren St Leonards B. T. Wylie Alberton Failies Church Hall

Violet Memory Day Service at the Semaphore

A Violet Day memorial service was held at Semaphore Town Hall arranged by the Semaphore Sub-Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League. Sir David Gordon, Lady Gordon, Port Adelaide officials and ministers attended as speeches urged peace, remembrance, and duty to veterans. Wreaths were laid on Semaphore Soldiers Memorial.

Port Adelaide Returned Sailors Imperial League Semaphore Town Hall P. A. Messenger A. R. McKay David Lady Gordest F. Brown J. R. Dignance Edgar Arnold F. Jarvis Mary Edson Sir David Gordon Messenger Bin Australia Empire Sir David Soldiers’ Fathers’ Association Australi Great Britain England League of National Locarno Germany Hindenburg Europe Adelaide Ure Arnold Sienee Lady Gordon ALF. Cemetery Trust Foad

Notable Scottish Delegation Members Arrive in Australia

Mr James Wett from Rainbow Victoria left the RMS Moldavia at Outer Harbor after disembarking with the Scottish delegation. He spoke of England’s hospitality and the group met the Duke and Duchess of York who shook hands with each member. Other travelers include S Greenland en route to Sydney, and Captain Hunt returning aboard the same liner.

James Wett Rainbow Victria Moldavia Outer Harbor Seinoavorland England Colt Country York S. Greenland Papua Sydney Cop. Hunt Cookee Life Saving Club Matdayta Quter Harbor Lemon 04G Hawkes Leikland Monee TM Haymier A. Ramsay Ff BH Vincent J Watt M ‘Y Vagadity A. McKay Messrs Messrs. A. and E. le Messurier, Port Adelaide South Australia Norway

Obituary for Hans Olsen of Dayinstan aged 67

Hans Olsen of John Street Dayinstan died at home on a Tuesday evening aged 67. Born in Coenhagen he came to Leith Australia as a youth and was known in Port Adelaide. He worked for Colonial Sugar Refinery at Glanville and belonged to Acorn Lodge and Fort Adelaide Warripe Society. Survived by two sons E Olga Kellettsfield and F Olsen of Davinzton and daughter Mrs A Farracey of Kelletersfeld.

Hans Olsen John Street Dayinstan Tvening Coenhagen Leith Australla Port Adelaide Anil Lit Suzar Glanville Acorn Fort Adelaide

Buses Collide on Esplanade in Sunday Evening Visit

A General Transport Company bus and a Tramways bus collided near Semaphore Rosd esplanade on Sunday evening. Both vehicles were moving slowly and sustained minor damage. A passenger from the GTC bus, Beckley aged 7, received a minor cut and was treated at Dr H Covernton's residence.

Esplanade General Transport A. Bridgland Woodville Sion S. Weimann Port Adde GTC Damanley Beckley H. Covernton

Alleged Overladen Vehicle Case at Port Adelaide Court

At Port Adelaide Police Court John W Warren of Marlvenue Kilkenny faced charges under the Width of Tyres Act for carrying a heavier vehicle than allowed. He pleaded not guilty as H Groundwater of Adelaide Blurtie Supply Co testified the defendant was employed there and an adjournment for legal advice was granted to December 13.

Port Adelaide G. Ite John W. Warren Marlvenue Kilkenny H. Groundwater Adelaide Blurtrie Supply Company

Stowaways on Middlesex Involved in Port Adelaide Court

Albert James Morris faced Adelaide Police Court for stowing away on the steamer Middlesex after traveling from Premantic to Port Adelaide. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness on August 3 and received ten days’ imprisonment with a £5 fine and 15 costs. his licence was revoked. Inspector Noblet noted release from the Gladstone institution on June 5 and ongoing government action to fund detention. The case highlights government steps to curb recidivist alcohol and vagrancy behavior.

GW Hatcombe Mir WV Ray Themen Noblet Tremansly Gladstone

Milk adulteration cases span several vendors at Kew and Alberton East

A Victorian milk crackdown reports Mr G W Halcombe and Findon vendor Lindsay Thomas Drummond pleading guilty to selling milk with fat or water adulteration. fines ranged from £1 to £3 with costs, and one defendant faced seven days imprisonment for adding 46 percent water.

Port Adelaide man fined for drunkenness and indecent language

Fred Smith, four cook of Port Adelaide, was fined 15 pounds for drunkenness in St. Vincent Street. He faced another indecent language charge from the same occasion, stated by Constable H F Scott as said on the way to the police station. A disturbance at his residence led to smashing items, and he paid 1 pound plus 15 shillings costs.

Port Adelaide G. W. Halcombe Fred Smith Cook St. Vincent Street H. F Scott

Social evening at Groom's Hargrave Street club

A social wax praised for musical interludes and vocal items held on Thursday evening August 2 at Groom's Hargrave Street Beterheld. Donald Linklater organized the event with support from a committee and many members attended including Ken Talt Jack Miles CG Palkenberg and others. Alan Linklater provided music and contributors included E Linklater D Temple Meyers Bertie Mead and Tramford.

Chere A. Iongo Groom's Hargrave Street Beterheld Exeter Donald Linklater Messrs Ken Talt Jack Miles CG. Palkenberg Mesars K. Farley Miles D. Madsen L. Lock ME Walgon J Brahhme W. Witt I Ryan J Healy C. G. Palkenberg B Moon W. Waggs W. Mitchell Jobine We Meares Funder le Aud Deny Ty Gibbs Py Tramford Bampton J. Bissup HW. Davis C. Anderoun Veron Alten J. Felfries J. Cooper D. Temple L.” Wells J. Merrifield W. Haywood Ha RB. Mundy V. Benson Temple A. McNiell

Port Adelaide Printer Listing on Lipcom Street

Printed and published by J. and Tree man for the proprietors at Lipcom Street Port Adelaide.

J. & Treeman Lipcom Street Port Adelaide

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Val Beters J. A. Peters J. McCarthy Hickey R. Kirtland Peters Mesdames Wade Peterson B. Peters J Symons G Peters W Peters Watkins C. Wilkinson Ivy Symons Mavi Watkins Daphne Watkins Price Mary Hickey Dolly Armstrong Phyllis Kennedy Mary McCann Muriel Armstrong Hazel Foster Thelma Mills Lois Bates Jie Bell O. King V. Drew J. Foster J. Whousbon J. D. Durham J. Mayes Lorna Osborne Ella Do Rosewater Coming-Of-Age Party Ming Largs Bay Infant School Mothers’ Club E. M Bray Floral Artists Commercial Road Port ‘Adelaide Deacon, Hains Ltd Complete Home Furnishers Commercial RD New Station ST. Bede’s Church Violet Middlesex Inebriate William Keefe Kew John Edward Mitton Foods and Act W. V. Ray L. B Mathews Lindsay Thomas Drummond Findon Robin Street Semaphore E. J. R. Morgant Matthews Costa M. Martin Third Avenue Alberton East Stroud Street Chelteaham Considine Adel Marriad Wertheim Pianos Ertheim Piano Showrooms Sunpax Amos W. C Brooker Bible Shea W. C. Brooker
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