13 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1926
Page
1
Duells offers heavy dark grey blankets cream flannel, hats, tweed garments, trousers, braces, pullovers, shirts, and hosiery in a wide stock. Prices like 29/6 and 4/11, with blankets and overcoats still available. Call and view the selection in stock at special Friday evening clearances.
A large Port Adelaide deputation presented a resolution supporting the Commercial Road to Elder Road Birkenhead bridge site. The meeting at Port Adelaide Town Hall urged the Premier to back the Commercial Road end, arguing it best serves the district and easing cargo movement across the river.
Port Adelaide Central School hosts a queen competition at Port Adelaide Town Hall next Wednesday. Mrs I Tyan heads the effort with support from the School Committee led by Mr W G Colfins. Harold McSweeney acts as manager and is likely to be the Lord Chancellor at crowning the winner, who will be crowned by the Mayoress Mrs A Ola Tapp as funds aim to surpass £240 with extra £50 from the ceremony and £50 from a juvenile ball.
The report notes notable progress on the new railway and a ship Mebrey at Stoutmers Wharf Port Ades Laide, with special gear from Hollis aiding operations. Officials observe calm handling of procedures as Australian standards are discussed, while local observers record activity and timelines amid unclear details.
J K Wilson and Sons announce the purchase of the Adelaide Meat Store on Semaphore Road Exeter. They pledge continued high service and quality meats at reasonable prices with free daily delivery.
A new two storey General Motors Australia factory is under construction on a 3 acre site on Victoria Road Birkenhead with offices, overhead crane, and concrete walls. The assembly plant will hire about 200 workers and is set for most plant machinery installation by September. The launch included a luncheon at the Royal Arms Hotel Port Adelaide with Mayor D R Tapp and GMSA managers in attendance.
The Port Adelaide Retail Traders held their annual meeting on Tuesday with President Mr Adams noting a favorable decade and progress, including street paving and a hoped for Birkenhead bridge. He also announced the deaths of former members BL Goudie A Martin and J W Waire. Committee members were reelected and the Mayor Mr A R Vapw attended in the Mayor's Parlour.
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