14 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
1
A humorous scene features a well known novelist arriving late to a dinner party and being reassured by the hostess. A celebrated soprano causes a stir as the orchestra conductor’s gestures provoke comic confusion among the audience.
An English writer restricted visitors to his morning study. A new maid later admits a caller, an insurance agent, stating it is a matter of life and death. The scene moves to the writer descending to meet him.
A rabbi refuses to eat a passenger after a motorist alleged a hit and run. The judge hears the tale as the rabbi explains his dietary restriction while a reporter seeks details for tomorrow’s papers. A separate streetcar scene shows police denying immediate information for the morning edition.
Robert visits the zoo with Uncle Ben and after inspecting the exhibit he comments that the kangaroo and the elephant could change tails. The playful exchange highlights a child's imaginative take on animal features.
The Nile Street Seamen’s Mission reports a devoted Sunday at the Gospel service with the WC.T.U. catering by Mesdames Olsen and Smith. Captain Bal Wene of the Ferret spoke, Mr Mann sang, and Mr Keeling gave a forceful address. A Tuesday blackboard talk and Thursday concerts featured performances by Misses Wood, Mann, Vincent, and others with strong audience appreciation.
Port Adelaide Council session discusses footpath repairs on St. Vincent Street and city works including cisterns for urinals. Reports cover shunting in streets, health notices, quarry matters, and public works amid a wartime loyalty pledge to King George V.
Mr Michael Salmon of Wolseley and Rowland Hill were sworn in as constables to Woodville Council at last Monday's council meeting.
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