20 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
1
The War Census Act calls for the immediate organized mobilization of all citizens to complete income and wealth forms. The proclamation outlines penalties for noncompliance and directs residents to obtain proper cards at post offices for return to the Commonwealth Statistician in Melbourne.
A fragmented sale list offers discounts on girls winter coats dresses knitted wool suits gabardine coats and accessories. Prices range from 3/1 to 35/ for various items with dates noted as 2/11 to 17/6 and up to 30 bargains across gloves hosiery underwear and related warm wear.
A muddled Port Police Court hearing features Nathaniel Lunt accused of vagabondage and disreputable conduct. Constable Donnellan testifies to complaints and Lunt’s claims of unemployment, while the court notes a lack of steady work and frequent hotel stays and meals on credit.
An 1800s remedy column notes Woods announces a peppermint cure for chronic chest complaints. The item bills itself as a proven tonic and promotes relief claims to readers seeking cough and chest ailment relief.
In Port Court a laborer Charles Memsley is charged with assaulting a registrar Alice Mand Inkster. The testimonies recount a family feud with threats and a knife, including accusations of violence at multiple sister’s homes and a prior indecent behaviour conviction.
Partial OCR text reports a casual remark about wiping a neck and giving a jean shirt. It states there is not sufficient of assault and mentions a dismissal. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
A lively gathering at Park Church on August 11 featured Miss Q Trowse arranging the program. Miss J Plaisted played the overture, with Miss K Tucks and the Treglown sisters performing duties and songs.
The Commonwealth Government appeals to Australians to subscribe to a new war loan to raise about £40 million for 1915 16. Bonds come in £10 £100 £500 and £1 000 denominations with half year interest. Subscriptions close on the 31st. banks and post offices will provide details.
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