Port Adelaide Branch Patriotic Fund meeting and council actions
A Port City Council meeting appointed D B Shaw as quarry manager succeeding F Turner. Sewer work discussed in Bishop's Avenue Alberton with no new sewers planned soon. Tramways Trust notes on future line from Albert Park to Jervoir Bridge and car barn works. Council approved 2 pounds to the Patriotic Fund. Other items included public notices, legal correspondence, and a fatal accident report at Pool Street crossing with calls for improved lighting.
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Port City Council
D. DB. Shaw
F. Turner
SERS
Bishop's Avenue
Alberton
Cruickshank
Municapal
Tramways Trust
Adelaide
Victoria
New South Wales
Ity
Albert Park
Jervoir Bridge
Ite
Flart Street
TAL Corporation
Betary
Mernyal
Ray Md Dosgortt Ii
Nurse Quinn
Sesideners
B.C. Bampston
Pities Hall
Dr. Smith
Sandertts
Aedermson Mason
Young
Newland
Word
Bo Ska
Enemours
Wiston
Fagulle
Romneks Rayeering
Atl Ulmi
Mam
Vss
Bamiphitine
Masniy
Soheion
Cleland
K.C
Thedver
Smith
Council
Privileerd
Alden Moon
Mason
Megan Frrien
Tawry
Ald Sweeney
Sy Firm
WiNiuos
Cte 4 Oui
Uh Pool Street
Ais
Gower
Fletchersroad
North Ward
Fduration Department
Messrs. Green & Co
Balgourhy Street
West Ward
Wml
Tabor
Public Works
Sefton Street
Mayer
Ouston
A I Gunn
Williams Metzreger
Cryst Carrol & Roberts McKenzie
John Clouston
S. Luvn
HD. Jones ii
Lo M. Hains
Lane H
Arthur MW
H. Line
Samuel Apbell
Dunsian BP
BO Vimont J.H
Bronk &E Son
Wimbledon
Malin, Russell & Co
Bridemin Butler
S. Lavin
Ounulry
Ormy
Patriotic Fund i
Brile
Talay
German Biscuits with Pink Sugar and Icing
A period recipe describes making German biscuits with pink sugar, cochineal coloring, and a short rich paste. It guides mixing flour, butter, sugar, egg, and spices, rolling thin, cutting rounds, baking, assembling with jam, and icing to finish as a delicate sweet.
Nautical Notes on War and Drought in Port Adelaide Simmer
War and drought allied to pestilence threaten Australia while Port Adelaide shipping shows signs of stagnation. The piece notes hardship for workers and dependents, government limits on relief, and shifts of naval duties to civil servants, with warnings about crew in ships and a collision ruling on the Campania.
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South Australia
Port Adelaide
Farm Visit Confusion Over Tap Ready Command
An old farmer on holiday on the farm orders a servant to prepare the tap for a drive. Miscommunication follows as Edith explains the horse is not in the trap but is tied near the cart. The exchange reflects rural life and a comic misunderstanding on the homestead.
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Edith
Special Notice From District Aide About Friday Meetings
A public notice from the district urges residents to attend Friday sessions at 2 pm. It mentions a sight-testing event and a request for opinions on vision services. The text emphasizes seeking candid input on receiving or declining services and money matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
uMmer
St Vincene
Port Adelalde
Port Congregational Defeats White Stars In Reserve clash
On August 15 at Rosewater Reserve the Port Congregational led early then held on to win 7 goals 10 behinds to 1 goal 6 behinds. E Gowling starred with eight goals and others like E Martiny and R Weight stood out. White Stars solid but could not close gap.
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Port Congregational
White Stars
Rosewater Reserve
Port Congregationals
T. Martin
K. Greenburg
E. Gowling
Pryor
Ird
Congregationals
E. Martiny
R. Wright
Gowling
Martiny
Port Congresational
White Star
Walker
C. Martiny
R. Weight
B. Young
L-Goodier
Nile Street Seamen's Mission Tea Draws Seafarers
On Nile Street at 3 o clock Mr and Mrs Perkins from Largs led a diverse sea crew to the Sailor's Mission for the 3rd Sunday tea. Nearly seven to eight nationalities were represented as Miss Perkins and others provided buttonholes and provisions. The program featured Tod Janis singing, with Miss Brandt and Wilson duetting, and Mrs Nicholls delivering an address on the Battle Between Good and Evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile Street
Tod Janis
Brandt
Wilson
Nicholls
WC .C
Port Adelaide Suburban Football Association Match Report
A rough Port Adelaide and Catholic clash ends with the Catholics narrowly defeated. Key players from both sides star as the game heads to a rematch at Alberton Oval next Saturday for premiers chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
AMO Suburban Football Association
Piney Carhalie
Npuurite
Vitherians
Purt Carkotie
Fahelton
Port Cathoun
Atherton
Pory Cathatin
Etherton
Fough
Pory Cugholie
Ethilteon
Hinds
Sore Hee
Doa 'Dea
Leake
Tughy
Chri
Lane
Cunningham
FT O
Sehilee
Jahreen
Avelle
Baure
Graves
Dron
Promi Hn Uedae
Rowden
Waren
Do A'ng
Exhelion
Oning
Mil
Alberton Oval
Semaphore Convalescent Home Concert Delights Inmates
An evening at Semaphore Convalescent Home featured staff and inmates enjoying a concert. Miss C Lavery and Bliss Phillis Fidd received praise for piano pieces while Mr Doris and Miss Millie Pict performed admirably. Vocal numbers included Shadow of the Pings and Advance Australia. The National Anthem closed a patriotic program to cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semaphore Convalescent Home
Lavery
C. Lavery
Bliss Phillis Fidd
Doris
Millie Pict
Joseph Chamberlven
Amine
Mise C. Tavery
Australia
Duggrey
MeNavehton
Mr. Conroy
Fancy Dress Charity Football Carnival Meeting Notes
A committee meeting in the Council Chamber on August 19 discussed moving carnival date to October 24 and arranging a concert for carnival night. The programme editor offered to arrange artists, and Mr W Godfrey's 14 member orchestra offered to assist. Proceeds of the carnival slated for discussion at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concil Chamber
H. Jones
Greader
Mathie
Norton
M. A. G-Pascall
W. Godfrey
J. Carr
Horse Drowned at Wharf Amid Harbor Mishap
A horse perished and another man narrowly escaped drowning after a trolley toppled near the wharf in South Avssiliai Basin. Rescue crews from Birkenheads assisted, with sympathy expressed for Messrs Gibb & Warner and their crew. The driver survived and praised the safety of his colleagues as the horse and gear were pulled from the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leolly Belamgig
Messrs
Warners
Alrhaat
Cain
Phuretar
Fury on the Bristol charity shows postponed due to actor salary dispute
Actors in distress after wages withheld by Actors' Benefit Phy Uliver Drama Co eslint left stranded in Port Adelaide. A local committee has formed to raise funds and assist the company. Three performances of Fury on the Bristol to be staged at the Pure Empire in Sineday, Monday and Tuesday next, with affordable prices to attract attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Iale Oliver Dramatic Coq
Bristol
Phy Uliver Drama Co
Port Adelaide
Heaven
Sineday
Wand
Pavilion Pictures Presents Evening Screenings
Tonight at the new pavilion multiple acts appear including a vaudeville turn. The program features a mix of acts from Didteess and Wateriille with Hue and others. The nearest attraction is Unabuted. New artists debut, and the show runs nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advert promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure claiming it cures coughs and colds with fast relief. The claim is styled as a simple health remedy and mentions a single bottle size and pricing. The tone mirrors a period newspaper ad urging readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
St Pauls Church Port Adelaide Private Land Sale Bill
Notice of intention to apply for a Private Bill in South Australia Parliament to vest land near Alberton in St Pauls Church Port Adelaide Incorporated, to free trusts and permit sale. Copies to be deposited at Parliament House on September 9 1914. Also an unrelated poultry sale listing three week old White Leghorn chicks.
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ST. Paul's Church
Fort Adelaide
South Australia
St. Paul's Charels
Port Adellaide
Alberton
St. [Paul's Church
Vore
Adelaide
Aiiveauhe Raminer
Parlianent House
Verrare
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Arthur Brown & Co
Port City
St. Vincent Street
Town Hall
Bryant Bros
Junction Road
Port 321
Alderman Mason
Ald Mason
Ald
Williams
Tam
Sweeney
Crown
Anderson
Ald. Mason
Williamew
Cowie
Winckie
CR. Amlliams
Winkle
Serine
Wanekle
Henan
Patriotic Fund
Rou
Vitadatio
Mat Pat Bi As
S. A. Palmer
Flinders Lane
Melb
Port Road
J. W. Eva
F. B. Lipson
S.A
Nautical Notes
Lord Derby
Wallemar
Adelaide Cov
North Arm
Greyhoand Campania
Mersey
Campania
Board of Trade
Port Adelaide and District
Laubmann
Pricold
Port and District
Port Onions
Nile Street Seamen's MI
Sheridan
O'Brien
Larry Terrz
Dick Sparks
W, Chamberlain
Captain Cranberry
L. Dunbar
Detective Brown
P. Bates
Tomy Cranbury
Chas, Villiers
Bella Thompson
Dora Moysion
Johny Water
M. Tholiy
Dora Mealister
Misa Marie
Avie
Jerry Thompson
Hunutton
Nora O'firien
Mist Kamile Starr
Gail Musics
Fennermar
Pavilion Pictures
Charles Johns Eagle Chambers
Pine Street
P. G. Hopkins
Cheltenham
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