Port Adelaide Braces for Strike's Broad Impact on Industry
The strike threatens serious effects on Port Adelaide industries as unions hesitate while employers trim work. Carriers and wharf laborers received notice under arbitration rules, with mill hands similarly affected. Some employers seek alternative work for drivers, fearing loss of trusted workers and horses resisting new drivers. Naval coal guards tighten controls as Coal Board chairs supply management. a general strike looms if disaffection spreads, with city welfare tied to shipping and broader economic pinch expected in days ahead.
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Port Adelaide
Adelaide
C. Burford
Coal Board
Burford
Brer Fox
The Corporation Picnic Approval Request
An employee asks for permission to hold the annual picnic on October 2 at Willunga. The letter requests that the rule forfeiting pay for nonattendees apply only when a valid written excuse is not received.
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Willunga
Sales on Household Goods Include Plates and Sets
Classified listing highlights writing pads envelopes gems safety razors cakes cups and saucers white and gold Morris chairs full size bed sets flocked toilet sets and dinner sets with prices from 1d to 56 and attache cases 2/11 to 4/3 each.
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Morris
Street Shunting at Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide City Council received a reply from the Acting Commissioner of Railways James McGuire regarding complaints that railway shunting blocked footpaths. He said contractors for horse shunting assured footpath blockages would cease and that trains through St Vincent Street between Glanville and Port Adelaide would be curtailed. Works Committee referred.
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Port Adelaide
Jas. McGuire
St. Vincent Street
Glanville
Deserter Sailor Fare Bonuses and Pension Debate
A historical note discusses desertion charges against a foreign sailor in Western Australia and reveals that sailors received £6 10s each as pocket money for the voyage. It cites sailors seeking up to £100 or £150 in advance, with a gambler’s outlook on overseas seafaring risks and no pension for families, highlighting the harsh realities and moral questions surrounding merchant service.
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Pollie
Sue
Davy Jones
Fiddler's Green
Mercantile Marine
Western Australia
Thal Dow
Thor
Prevention of Crowded Buses and Building Crowding
At a Port Adelaide meeting the council pressed to urge government to advance the Town Planning Bill as amended to curb crowding on single land allotments. They cited College Park plots 125 by 158 feet and 214 by 216 feet where Trytim houses rose, leaving the council powerless under the current Building Act. Action was deferred pending a conference in Adelaide with Commonwealth, state corporations, capital cities, and local bodies.
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Port Adelaide
St. Peters
College Park
Ald. Anderson
Adelaide
Commonwealth
St Kilda Embankment Repairs Read At Meeting
A levy received by Mr W O Archibald from the Department of Defence Melbourne in reply to complaints of delay in the St Kilda embankment repairs was forwarded to the Port Adelaide Council and read at last night's meeting. It stated a requisition for repairs had been received from the Commandant Adelaide and forwarded to the Department for Works and Railways for attention.
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W. O. Archibald
Department of Defence
Melbourne
St. Kilda
Port Adelaide
Adelaide
Department For Works and Railways
Indecent Behaviour At Port Adelaide Court
Emile Haine received a fine for being drunk in Nile Street Port Adelaide on August 21 and was found guilty of indecent behaviour in view of a passing lady. In default seven days imprisonment. Constable H J Keaghly placed the time at 2 30 p m. The defendant faced additional costs of £2 and fines.
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Port Adelaide
Dove Mesnis
M. Kemp
Malin
Emile Haine
Aid Cests
Nile Street
H. J. Keaghly
Enterprising Draper and Mercer Marks Port Adelaide Growth
Mr A J McGregor advances his Port Adelaide business with modern window displays fittings and electric lighting installed on Commercial Road opposite the Police Court. He attributes success to disciplined effort and keen product selection across ladies and children wear at low margins. Citizens are invited to inspect the shop and observe the new display standards.
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A. J. McGregor
McGregor
Port Adelaide
Ems 15
End of an Old Port Foundry shuts after many years
The oldest established foundry in Port Adelaide by Messrs WV Durnell and Co has closed. Owner Mr Durnell disposed of the property and business assets. Auctioneer J A Sandy to offer the plant on Wednesday September 17 at 4 12 o'clock. Iron and machinery, sheds, and tools to be sold under auction terms to clear the works.
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Busineoses
Port Adelaide
Messrs, Wv, Durnell & Co
Durneil
Ile Street
Speuithly
J. A. Sandy
Ferret Aground at Port Broughton Strain Details Unknown
Adelaide Steamship Company dispatch says steamer Ferret ran aground at Port Broughton. No details available on damage or condition as of yesterday.
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Adelaide Steamship Company
Wis
Port Broughton
Reinstatement of Streets by Sewers Department
Adslade City Council receives notice from the Secretary to the Commissioner of Public Works about sewer work leaving roads in bad condition. The Hydraulic Engineer cites metal shortages for repairs, asks for prompt metal supplies and quotes. Council, after six years of neglect, votes to reinstate disturbed roads under the Sewers Act and debit the Sewers Department with costs.
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Port Adslade
Ald. Anderson
Commissioner of Public Works
Sewers Department
Interest of Dumb Animals prompts road repair plea
A letter to Port Adelaide City Council from the Master Carriers Association of South Australia urged road improvements in the interest of dumb animals. It proposed filling holes with stone if sheet metal paving was not possible, noting serious unsafe road conditions and multiple complaints. The letter was referred to the Works Committee.
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Association of
South Australia
Port Adolaide
Counci
Port Adelaide
Ald
Clouston
Children’s hacking tale called ab my Wonds Peppermint Cure
A quirky children's note details a fantastical healing tale titled Called ab my Wonds Great Peppermint Cure dated January first. The piece centers on a whimsical cure using peppermint and magical elements, reflecting playful language and imaginative adventure.
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Ab My Wonds
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Western Australian Insurance Co., Ltd
Alfred Chambers
Currie Street
Jone
the Corporation Picnic
A. C. R. Tapp
Brocery
And
Alberton
Prauce’s Stores
Grote Street
Nye
St. Kilda Embankment
Braxby
A. McArthur
Franklin Street
Sanitarium Health
Grenfell Street
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