Inquest on the Late Mr. A. W. White
A letter from J A White of Newcastle dated August 22 1921 laments the inquest into Arnold William White’s death following a traffic incident. He alleges haste in the coroner’s verdict and calls for reopened inquiry to uncover the driver’s role and improve future traffic and inquest practices. The Premier states the driver was sworn but not examined and the inquest followed proper court procedure.
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Sip
Arnold
Adelie
Newhall
Newcastle
Port
Tne
Sven
H. N. Barwell
Heingwest
Uods
Ingue
Teith
Anold William White
White
Tempting Chocolates Before Port Adelaide Court
Eunice Lavinia Kelly, house maid of Semaphore, admitted unlawful possession of a quantity of chocolates at Semaphore on August 18. Sub-inspector J Band prosecuted. Pringle’s box of chocolates missing from Wolverton Hospital inmate’s room prompted investigation. Miss Ross connected with the hospital inquiry. Kelly initially denied knowledge but later admitted taking the chocolates from a chest and bed area. Fine of £5 with 13 shillings costs ordered.
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Port Adelaide
J. H. Sinclair
Enday
Eunice Lavinia
Kelly
J. Band
Wolverton Hospital
Scimiphore
Pringle
Miss Ross
Fox
Tramway transfers advocated by Port Adelaide Council
The Port Adelaide Council discussed tramway transfer plans between Rosewater and Largs and between Albert Park and Semaphore to reduce travel costs. Sunday through cars from Albert Park to Largs and Rosewater to Semaphore were suggested. The council referred the matter to the Trust, hoping for a decision. Indecent behaviour charged at Port Adelaide Police Court.
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Melbourne
Port Adelaide
Rosewater
Largs
Albert Park
Semaphore
Fort Adelai
Glanville
Albers Park
Staaphore
Australia urged to buy bonds for Diggers Loan
Wartime appeal calls Australians to subscribe to the Diggers Loan totaling ten million pounds. The drive aims to fund war service homes and settlement, with NSW asked to contribute fifty three million six hundred thousand. The message frames bond purchases as defending national credit.
Buy a Diggers Loan Bond Advances Australia
A terse note urges purchase of a Diggers Loan Bond with the line Advance Australia. The fragment hints at a public debt or fund-raising appeal tied to Australian interests. Further specifics are unclear from the OCR snippet.
Was He Drunk at Port Adelaide Court?
A Port Adelaide Police Court case deals with a defendant accused of public drunkenness on St Vincent Street. Witnesses describe the man’s staggering, and the magistrate notes he appeared incapable of self care while in custody and later grants him the benefit of the doubt.
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Port Adelaide
J. H. Sinclair
H. B. Segerlind
Nelson McVicar
St Vincent Street
G. F. Allen
Vic
J. G. Simclair
St. Vincent Street
Fort Adelade
Haysman
Commercial Road
Levendimt
Meielvie
Moore
S.M
A. E Maore
Hagwmas
Rom McKelvie
Maysman
Harbors Board policy clash sparks Legislative Council debate
In a Wednesday session Hon J Jelley questioned Minister of Marine J G Rice on season guidance for the Bert Adelaide Rig project. The Harbors Board and a Legislative Council select committee dispute deepen the controversy over deepening and straightening works and departmental decisions.
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Legislative Council
J Jelley
J. G. Rice
Harbors House
Harbors Board
Select Committee
Tater
Wolton
Jelly
Wiesti
Motor car collision driver charged after tram delay in Port Adelaide
In Port Adelaide a motorist John William Walker faced by law for driving on the left side of St Vincent Street near a tram halt after a stage stop at Empire Picture Theatre. Witnesses testified the car swerved behind the tram, crossed to the right side, and struck Tady Urwin who was alighting, carrying her about 29 paces. A £2 fine plus £3 4s costs was imposed.
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Sauing Tady
Asda Urwin
Dorkville
St. Vincent Street
Port Hie Corporation
John William Walker
Port Adelaide
J H. Sinelsir
JT. James
Om Angisey
St Vincent Street
Port Adela
R. Venshaath
FL G
St. Winewuc
Jervois Bridge
Empire Picture Theatre
Aimco
John Carpenter
Ue Municipal Tramways Trust
Cross Street
Queenstown
Irbugs
Walker
Alderman
Willa Walking Tapp
D “Atherton
Lesrah Staley Camser
Company Steel Semaphare
Defendase
Empire Theatre
Jon Thomas James
Port Adelaide News Youths Sought After School Hours
Advert invites youths and parents to apply for roles with the Port Adelaide News after school. It notes traffic regulation breaches will be prosecuted and urges capable applicants to report incidents. Training offered for those without prior experience, with contact at Austen HBhirew in Hindley Street, Adelaide.
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Broys
Port Adelaide
Erradwell
Exers
Austen Hbhirew
Ha Hindley
Adelaide
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Vlad
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T. W. Darnell
Astralian
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Cables
Diggers
Nore
Financial Crick
New South Wales
Susprana
Hye Eon Fe
Advance Australia
QUA Expert Harbors Board
SPURN
Amerman
Fio
Bots
Central Chambers
Lipson Street
Washpov
Port Adelaide Cash Sn Commercial Road
Kirby Chambers
St. Vincent
Ort Town Hall
Biawatha Dramatic Club
Sires deXet
Frank J Dean
Tester Dristamd
Lie Tek Brokin
Godfrey's
Pers Charee
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