30 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
1
An alleged order by Owen Smyth alters West Terrace Cemetery rules, mandating seven inch graves to be filled after two interments. The government will report on the reasons amid public grief, while Kaiser Wilhelm II reportedly suffers a nervous breakdown and royal stability remains guarded.
Adelaide District Australasian Institute of Marine Engineers celebrated its first anniversary with a smoke social in the Institute Chambers. President T Blyth chaired. Speakers praised engineers, noted old members, and spoke on training, arbitration, and professional standards. Funds and memberships rose as ports and shipbuilding prospects loomed.
A Wednesday evening social in the Masonic Hall honored Mr. William Warren retiring after 20 years as Sunday-school superintendent of the Congregational Church. Pastor Rev H Parker presided as a Morrie chair was presented to Warren. Rev J C Kirby praised his 33 years of Sunday-school service and Warren expressed gratitude for the gift and his lifelong devotion.
A Port Adelaide inquest into the Alberton fatal vehicle accident reveals trestles on Port Road near Cross Street and questions whether roadwork safeguards were adequate. Foreman J R Henley faces contempt after interrupting the coroner, who urges careful conduct and responsibility in accident cases.
News says Lieut Denny has been returned to military duties with the rank of captain. He was preparing to depart America to resume service when orders arrived through the mail.
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