21 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads like a sale notice or ad with garbled names and prices. It references a bargain event and date but key details are unreadable. Availability of items and exact terms remain unclear.
James Duell is listed in the 10st Na series with foot white hog A B Plater at Royal Park.
At Port Judelaida Police Court on Tuesday John Leslie faced a charge, based on Inspector Noblet’s information, of unlawfully obtaining liquor in licensed premises during prohibited hours at Semaphore on November 24. The defendant pleaded not guilty. Constable Hansberry testified seeing him at the billiard saloon and with a bottle of beer protruding from his trousers. The witness and licensee Mr Shaughnessy questioned him. the defendant admitted going to the pictures and obtaining the drinks. He was fined £1, reduced to £1 with costs, and imprisonment terms noted.
The President of the Federal Arbitration Court presided over hearings between mill owners and the Federated Millers and Mill Workers union. The union sought better conditions and wages while mill owners demanded lower rates and longer hours. A 48 hour week was demanded by owners and rejected by the union. Conference failed and the matter advanced back to court as the union opposed reintroducing a two hour extension to the weekly schedule.
James Dickson, an American negro seaman, punched through the hotel barroom door glass at the Criterion Hotel in Port Adelaide. His left-hand artery was severed. Constables Scott and Miller provided first aid before taking him to Casualty Hospital for surgical care.
Wanted two boys for sewing work with preference. Apply to Seamen's Mission located at Nile Street Port Adelaide for details and eligibility.
Two young boys drowned in separate Semaphore incidents this week. Kenneth Love, 8, and Louis Love, 12, ventured into the water with Eugene, their younger brother staying on shore. Kenneth sank after venturing beyond the deep water line. Louis and Eugene alerted their father as help arrived. An inquest was deemed unnecessary. In the second tragedy, 13-year-old William Shoobridge disappeared after looking for his younger brother John at Semaphore jetty. Harold Ware recovered John’s body. resuscitation attempts failed. An inquiry was not held.
Port Adelaide Council discussed recent drowning fatalities and urged the Minister to provide lifesaving appliances along the beach. A survey of danger points was proposed, with a plan to appoint a patrol on the Largs to Semaphore beach during holidays and subsidise the patrol.
G A West of North Parade Port Adelaide was badly scalded when he slipped into a vat of boiling water at Mesers H Harrison Sons bacon factory Mundy Street Port Adelaide late Tuesday afternoon He was removing ox tongues when the accident happened He was taken to Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital with burns to his left arm side and both legs and feet.
At a Thursday meeting Alderman discussed questions about Abattoirs Board representation. Councillor Brown pressed for a definite explanation as to employer methods and work refusals. Anderson noted ongoing negotiations and could not disclose details while aiming to satisfy the workers.
The Missioner J C Stanley and Miss Carmen Mattisen headlined a music recital with strong audience approval. Miss Phylis Batson and Miss Nessents offered well received songs, while Avalon and other acts including Jory Daley impressed. Bre Sarr and Miss Morrison provided additional entertainment as the program closed.
Nominations close for the Semaphore Carnival by February 2 inclusive and for Highland Dance events for under 10, 12, 16 and 18. Contact Secretry at Jaccary no YARD, Rosehill House Peterhead, by January 14 for nominations. acceptances due January 21. Amateur events 75 and 220 yards close with H. Gerber, Castle Street Alberton, on January 14.
A reward is offered for information leading to the capture of a thief or thieves stealing a wheel strap between Largs and Port Adelaide. The inquiry names Baddams and blacksmith services at Glanville as contacts for reporting sightings or tips.
Thomas Ely, a fisherman aged years, was found dead in bed at his Church Street home on Guy Coroner Dr. was notified and deemed something unnecessary. The incident occurred at 6 30 am. Police and coroner reports indicate a death at the residence with no immediate signs of foul play.
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