Remarkable case of indecent language and assault on a constable
Clifford John Harts of Nile Street Exeter testified he was with the defendant on December evening and supported the defendant’s account to a point. Constable Gill and Constable Harris described the alleged assault with marks on the victim’s forehead from the struggle. the case concluded with the judge reserving decision to a fixed date.
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Froda
Wate
Harris
Gill
Gal Stack
Clifford John Harts
Nile Street
Exeter
Theft of Five Pound Note Restitution Ordered by Bench
Constables Harris and Gill testified about arrest and the recovery of a five pound note. The bench ordered restitution of the money and convicted the defendant without additional penalty.
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Seg
Harris
Gill
Arrests at the Cheltenham Park Races
Several men arrested at Cheltenham Park races last Friday by Detectives McMahon and Horseman and Constables Strangways and James for breaches of the Gaming Act will appear at Port Ade Police Court Monday.
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Cheltenham Park
Port Adelaide court convicts man for stealing seaman's clothes
At Port Adelaide Police Court Herman van der Heyden, a motor mechanic, was found guilty of larceny of seaman Harry James's clothes valued at £418. James testified they were left at Adelaide Victoria Hotel. Heyden admitted some transactions but claimed the items were taken for James's benefit. The bench sentenced Heyden to three months' imprisonment.
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Port Adelaide
J. H. Channon
H. S. Sutton
Herman van der Heyden
Harry James
Fraser
Adelaide
James
Victoria Hotel
Defendant
Seamen's Mission
Defenzat
David Deex
Omstable
Harris
Atrest
Harber
Bermar
van der Heyden
Sailors’ Institute
Lodzinus
Victoria
Heyden
H. Marston
Letter of thanks from Chaplain to Mr. Sammy Lunn
On Christmas Eve Mr. Sammy Lunn received a letter from Colonel Kendrew senior chaplain in the Methodist Church Military Department thanking him for the generous welcome home he gave to sailors and soldiers. The note expresses gratitude for his work and wishes him health and strength and God’s blessing.
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Sammy Lunn
Kendrew
Methodist Church Military Department
Lunn
Naval and Military Chaplains’ Advisory Committee
Public Stores Department honors returning soldiers
On December 22 the Public Stores Department held a welcome home for soldiers returning from active service. About 150 attendees heard toasts and tributes, with 38 members enlisted, five killed, and military honors awarded to Captain R. P. Wheeler and Sergeant-Major J. Weatherill. A vocal program followed, with musicians and a committee led by Mr. E. G. Jones.
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Public Stores Department
J. T. Lokey
E. N. Hocking
J. M. Symons
Lukey
R. P. Wheeler
J. Weatherill
Walker
Weatherill
Hill
Messrs. Barnes
George
American cargo carrying met and the export balance
The article discusses how the American government aims to encourage American merchandise export via ships. It notes merchants often lack outgoing cargo if they have nothing to ship abroad while return cargo requires abroad purchases, suggesting shipowners will buy ships when they can balance trade with tea, jute, wool, or coffee from other nations.
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China
India
Australis
Brasil
Comfort and speed of American steamers reshape world trade
The article argues that American fabricated steamers, oil burning with turbine power, offer superior crew comfort and living spaces compared with British ships. It cites spacious berths, separate mess rooms, heated and lit quarters, fresh air through large ports, and on board amenities. It warns British owners risk seamen discontent and potential strikes unless they upgrade conditions.
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South Australia
Squarehead
Accident at Woodville Near Grange Crossing
Dr Dunstome reported to Port Adelaide police an accident on Fort Road Woodville where a man lay bleeding from the head with facial abrasions. He was taken to Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital with concussion. The injured man’s position was moved and his wife informed.
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Dunstome
Port Adelaide
Fort Road
Woodville
Grange Crossing
Port Adeaide
Panion
Interstate cricketers join South Australian squad for Melbourne match
The Interstate players from Port Adelaide Mesare D Pritchard and N Inte travel with the South Australian team to Melbourne on Monday as they join the squad that began a match with Victoria yesterday. Williams impressed against New South Wales here at Adelaide Oval taking three wickets and scoring no runs.
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Port Adelaide
Mesare
D. Pritchard
N. Inte
Melbourne
Victoria
Williams
New South Wales
Adelaide Oval
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Harge
Semaphore Road
Welcome Home Smoke Social
Interstate
Aezociaz Ys
Becemnae Ih
J. Hunter
Hom
Gedville
Largs Bax Harbor
Lyons & Leader
National Chambers
Centra
King William Street
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