Who Is to Pay for Police and Relief in Port Adelaide
In December 1923 Port Adelaide faced a funding dispute over police presence and the cost of relief rations. The Council debated charging the municipality for an extra constable and whether relief should be cash payments, tied to work performed, to avoid a dole system. Mayors and Aldermen discussed payment methods, wage levels, and impact on local traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Fr. Brown
Dr. Guthrie
Guthrie
South Australia
Curtis
Davey
Port Adelaide relief letter prompts council aid
A damaged Port Adelaide relief note describes letters sent last Thursday asking council cooperation to extend ration supply to workers families. The document notes existing provisions and seeks confirmation of continued aid, but the exact response or policy details are unclear due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Qeymantiog
Aduaide
Seminter
Pape Ie
Alleged Pillion Riding Charged at Port Adelaide Court
Rosslyn Frank Holland of Torrens Road Alberton faced Port Adelaide Police Court on the information of Inspector Noblet with allowing a person to ride on the back of his motor cycle on December 25. An adjournment was granted until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
G. W. Halcombe
S.M
Rosslyn Frank Holland
Torrens Road
Alberton
J. E. Noblet
Alleged Assault in a Port Adelaide Hotel
Ernest Alfred Lawland a master mariner of Birkenhead faces remand on December charges of unlawfully assaulting David Roy Roberts at the Central Hotel Fort Adelaide on December 14 causing bodily harm. Roberts and witness accounts describe a brutal punch and rib injuries with Roberts seeking compensation rather than pressing the case. Police and court proceedings note witnesses saw the affray and the defendant claimed no prior encounter. Bail set at £25 and surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Halcanibe
Ernest Alfred Lawland
Birkenhead
David Roy Roberts
Fort Adelaide
J. E. Nabler
K W. McEntée
PT. S. Cherry
Pere Adeaide
Roberts
Muses
McEntes
Aman
Ted Blonquist
Central Hotel
Mr. McEntee
Sanford
Edward A. Blonquist
Union Street
Semaphore
McEntee
A. L. Mitchell
Serge McInerney
St. Vincent Street
Two Men Fined for Drunkenness at Port Adelaide
William Hunt and John Iverson appeared at Port Adelaide Police Court charged with drunkenness at 9 Commercial Wharf on January 10. Hunt denied the charge while evidence showed them found on the wharf among empty wine casks with a billy containing wine dregs. Hunt admitted three prior convictions and was fined 30 shillings, with seven days imprisonment in default. Iverson’s case followed with similar proceedings and penalties as the magistrate treated both charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hunt
John Iverson
GW. Halcombe
Port Adelaide
Commercial Wharf
Roth
T. C. Matin
Hunt
JE. Nablet
S.M
W. Thompson
Billy
Hains
Matti
Alleged theft of ship's cargo charged at Port Adelaide
Bartolo de Angell, a volunteer wharf laborer, was charged with larceny of two tins of jam valued at 6/ from Macdonald, Hamilton & Co at Port Adelaide on January 12. Eric Edward Smith testified the Mareeba discharged cargo at McLaren Wharf. One tin was later recovered from the hold, 250 similar cases were on board, and the defendant was observed carrying a case by a plain clothes constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
G- W. Halcombe
Bartolo de Angell
J i. Noblet
Macdonald, Hamilton & Co
Eric Edward Smith
McLaren Wharf
No @ hatch
W. H. Martin
Jam tins found in trousers during warehouse theft
A man admitted taking three tins from a broken cage after being asked about the jam tins in each leg. He claimed the cage broke and he found the tins. he said he was sorry and made a mistake. He reserved his defense and was committed for trial with bail set at £25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srites
Diidant
Witnes
Living On His Wits Seaman Freed After Short Port Adelaide Sentence
A young seaman, Walter McGregor, released in November after a July 30 Port Adelaide sentence of fifteen months, faced further scrutiny as evidence emerged of prior financial troubles. Police reports describe his attempts to finance boat ownership and cables from Scotland, with witnesses detailing debts, alleged lodging with a Birkenhead woman, and failing to pay for a yacht named Florence. The case includes claims of money owed to Deslandes and Martin, and an intention to involve a friend in seafaring ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
G. W. Halcombe
J. E. Noblet
Walter McGregor
Noblett
A. L
Mitchell
Palmer
Victoria
McGregor
P. J. Donnellance
Commercial Road
Birkenhead
Deslandes
Martin
J. C Brougham
Florence
Harrison
Scotland
Tasmania
Sydney
England
John C. Brougham
Todd Street
Cottle & Lovegrave
Schneider
Fisherman found living on his wits in Port Augusta case
The defendant admitted to owning the steamer Wanga ratta and unfixed money from Tasmania. He owed about £30 in Port Adelaide and had not worked for six weeks awaiting funds. He faced two months imprisonment with an additional three months for escaping custody, as Inspector Noblet noted a prior Port Augusta sentence and surprising good behavior in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
The
Australia
Noblet
Tasmania
Commonwealth Bank
Heorten
Port Adelaide
Halcombe
Les
Port Augusta Court
King hit explained in Port Adelaide assault hearing
At Port Adelaide Police Court, McEntee questioned a witness about a king hit. Inspector Noblet and Mr Halvontse disputed the definition, with the jaw and stomach mentioned as preferred target areas amid laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Mek V. McEntee
GW. Halvomtse
J. E. Noblet
Mr. Halcoibe
Inspector Nobles
McEntee
Inspector Nobiet
Mr McEntee
Mr. McEntee
Mr ‘Walcombe
Compensation for Loss of Finger from Port Adelaide Case
At Port Adelaide Local Court on Friday Mr G W Halcombe dealt with apportionment of money paid into court under the Workmen's Compensation Act. Frederick William Maddeford on behalf of Glenville Maddeford sought the funds for the boy after a buzzers machine injury at Walter Moris timber works on Arthur Street Payneham. The court ordered the £126 already paid plus the new amount be placed with the Public Trustee for investment until the boy reaches age of 21, with the boy agreeing to the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
G. W. Halcombe
Frederick William Maddeford
Arthur Street
Payneham
Glenville
Walter Maddeford
Messrs
Walter & Mo‘ris
Bie
Idle and Disorderly Charge Leads to Imprisonment
Charles William Daly, 27, appeared before Messrs J E Manning and C W Hutchins on a vagrant charge for not having means of support. He pleaded guilty after Inspector J I Noblet and Constable A L Mitchell stated Daly had not worked since prior notice and last ate at 8 Glock Tuesday morning. Daly, previously convicted on a similar charge by G W Halcomb SM, pledged to leave the Fort and seek work but had no prospects. He was ordered to one month in prison in a neglected state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
J. E. Manning
C. W. Hutchins
Charles William Daly
J. I. Noblet
A. L. Mitchell
Port Adel
G. W. Halcomba
Also Mentioned on This Page
Port Motor Cycles
Port Police
Leane Aid No Mutnucban
Grama
Joose Taito
Dr. Condon
Welfare Board
Fr. Condon
Dicker
Dr .Condon
Deacon, Hains Ltd
Commercial RD
Mewitation
Dant
Ash
McEntee—Roberts
Polt Station
ALIAN
Wasr
Wailore
Segerran
Maude O'Byrne
Brougham
Wertheim Pianos
Erthein
Rundle Street
Adelaide
Albert E Johns
Y Cwisten
the London Loan and Discount Company, Limited
J.trewan
Ligeen Street
Port Adsinida
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