22 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
1
Two adjoining blocks each 80 ft by 200 ft offered as fine land suitable for poultry or gardening. Proximity to the sea enhances value. Investment potential is strong at 8/6 per foot. WANTED TO PURCHASE.
The Rise in Bread Chief Secretary reports to the Prices Regulation Commission on recent bread price inquiries. Officials note present prices for flour and other inputs justify modest increases, with a short margin over cost. They warn about broader impacts on flour mills and worker layoffs if wheat and fodder supplies worsen and mills shut.
Waldie and Brooks defeated Sid Smith and Sid Tobin in a five mile race by a few yards at the port pavilion. A demonstration will follow next Saturday with cape prizes from the audience. The program includes We predated features and a variety of acts plus Pathé news and a tiger hunt scene.
Mr A J McGregor on Commercial Road advertises exceptional ladies wear deals including 1/11 knickers 114d and sample hosiery at low prices. Also features Boy's Jack Tar hats at 1/ and a Rob Fraser annual sale with reductions on girls linen frocks and robes. A Foresters Hall Alberton farewell for expeditionary servicemen, with speeches, songs, and toasts, plus tailors Gordon Bros promoting suits and a clearance of men’s hats.
A Port Adelaide lecture night featured Madh Ling reciting Tom Hood works and linking verses to Hood’s life. The audience responded with strong applause and generous donations to the Yawn Men's Building Fund, with Rev. J C Ruby and Rev. A C Stevens expressing thanks.
The firm C Piers and Co expands in St Vincent Street Port Adelaide by installing a double fronted shop to display jewellery and plated ware. A closing out sale begins at 9 o clock Thursday as stock is reduced to attract buyers. Residents expressing interest in the Adelaide sale prices may regret recent purchases as items are marked down.
A Wednesday evening gathering of the Railway Rifle Club, led by Captain F C C Smith, attracted 10 members. New recruits joined, lectures planned for next Wednesday on rifle use, and officers were added including Rush as vice president.
Adelaide drapers report intensified port activity as business warfare heats up over the past fortnight. Motor trollies move goods sold in Adelaide sales as traders brace for a forthcoming event next Thursday.
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