Wanted Four Roomed House in Semaphore District
Wanted for cash a three or four roomed house in Semaphore district. Particulars to good condition. Semaphore Post Office.
23 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
1
Wanted for cash a three or four roomed house in Semaphore district. Particulars to good condition. Semaphore Post Office.
The Port Adelaide Sailing Club plans a Saturday race for A class boats over 14 feet on the Port River. entrants include Lockwood Florence Bauer Reverie Fisher and more. Viligant will follow the race for a pleasant sailing outing from Outer Harbor to Henley Beach jetty with handicapped starts by Cormack Taylor and George Smith.
The report outlines the formation in 1917 of the Commonwealth film censorship, its shift to a two censor system in 1918, and the division of duties between Federal and State boards. It notes that imported films are censored, with strict standards excluding indecency and crime, and cites statistics: 758 films handled since 1917 with 42 rejected, many edits made to subtitles and content, and increasing compliance by importers. It also covers advertising controls, inter-state cooperation, and the impact on public morals through examples like Damaged Goods.
A fragment praising royal figures and wartime experience notes Victoria Teutonic, Edward cosmopolitan, George English, and the Prince insular. It emphasizes the ruler’s genuine regard for Americans and intent to visit the United States to honor the republic, describing the war as a grim but effective education.
The Carters stage a four act pantomime program at Port Adelaide Town Hall on Saturday January 31 with two shows and a kids feature Boy Blue and the dramatic Rose. The Adelaide company Black and White Pom Poms supports the show fresh from Exhibition Gardens. Carter’s Vaudeville Academy invites applications from Port Adelaide children to take part and details are available by ringing Central 4482.
A fragment notes public figures contributing to a Comforts Fund and liquor on city premises during a week. It mentions private firms linked to the Port Adelaide area and suggests a councillor planned to address the council, though the mayor warned it would be unwise.
The Longmoor Concert Company presents a benefit event at the Sisters of St Joseph School Grounds on Thursday evening January 29. Proceeds go toward paying school debt. Rose Hill and George Clarke serve as Secretaries.
The district Woodville High School reopened on Monday with a 15 teacher staff, new senior master and senior mistress appointments, and improved stall. Despite wartime disruptions, pupils achieved high marks in junior and senior examinations including 12 credits in junior commercial and four credits in senior public, with 100 percent passes in math and science. The school serves a wide area including Port Adelaide Hindmarsh Loch Pennington and Henley Beach districts, urging immediate enrolment for the coming year.
Above the Seamen's at street at 8 p.m. on Tuesday representatives of the State Branch present to address the meeting. All business arising will be discussed. All along, you Returned men. PH. DOUGLAS, President.
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