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Semaphore Beach Quicksand Theory Debunked After Accident
The Port Adelaide News reports on the Semaphore beach incident involving H J Jenkins, a Can ning Street plumber from Yatala, who says no quicksands exist near Semaphore. Jenkins describes his horse and cart sinking in deep water on January 17, while police and local figures dispute the quicksand theory and defend Semaphore as a safe beach.
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H. J. Jenkins
Canning Street
Yatala
Port Adelaide
Hive
Mr. Jenkins
South Australia
Estcourt House
Semaphore Police
Semaphore
Captain Richardson
Jenkins
Gulf
Glenelg
Ellis
R. Playta
Birkenhead
Gulf Coast
Temby
Thomas’ Mill
Griffiths McKay
Juno
R. Playfair
Levi's Wharf
Port Wakefield
Ardryssan
William Wells
J. W. Channon
Henley Beach
A. Wells
Bine