Postmaster Scotcher Named at Port Adelaide Office
Mr H E Scotcher, longtime Jamestown postmaster for a decade, is appointed postmaster at Port Adelaide. A civic welcome was given by Mayor A W Lewis as Scotcher, born 1872 in McLaren Vale, arrives after 45 years in the service. He resides in Alberton. Senior postal clerk M Hegarty transfers from Wallaroo to Port Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Scotcher
Jamestown
Port Adelaide
A. J. W. Lewis
Lng
Department
McLaren Vale
Crystal Brook
Scotcher
Mount Gambier
Gentral
Wilmington
Laura
Moonta
Jamestown Ning
Prince Street
Alberton
M. Hegarty
Wallaroo
Hegarty
Terowie
Minister A C Nelson Returns to Port Adelaide Church
The Rev A C Nelson returns home to Port Adelaide Congregational Church to succeed the drowned Rev Harry Joyce. He will be inducted at the morning service by Rev ES Kick, with Rev E Stacy and deacons B Kirby and E Cockington taking part. Nelson's past roles include Rotary director, League of Nations Union executive, and leadership in Congregational unions and youth movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Nelson
Port ‘Adelaide
Harry Joyce
Middleton
Nelson
ES. Kick
E. J. Stacy
B. Kirby
E. Cockington
Rotary Club
Hobart
League of Nations Union
New South Wales
Tasmanian Congregational Union
Christian Endeavour Union
State Council of Churches
Hobart University
Tasmanian
Boy Scouts’ Movement
Memorial Church
Port Adelaide
Semaphore Stages Big Hockey Win Over Shelton
Semaphore routed Shelton in a one sided match turning the tables after a season open loss. Harvey debuts with strong form while Semaphore enjoys a bye tomorrow and plans a dance at the Semaphore Palais with novelties and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semaphore
Shelton
Semaphore Palais
Fortnight Health Report for Port Adelaide City Council
Inspector Wilson reports 104 inspections and 5 compliant notices, 5 building applications dealt with, 10 inspections of buildings, and 17 infectious disease cases including chickenpox and tuberculosis. Nine births and rat destruction efforts noted alongside extensive road and public works, street maintenance, and reserved area upkeep across East, Centre, South, West, and North wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Tait
Peel Street
Miles Street
John St
Torrens Road
Charles Street
Eastbourne
Russell St
Aberdeen Street
Gill Street
Centre Ward
Coburg Road
Harris
Sscarfe, Ltd
St. Vincent Street
Coburg Rd
South Ward
Wilson Street
West Ward
Pelham Street
Percy Street
Exmouth
Tered
Parr Street
North Ward
Waverly
Devon
May Street
Town Hall
Claire Street
St. Patrick's
Soldiers’ Memorial
Rosewater
Portland Road
Albert Park Homing Club results from Port Augusta and Port Augusta events
The Albert Park Homing Club, linked to the Western Suburban Association, held races on Saturday June 18 and June 25. In the first event Keith flew 132 miles from Port Augusta with 104 birds. G Hawkes’s bird won in 4 hours 9 minutes 22 seconds, with J Matthews and M Gaghan close behind. Placings list speeds in yards per minute for top birds. The second race released 104 birds from Port Augusta at 10:30 am in fine weather. G Purvis’s bird won in 4 hours 41 minutes 2 seconds, followed by H Hawke and M C Watson. Placings record speeds and owners, with several competitors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Park Homing Club
Western Suburban Association
Keith
G. Hawkes
J. Matthews
M. Gaghan
G. Hawke
J Matthews
W. Davis
G. Purvis
Snow & Newberry
A. Blight
P. Bayley
J. Miers
J. Henderson
P. Langley
L. Bevan
Horan & Richards
K. Bails
A. Hefford
Port Augusta
H. Hawke
M. C. Watson
M.C. P. J. Henderson
F. Bayley
Hawke
Great Peppermint Cure Prompts Holiday Cheer
Quoted verses celebrate simple pleasures and healing charms. The excerpt echoes a festive mood highlighting a treasured remedy and the solace of nature. It reads like a playful promotional lyric.
Port Adelaide Faces Bulk Wheat Handling Costs and Job Loss
The Morwenian on the Brand will test bulk wheat handling at Port Adelaide with fears of reduced wharf work. Unions warn is a shift risks unemployment while farmers profit. officials note potential rail and silo costs and a need to reallocate idle workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Peter
Paul
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Udom
Witlig
P. Carr
Waterside Workers' Federation
South Australia
Public Works Committee
Western Australia
New South Wales
Macks
Semaphore Skating Rine Carnival Prizes Awarded
Judges Mrs. Maddern and Councillor Clare announced prizes at Monday night’s carnival. Awards went to Mr Cooper for best advertising costume, Miss P Madden for best dressed lady, Mr Leak for best dressed gent, Mr Roach for most comical costume, Mr N Duncanson for musical bags, Mr N Bray for hoop race, gents J Coleman and Farell for chariot race, Miss J Murphy for egg and spoon, Miss N Madsen for chariot race ladies, Miss J Johnson, wheelbarrow race won by Messrs N Bray and S Farnell, with Monte Carlo won by Miss Madden and Mr B Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddern
Clare
Pries
Mr Cooper
P Madden
Mr. Leak
Mr. Roach
N. Duncanson
N. Bray
J. Coleman
Miss J. Johnson
Messrs
S. Farnell
Monte Carlo
Miss Madden
Mr. B. Mann
Also Mentioned on This Page
New P.M
Port Cong
Officer of Health
East Ward
Eastbourne Terrace
Newcastle Street
Reel Street
Col Terrace
Junction Road
Harris, Scarfe, Ltd
Farmers’ Union
Sussex Street
Browns
Arthur Brown & Company
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