Alleged Attempt to Murder at Port Adelaide Court
John Deval Edwards, a seaman of Port Adelaide, faced Port Adelaide Police Court charged with wilfully pushing Frances Elizabeth Edwards into the Port River on June 19 with intent to murder. Witnesses testified Edwards and his wife, who had lived apart, were aboard the Hecla. the case hinges on whether the push occurred and who was responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Gi. W. Hetcombe
Freday
John Deval Edwards
Bort Adelaide
J. E. Nov Jet
Frances Elizabeth
Port River
Ances
Elisabeth Edwards
Elisabeth Wards
Port Ward
St. Vincent Street
Finn Howse
Saori
Ems Ch
Tome
Allan
Inspector Noblet
Reaso
Constanl Mitchell
Yau
Mitchell
Adischell
Ible Mitchell
Sis Pune
Netlet
Initeh
Allen McGuire
McGuire
Els
Allen
Tim Zon
Noble
S.M
Tate
Bryant Allen McGuire
Hecla
Copper Company
Edwards
Children Fancy Dress Ball Rehearsals Under Way
The Mayoress Relief Fund event at Port Adelaide Town Hall drew many children Tuesday under Harald McSweeny who has organized similar charity functions. A rehearsal on July 16 invites all kids 15 and under who have not yet joined to come and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayoress’ Relief Fund
Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Town Hall
Port Adelaide Sailing Club Social Yields Martindale Shield
The Port Adelaide Sailing Club held its annual social and prize distribution at Foresters Hall. The Mayor and Mayoress attended as Commodore Powell and Secretary McKinlay led a strong committee in presenting cups, shields, and honours including Mortlock’s new Martindale Shield with noted praise from the Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vyhe
Port Adelaide Sailing Club
Foresters’ Sail
Nie Street
Pure Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Ty 'Brown
Mn R Moss
W. H. Powell
W. R. McKinlay
JT. Mortlock
England
Australia
Commonwealth
J.T. Mortlock
Adelaide
O Cartwright
T. Butler
Allen Fraser
M.lowe
Ouboard Hydroplanes
WB Randell
Elio
Commodore Awell
Wimsby Tabor
Boongalla
H Fisher
J & T. Butler
Allen Freser
Mr. J
Moyers
Taylor
Massrs
Wakefield & Co
A.M. Rodda
Ur. A
Commodore Powell
Gymea
Threatory
R.& T. Butler
Paints
H. Clausen
Magpie
Hix
Fr. Brown
W. Havin’ Bongalla
Woo S. Horne
R. & T. Butler
J. Gr Lumbers
G. T. Purvis
JT. Mortlack
Patrick Weir
Rt Fouters
P. Weir
R&t Butler
J.P. Clausen
Mancie
Woh Wallace
Cruising Motor Boats
T. Boyce
Weekes
Deny Wo Lock
G. Lisk
St George US
G Jenkins
Boongalls
Elbe
Mortinek
Laws
Fabl
Alleged Unlawful Possession Heard At Outer Harbor
John Frederick Davies faced charges of unlawful possession at the Outer Harbor on June 2 after officers recovered stockings and socks from a case aboard the RMS Ranpura. The evidence suggested the items were tampered with, and Davies claimed innocence as the case concluded with the jury dismissing the charge following legal debate on suspicion versus belief.
Butter stolen leads to guilty plea and fines in Port Adelaide
In Port Adelaide on June 29 Roy Templer, 30, a laborer, was charged with larceny of butter from E D Matthews Ltd after Inspector Noblet’s information was amended to include three pounds. Templer admitted taking one pound. two pounds were found in his bag at Matthews’ shop. He pleaded guilty with first offense status and received a £2 fine plus £17 6s costs or 14 days’ imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
G. W. Halcombe
Roy Templer
J. E. Noblet
Livermore Matthews
Second Avenue
Alberton East
E. J. Matthews
Lid
St. Vinecent Street
Ainess
Moyes
McInntosh
McIntosh
Matthews
Grm
Milestone Birthday Noted for Mr E R Tapp of Portland
Mr E R Tapp of Melbourne Place Portland celebrated his 87th birthday on Thursday and remains in good health with his wife by his side. His son, Mr A R Tapp, formerly mayor of Port Adelaide, is also mentioned as a member of the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Tapp
Melbourne Place
Portland
Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide man charged with stealing leather from shop
Thomas John Rooney aged 38 faced Port Adelaide Police Court charged with stealing a piece of leather valued at 3/6 from George Kings store on June 28. A witness saw him throw the leather into Port River near Robinson's Bridge as he crossed. Rooney pleaded not guilty. The court heard he had a prior larceny conviction and imposed one month’s imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas John Rooney
Port Adelaide
GW. Halcombe
George King
Frederick Alfred King
Todd Street
Port
Robinson's Bridge
Francis James Makin
King’s Shop
N. J. Lang
Noble
Sudden Death In Portland Woman Found Dead At Home
Mrs Mary Jane Smith of Portland Place Portland was found dead at home on Sunday. A magistrate or coroner was summoned but the death is believed natural and an inquest was deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Smith
Portland Place
Portland
Tos Cherry
Adams
Local Ladies Compliment Catering at Visitor Event
The article praises the attractive tables and careful catering for visitors and members. Ladies assisting included Mesdames Powell, Wallace, Clausen, Webly, Richards, George Richards, A Watson, Bevan, Robertson, Littell, Lykke, D. Smith and Miss N Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames J. Powell
W. H. Wallace
SP. Clausen
W. A. Webly
W. Richards
George Richards
A’ Watson
W. J. Bevan
J. Robertson
H. Littiely
FT Lykke
D. Smith
N. Richards
Seamen’s Mission Nile Street Concert Recap
The Missioner Mr J C Stanley notes a wonderful sailors concert last Thursday with the Clavion Orchestra, Daphne Pearce, H G Hobbs, Harold Clayton, L Pearce, H Nielsen, Audrey Drew, and others. Performances by violin, banjo, xylophone, and vocal numbers drew repeated recalls and strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Missioner
J. C. Stanley
Daphne Pearce
H. G. Hobbs
Harold Clayton
L. Pearce
H. Nielsen
Audrey Drew
Clayton
Back to Semaphore Carnival aims for next year meet
The Semaphore Carnival Committee held its annual meeting at Evancourt Cafe with Mayor F J Brown presiding. They endorsed a Back to Semaphore Celebration, adopting the balance sheet, praising volunteers, and planning early work, with proceeds aiding unemployment relief and shore improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evancourt Cafe
South Esplanade
Clouston
Victor Hathor
Port Adelaide News
N.T. Fricker
Lall
C. Schrader
Moonta
Kapunda
Ald
J. H. Clouston
P. A. Messenger
N. T. Fricker
Evancourt
Pein
Returned Soldiers’ Club House
L. C. McGre-gor
Versatile seamen's mission worker Hobbs to be called for role
Mr H G Hobbs assistant commissioner at Nile Street Seamen's Mission in Port Adelaide has years of Air Force service behind him. Born 1901 in Luans England he emigrated with his parents in 1909 and settled in Adelaide. After schooling he farmed then served as an officers cook in the Navy before joining the Air Force and later returning to religious work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hobbs
Nile Street
Port Adelaide
Tralia
James G. Hobbs
Sydney
Adelaide
North Adelaide
Sturt
Crushed Finger on Malcra Dock Incident
Angus Mair, a volunteer laborer, saw the index finger of Nash crushed while wedging on the motor ship Malcra at Commercial Wharf on Tuesday evening. The injury occurred as coal fell, and was treated at Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Mair
Nash
Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Dog Registration Campaign and Penalties
City of Port Adelaide announces dog registration months lead to July 1929. Registrants must visit the Registrar's Offices at Town Hall within 44 days to obtain the registration disc or risk destruction of unregistered dogs. Fees and enforcement details are provided by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Port Adelaide
Fheck
Tom Cartes
Sornare
Porcine
Bradwe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hubbard
Schjelde
Withers
W.C. Chambers
Kluge
Leteh Heelast Copper Company
Eating McGuire
Deacon, Hains Ltd
Commercial
S.bd
John Frederick Davies
Outer Harbor
Gett
Nelligan
W. H. Martin
Ranpura
Mr. McLeod
Elder, Smith, and Co
Tan Tate
Halcombe
Homes
Thorpe
Martin
Neiman
Roscoe
Seamen’s Mission
Seamen's Mission
H. J. Hobbs
AIR Mak
City OF
Absolutely
Christian
Pirie Street
Bax James Lumbers
Private Financier
the London Loan and Discount Company, Limited
Olene SS Ae
J. ‘Rotmen
Ligne Street
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