Albert Park Homing Club Derby Times and Winners
Members released 144 birds from Pimba amid dull to strong winds with homeward results led by G Hawke’s plain blue cock W.S.A.148 covering 276 miles. J Henderson and H Hawke clocked high velocities in 8 hour conditions, followed by J Miers and A Hefford as final placings. A second race from Pimba saw J Matthews’s Sart blue chequer cock set a potential record with 269 miles 1,227 yards in 3 hours 38 minutes 57 seconds, velocity 2,164 yards per minute, with Hawke and Purvis also posting top times and others finishing high. Snow and Newberry did not clock in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Park
Keith
Mr. J. Matthe
G. Hawks
W. Davis
G Purvis
A. Hefford
A’ Blight
KF. Bayley
H. Hawke
P Langley
M. C. Watson
M. Gaghan
J. Miers
J. Henderson
Agth
K. Bails
Low
Newberry
Young Birds
Derby
Pimba
G. Hawke
W.S.A
HA. Hawke
P. Langley
G Parvis
Joh
Horan
Horan and Richards; 11Th, K.bails
A. Blight
J. Matthews
Snow
No. 2
F. Bayley
Davis
A. Heford
Magistrate Helps Undefended Man in Ration Case
In Port Adelaide, Magistrate G. W. Halcombe discharged William Vincent Graham after he pleaded guilty to obtaining rations by false pretences. The unrepresented defendant altered his plea with the magistrate’s guidance, admitting to a small tobacco debt and temporary ration misuse, then ceased drawing rations after living with a friend who supplied weekly support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Halcombe
Port Adelaide
William Vincent Graham
Bradbury
Graham
Port Adelaide Fortnight Works Report From City Council
The Port Adelaide City Council summarises two weeks of road repairs and maintenance across wards. Works include patching potholes and regrading footpaths, washing and ash applications on roads, culvert and water table repairs, and tree pruning and planting in reserves and streets. Reports note vandalism of fences, culverts, and plants, calling for action to deter offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ward
Rosewater Road
North Terrace
Brock Street
Goldsbrough, Morr & Co
Centre Ward
Melbourne Place
William Street
Alfred
William
Parker
Bishop Avenue
Glebe
Welington
Duke
Kent
Queen Streets
Junction Road
Prince Street
South Ward
High Street
Wilson Street
Leslie Place
Portland Road
Exmouth
Wills Streets
Carlisle Street
Derby Street
Ring Street
Revell
Deslandes Street
North Ward
Elder Road
Texaco Co
Little Gunn Street
Leys Street
Town Hall
Birkenhead
Largs
St. Patrick's
Alexandra
Rosewater
Port Road
Semaphore Road
Todd's
Semaphore
Largs Esplanade
Torrens Road
Russell Street
I Street
Coburg Road
Guthrie
Devon Street
Howell
Sefton Street
Gloucester Street
Lincoln Street
Burgin
Clarke
Mavelock Street
Birke
Dayiane Ty
Hart Street
Phillips
Peterhead
Health Officer Fortnightly Report for Mite City
Officer of Health's fortnighly report notes 14 building application inspections and 15 related inspections. Four notices served and complied. Four infectious disease cases reported including chickenpox scarlet fever and diphtheria. Six births notified. Rat control: 48 caught one bait raid and 755 traps set. 43 bottles of rat poison issued. Sister Tait records 66 visits for infectious disease with 12 infected and 17 swabs taken. 1 positive result and 3 sputum specimens sent to Jabartore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Those Modern Sailing Ships decline in steam era debate
An Adelaide debate on windjammers vs steamers features Captain W F Lee criticizing sailing ships as a modern distraction. Captain Gustaf Erikson suffers losses to regaining fleets as windjammers continue risky overseas wheat runs, while old supporters praise their graceful appearance and enduring spirit despite derelicts and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
W. F. Lee
Moonta
Foriook
Capain Lee
Lee
Iain Lee
Gustaf Erikson
Australia
Erikson
Semaphore Anchorage
Austin
Melbourne
Ireland
England
Port Adelaide
Dauntless
Tram fare anomaly to be corrected by Tramways Trust
Port Adelaide City Council will ask the Tramways Trust to fix unequal fares from Birkenhead to Woodville and Birkenhead to Albert Park. The longer trip costs 4d while the shorter is 6d. A timetable display on the Adelaide Birkenhead bus schedule and Rosewater terminus shelter timetable will also be requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Tramways Trust
Birkenhead
Woodville
Albert Park
Adelaide-Birkenhead
Rosewater
Weads' Great Peppermint Care For Children's Hacking Cough
A historical ad or remedy note promotes Weads peppermint care for a child's hacking cough. It markets peppermint product use and health benefits. The item echoes period patent medicine language.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Officer OF Health
Monster
Adelaide Town Hall
T. C. Brennan
Vic
A. F. ©. Blacklow
W. D.S.C
MHLR
Tas
Housewives’ Association and
Citizens’ League
Howard Trotter
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