Aboard Torilla Stowaways and Fire Outbreak At Fremantle Port
The Torilla arrived Fremantle harbor after search on berthing. Three Chinese stowaways were found on board and placed in custody for safety. A minor fire in No 4 shelter deck caused limited damage to crates and rubber. Several court actions followed including fines and detentions for crew and passengers amid military training disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torills
Calcutta
Sina
Fremantle
Port Adelaide
Fears
McDonald, Hamilton, & Co
Adelaide
Darling
Serta
Jempecar
Batland
Customs West
Ape McCowen
Neptunes
Rand
Low
Bucford
Sin
Penta
Port Adelaide man charged with unlawful possession of sugar bag
At Port Adelaide Police Court Joseph Gerard Harvey a laborer of Liddoe Place Portland faced charges after a search of his home found a bag of sugar and a curtain. He claimed he bought small amounts for his family but gave varying origins and receipts. He appeared unwell and described a past injury and threats to his health if he returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Messe
A. Gower
FA Blix
Joseph Gerard Harvey
Liddoe Place
Portland
J. E Noblet
Frateclothes Coombe
A. L Mitchell
Conway
Liddon Pisce
Hoevor
Unlicensed driver courtroom report in Port Adelaide case
Thomas Johnstone McLaren faced Port Adelaide Police Court with A S Sutton and F A Felix presiding. He admitted driving while intoxicated on May 29 causing a collision injuring property and pedestrians. Witnesses testified the car struck a guard rail and two panels, with McLaren unable to move the vehicle. He claimed no license. the offence was deemed serious. A £10 fine plus costs was imposed and six months license disqualification. default imprisonment for two weeks was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
A. S. Sutton
F. A. Felix
Thomas Johnstone Mclaren
Pletcher's Road
Lars
Spector
Nablet
Kanopas
F Witkin
Alleged Shopbreaking and Larceny Proceedings
Robert William Butler, labourer of Glanville, faced Port Adelaide Police Court on May 21 for breaking into James Arthur Edwards bootmaker shop at Hart Street Glanville and stealing leather goods shoe polish laces and other items valued at about £51 6s He admitted prior familiarity with the shop and was committed for trial with bail set at £40 surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert William Butler
Glanville
Halcomie
Port Adelaide
J. E. Noblet
James Arthur Edwards
Hart Bureet
Ziesing
Hart Street
Trotter
Constable
Pendalott
Plainclothes
Fendelof
Failure to Attend Military Camp Reported
Individuals cited for failing to attend a military camp appeared before Mr. G W Halcombe SM last Friday. Thomas Alfred Winstone of Rann Street Birkenhead Bernard Joseph McMahon of Semaphore Road Semaphore and Leonard Joseph Poghian of Pale Street Port Adelaide were named in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide Police Court
G W. Halcombe
Thomas Alfred Winstone
Rann ‘Street Birkenhead
Bernard Joseph McMahon
Semaphore Road
Semaphore
Leonard Joseph Poghian
Pale Street
Port Adelaide
Thieves Rob Slateglass Showcase in Port Adelaide Store
Thieves forced entry at Cottle and Lovexroye’s clothing shops on St Vincent Street Port Adelaide. They removed 100 pairs of laces and stockings from a broken vase in the display, with two pad locks damaged. Police found 0 stock still inside and 47 pounds 18 shillings loss from the best items. The theft marks a third break‑in for the firm since starting in business ten weeks earlier.
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Jones Bros
St Vincent Street
Ship fireman shot in Port Anglaise case
A ship trimmer Samuel Gib Sin faced Port Anglaise Police Court on May 2% charged with shooting Frederick Krasit near Largs Way with a revolver. The court heard evidence of intent to murder. the defendant wore a vision of punishment.
Trust Foreman Convicted Of Timber Larceny
Henry James Ferguson former Holden’s Works foreman Woodville faced Port Adelaide Police Court on a Friday charged by Jol ares Sefarane with stealing timber valued between £5 and £6 from Holden’s yard between April and May 1925. He admitted to taking 57 pieces found at Gustar’s place and was sentenced to two months imprisonment.
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Henry James Ferguson
Holden
Woodville
G. Halder
Port Adelade
Jolares Sefarane
Nanager
Holden's Motor
Wody Builders, Ltd
Vos
Atl
Oaliue
Hailicon
Arthur
Henry O'Connor
G Symons
Cirier
Port Adelaide
Flolden
Wefendant
Pffendant
Tad Hot
Frank Crowther
Calploge
Holden's
P. J. Donnellan
H. Trotter
Gustar
Guscott Place
Birkenhead
Imag
Immigrants Plea in Adelaide Court Over Vessel Incident
Two nineteen year old immigrants described as weak laborers faced Adelaide Polja Court on Thursday. Charged on Ralph Pattison’s information with involvement in a voyage from Melbourne to Outer Harbor aboard the Mudison’s Bay steamer on June 4, the defendants pleaded guilty. Inspector J E Nablet prosecuted. the court ordered a £1 fine with costs, or imprisonment in default. The case tied to the Hobson’s Bay voyage and proceeds allegedly handed to a local vessel owner amid a murky outcome.
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Hanold Tregarthen Nicholas
Gower
A. & Pudney
Wayne Melbourne
Australia
Ani
New South Wales
Hobson's
Lal
Ree
Iaan
Vici Vengemann
Matey
Dietine
Ute
Wier
Fry Wellire
Ship Officer Charged After Nightwatch Incident
A ship officer faces charges following an assault on a fellow crew member aboard the Swell motor ship during the 6 pm to midnight watch. The chief engineer, Ernst Wilhelm Assarsson, testified seeing the defendant below deck at the start of the shift just after 6 pm. The case centers on events near the ship’s seawall and offshore area on Thursday.
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Yngaren Aile
Sail vessel dispute ends with fines and imprisonment
Jurisdiction records describe a drunken altercation aboard a vessel starting when the chief engineer ordered the defendant to beds. The man struck the engineer, fought officers, and later fought a fellow crew member. The court fined the defendant and sentenced him to a month in prison, plus costs and unpaid wages.
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Japd
Gustav A Rodal
Sara
Sitel
Gower
Removal of Constable O Donnell Sparks Local Protest
The removal of Constable T O Donnell, officer in charge of Birkenhead Police Station, provokes broad protest from citizens and Labour party figures. Supporters urge retention for the balance of his service, while critics allege failure to perform duties and misconduct amid a tense local debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I O'Donnell
Bakenhead
Donnell
Partic
Birkenhead
Birkentead
Marty
Tien
Traffic Delay at Port Adelaide Brings Roadroom Holdups
Motor traffic in Port Adelaide slows due to lane blockages around Kahnsen's Bridge and the timber yards. Trucks and an engine strung along the laneway cause a half hour to forty minute backlog, delaying passenger trains but allowing some movement toward the coal and wharves as shunting plans are arranged.
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Port -Adelaide
Kahnsen
Port
Tender Invitation by City of Port Adelai de for Supplies
City of Port Adelaide invites tenders at 4 o clock on Thursday June 11 1925 for supply of 19 000 gallons Conde Var 10 000 gallons No Tar 45 000 gallons No 4 Tareas No Tar 30 tons Soft Pitch Noa and 30 tons Bitumen. Specifications may be seen at the City Taking Office or other particulars obtained there. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. By order.
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Eity Verneil
Finginiver
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G. W. Hab
William Davies
Curpenter
Cabowlbe
Birkenhead Warf
Port Adelside
Adam Leask
Cutcombe
Rantain
Ray
Wes Els
M. Thomas
William
Bunun
Lake Street
Thomas
Henson
Betts
Asare
L J Danstone
Dunstone
Kim
SAS
Halcombe
Carscver
Gibson
Kracit
Froderick Brndt
Vteaimer Westmoreland
Outer Harbor
John Melu
Toner
Toer
Galvin
Largs
Port Adelaide Hospital
John Melia
ss.Westmoreland
Kreft
Mises
Gorblime
Patrick Joseph Toner
Port Road
Southwark
Mter
Brnett
Melia
Krae
Tie
Ely
England
Noble
Rawlings
The
Suevic
Witness Bf
Jas
Dany
Mitchell
Wefan
Imesti
Stefendany
South Australia
Pitic
Advani
Nebiet
Nemengde
SAI
Fle
S.ah
Kraefe
Gibsor
Gtrass Timber
Constable T. O'Donnell
Port Town Hall
L.A
Charles Street
Eastbourne ‘Terrace
Paddington
LEW & Webb
Lapsum Street
Portdelaide
Eléctriec
Bradwell
Jou
Coombex & Knighton
Isyatouene
Black and White
Semaphore Town Hall
Lades
Anderson
Hugh Dunchue
Exeter
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