Court and General News at the Port Adelaide
Court and general news recount a Port Adelaide laborer named James Clark fined ten shillings for drunkenness at King Street Alberton. He faced a separate charge of indecent behavior at the same time and place, pleaded not guilty. Constable P Hansberry testified the offence occurred at 6 80 pan near a rearlighted street lamp. A ten shilling fine plus costs was imposed or fourteen days imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Elore Messe
Gower
B. Mansing
Jamey Jlarkin
King Street
Alberton
Larkin
P. “J. Hansberry
Queens' Town
Early Closing Act Offender Exposed After Hours
At Pare Adelante Police Court Charlotte Buza Shoes of Serry Road Largs faced charges after inspector found non exempted goods including two tins of salt and packers on display beyond closing hours on May 5. She claimed a helper had hidden the goods. a fine of £1 and costs plus imprisonment in default was imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pare Adelante
J. W. Channon
I A. Blix
Charlotte Buza
Kernich
Vert
Abe Rounter
Sontinnallg Iing
Eho Tad
Mirian Clarkson
Victoris Raed
Port Adelaide Juvenile Court Hears Condensed Milk Case
The Port Adelaide Juvenile Court adjourned for a day as Magistrate A Gower presided over a matter involving a defendant named William Oxai. The record lists items including condensed milk, six packets of biscuits, and twelve pounds of cheese as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adalaide Juvenile Court
A-Gower
Port Adelaide larceny case at Fort Adelaide Poles Court
Elver Sless sues J W Hannon and a second, W O Lewis, in a Port Adelaide court for larceny involving a coat two suits of underwear towels shirts and a leather bay from a boardinghouse. James Francis Daly identified his property. Defendant admitted staying at the boardinghouse and later admitted stealing underwear and a shirt. He was convicted on multiple counts and fined with costs and a month to pay. Inspector Noblet condemned gambling as the motive and urged reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Adelaide
Elver Sless
J W.hannon
Lewis
Charles Russell
J. E. Noblet
James Francis Daly
Bort Adelaide
St Vincent Street
Port Adelaide
H. S. Years
Tumby Bay
Butler Tanks
Tumby Hay
Ports Adelaide
St Vincent ‘Seret
Apri
Ele
Shire
Westen Australia
Butler's Tanks
Agin
Lee
Curie Street
Adelaide
Tapling
Yeu
Port Lincoln
Litchfield
Litchfild
Wandans
Paringa
Scout
Poe Pepe
Sis PY
Lipson Street
Crown
Currie Street
Ernest
Roberta
Ernest Roberts
St. Vincent Street
Alleged Uttering Case Struck Out at Port Adelaide Court
The Port Adelaide Police Court discharged the case against a Hyde Park agent charged with unlawfully obtaining money via a cheque at Port Adelaide on May 20. Inspector Noblet said the bill had been met and the informant declined to tender evidence, so the information was struck out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charoe
W. Lyndy
Hyde Park
Robert Pollard
Hart Street
Prany
J. E. Noblet
Riding Without Light Fined In Glanville Court
Leslie A Cook of Fairlord Terrace Glanville was fined 10 shillings with 1 pound costs by magistrates Mewre J W Channon and A J W Lewis at Port Adelaide Potion Court on Friday for riding a motorcycle along Hart Street Glanville without lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie A Cook
Fairlord Terrace
Glanville
Mewre J. W. Channon
A.J. WW. Lewis
Port Adelaide
Hart Street
Port Adelaide Court Deals With Education Act Offences
Three cases heard by J W Channon and A J W Lewis address breaches of school attendance rules. Clement Harvey faced penalties after failing to send 13 year old Turtle Harvey to LeFevre Peninsula Public School, with a 6 shilling fine and costs or seven days in jail. Maggie Walsh’s son James, 10 to 12, showed irregular attendance. she defended, but the headmaster’s report labeled the conduct as defiant. A 3 shilling fine plus costs or seven days imprisonment was imposed. Henry Moore did not attend with his son Peary Moore, 14, at the Marist Brothers school. ongoing truancy led to a 5 shilling fine and costs or seven days imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
J. W. Channon
A. J. W. Lewis
Port Adelaide
Clement Charles Harvey
Argrave Street
Peterhead
Walwin H.W
Bhatting
Turtle A. Harvey
LePevre’s Peninsula
St Costa
Maggie Walsh
Mellor Road
Glanville
Pat
Cowin
Henry A. B Moore
Swan Terrace
Semanboee
Peary Charles Moore
Marist Brothers
Wilkie
Marit Brothers
Wae
Alleged Burglar Plot As Juveniles Face Court
Plainclothes constables Donnellan and Mitchell tracked a burglary ring leading to three boys arrested Tuesday for breaking into W C Caddy shop on Commercial Road Port Adelaide. Six more youths await Port Adelaide Juvenile Court facing charges for unlawful entry at Overseas and Interstate Trading near the Canal and other premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnellan
All. Mitchell
W. C. Caddy
Commercial Road
Port Adelaide
Overseas and Interstate Trading Company
Canal
McLaren Parade
Birthday Party Marks Miss Chislett Coming of Age
A 21st birthday celebration for Miss Chislett took place in Yard Suen Hall with Mr and Mrs Chislett hosting. Guests enjoyed decorated halls, dancing, and musical numbers led by MC Mr Stanley Verran. Mr J S Verran proposed the toast to the honoree. lists of attendees and prize winners were read, and Miss Chislett received many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senaphore
le Horning
Macy Hinbed
Stanley Verran
Kay Weests
J Wy Anderson
Reilbiech
JS Verran
Miss Chislett
Harold Martin
J. Anderson
Sen
JW. Anderton
Morgan
C. Marker
Mcs
H. Denton
Meg
UM. Rowland
Lockhart
Laurenson
J. Klopp
J. Verran
N. Hesanko
Mesdames A
Denton
M. Parker
Nfowell
Wright
Moon
M. Famb
Thorp and Martin
Messrs
AG. Parker
L. Sykes
W. Adrop
Milk Adulteration Case Before Riverview Bench
John Edward Miller, Inspector of Food and Drugs, prosecuted at Riverview for selling adulterated milk on April 8. Analyst report showed high solids and minerals, requiring dilution with water to meet standard. Defendant pleaded guilty. court fined £5 and ordered costs with two weeks’ imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft le Park
Adelaide Paice Court
Messrs
J. W. Channon
J. W. Lew
Priday
Ada Malhouse
Indarre Street
Water Harbor Road
Riverview
John Edward Miller
Food
Crrugn
Stet
Seauphure
Me G. & Campbell
Yao
Magnificent achievement by Italian seaplane flyer
The voyage by Major Pinedo Chet of the Tealian Air Servier from India to Australia in a seaplane is hailed as one of history’s greatest feats. It crossed 700 miles on water with engine trouble, rivaling Ross and Keith Smith and other early aviators, and sparks hope for swift air links between Australia and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinedo
Chet
Tealian Air Servier
Maly
Australia
Bombay
Calcutta
Ross
Keith Smith
Parer
Melptesh
Globe
Swift
Commonwealth
Europe
England
Regulation on Insurance for Vessels Carrying Inflammable Goods
South Australian Harbors Board recommends revoking the January 2 1918 rule and creates a new charge for vessels berthing at wharves with dangerous cargo. Masters owners or agents must pay 11 shillings per day or part thereof for each vessel and any inflammable cargo left on the wharf to insure the board against fire or explosion damage. The levy applies per vessel at any one time and applies to wine cargos as applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australian Harbors Board
Executive Counel
Sim
Semaphore Returnd Men Fire Side Event in Port Adelaide
A quarterly meeting of the Semaphore and Port Adelaide Branch of the South African Soldiers' Association and Sailors and Soldiers' Teachers' Association celebrated with a formal gathering in the gym adjoining Semaphore Town Hall. Officials, including the Port Adelaide mayor, aldermen, and council clerk, attended. Speakers urged growing membership toward 2000, praised secretary Mr. Mackay, and pledged renewed efforts to support returned men. Anzac Day services and a Violet Day tribute were planned, with donations noted as rising to £150 17s over the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craatea Fa
Sailors
Messex LD
Port Adelaide
League
South African Soldiers’ Association
RS & Sal
Sonnell
Plauen
Alberta
Heminal Rall
Breil Cefergus
Sis
Barnes
Announcement on motor vehicle lighting and headlamp safety
A historical piece discusses the shift away from dim and unsafe headlamps in motor vehicles. It notes the impracticality of new dusk glare reducing devices and the need for a simple, instantly adjustable solution to prevent dazzle during overtaking and passing.
Costs of Running a Car and Motor Service Plans
Records show two motorists tracking running costs with totals around 42 000 miles and 38 pence per mile, rising to 2 14 pence including tax and insurance. Another owner reports 1908 to 1914 mileage about 73 000 miles, fuel at 25 6 miles per gallon and repairs £48 6, with road services and rail competition noted between London and Bristol. A rail alternative is described, while motor congress talks in New York discuss selling water motive products and global auto transport expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scenram Records
Modul
Pamrance
Teehee
London
Bristol
Chase
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Dhe Defemilun
South Australia
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Inspector Noblee
Mir Chaniin
Hencb
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Hugh Dunchue
Mercer Willyama
Semaphore Road
Semaphore
Exeter
Hunuked
We Wemuera, Inc
A. Fe. Mackay
Kay
PA. Messenger
Mackay
Betts
Baudinot
Hayter
WW. Maddock
Hindmarsh Ranch
West Torrens
Messrs Kerring
DB. West
W. Maree
K. C. Doweett
Halimays
Boston
Malic Railrat
Ritter Eoserid
Anéni
Mater
Opticians
Yanile Alam
Tirane
Watomemant
Motor Congress
New York City
Aby Satiynal Automobile Chamber of Commerce
United States
Wilcovey
Torro
Manuel
Ahms
Astro
Ness
Burr
Nur
Hinself
Cain
Allsportans
Maite Cartas
Prema Nichi
Ile
Alto
Mtvice
Noangatens
Howe
Tai
Mn CH. Moryan
Me. F. Lowton
Mt Cy
Bayt
J. O. R. Taph
Grocer
Port Read
Niersen
Wee. S. Verran
Clerks
Mapier Steed
Bavien
Frocecd
Jone Au Whee
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