Housing crisis spurs call for jarrah homes in Adelaide
A Port Adelaide article argues South Australia faces severe housing shortage with rents rising and many families forced to choose substandard dwellings. It urges legal changes to permit jarrah timber houses and weatherboard designs on suitable parcels to speed up building, reduce costs, and widen home ownership opportunities while addressing fire safety debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Port Adelaide
J. L. Price
Adelaide
Farky
Mel- Laur
Tur
Beng
Boards of Health
Groen
Reis
Jarrah
Port Adelaide Eyes Prince of Wales Visit Festive Prep
A special Port Adelaide council meeting approved use of Albertan Oval for visiting ships crews and arranged halls for sailors entertainment. A citizens committee was formed to coordinate illumination and decorations for the Prince of Wales visit from July 12 to 16, with plans to consult central bodies and secure funding up to £50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Adelaide
Port Adelaide
JTRH
Prince of Wale
Albertan Lew
Birkenhead
Tech Council
Woard
Citizens Committee
Alderman Lewis
HRI
Prince of Wales
South Australia
R. Fraser
Retail Traders’ Association
Cnes
St. Vincent
TLR H
AO. R. Tapp
Anderson Ait Clouston
Balldings
Wright, Sutton
Pudney
Abe
E. Encouver
WE. W. Tapp
W. & J. Melilleter
AK. Praser
HL. Adams
W. L. Porter
J. Humten
Waterman
H. Jones
Ala. R. Tapp
LH Dicker
W. Nancarrow
FJ. Cleland
A. J. Mwregor
Taylor
B. F. Skinch
J. Moyelewellya
H. G. Redmond
A. George
NS. Nadebaum
Porter
Coumeal Entertainment Committee
AML
Central Committee
Unlawful Possession of Wheat Charged in Port Adelaide Case
At Port Adelaide a fireman named John T Taylor faced a charge of unlawful possession of a small quantity of wheat in Adelaide on June 24. He pleaded guilty after being found by two watchmen with loose wheat in his possession. A fine of 85 pounds plus costs was imposed on him.
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Port Adelaide
Gomer
Wo Channon
Gower
John T Taylor
Adelaide
Bay
Fraser
Milr
Vie Sherk
Port Adelaide court hears neurasthenia claim in pedestrian injury case
Andrew Walter Todd sues William Arnold for damages after a January 21 collision on Hart Street Glanville. Medical expert linked Todd’s condition to a railway spine like neural disorder. trial adjourned to continue with testimony from witnesses and defence accounts of the accident at the overway bridge in Port Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
JW Sinclair
Andrew Waller Toch
Deelandes Street
Glanville
William Arnold
Hart Street
Carrack the Plain
Ruth
Nervas
FG. Hicks
Shierlaw
Harold Bowell
Hallstrece
Edence
Jahuary
Hint Sis
Siawran
Andrew Walter Todd
St Vincent Street
Captain Bird
Jervis Bridge
Sverhgad
Nur
Kadun
Uleeton
Betts
Powell
Master Marvel
Hite
Puller
Shiehave
Jervois Edge
Eden
Wellington
Armug
Witness
Mexander MacPherson
Langham Place
Porthiyt
Todd
John Ernest Eden
Kowal Mark
Dravelting
Ann Hom Teatt
Mir Shverlawe
Waliam Arnold
Jerquis
Col Aisin
Hi Todd
Var
Tord
Wivnes
Edennd
Watness
Arthur II J. Ferguson
Customs
Semphore
Willam
Frederick Wright
Semaphore
William A Dingle
Esplanade
Largs
JH. Sinclair
Port Adelaide Mud and Public Meeting Over Streets
Citizens in Port Adelaide meet at the Town Hall to discuss cleaning the muddy streets during the Prince of Wales visit. A satirical letter mocks the neglect, while Robert Fraser defends the district and recalls its past progress despite heavy rain and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assarhem
Port Adelaide
Corporation
Prince of Wales
Robert Praser
Wisviet
Court Hears Tale Of Poor Lighting At Adelaide Lucia
An old court session notes dim lighting caused by candles and failures in gas lighting. The foreman asks if the court would prefer to illuminate the room to improve proceedings. The foray into lighting costs and safety prompts consideration of better arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Lucus Laure
Aspera Ines
Greng
Duarte
Edie
Port Adelaide accountant faces embezzlement charge
Arthur Lredule Watkins, prominent Port Adelaide figure and former Melbourne Steamship accountant, appeared at Adelaide Police Court charged with embezzling funds from the company. Evidence showed defalcations began in April 1917 after the Oakbank races, with Watkins admitting long-running thefts and destroying receipts. He was remanded for trial with £100 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lredule Watkins
Bart Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Brad Ae Malbourne Steamship
Compas
BM. Sabine
Adelaide
Triday
New South Wales
Go Hicks
J Mayo
Caw
Mayo
Def
Oakbank
Iit Voth
Gunstalyle Donnellan
Park Adelaide
Imm Sydney
Ram Melbournne
Thea
Coweny
Sydney
Hindhart
Parker
Walter
Stuart
Constantes
South Australia
Charles Ball
A. Ly Ulack
Semaphore
George Limbert
Melbourrne
de Gland
Harold W. Buenete
Shelbourne Steamship Company
Watkin
Grose Watkin
Cowell Brothers
Laver
Aonaeed
Wather
Archsed
Aernsted
Mel: Ture 5
Oskbank
Tailor Business Change At Gee Doh And Co
A round of management change occurs at the tailoring firm Messrs A W Gee doh and Co with Gordon selling the business to Mr G W Parkes while remaining connected to supervise the tailoring department. Parkes brings experience and plans to focus on mercery and hat departments at Market Buildings Adelaide with the firm’s old contacts kept in Rosewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A.W Geedoh and Co
Bim
Gordon
G. W. Parkes
Bit
Parkes
Isiness
Gawen der
New Seralune
Domitian
Rosewater
Mercery and Hat Department
Tinn
Adelaide
Port Adelaide
A. W. Gordon
Fox
Gordon & Cat
Mercer
Francus Birtles Film Enterprises Limited Overview
An early prospectus-like notice for Francus Birtles Film Enterprises Limited announces a future Australia focus and seeks investors. It notes raw material control, finished productions, and planned European theater involvement, inviting share applications after a company organisation Trax. Details and prospectus available at the head office 4 Elizabeth Street, Hobart, or Waymouth Street, Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miventogs Australias
Molere
Explorer Ie
Shiponturprise
Hik Associates
Enema
Tumpany
Mayine
Trax
Frasen Birtles Film Enterprises
Lid Tsetealing
Elizabeth Strers
Methowrne
Hy Clark
Fides
Af Waymouth Strew
Adelaide
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Arthur Quartin
Melbourne
Ulter Harbor
Attenlyn
Outer Harbor
Crown Lands Department
MOPOR
Delore da Gall
Shipping Companys Punds Concernel
Arthie J. Watkin
Mbort
Mittot
Dinsountant
WWW Aed
James Counsel
Criminal Court
Francus Birtles' Vil Enterprises, Limited
Future IM
Australia
Alberton Amusements CO
Valis Company
Richiel
Drummond Jubilee Mall
Alberton
Edward Lennox
Gawler Plarg
Commercial Road
Port Adelside
Abert Eley
Alellsa
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