James Duell Mens Wear Seaside at Quelle
Local advert proclaims James Duell Mens Wear as unmatched in stock with daytime and evening outfits. Seaside shop promotes exclusive quality and unique selection at Quelle.
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
1
Local advert proclaims James Duell Mens Wear as unmatched in stock with daytime and evening outfits. Seaside shop promotes exclusive quality and unique selection at Quelle.
A church notice invites attendance at a Queenstown service and Bible School with a welcome message. Separately, Charles Lemon, a waterside worker living on Deslands Street Glanville, was admitted to Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital after falling from an overhead tramway into the river near Parade Wharf while helping unload the steamer Chronos. His escape from serious injury is noted as remarkable.
A rider from Woodville escaped injury when his motorcycle, a new machine, toppled under a trolley owned by Mestro Holden's Motor Body Builders Ltd. on Port Road near Commercial Road station on Saturday morning. He suffered only a slight abrasion to his left hand. the machine sustained damage.
Local Port Adelaide union discussions focus on new ship articles and continuity of pre June 4 wages and conditions. Seamen resist blank signing while employers seek to avoid conflict, aiming to retain existing terms under potential new articles through mid July expirations.
At a noon ceremony in the Public Stores Department Port Adelaide Mr S Ellis was presented a token of esteem as he transfers to the Railways Department. A W Cotter and colleagues praised his many kindnesses and wished him success in his new role while Ellis thanked all for support and duties.
A combined social event by the Semaphore and Exeter A L P committees drew East Port Adelaide figures including Mayor A D Zapp and ALP leaders. The 8 to 12 dance program featured novelties, prizes, J Anderson orchestra, and MC J Stanley Verran. Decorations were black and white, with proceeds aiding ALP funds.
The Port Adelaide by election resulted in a victory for Mr Verran with substantial support despite a light overall poll. Labor’s Mr J S Verran, son of former Premier John Verran, won the seat amid figures showing 4,079 votes cast at Port Adelaide and 3,788 at Semaphore subdivision, with Tapp securing strong showings at Semaphore and Largs Bay.
The Port Adelaide by election concluded with J. S. Verran securing 6070 votes against A. O. R. Tapp’s 8985 at the Port Adelaide Town Hall. Verran thanked Returning Officer Mr. C. R. Peryman and cited efficiency and the need for compulsory enrolment to reflect the people’s will.
The South Australian Royal Lifesaving Service museum presented a silver lifesaving shield to Le Fevre Peninsula School for state school competition. Mayor A O R Tapp presented the shield with District Naval Officer Lieut Commander Young and certificates were given for lifesaving proficiency to 1046 scholars. The seventh grade gathered, and demonstrations included water rescues and a resuscitation drill. Certificates were awarded to Frederick Smith Jack de Vedas and a long list of names for proficiency and combined certificates.
Arthur Shiels a wharf laborer of Liddon Place Portland was struck by a blunt crosspiece from a timber handling trolley while unloading at Corporation Wharf. He sustained a deep wound to the back of his right leg and was taken to Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital for treatment before being returned home after stitching.
The Port Adelaide Retail Traders Association annual meeting was held on Tuesday. President HL Adams moved adoption of the report and balance sheet and congratulated members on the year’s work. Officers elected include president HL Adams vice-president Robert Fraser secretary J Hunter and executives A W Brown AO R Tapp Harding and FTL Brook.
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