07 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1919
Page
1
For two weeks only at Seinwer's Largs Bay the store offers reductions across stationery, fancy goods, china and glass, toilet requisites, bathing suits, caps, dolls, games, teasers, fishing tackle, books, toys, and a wide seed and plant selection including cut flowers, pot plants, palms, and exotic species.
Morning at 11 led by Rev S J Martin. Afternoon at 2 45 a family gathering arranged by the Sunday School with A S Keeling presiding. Evening at 7 led by Rev T Rooney PRGS. Monday March 10 tea at 6 30 pm adults priced and public meeting at 7 45 chaired by A W Brown Esq. Address by Rev Carroll Myers. Treasurer’s statement by W T Rose and pastoral address by Rev S J Martin. Special music at each service.
Port Adelaide Local Board of Health reports ongoing sewer smells from the St Kilda embankment outlet and a nuisance on Junction Road. Health Officer Dr P Bollen will notify the Sewers Department and investigate Croydon sewer conditions for comparison. The Mayor promised inquiries into Croydon as a parallel issue.
The Salvation Army held a three day harvest festival from March 2 to 3 led by Col Harris with large audiences. Semaphore Church of Christ choir, Bowden Corps under Ensign James, and Glanville M ethist choir performed to good crowds with the Port Silver Band playing nightly.
Mr Joseph Avery of Adelaide Chemical Works reported to Port Adelaide police that Mr Ernest Britten aged 58 from Hindley Street Adelaide was found apparently unconscious in the works engine room. He was taken to Casualty Hospital and detained there for treatment.
Meetings scheduled in March across locations Birkenhead Roswater District Hall York Port Adelaide with speakers including Mr Piggott Mr A G Saunders Rev J C Martin Rev F Lade. Dates listed March 10 11 12 18.
Seven men on the AA 23 sailing boat from Port Adelaide were caught in a gust near the Outer Harbor. One man, George Morgan of Henley Beach Road Mile End, is presumed drowned after attempting to swim to the breakwater while six survivors were rescued by the Harbors Board tug Tandanya. The crew, mostly returned soldiers, included William Pine owner, Albert Sangster, Robert Watson, Frank Griffin, John James, Cyril Findlay, and Morgan."}
D Rosevear opens a tailoring and costuming business on St Vincent Street opposite Port Dock railway station with 17 years of experience. He offers tweeds and serges, custom material use, and special concessions to returned soldiers, plus in-house dry cleaning and alterations.
An oversea crew member, heavily intoxicated, was found drunk near the Port Adelaide rail station. With no cab available, two constables placed him on a railway platform luggage truck and wheeled him to the police station, drawing amused stares from passers-by.
A fishing boat capsized in rough seas at four thirty, with two men clinging to the hull until rescue at six fifteen. Captain Benton of the Tandanya and Constable Cotter were praised for swift aid and comfort. Morgan remains missing and his family awaits news.
The Minister of Education inspected Jubilee Hall and St George's Hall used as classrooms for Alberton Public School children amid concerns over ventilation and sanitation. Board of Health ordered improvements. debates arose on school age requirements and funding for new accommodation.
Short classified notice seeking a tailor or clothing item assist. Apply S. G. Kerrison at Lipson Street for details.
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