Adventurous Career Of Robert R. Hunter On The Dorothy H Sterling
Sailor and journalist Robert R. Hunter describes an Alaska Klondike era life, gun combat and prize money from saloon games. He recounts editing The Weekly Alaskan, Alaska Labor Union support, and early San Francisco ventures of his father as a Vigilance Committee captain and founder of Hunters Pier dry dock. He also mentions a 1823 Cowes appointment by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams, and a George Washington portrait as part of his heirlooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Hunter
Arctic
Alaskan
Alaska
Comicson
Bunter
Klondike
Wieves
Mr. Hunter
Dorothy H. Sterling
Sion Dave
America
New Anmverdam
Jester
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
George IV
James Penn
Hunter
Robert E. Hunter
San Francisco
Committee of Vigilance
Lower San Prancisco
San Mateo
Daring Port River Rescue Of Three Drowns Refined
Three people were saved from drowning in the Port River on Saturday afternoon near Ethelton. A brave young boy rescued a heavy woman and her daughter after she and Sybil Martin struggled in the water. Anice Hoare collapsed. passerby Harry Craske pulled her from the river and revived her after fifteen minutes.
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Port River
Port Adelaide
W.B. Crash
Bower Road
Ethelton
Sybil Martin
Embankment Road
Harry Craske
Mail Steamer Mongolia Arrives at Quter Harbor
The Mongolia docked at Quter Harbor on Saturday with passengers mails and cargo from London. A large number of migrants bound for the Marious States were aboard. Captain G H Far Jong commanded the vessel.
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London
Mongolia
Quter Harbor
Marious States
G H- Far Jong
Fire On English Coal Ship At Ocean Steamers Wharf
Fire broke out on the English coal carrier Norlisement at Ocean Steamers Wharf while discharging coal in the early hours. Work by brigades, the fire float, and hose teams contained the blaze within three quarters of an hour. Damage included bunkers, bulkheads, timber, paint, and electric fittings. the ship, Norlisement, 5110 gross tons, 3174 net, owned by Norlisement Steamship Co of Cardi.
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Port Adelaide
Ocean Steamers
Haylett
William Thomson
T Whitebair
No.2
Juanse
Hart
T. Bjorklund
Nolisement Ss, Co
Cardi
Roberts
Blyth
Navigation Department
A. He . Gransbury
Port Adelaide wins state rowing title on Port River
South Australian Rowing Association staged the 33rd Clattipous Eights at Port River with Port Adelaide taking the state championship. Renmark, Torrens and Murray Bridge followed in close order as crowds packed the wharves to watch Maiden Tub Slides and Maiden Fours, while officials on the Vigilant ensured a clear course.
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South Australan Rowing Association
Port River
Port Adviiale
North Arms
South Australia
Nepean River
Nsw
R. Booth
John H. Hill
A. J. Grayson
Ald
J. H. Clouston
L. W. Ferres
S. T Facy
V. 4
Pool
RF Matheson
J. H. Hill
J. P Marcus
J Po Marcus
J. Kitson
J. H. Healy
H Yon
Western Australia
Messrs
Arthur Nicholls
University
A. J Grayson
Adelaide
Kra Walkman
Association
Harrison Bourke
Henley On the Thames
I. Sharp
M.A. Potheringham
al. Clouston
Goting
Mare Fay Brutze Club
AAP
Henley
Thames
Caryl
Intimc
Masors Pooly & Steele
Osborne
Commercial
Murray Bridge
Birkenhead Shore
H.R. Graetz
TE. Doecke Holliiwond
Arnold Pilmore
H. W. Doecke
Ly Wilmore
Arthur Pilmore
WH Pfeiffer
H Goss
WR Dollard
F Ruck
Port Adelaide
F A Davey
CG White
A. Halter
T Jelly
Ros White
White
le Wi Gortrecke
WR. Salkeld
C.F Turner
Turrens
Crookall
Daily
J. Graiston
A. Plush
A. Chejkory
Nash Arm
Renmark
Potts
Torrens
Mannum
North Arm
Murray Bride
Manni
Welll
Swan River
Luff Point
Mercantile
Port Adelaide Driver Guilty After Alcohol Influence Crash
William Williams, laborer of Pedlington, appeared at Port Adelaide Police Court after a Friday crash on Commercial Road. He pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, striking a standing car near Smith's motor works. Witnesses noted he reeked of liquor. penalty set at 20 shillings on amended charges. He stated this was his first offense in many years.
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William Waliams
Pednington
Elix
JA. Chester
Port Adelarte
Commercial
Port Adelaide
R. Nublet
Commercial Road
Tim Opm
Smith's Motor Works
Mo.Inerney
Wil Bowley
Doiindun
Canton
Orthis
Local incident leads to vehicle damage and penalties
A casual petrol fault near a garage caused minor damage to a parked car and a headlight. Mr Kline noted limited options for penalties, with a fine of 20 pounds and three months in prison terms. One month was allowed for payment, reflecting the court's leniency and enforcement details.
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Kline
Port Adelaide Scouts Carnival at Portland Canal
Port Adelaide District Local Association and Port Adelaide Sea Scouts held a carnival at the Port and Canal with District Commissioner F C Morris and Scoutmasters in charge. Officials from Port Adelaide Swimming Club assisted. A highlight was W McDonald winning the 100 yards state championship. The report notes Mr James Walter of Woodville Estate, aged 72, a longtime accountant and engineer, who died February 28, leaving a widow and family.
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Port Adelaide
Portland Canal
Association of Boy Scouts
Sea Scouts
Port
Camat
F.C. Morris
J. Bryson
T Bond
Sea Scout
Birkenhead
D. Anderson
T. Langley
Yatala
J. H. Bath
H. G. Bath
T. Eickhoff
Ethelton
N.eaton
Largs
R. Hoffman
Birkenshead
Renee
Ewelton ‘Ait
G Rengland
D. Enaburg
Birtopniwad
J Farrell
H. Wilfiame
Etheltom
A. Hayter
T. Ranford
Part Adelaide Sea Scouts
M_ White
Williams James Walter
Ormond Avenue
Woodville
Messrs. Simes & Martin, Shipping and General Engineers
Messrs. Donagh & Sons
Seafar Gag'Sta
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Port Motor Cycles Sales and Service
LEVIS
Bs.a
Douglas
AJS
Ciies EY
Amt Indian Machines
Tee Dorothy B. Sterling
Deacon, Hains Ltd
Commercial RD
New Station
Porrens
Torpedo Star
Jetty Port
Renmark Wert
Getty
Murs Ry Heide
Vigor
Ports
Murr
Bridge
No. 2 Quay
Marray Bridge
Mannan
Onpasine Crewe
Port Adelator Renmark Torrens
Noth
Torpedo Staton Ters
Murray Brideo
Mannun
No. Quay
Mercantiles
Winnie
Adelaide Mercantile
M. H. Morris
D.W. Shepherd
JE. Vardon
Wephenson
Odgers
H. Perrington
W. Hoffmeyer
Jaw
J. Scanlon
M. Sullivan
Lud Point
Port A
Port B
Mercantile Deiie
No. 2
Quay
Ste
J Plaisted
How
H.W. Minchenberg
Haller
E. Lawton
Thaker
I Hayes
A. Ewart
G. E. Salkerd
EF. Lee
Rond
Scoult
Tornedo Station
Commercial Wharf
F. Heidrick
Mannum Club
Anw
Lugrens
Tuts
Murray Reidge
Igre
A. L Kennedy
Mannunt
Commonwealth
Tate Ceceanaes
Money Order Post Office
Stock Exchange
Earle Page, A
Treasury
Pirie Street
State Dame
the London Loan and Discount Company, Limited
Furalre
Sat
Ina
Norwood
Mier
J. E .Trotman
Lipson Street
Port Adelside
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