Councillors clash over deputation speakers at council meeting
At Port Adelaide Council a dispute over who could speak at a deputation to the Commissioner of Public Works arose. Dr Horne claimed he was overlooked while Aldermen and the East Ward councillor were named, the mayor defending the arrangements as unrelated to wards.
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Horne
Port Adelaide
Commissioner of Public Works
Grand Junction Road
Sweeney
MacGillivray
Anderson and
Clouston
Dr. Ellis
Ald
Cr.Horne
Junction Road
East Ward
Dr. Horne
Gawler
Aid
Ald. Anderson
Mayoress Sweeney Ill as Mayor Seeks Doctor Aid
Citizens report the Mayoress Mrs J Sweeney was attended by a doctor yesterday afternoon after a high fever. Her illness prompts concern for the mayor and family as they await her condition this night.
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J. Sweeney
Harris Secures Five Year Lease For Dunnniker Ferry
W N Harris proposed to operate the Dunnniker Ferry with a rowing service until he installs a motor, then run a motor boat under a five year lease at £1 per year plus lamp gas costs. The council interviewed him, he refused to keep rowing without a definite decision, and Ald Williams moved to grant the five year lease.
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W. N. Harris
Dunnniker Ferry
Ferry Landing
Fletcher Road End
Harris
Ald. Williams
Tapp
Birkenhead Ferry Tenders Opened by Port Adelaide Council
At a Port Adelaide council meeting last night the Birkenhead Ferry tenders were opened. Two bids were received with departures from conditions. W L McArthur offered 300 pounds per year for five years or 252 pounds for three years. J Murch & Co offered 225 pounds per year for five years and would use their own boat, with Murch & Co proposing the Success as an emergency boat.
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Port Adelaide
Birkenhead
W. L. McArthur
Dunn Street
Messrs. J
Port Adelaide Inquests Move to Port Adelaide Requested
Port Adelaide City Council complains that the City Coroner conducts inquests on Port Adelaide fatalities in Adelaide. Alderman Lewis moves to instruct the Attorney General to require inquests to be held in Port Adelaide to spare medical practitioners relatives and witnesses from traveling to Adelaide.
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Port Adelaide
J. H. Sinclair
S.M
Adelaide
Ald
Lewis
Ald. Lewis
City council debates open to electric car system opening
A letter from Port Adelaide Retail Traders Association asks the council to announce plans for a March 19 opening celebration of the electric car system. Members consider a £50 limit for festivities, with a committee to set the final amount, while opposing views argue against using ratepayers funds. The motion fails on the mayor’s casting vote as roads for ratepayers remain unfunded.
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Port Adelaide
Ald. Anderson
Clouston
Cr. Baudinet
Gibb
Lowen
Ellis
Horne
Ald. Lewis
Brown
Tapp
Anderson
Cyclists on Footpaths Debate Plea and Legal Fees
Council debates prosecuting cyclists on footpaths with pleas of guilty and whether solicitor fees should be waived. Dr Horne moves to not penalise with fees, supported by Dr Tapp, against opposition from Ald Clouston Williams and Dr Ellis. The Mayor notes persistent bye law violations despite fines.
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Ald
Clouston
Horne
Ald. Williams
Ellis
Council Divided Over Business Rates Vote
The council stood evenly split when the proposal on business rates was put to a vote. The Mayor cast the deciding vote against the measure.
City Council Considers Public Swimming Facilities
A letter from the South Australia Amateur Swimming Association asked the council for bathing and swimming facilities under supervision. The proposal aims to provide a controlled space for boys to bathe swim and pursue competitive sport. The Reserves Committee will review the matter.
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South Australia Amateur Swimming Association
Port Adelaide A N A Meeting Held Over
Space pressures force hold over of council news Port Adelaide A N A meeting Rosewater Band of Hope meetings and a letter on council doings by Presentable for next issue.
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Council
Port Adelaide
Ozone Iron Claw Trophy Won For Bedroom Suite
The Ozone Iron Claw Trophy awarded for a bedroom suite victory goes to winner No. 2897 with emergency number 6384 noted. If unclaimed within ten days the emergency number will determine the winner.
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Paige
A. McArthur
Franklin Street
the Mayoress
Dunniker Ferry
Leslee
Birkenhead Ferry
Western Australian Insurance Co., Ltd
Alfred Chambers
Currie
Ozone Iron Claw
Zone Amusements Ltd
Sanitarium Health Food Co
Grenfell Street
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