01 May 1914
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
1
A sequence of petty thefts plagued the Todd Street mission during its temporary premises reconstruction. Items from sailors’ bags and a bicycle were stolen, with locks forced and belongings left behind or recovered, while the missioner blamed no seaman and emphasized the mean nature of the crimes.
A St Vincent Street trader reports mice chewing through old cast iron gas piping in the Port area. A two inch hole caused rising gas bills even with taps closed. He recalls past leaks blamed on mice and urges removal of obsolete pipes for safety and reduced leaks.
The Alberton Oval bowling party journeyed to Murray Bridge in just over three hours with four cars. Visitors hosted by Murray Bridge ladies at the Bridgeport Hotel dinner. Speakers Mr Fricker and Macquarie praised hospitality and hoped for a return visit. Final scores Alberton Oval 95 Murray Bridge 79.
The Seamen's Mission notes speaking engagements at the Society of St George and praises rescuers of sailors regardless of nationality. It highlights the mission as a sick and wounded relief and correspondence network, listing yearly figures: 36 converts, 2,040 pledges, 1,020 ship visits, 27 home visits, 16 hospital missions, 1,206 items of stationery, 925 letters, 36,? newspapers, and 21,688 attendees at services and concerts, with £1,973-9/10 in lodgings secured for seamen.
A farewell social for Past-Arch Bro Meers, a South Australian rifle team hopeful for Bisley in England, was held at Foresters Hall. Arch-Druid L. W. George praised Meers for skill and temperance, presented a travel kit, and thanked him for his service with Acorn Lodge amid cheers.
For sale missing cutter caravan built counter stern length 28 ft gin beam nit draught ft well and cabin 8 ft dinghy and gear complete apply A P Mann Sailor's Rest Nile St Adelaide
The season begins tomorrow afternoon at Adelaide, Norwood and Unley Ovals after trial games. Ports are early favourites despite losses of Tap ing, O Grady, Dizon and F Hanson. Newcomers include J Dunn from West Torrens and Lackmann from Victoria. The Ports clash with Souths to start the year as His Excellency the Governor attends.
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