12 May 1916
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
1
The passage extols Armenian civilization during ancient times and notes Armenia as the first nation to adopt Christianity as its state religion. It highlights Gregory the Illuminator as a central Christian teacher and mentions Armenians’ artistic tastes and musical culture in prosperous homes.
The speaker asserts that England and Germany have underestimated wartime potential after sixteen months of conflict. He claims a nation of masters will endure without surrender and notes the iron resolve of both sides, despite mutual fault. A separate anecdote recalls an actor wearing a mourning band for his father and funeral arrangements reflecting pride and grief.
Charles Dunn, a seaman who allegedly earned the nickname Jonah after surviving the Titanic Lusitania Florazan wrecks, pleaded guilty to failing to join his ship. He claimed fellow seamen threatened to throw him overboard, had joined the Naval Reserve but was discharged as unfit. The magistrate bound him over to keep the peace.
The British Admiralty keeps silent on the fate of U boats to intensify psychological impact on crews and the German war effort. Writers note that many boats disappeared after leaving bases, heightening uncertainty and possibly undermining Germany’s submarine campaign.
In Port Adelaide Magistrates Court J H Sinclair SC rapped Charles Ricketts for wilful perjury after testimony in a case where he assaulted his stepfather James O'Brien. Ricketts denied the assault while a fine of 210 pounds plus costs or 14 days imprisonment was imposed.
The City Council invites tenders until 4 pm on June 1 1916 for roadworks along the proposed electric tramway route west of Jervois Bridge and for installing drainage pumping plant at Glanville. Plans from the City Engineer. Tenders to Town Clerk endorsed Tender for. Lowest tender not guaranteed. May 11 1916.
Sensational Port Adelaide incident near the police station in the early hours of Saturday leaves Sgt Wigg unconscious with a fractured jaw. Ex-policeman Sidney Alexander Scorgie faces felonious assault charges. case adjourned to next Friday with Crown Law Office to lead prosecution.
A coal dust explosion at the Adelaide Cement Coy premises in Birkenhead triggered a fire shortly after 12:30 AM. Fire brigades contained damage to a rotary balling area with iron and timber shelving. £100 to £150 loss. Operations remained ongoing and the mill was unaffected. Premises insured with Colonial Mutual.
Governor Sir Henry Galway quoted Rudyard Kipling at the Missions to Seamen meeting in Port Adelaide. An old mine-sweeper seaman replied that there is nothing in it, noting the danger of mine-stream waters and the gamble of moving through them. The exchange underlined risk in the flotilla’s ongoing service.
In wartime talk a system of airborne “ears” uses sensitive megaphone devices at northern Paris to pinpoint hostile aircraft by sound with cross post verification. A Leap Year Day baby’s birthday adjusts to February 28 if February 29 is absent, per Henry II era law. Salary earners and shareholders face lost payments or interest tied to day counts.
The Semaphore Model Parliament met in the new Rechubite building with Rev. A. Stevens elected Premier and J. L. Price Speaker. Mouland named secretary pro tem and A W Brown elected Governor. Session to open on the 22nd with fortnightly meetings and women admitted as members or visitors.
Mr Gustavus Roeder, world trade commissioner, reports Germans fear the collapse of their nerves under prolonged war. He notes Hindenburg’s claim that Germany’s nerves are stronger at victory’s brink yet dread the war’s indefinite continuation. Germans fear ruination of business and daily life, even as they vow to fight for victory. Roeder observed a shift from carefree to anxious mood since his last visit two years ago. He describes Germany’s cash as German paper money, with gold barred from leaving the country.
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