14 May 1920
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
1
A railway case in Woodville was dismissed after witnesses failed to appear. The defendant admitted to submitting a weekly ticket and claiming it was lost, but the bench found the offense aggravated by the misrepresentation. The proceedings centered on the alleged deceit of the railway department.
Four children cause a fuss over a cow wool dispute at Peypermiey care facility with neighbors alert. Authorities intervene to resolve tensions and ensure animal welfare standards are followed.
Constables Cops tline and Rawlings effected a smart capture of a bicycle thief at Port Adelaide on Friday at 5 30 pm. The defendant William Roseworthy 26 pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a bicycle taken from in front of the Adelaide station. He offered the bicycle to a dealer for £4 10, was questioned, admitted taking the bike, and was fined £10 with 25s costs or three months in jail. The case tied to a railway bicycle left on North Terrace and identified by a railway servant.
Mr. W. J. Wyles of Divete Place Adelaide went aboard a hulk in the Basin Port Adelaide on Monday morning to fish from the deck. A hole in the deck caused a fracture of the knee. He received attention at Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital and was later moved to Adelaide Hospital.
A seaman, Harold V. Carroll, faced Port Adelaide police court for gross indecent conduct on Commercial Road in broad daylight May 10. The incident occurred around 5 19 p m as bystanders passed. He admitted being a stranger and was fined 1 with 19 costs or a week’s imprisonment in default.
A seaman named Benedetty fell overboard from the Italian steamer Brescia at Decari Steamers Wharf Port Adelaide about 10 45 pm Tuesday. Police and divers searched the area while witnesses recalled the man being a strong swimmer in silver goats and wearing a dress uniform. no trace was found.
Port Adelaide reports show police often aid drunken seafarers and locals, with two recent cases. A man jailed for drunkenness faced fees and time to pay after being found with 25 pounds on arrest. Another drunk suspect held £42 10s during a Monday arrest, illustrating frequent port seaport incidents.
The Semaphore Troop met at the Gymnasium Hall with excitement as parents’ evening nears. Medals, a shield, and a Scot work exhibition were announced. A football match between this troop and St Paul’s ended with the Yaualis ahead 0 3, and the SP Paul’s players outmatched. A Port Adelaide Scoutmasters meeting in Adelaide discussed plans for a joint social and a new troop the Let Hire Kenhead Troop formation was approved in Wirral area notes.
Friday gathering at Cheltenham Congregation Hall featured badge work and patrol leaders success. Scoutmaster Kingberg led signalling lessons. a new troop football club was formed with C Lodell elected captain. A Brescia seaman, thought drowned, was found alive by Hindmarsh police after river search linked to his ill health and loaded clothes.
Adelaide crowds await the Tivoli Theatre premiere of The Man from Toronto staged by Robert Courtneidge with George Tulley in the lead. Tulley warns young actors to seek varied stock work for real experience while touring and Australia’s art scene gains seasoned talent from London.
Ongoing illness slows a Port Adelaide official, while a debate over tramcar substitutions continues. The Tramways Trust notes older cars need overhaul and will replace them with newer models, with no planned fare increase. A Mellor Park deputation prompts discussion on extending the electric tramway, but the Trust backs extension only under abnormal costs.
A brief medical note discusses Woods treatment for a child's hacking cough using Great Peppermint Care. The item highlights a home remedy approach and suggests relief through familiar herbal preparation. No specific instructions or dosages are provided.
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