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Newspaper

Port Adelaide News

Location

Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 17, 1929

Page

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Mothers Day Service Held in Port Adelaide Town Hall

Port Adelaide aldermen and councillors organized a Mothers Day service at the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon. The Mayor, Mr Brown, M.P. Mr Jonas, Rev. Arnold, and Rev. Willason spoke as the audience sang and prayers were said. A collection for the D.T. NS and the School for Mothers raised 9 16.

Mayes Br. Brown Port Adelaide Corporation Port Adelaide Town Hall A. McKay and Mes Fj) Brown D. Jonas Edgar Arnold P. Willason Arnold Thords Berlin Amnald Tran TF. Willson E. Hincks Linda Wald Jean Sinclair Myra Nobles Merva

Obituary of Mrs Mary Emma Eickhoff of Alberton

The death of Mrs Mary Emma Eickhoff of Torrens Road Alberton occurred on Saturday. She was born in this State 68 years ago and had lived in the Alberton district for 29 years. Her grandfather Mr GW Francis helped found the Adelaide Botanical Gardens directory. Survived by son Captain Charles Eickhoff in command of the West Coast Service motor ship Yandra and four sons Alfred Rosewater Charles Ethelton Sydney Albee too Godfried Broadview, two daughters Mesdames FE Gray Magill and H Mucklestone Alberton, 19 grandchildren and a great grandchild.

Mary Emma Eickhoff Torrens Road Alberton GW Francis Adelaide Botanical Gardens Charles Eickhoff West Coast Service Yandra Eickhoff Mesare Alfred Rosewater Charles Ethelton Sydney Albee Too Godfried Broadview Mesdames FE. Gray Magill H. Mucklestone Crantchild

Port Adelaide Hosts Wives at Morwood Club Match Afternoon

The Port Adelaide Mayoress Mrs Fr Brown entertained the wives of council members and club officials plus friends after the football match against Morwood at Miherton Oval on Saturday afternoon.

Port Adelaide Morwood Miherton Oval Fr. Brown

Motorcycle and car collide in Port Adelaide incident

Last Friday afternoon a collision occurred on Commercial Road Port Adelaide between a car driven by Mr B T Joyner of Beach Road Brighton and a motorcycle ridden by Mr A Bonogura of Adelaide. Both vehicles sustained slight damage and the motor cyclist received a small cut to the instep.

Commercial Road Port Adelaide B. T. Joyner Beach Road Brighton A. Bonogura Adelaide

Port Adelaide Triumph Over Norwood in Albeit Wide Margin

Port Adelaide defeated Norwood at Alberton Oval marking their third straight win. Port led 34 points early, with Logan and Galliford among seven goal scorers. Norwood’s Mutton Heffernan and Yee were notable. Postmatch honors included premiership shield presentations to Port Adelaide and lifetime membership and photograph gifts to key figures.

Norwood Port Adelaide Alberton Oval Homie Port Fort Conde Lill Jolson Mucklow Wink Logan Galliford Betts Eden Mutton Heffernan Geary Wadham Ackland Siggins Glenelg Port Adelaide Setals Ime Port Adélaide Daysman Hender Wade Quinn Mujtanig Symonds A. Johnson Yee

Forty Five Years in Railways Retires at Port Adelaide

Albert John Allen of Semaphore railways wharf foreman retires after 45 years with South Australian Railways Department. Born North Adelaide April 13 1863 he joined in 1883 and served at Port Pirie Laura and Calfowie before Terowie and Port Adelaide. He held guard, yard inspector and traffic manager roles during his career and ends active service with holiday pay through October.

South Australian Railways Department Albert John Allen Semaphore Port Adeaide Department Mr. Alien North Adelaire Port Pirie Laura Calfowie Terowie Port Adelaide Sailwaye Allen Silvertan Vpramways

Small fire at Jacket Bros mill Port Adelaide

A shaft overheating near machinery at the four mill on Barlawe Street Port Adelaide ignited adjacent woodwork shortly before noon Friday. Employees used chemical extinguishers and the fire brigade extinguished the flames after minor wood damage.

Jacket, Bros Barlawe Street Port Adelaide Tire Brigade

Port Adelaide Trades and Labor Council slams ration for work system

The council condemned a government scheme that pays unemployed with rations in return for work, calling it a step back to slavery. MLA W Davies criticized buying coal from England and urged cash wages for workers. A protest was requested to be filed, and union affiliations and resignations were discussed amid talks of closer unionism and an upcoming industrial conference.

Port Adelaide R. L. Butler England Australia South Australia Davies Australan Government Workers’ Association Draper Meetig RL Whitheld Transport Workers Granny Iyrate Questor Wis Adelaide Trades and Labor Cotincil S. Verran S Robison

Port Adelaide Inebriates Court Record

At Port Adelaide Police Court last Friday Joseph Walter Lynam admitted drunkenness in Marryat Street on May 9 and was ordered three days imprisonment. He had three prior drunkenness convictions in 12 months and was declared an inebriate. Stanley Charles Miller also received three days for drunkenness in St Vincent Street on May 9, with his licence revoked after being released on licence from an inebriate institution.

A. J. W. Lewis EA. Elix Port Adelaide Joseph Walter Lynam Marryat Street J. E. Noblet Lynam Stanley Charles Miller St Vincent Street Noblet

Sea Scout Boat Race at Port Adelaide Honors James Tatt Shield

Sea Scout boat races at Port Adelaide produced three heats with St Peter's College Norwood Largs Bay and Port Adelaide in the field Final won by St Peter's College Port Adelaide by a length securing the James Tatt Shield title.

Port Adelaide St Peter's College Norwood Largs Bay Underdae Glevele St. Peter's College

Port Adelaide barber fined for Sunday shop opening

Charles Henry Deverson a Port Adelaide hairdresser faced Port Adelaide Police Court on Friday charged under the Early Closing Act for opening and operating his Alberton shop on Sunday March 47. Prosecutors alleged he kept the shop unfastened and continued work while inspectors reviewed inside. He was fined four pounds with two pounds costs, and in default of payment a grace period was granted.

Charles Henry Deverson A . W. Lewis FR. Blix Port Adelaide William Stewart Hamilton Port Road Alberton LB. Power Crown Law Office W. Vo Ray Ray Tess

Naval Boxers Shine at Birkenhead Naval Tournament

The first naval boxing tournament of the season at the Naval Teper Birkenhead drew praise for plans and skill. Promoter Lieut Hy Jarrett presided with the Naval Band in attendance. Notable bouts included Forbes vs Davidson, Gottsch vs Woodhead, Darling vs Williams and Clayton vs Munsell, with Clayton declared winner in the fast four two minute rounds.

Naval Teper Birkenhead H. Hilgendorf Lieut. Hy Pjarrett Naya! Band W. C Rocko Forbes L. Davidson Tach Rave Forbes A. Gottsch L. Woodhead Woodhead G. Darling L. Williams Darling Williams W. Clayton Ro Munsell Mam Munzell Clayton Arthur Deane South Australia Geane Joe Murray Nile Queen's Hall Adellaide Terry Bills B. Holman Bills Holman Snows Francis W. Spells Spells Les Guyer Harping J. Bampton Coleman J. Hamilton Hamilton E. Steely Snowy Andrews

Stretcher Donated For Injured Port Adelaide Oval Players

The Mayoress Mrs F J Brown witnessed a broken leg incident at Alberton Oval last season and led a move to keep a stretcher on site. Dr F W Moore provided the stretcher, formally handed to Oval authorities before a Port Adelaide versus Norwood match on Saturday afternoon.

Albertan Oval Noreigher Port Adeaide F. J. Brown Ives of Me Alberton Oval F. Wy Moore Oval Port Norwood

Thieves On A Tug At Birkenhead Slip

Thieves boarded the Harbors Board tug Margaret at Birkenhead between 6 and 7, stealing stores including paint, ship’s clocks, and a meter. Constable T. F. Hentschke of Birkenhead is investigating.

Harbors Board Margaret Birkenhead Anne TF. Hentschke

How Much Fine In Port Adelaide Lights Case

In Port Adelaide Police Court on Tuesday the defendant, asked if he wished to speak about the charge, amused the court by asking how much he would be fined. Inspector Noblet, prosecuting, quipped that the fine was the key issue.

Port Adelaide G. W. Halcombe F. Noblet

Police Dinghy Stolen From Port Adelaide Near Birkenhead Wharf

A police dinghy moored at Port Adelaide near the ferry pontoon was taken during Mondin night and recovered Tuesday afternoon near Birkenhead Wharf. Police suspect vandals missed the Birkenhead ferry and used the boat to cross the river. Investigations aim to identify the culprit and deter repeats.

Port Adelaide Mondin Birkenhead Jervais Bridge Glanville Tater

Osborne coal gantries undergoing strengthening work

Cranes at the Osborne coal gantries are partly dismantled and being strengthened. Further work continues, with the project expected to extend for a few months.

Osborne

Port Adelaide aids distress efforts amid council plans

The Port Adelaide Mayor estimates the relief fund near £1000 with Monday arrangements for use of funds. The Mayoress presided over the Blayeress Ladies Committee meeting to distribute goods including firewood and to buy blankets for needy distressed families. Proposals include disbursing aid for labor in exchange, with the council inspecting district work sites and considering an extra motor stand at Semaphore head. The full council will consider recommendations next Thursday.

Register News-Pictorial Port Adelaide EF. J. Brown Blayeress’ Ladies Downell Charber F J. Brown Iabor

Straying Cattle Case At Port Adelaide Police Court

W Malthouse of Largs faced Port Adelaide Police Court charged with allowing a calf and heifer to stray in Birkenhead Reserve on April 28. City Ranger Rhodes identified the cattle. defendant admitted ownership and had a prior conviction. Court fined £2 with costs of £2 8s 6d or 14 days imprisonment.

Port Adelaite G. W. Halcombe S.M W. Malthouse Largs J.T. James Birkenhead Reserve E. J. R. Morgan George Rhodes City Ranger College Street Portland Birkenhead Morgan

Bicycle Light Violations Prompt Port Adelaide Court Action

At Port Adelaide Police Court Percival Eichener of Ethelton pleaded guilty to riding a bicycle on Swan Terrace Glanville without a lighted lamp. He blamed borrowing the bike and absent rear reflector. A fine plus costs or three days’ imprisonment was imposed. Juvenile court heard another two similar offences on Carlisle Street Ethelton with fines and a record of conviction.

Port Adelaide G.W. Halcombe Percival Andrew Eichener Cowie Street Ethelton Swan Terrace Glanville J. E. Noblet Atkinson Carlisle Street Furber

Bicycle Fall Leaves Alberton Boy With Injuries

Jace Hewitt a resident of 21 Alberton fell from his bicycle on Prince Street Alberton last Friday afternoon. He was rushed to Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital with a concussion and abrasions.

Prince Street Alberton Jace Hewitt Port Adelaide

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Children's Cough

An advertisement promotes Woods peppermint cure claimed to ease a hacking cough in children. It touts soothing effects, easy use, and suggested dosage for young sufferers, urging mothers to try this remedy to calm fits and restore rest.

Woods

Lefevre's Peninsula School Girls Win Honors At Ceremony

In a ceremony at Lefevre's Peninsula Girls School the Mayor and Mayoress, Alderman Clouston, Head Master Mr. M. Mitchel, and school committee ladies attended. Grade VII dux Kathleen dy esentare led a list of prize recipients in geography, history, and crafts. Grade IX dux Marjory Swans, Grade X dux Tris Brown, and other students earned recognitions in needlework, dressmaking, hygiene, and business practice.

Havorest Port Adélaide Lefevre Kathleen Dy Esentare Senge Traphy Rohan Kathleen Caddy Hazel Watts Basel “Watts Gwen Thomas Connie Tens Hygiene Joyce Sen Jax Joyce Son Hymiene Fromaing Joyce Sanson Howsebery Edliott Susie Phyllis Kerr Tris Brown Jade X—Dax Tris

Notice to Creditors of Estate of Liam Berry 1928

Probate granted to Executor Trustee and Agency Company of South Australia Limited requests all creditors to send full particulars of claims against the estate of Liam Berry who died at Semi Shore on October 28 1928 by June 26 1929 otherwise they will be excluded from distribution. Walter Vernon Ray solicitor for the Executor.

Liam Berry Semahore South Australia Dec Supreme Cayet of South Australis Trustee and Agency Company of South Australia Limited Grenfell Street Adelaide Walter Vernon Ray

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A. J. Allen Deacon, Havis Ltd Commercial RD New Station Port Labor Council J. Burge South Australian Tuber Workers' Union K. J. Deed Verran I Biete Rown Dresser CR. F Lefevre’s Peninsula School Absolutely Christian Pirie Street The London Loan and Discount Company, Limited J. E
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