Port Adelaide council debates ratepayers and troop trains
Port Adelaide council discusses amended finance motions, delays to Rosewater Reserve work, and a request to run troop trains via St Vincent Street for a farewell. The Health Officer reports infectious diseases, inspections, and condemnation of Cumberland Hotel. Semaphore Esplanade project delays and memorials prompt council actions.
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Bolten
Walton
Burrer
Port Adelaide
South Esplanade
Largs Bay
Jeter
Adelaide
Fort Adelaide Ladies Glee Club meeting and officers elected
The Fort Adelaide Ladies Glee Club held its annual meeting on May 10 at Mr J S Dixon Alberton. Officers elected included President J Dixon Conductor Miss Grandfield Secretary Miss M Jenkins Treasurer Miss E Bartlett Librarian Miss M Owen and a committee. A musical program followed with solos duets and elocutionary items performed by club members and friends.
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Por Adelaide Ladies’ Glee Club
J. S. Dixon
Alberton
Dixon
J Dixon
Miss Grandfield
M. Jenkins
E. Bartlett
M. Owen
E. Boos
D. Bartlett
M. Sutton
M. Pike
A. Dizon
Grandfeld
Doctors warn against morphia matchboxes for front-line troops
Dr H C Ross of the Meadd en Researchers at the Lister Institute and Dr Ruts warn relatives not to send small morphia tablets to soldiers. They describe matchboxes sold by jewellers containing three tubes of morphine hydrochloride intended as quick pain relief but often leading to morphia habit. Medical officers report rising cases, noting morphia mania as a serious malady and downplaying any good from the scheme.
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Roumania
Italy
Salandri
Austria
M. Bratianu
Rowmania
Baron Sonning
Bucharest
Germany
Salonica
Albania
H.C. Ross
Meadden
Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine
Cancer Research
Ruts
Army
Navy
Westend
the Times
Roumania and the War insights from Dr. Gillon
A summary of Dr E J Gillon views on Roumanias aims in the war era. He argues national unity with defensible frontiers and Allied guarantees, detailing claims on Transylvania Bukovina and Banat and distrust of Russia. The piece notes past influences and the potential for a serious diplomatic hitch between Roumania and the Entente.
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Ionescu
Filipescu
Margheloman
Driscoll
Mentary
Jonesen
Filipestu
Cherry
Port Adelaide
Roumania
E. J. Gillon
New East
Roumanin
Transylvania
Bukovica
Banat
Belgrade
Russia
Besarabia
Wessaribin
Ser Kinamon
Daemr
Rowminia
Sensation Ex-Policeman Charged With Assault at Port Adelaide
Police court hears alleged assault by ex-officer Sidney Alexander Scorgie, a suspended constable, on William Edward Wigg after a late Friday night incident in Port Adelaide. Sergeant Wigg testified to a confrontation in St Vincent Street near the Ozone building leading to the alleged wound. The case before Magistrate J H Sinclair proceeds with prosecution by Benner and defence by F W Smith.
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Wigg
Port Adelaide Police Cour
Idney Alexander Scorgie
J. H. Sinclair
Benner
William Edward Wige
E. W .Millhouse
F. W. Smith
Scorgiel and
Booth
Ozone Building
Scorgi
St. Vincent Street
Commercial Road
Scorgie
fHaddy
Shim
Neat
Porter
Com
Camatahle
Atandingg
Not Guilty Plea in Assault Trial After Concussion Evidence
Sergeant Wig, injured in Alberton, is described as dazed with facial wounds and jaw trauma from a blow. Dr. Cherry says Wig is recovering from a brain concussion and cannot fully recount events. The magistrate finds a prima facie case and sends the accused for trial in the Criminal Court.
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Scorgie
P. T. S. Cherry
Port Adelaide
Sergeant Wig
Alberton
Smith
Smf
Kyiv
Thut
Children Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A historical ad note highlights Woods patent remedy described as a great peppermint cure for children with hacking coughs at night. It emphasizes soothing relief and is priced for consumer use in households.
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Woods
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F. J. Brownport Road
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Sussex Street
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Rosewater
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H. O. Brentzell
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Lipson Street
Rosewater Cash
F. Frenz
Rosewater Cash Store
Junction Road
Robert Fraser
St. Vincent St. Port Adelaide
Rosert Fraser
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