Port Adelaide defamation case tops election aftermath hearing
In Adelaide Police Court Port Adelaide resident John Crawford faced charges over distributing a defamatory pamphlet during the Port Adelaide district electoral campaign. The document attacked Francis Joseph Condon MP candidate with "Honorary Jobs Discarded" and "Condon, MP" labels, naming unions and public offices and linking them to employment politics. The case centers on alleged defamatory material ahead of the March election and the potential penalties under Electoral and Criminal codes.
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John Crawford
Prince Street
Alberton
G. W. Halcombe
Francis Joseph Condon
Newscastle Street
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Honor Assembly
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RF Pinlaysen
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Allison
Regulation Commission
Seety Hospital
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Port Adelaide Bial
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Thompson Ier Crawford
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Albertown School Deputation Visits to Seek Repairs
A district deputation visited Albertown School to press the Education Department for repairs. They reported worn flooring, splinters, outdated desks, poor lighting, roof and window issues, and unsanitary lavatories. Members promised to push the government for modernization and repairs.
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Aberin
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MPL
TY Thompsin
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Largs
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Noles
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Brown
Education Department
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Condon accused of honorary posts and payments in Port Adelaide
The testimony details Sidney Robinson describing Condon and the Port Adelaide Trades and Labor Council. Witnesses recall honorary secretary posts, occasional honorariums, and disputed caritably pamphlets at Jervois Bridge, with claims of authorization by Crawford and threats of £30 to a charity if challenged.
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Sidney Robinson
Public Stores Department
Lort Adelaide Trades and Labor Council
Condon
Theri
Whea
Port Adelaide Trades, and Labor Council
Taben
HJ. Gvarae
Jervois Bridge
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Crawford
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Con- Jon
Rescued From Drownix At Port River Bridge
Leslie Gilbery and a helper attempted to save a man who fell from Jervois Bridge into Port River at Semaphore. The rescuer swam out twice as the drowning man sank thrice before others, including a builder and a motorist, aided. The casualty was taken to Adelaide Hospital for treatment.
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Pari
Leslie Gilbery AG
Shelly Street
Firle
Jervois Bridge
William Men
Pores Street
John Houston
Swain
Adelaide Hospital
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