An Old Time Port Footballer Thomas Smith Remains Noted Player
An Old Time Port footballer Thomas Smith is highlighted as one of Port Adelaide’s longest serving players from 1877 to 1880. He saved many matches and recalls former teammates Le Mes suriers Fletcher Sam Tysic Prideaux and Charles Wells. Now a foreman at Robinsons engineering in Melbourne, he was passing through Adelaide returning from Western Australia where his sons work.
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Port Adelaide
Thomas Smith
Port Adeaide
le Messuriers
Fletcher
Sam Tysic
Prideaux
Chas. Wells
Smith
Robinson's Engineering
Melbourne
Adelaide
Western Australia
Port Adelaide Coursing Club Annual Meeting Stakes Cash
Port Adelaide Coursing Club holds its third annual meeting at Pinkerton Plains near Wasleys on June 29 and 30 with prizes totaling £150. First dog £50 plus £100 trophy, runner-up £23, two dogs £8 6s each, four dogs £3 3s each. Judge: Mr A Titley. Meeting notice closes Thursday June 25 at 8 pm with Mr W H Richardson at Port Hotel North Parade.
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Port Adelaide
Pinkerton Plains
Wasleys
A. Titley
W. H. Richardson
Port Hotel
North Parade
Port Adelaide beats Cheltenham 7 0 in walkover match
Port Adelaide outscored Cheltenham seven goals to nil with Senior three and Whyman two as goal scorers. team lineup included Wallace captain Rowley Snow Sampson Sheppard Dallas Senior Wright Fitzgerald Robertson Whyman. Port has 8 goals for 3 against after three games and plans three more matches at Alberton Oval against Cheltenham Adelaide and Lore with tickets via secretary AL Youngs.
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Port Adelaide
Cheltenham
Port
Wallace
Rowley
Snow
Sampson
Sheppard
Dallas
Senior
Wright
Fitzgerald
Robertson
Whyman
Port Club
Victoria
Alberton Oval
Adelaide
Lore
Portonians
AL Youngs
Port Adelaide and South Adelaide Clash at Wayville
Next Saturday's matches in Port Adelaide and South Australia will be held at Wayville. Port team includes Gibson Rowley Sampson Snow Wallace captain Sheppard Dallas J Robertson Senior Whyman Wright Spirers and Kirkwood.
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Port Adelaide
South Adelaide
Wayville
Port
Naval Cadets Meet at North Adelaide with Evening Programme
The Port Adelaide team will travel by train at 2 p m for a 3 p m start at Lord Melbourne Hotel North Adelaide. An illustrated lecture by Commander Burford Half an Hour's Trip to China will feature along with solos by Madame Swanson Mr W God frey s Orchestra and Mr George Clark s Comedy Party. Admission is 0d cadets free with supper. Also a meeting of old scholars of Mr W W Leslie s school set for Harvey s Commercial Hotel on Friday May 29 at 8 pm marking Mr Leslie s 80th year.
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North Adelaide R. v
Port Adelaide R
North Ade
oSeamen
Laide
Farrow
Dunsnaval
Itmuir
Peat
Cox
Meredith
Kindmond
Rapley
I. Robertson
Kearman
Woodger
Watson
Lord Meling
Bourne Hiotel
North Adelaide
U-U. Sharp
Burford
China
Madame Swanson
W. Godfrey
George Clark
W. W. Leslie
Harvey's Commercial Hotel
Leslie
Harvey's Commercial
Port Adelaide
JH. Sinclair
A. LeMessurier
T. J. Walter
J. W. Channon
R. C. Evans
R. Fricker
The Boys of 65 Meet at Foresters Tall on May 20
A reunion for the Boys of 65 or earlier will be held at the Foresters Tall on Tuesday May 20. Last year’s turnout was strong and organizers expect a larger attendance this year. Attendees will share memories and contribute to Port days’ historical records with a hearty program of music and speeches from promised participants.
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Ite
North Ward Bites and Council Scrutiny Hint
A North Ward letter to the editor describes fishing metaphor for local politics, mentions Quarry Committee resignations by Alderivin Sweeney and Dr Williams, hints at withheld information and upcoming disclosure on June 4, urges ratepayers to judge councilors, and signs off as G Beasley.
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Sky
North Ward
Counsil
Alderovin Sweeney
Dr. Williams
Eneiy
Council
Billy Muggins
Tam
Beasley
Hands Across the Sea at Empire Theatre delivers record run
Harry Craig's Australian Players continue a record attendance at the Empire Theatre with Hands Across the Sea. The Adelaide painted ship deck scene stands out as the R M S Australia is staged with notable performances by Andrew Hodge, Harry Craig, Hallie Howard, and a supporting cast. Tomorrow they present London by Night in a drama by G. Sims with popular prices listed.
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Harry Craig
Adelaide
J. Nelson Wood
R M.S
Australia
Andrew Hodge
Jack Dudley
Tom Hassett
Madame Vakarie
Yelly Landau
Mabel Sullwood
London
Ge R. Sims
Adams and Sons Collar Competition Prize Winners Named
The display of collars in Adams and Sons window drew interest with two prizes for the two nearest counts of displayed collars. On Monday morning, with the editor present, the tally showed Mr. P. J. Cassidy of Bilder Road, Birkhead, first with 61, and Mr. A Fulliday of Glanville second with 65.
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Adgaay and Son
Port Adeleside
P. J. Cassidy Bilder
Birkhead
Afulliday
Glanville
Elder Portonion MP W. W. Leslie’s Fifth Birthday
An Old Portonion MP W. W. Leslie marks his fifth birthday with remarks on his mental fitness. Native Pere Adelaide through Abeip deoline under his yquidaincy. Yeas thoughts toward Alberton as Mr Leslie resides. Mrs Leslie keeps her respected husband.
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W. W. Leslie
Pere Adelaide
Alberton
Leslie
You Never Can Tell War Memoir Quote
A wartime training scene features O Grady, rector, and an officer harshly correcting him about shooting targets. The exchange highlights frustration and explosive moments as O Grady debates aim and consequence, recalling Ireland and zeal for duty. The fragment hints at broader themes of conflict, identity, and loyalty.
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O'Grady
Ksuj
Qireland
Port Adelaide 1865 Boys Reunion Plans Titled
Local forester reports Port Adelaide gathering of 1865 boys scheduled for Tuesday evening. Chairman J H Seek announces committee actions and mayoral support. J T James serves as honorary secretary handling invitations and arrangements.
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Port Adelaide
Forester's Port
Spm
J. H. Seek
Aetaed
J T. James
Australian Naval Cadets Annual Gathering at Fort Adelaide
The Australian Naval Cadets hold their annual gathering arranged by Missions to Seawen at Town Hall Fort Adelaide on Wednesday 27 May at 7 30. Cadets supper at 10 pm. Programme includes Half an Hour's Trip to China with Commander O Burford Miss Olive Swenson soloist W Godfrey's Orchestra George Clarke's Comedy Co. and others. Admission 6d Cadets free.
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Seawen
Town Hall
Fort Adelaide
China
O. Burford
Olive Swenson
W. Godfrey
Georrge Clarke
Comey Co
Port Council Health Meeting May 14 and Public Works notes
City council sessions on May 14 cover health and nightcart issues at Hawk er s Creek. Decisions include keeping funds under Central Board of Health, awaiting government scheme, and appointing deputy leaders. Public works discuss railway system, quarry metal for repairs, and light adjustments. Finance covers semaphore and watering, town hall cost cuts, and reserve committee actions.
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Central Board of Healthy
Baker
Nyalsa
Mar Briel
Nachtsail
Fevo
Browne
Alderaan Masi
Swendgey
Dave Cre Willams
Mowe
Barber, Brassey
Ouithad Suit
Gower
Ate
Coby Gardiner
Ingisatiass
Tes Gard
Caash
Mason
Ciquiuin
Sweeny
Dowsut
Crs
Brown
Barber
Williams
Beas
Jey
Quirke
Swiith
Town Hall
Cr. Smurh
Chairuany
MD. Dowsen
Clarke
Hedger
Anderanr
Tly Town Hall
Meekimg
Smith
Ald Donsetty
Cry Clarke
Thedgers Gower Sind Andirsom
Secistiey
Ftherton Cricket Club
Hart Street
Serveyor
PLA
Cheltenham Centirery
Elesi
T. Edwards
Doug
Semaphore Beach
Cinv Suergryty
London by Night to Open This Week at Local Theatre
Amusements note a world famous drama London by Night attracting a packed house. The tale, set mainly in London with a key South Africa scene, features a vision with Connie Wilkins singing a sad song and a dramatic old shanty explosion rescue all depicted in a late week showing.
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London
South Africa
Connie Wilkins
Port Adelaide
Port Pavilion Screenings and Drama Lineup Update
This week at the Port Pavilion shows new pictures including The Son of Thomas Gray and a UK film The Antique Brooch plus a drama program featuring The Stranger and the Taxicab. Tomorrow adds Vaudeville with the Stanley Moys and more acts.
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Thomas Gray
Gray
Stanley Moys
Football Fixture List for May to September Season
The schedule lists football fixtures by division and date across May to September. Matches feature Western, South, Norwood, Sturt, Port and Torrens plus B Grade pairings. The calendar includes special event notes and holiday dates with Jubilee references.
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Port Adelaide Coursing Club
Kelmscott
Clmateu Uly
Alberton Station
Lyons & Leader
Either's
King William Street
Empire Theatre
Marion Lamb
Dale Streat
Howe
Adams & Son
E. W. Bronson
Commercial Road
Hindley Direct
Tavish Bros
Port Road
Mundy St
Ij. W. Eva
Gordon Brothers
JE. W. Gordon
A.W. Gordon
Tasgert Wiest
Seateh
Trish
Blaney
Tdi
Adslaide Meat
ST. Vincent ST
Fred Bosley
Robo
Port Adassid
M. F. Gryst
A. J. McGregor
Draper and Clothier
Pt Adelside
New Season Ladies
Paletots
Sly
Joe
T. M. Broadbent
Port Adelade
Lena
Port Council
Agin
F. Fasley
Milsgeave
Mort
Keentinen
Prewi
Cre
Swith
Heder
GuWer
Sud Anderson
Cowell
Thanker
Airea
Port Empire
West
South
Norwood
Sturt
Torerens
North
Forres
Jubilee
Sturt Vy. North
Torrens
T—North
South M
Torrene
Norwichth
Start West
Uubilees
Perth
Unley
L.A. Associ
South Wales Association
Jon
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