22 May 1931
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1931
Page
1
Residents report a price war at the dances held at Oddfellows Hall Dale Street. Witnesses list Meriane Thom, H Rowlands, HT Manuel, G Holman among attendees as the Wives’ Committee and the local fund raise plan to meet and adjust fees when regulations take effect.
A vivid Port Adelaide display at Alberton overwhelmed Norwood with a rapid second quarter surge and cohesive team play. Beers Johnson Way and Melnerney starred as Port dominated the centre and forwards, while Norwood, hindered by faults and weaker moments, failed to match the pace and precision. Umpire Raven officiated cleanly as Port Adelaide ran out 23 goals 20 behinds to 8 9.
High scores at lacrosse highlight Port Adelaide and Goodwood undefeated, while Birialla faces stiff resistance from Sturt. centrefield play by Netherton and strong defense by Port's backs pace the match, with key efforts from W Jackan and M Burnley. On the labor front, 15 unemployed wheel laborers near Port Adelaide start a four month land work plan at Hope Forest, cleared acreage to sow rye and oats with hopes for dairying. Acting Premier Richards hails progress and orders land surveyed for allotment.
Semaphore Juniors lost to Rosewater 7 10 52 to 8 10 58 at Largs Reserve on May 16. Rosewater led by Steer and Warburton with strong team play and goal scorers Brown and Murphy while Semaphore’s Edwards and Wallis shone. Injuries marred the match as Hayes and Gower were treated. umpire CLT Eillsborow officiated efficiently.
An item titled Wook Great Peppermint Pirot Aid for coughs and colds appears in a short vintage advertisement noting infusion and relief claims. The readable lines suggest a patent medicine style common to early 20th century catalogs.
Glenelg dominates from start led by Reg South returning as pitcher and later saving four hits. Morgan tops Port Adelaide with three safe hits while Glenelg's Soar Came ron and R. Burton also contribute. Final scores Glenelg 7 Port Adelaide 1 with strong fielding and timely hitting.
Riflemen enjoyed good shooting weather as Championship events proceeded at 74m and 700-yard ranges. Top scores included McPherson with 52 34, Partington 2 35, and Conroy 41 34, with several shooters in the high 30s and 40s. The Port Adelaide Cub Championship and Tenth Trophy featured eight-shot rounds and handicaps, with standout marks by Noble 36 37 and Windle 4 81 72, among others.
A fragmented note describes birds wandering amid wilds and weeds near peppermint cars, hinting at a curious natural scene. The garbled text mentions a tree and guides from Mere fomtine guiides, indicating scattered observations without a clear event or location.
A cryptic racing note describes Leading Cathro steering No 1 Ilar through a 38 minute effort. Details are sparse but imply a decisive lead and strong performance from the horse and handler.
In South Australia a late afternoon regatta on the Port Adelaide River featured classes of wine era boats with Commodore T Fisher officiating. E Rent Dy Pemma steered Tiger and W H A Rossel led Elk U while Koondee and Touch and Go vied for positions in three heats over two miles, Tiger winning narrowly in 6 minutes 2 seconds before a photo finish for the later heats.
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