01 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
1
Albert on Birkenhead and A O Brentzell are described as being opposite the Exeter railway station, indicating a location reference or address segment in the compressed OCR text. The note preserves the named places and individuals without adding context or dates.
Defence heard details of alleged thefts including varnish, brushes, screws, and small tools valued at £844 from Adelaide premises. A further charge cited June and a station robbery with paint, brushes and related items valued at £2. Sub-Inspector Pruse r requested adjournment to allow a work order tying to other goods found in Hansen's possession or G W Dompter. The case adjourned to Thursday for further action.
A brief notice describes a night time cough affecting children and mentions Woods Great Pennermint as a remedy or product linked to relief. The text emphasizes household use and timing for soothing persistent coughing during sleep.
A deputation from the Federated Mill Employes of South Australia met with the Commissioner of Crown Lands and Minister of Agriculture, seeking government action to boost flour exports and employ workers. They cited interstate subsidies and a shrinking export market, urging more wheat milled locally, protection of SA’s share, and federal action to curb subsidized competition.
Report describes a crowded venue where audience members could not hear due to loud musicians performing. Attendees note a tense scene as instruments overwhelmed speech and a public event proceeded despite the noise. No injuries reported.
The Adelaide Steamship Company steamer Lanmeron returning from Port Adelaide to Fremantle with coal lighter Colonna in tow encountered a towline failure near the Thorpes. The Colonna drifted toward the Althorpes and was saved from grounding by Captain Rees's skilled handling. The lighter's bulwarks were damaged and a donkey boiler shifted on deck. Colonna was taken to harbor by the tug Woto for repairs.
A mother questions why a daughter yawns when a visitor overstays and a son speaks of someone leaving. The daughter replies she did yawn and was told her teeth are beautiful, revealing a tense domestic exchange steeped in irony and sharp remarks.
A letter from Private E. W. Gordon, serving in France, praises Australian troops as the best fighters in the world. He notes three trenches visited in a week, vivid bombardment, and strong artillery support driving German lines, while expressing pride in South Australian comrades and recalling sunny homeland scenes.
Discussion on view rules and whether the league should be non political or politically non partizan. Admission by member's ticket only. A musical programme provided. Members asked to join deputation to the Premier tomorrow at ten a.m. D. 1. Cromarty.
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