03 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
1
A fragmentary account contrasts extremism in Soviet Russia with harsh living conditions. It notes widespread shop closures and bare homes, mentions Lenin’s atheism remark, and describes food distribution, free services, and centralised labor. The piece includes passages from an English visitor describing meals, trains, and social upheaval in Petrograd and Moscow.
The Port Adelaide Council pushed for wage increases for union members and asked for the Finance Committee to report on an approved federal raise. It discussed main roads grants, government loan access, and urgent road repairs before summer. A letter from Cran Lands sought a five year repayment plan for a £1700 project. The Harbors Board dispute over interest payments and gun ships fuel plant costs persisted, with a demand to complete work and settle charges. The council also pressed for rates on Harbors Board properties and appointed reps to Parliament, amid debates on building controls and a town planning bill. The mayor announced the death of Mayoress Mrs A W Brown and noted progress on Port Road blocking and Harbors Board concerns.
The Missions to Seamen’s Institute faced a possible removal of its Port Adelaide and Outer Harbor chaplain amid rumors of replacing him with an ordained successor. A London recommendation was denied as a misrepresentation of institute, committee, and public sentiment. Mr Lawrence will retain his charge and continue his successful work.
Port Adelaide Rifle Club reports a first teams spoons match held last Saturday afternoon with fair weather and several high scores amid some carelessness. Team scores and participant names include Lucas Ian White E Collins J Benton and B Cooper among others, with totals and handicaps listed for No 6 No 7 and related squads.
At a club meeting in Adelaide, disputes over a secret gathering to back certain officers triggered sharp remarks from Moroney and others. Moroney condemned the move and urged open discussion with all officials and players. He highlighted the club finances and questioned why key officials were excluded, stressing no split in the club despite tensions.
A fragmented review notes a lively stage lineup with a large cast and a star turn by Miss Bina. It mentions a fashionable, entertaining production featuring dance and song numbers and pleasing supporting pictures on the program.
The St Yatala Troop of the Boy Scouts Association held an evening program on Tuesday including a pirate slate activity and signings. A new recruit was enrolled and Scouts were sworn in. The meeting concluded with lights out at 4 p.m. and a prompt to carry one ration.
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