07 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
1
Port Adelaide CJ operatives and packers faced a board inquiry after a conference of trades and labor. A majority of shareholders were served, with seven cards and a motor van used in rounds. Bread delivery occurred on Monday following a Sunday conference.
The Fenwick family extends sincere thanks for flowers tributes cards and letters during their sad bereavement. Please accept this token of appreciation from Mrs A Fenwick and Family for the support and sympathy shown.
The Salvation Army presents a pleasing and profitable entertainment at Town Hall on Monday September 10 at 8 pm. Tickets are priced at 2 shillings and 1 shilling.
Port police court heard multiple summonses tied to alleged unlawful two up games held on ground between Queens town and The Finely. Six defendants faced fines and costs totaling nine pounds with terms of imprisonment for defaults. Witnesses testified to betting on games at a local two up school with varying accounts of attendance and conduct.
In Port Adelaide, a court case about a school near Queenstown heard defendant G F Riggs say his conscience urged him to stop for tea and scones. He admitted guilt under provocation and noted his conscience led him astray, with costs totaling £4. The scene drew amusement as police and witnesses described the odd motive.
An August 12 land inquiry near Mberton and Albert Park ended with a fine of 3 pounds and one week imprisonment if unpaid. Israel Cook of Queenstown and John Pew of Richmond faced multiple July and August charges, each ordered to pay 3 pounds plus costs or serve a week in default. Also a dressmaking ad appeared seeking workers at Rosewater Post Office.
The writer returns to Sunny South Australia after four years and invites old friends and patrons to a Saturday night debut of a grand show titled YOU WILL REMEMBER Roy BLUE Pantowtme. A programme full of delightful novelties effects and costuming is promised. The box plan is now open at Godfrey's.
A licensing case at Port Ade Police Court was continued from August 15 before Mr G W Halcombe M as Leo Tucker licensee of the Semaphore Hotel stood charged with supplying liquor during prohibited hours at Semaphore on June 1. Prosecution argued room as barroom and open to supply. defense challenged evidence and legality of the room. The information was dismissed on grounds the room may not be a barroom and lack of proof of supply on licensed premises.
Port Adelaide Institute School of Arts and Crafts offers drawing classes on Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm, Thursday 7 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday morning from 9:15 am to 11:44 am. Subjects include drawing painting and commercial art. Next term starts September 4. Principal H Howie.
Clubs wishing to apply for Brevance to the above Association must communicate in writing to the Hon Sec Sidney R Smith c/o RC Smith Plumber Port Adelaide.
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