Port Adelaide Traders Push For New Post Office
At a Port Adelaide Retail Traders Association meeting led by R Fraser, bankers, shippers and merchants pressed to stop renovations to the old post office. They urged delaying alterations until a centrally located new building could be provided or funded by federal authorities, with Senator Guthrie noting Webster would pause for three months while site inquiries proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Retail Traders’ Association
R. Fraser
Webster
Guthrie
Labor
W. ©. Archibald
Chief Seaport
Sensior Guthrie
Fraser
Guilie
Pascat
Wobster
Federal
Port Adelaide Policing Site Debate Heated In Council
Discussion reveals government pressure over site terms for a new police station. Officials weigh appealing to Chief Secretary and Postmaster General while seeking unity with City Council and state allies. Participants urge joint action to secure a favorable location amid federal concerns.
Beach Pavilion Picture Show Debated by Council
City council debated allowing an additional pavilion for picture shows on the Semaphore beach. Opponents warned it could interfere with existing vaudeville and tramway plans while supporters argued it would attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodman
Vondergulph Picture Cos
Barber
Wats
Carrie
Pierre
Wondersraph Coy
Rsplinade
Witts
Mason
Ces Mies Py
Cayinagh
Fis Fihativen
Ce Raudinel
Gill
Tegawal
Hark Ns
Quasi Aes Ments, Ltd
Nuneil
Simerher
Ald
Taurher
Ellis
He Cowell
End of Another Drapery Business Shocks Port Adelaide
Fragmented ad copy reports the closing of a drapery shop in Port Adelaide with references to stock liquidation and a wholesale price list. The notice mentions locations, including Saint Vincent and Sterns, and promotes a sale of drapery stock valued at L20, inviting buyers to seize the opportunity. The irregular text hints at a street sale and a marked price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Peterson
Wis
Mont Stoves
St Vincent
TRE Penthe
Port Adelaidis
Sburhs
City of Port Adelaide Tender Notice
City or Port Adelaide invites tenders for occupancy of space at Town Hall premises. Specifications available at Town Clerk's Office. Tenders must be endorsed Tender for occupancy and addressed to Acting Town Clerk RK Rubbeck. Highest tender not guaranteed. Tender deadline November 1, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adriatoy
RK. Rubbeck
Port Adelaide Council Deliberations and Public Works
Port Adelaide City Council discussions cover health officer reports on infectious diseases and safety concerns at Jervais Bridge, railway rework, and tramway issues. council weighs actions on station cab stands, exit design, and street works while requesting improved amenities and postal pillar placements. Senator Newlands backs Port Adelaide protest to renovate old post office rather than a central new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Bijuer
Price
Port Adelaide
Co. Anderson
Port Ddtetade
Str Smith
Owlailway
Conthor
Heath
Bert
Tapp
My. Tapa
Adelaide
Smnessisy
odmEr
Newlands
Port Adelsige
Ambiguous text from a heated letter exchange
The fragment shows a disputed request for a three month agreement and a suggestion to submit a suitable site for consideration. It references a division or section and hopes for an amicable settlement through final decision. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable.
Theft Charge Leads to Remand in Port Adelaide Court
George Hansen appeared in Port Adelaide Police Court on remand after two theft charges. Albert Carmichael reported missing tools from June 2 valued at £14 earlier. A cupboard search found items believed stolen from Carmichael’s workshop and from Charles Lawton. both defendants pleaded guilty and received six months with hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hansen
Por
Adelaide
Albert John Carmichael
Messrs
Jw, Channon
A. F. Clarkson
T J
Fiess
Abe i
Demuister
Sen Wence
Wqril
Hansen
Syack Phine
Charles Edward Lawton
Commercial Haad
Port Adelaide
Mn Gag Henuyister
Vis
He Faui
Ste
Yen
Demand for More Trains Raises Dock Access Issue
A meeting of the trade association discussed dock train shortages and timetable gaps at St Vincent Street. They urged the Railway Department to run water trains to the dock station and to petition the Railways Commissioner for additional dock mins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Vingenut
Janene
Feulers Association
Gun
de Bryok
Letter about aid for widows of collier sailors
Mr J C Stanley of the Nile Street Seamen Mission is asked by the British and Foreign Sailors Society to investigate inquiries from Lady Jellicoe. She writes offering funds to distribute to widows and orphans of men from collier ships and requests contact with any eligible families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Stanley
Nile Strost
Hacking Cough at Night and a Great Penvermint Cure
A late 19th century notice mentions a children's hacking cough at night and a touted cure named Penvermint. It references an offer or reward connected to a case involving Clouston Birken head and the Outer Harbor area near Glan ville or Birkeny ud with dates around August 5. The advertisement-like fragment cites Lady's Diamond Ring and names several locations and people in a terse legal notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outer Harbor
Glanville
Birkeny Ud
Lady's Diamond Ring
Clouston
Birkenhead
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A. J. M.gregor
Commercial Road
Port Police Court
Shabiebidep
Larne
Childred
Stason
Meeting of the Retail Traders’ Assoc
Estati
T. Quirke
Federal Auction Mart
Road
Port
H.J
F. W. Moore
Port Adaiston
Mowever
Scortein
Pope
J. Hunt
Guthriey
A.W Brown
Mir Gun
Tuney
Resty
oWas
Mary Wo Brown
Serendiel
TR. Gan
W. R. Butler's
Lael
Savings Bank
Lipson Street
Pkt
Sunlight
Ritver
Gil
Jay Helwig
Ald Parker
Aki
Sory Baeel
Tle
Corning
Chads
Wiettines
Claiston
Rand
Audeville
Mayer
Boaati
Koudiner
Dane Kanye
AML Mosin
Tori Hull
Acc
Fapp
Gibb
Tupp
Tupp—di iLike
Waudde Graph Coy
Esplanade
Ce. Gibb
Dr Anderson
City
Gall
Orters
R. Tapp
Grocer
Alberton
Port City Council
J. Sweeney
Aldouinen Barker
Shaun
Chauscon
Wathamtay
Carmen
the Railways
Russell
Newcastle
St. Patrick's Square
Company Square
W. C. Archibald
MHS
Charles Street
Ellen Jermings
Australia
Clements Fontet
H, Slade
Fisher Street
Telephone
E. Collins
Sallor
Imber & Iromworker
Fred King
Central Chambers
Robert Fraser
Ences
Good Value Stores
St. Vincent St
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