Serious charge dismissed after drunken joy ride at Port Adelaide
In Port Adelaide Police Court, laborer Alfred Knibbs and companions Price Cox faced charges over a Sunday joy ride and misused premises. Witnesses described entering a polish shop and warehouse, taking a horse and cart, and drinking beer. the bench found no malicious intent and dismissed the case, ordering payment of court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willer Ping
Port Adelaide
Messins
JH. Sinclair
J. Staming
P. Walshoot
John Henry Hum
High Street
Queenstown
Sr. Ray
Mr. Ray
Price
Thomas
Alfred T. Knibbs
Alfred Street
Alberton
Hood
Ray—Licerse
Clifton Hodd
Proyer
Liddon Place
Knibba
Gill
Harris
Antot
Cart Mere
Portland
Cox
Ray
Ben
S.M
Humphreys
Advanced Motor Methods Opens New Port Adelaide Workshop
A new Port Adelaide motor firm introduces upgraded facilities on Commercial Road near Keywalkins. The Fleet Motor Works offers a large garage with concrete floors, a wide car movement area, a grand floor pit, and a finishing shop with an advanced lathes setup. Partners include Archibald Down, T H Crech, and J W Creeks, bringing extensive engineering, body, and tyre expertise. A large vulcanising machine and compressor for free air are installed, with a front shop to showcase repairs and motoring work to satisfy motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urpoker
Keywalkins
Commercial
Port Ade
Messrs
Archibald Down
T. H. Crech
Tie 8 Down
Fashons Jathe
Drummond Bors
Guildford
England
Gray's Motor Works
South Australia
Murray Ranger, Ltd
Autocars
Vrai Motor Garage
Vrai, Ltd
Burts Motor Garage
Metropolis
Port Adelaide
Fleet Motor Works
Sir Creek
Ijics
Mr. Downs
Adelaide
Hong
Creeks
Wall
Union Engineering Co
Nde
Port Adelaide case ends with six months for larceny
At the Port Adelaide Police Court Edward Henry Wilson faced a larceny charge after a fresh information exposed the theft of a yacht clock from John Bakewell’s boat on January 16. The magistrate imposed six months imprisonment, with the unlawful possession count withdrawn and the other case concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Mrr
Walsh
Suny
Watead
Prigestte
Valea Bakewsl
Johy McEachate
Birkemheid
Souter
Bert Frost
Perty
Albert Martin
Hulk Leeper
Hae
Wien
Panmelothes
W. ‘. Harris
Se Hesdant
Dakewells
Hindley
Wiese
Didsy T
SLM
Oversea Vessel Delays Hit Port Adelaide Wharf
Waterside Workers Federation orders against overtime delay overseas ships at Port Adelaide and Outer Harbor this week. Narkunda Chipra and City of Winchester berthed ships suffer. Melbourne reports work continuing on deep sea vessels. Sydney remains normal. Awaiting federation authorization to resume overseas work. Inter state vessels operate without restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterside Workers Federation
Port Adelaide
Outer Harbor
Sydney
Brisbane
Narkunda
Chipra
City of Winchester
Melbourne
Federation Pot
Federation
South Australia
Davidson transfers from Harbors Board to Treasury Department
September transfer records show Duncan Donald Davidson moving from the South Australian Harbors Board to the Treasury Department. After 18 years on the Marine Board and a stint over the wharves, he becomes a statistical clerk, receiving a farewell presentation from Bears employees wishing him luck and prosperity in his new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Donald Davidson
South Australian
Harbors Board
Treasury Department
Marine Board
Bears
Raising Ferry Fares Controversy Moves Through Council
At August 19 council session Ferries Committee recommended increasing monthly adult ferry tickets or replacing them with per dozen pricing. Lessees Murch and Johnson sought higher fares. Alf Mason warned rescinding resolutions would hurt Birkenhead. Central Ferry contract obligations prompt calls for fair tender if terms fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferries Committee
Inereas
Corneil
Alf Mason
Birkentead
Tater
Murch
Johnson
Boy loses two fingers after railway accident
Leonard Heney seven, of Langham Plate Portland, slipped on the railway near Harrison’s mill at Port Adelaide. A truck ran over his left hand, lacerating it. The little finger was amputated and the next finger at the first joint. He received care at Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital and is detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Smith
Josialy Simon
Theodore Blanch
Lipson Street
Port Adelaide
Knowles and
Vrachoa- Tle
AV. Remay
Roman
Port Admiral
Knowles
Vendinas
Winter's
Smith
Tially
Josiah Symon
Lerause
Walkman
Adelaide
Beswick
Wallinan
Alatarte
Vrachnas
Wit Pope
Wall
Sylvain Celeste
Uariner
Winter
Defendac
Jack Waness
Paizonni
McBeth
Commercal
Commercial Hotel
Ave
Josish Simon
South
Foss
Josiah
Dam Maskine
Cane
Mr. Smith
SMG
Leonard Heney
Langham Plate
Portland
Harrison'a Mill
Bicycles Without Laws Before Me
Two young men, Percy and Borer, both of the area, were involved in an engagement related to bicycles. The report notes disturbances and a stir caused by their actions as witnesses described the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Sindse
Bane Fing
Percy
Borer
Stirg Vero
Taborer
Persistent Member of Parliament Question Reads as Demand
A parliamentary scene recalls a persistent MP pressing Prime Minister Hughes with a long inquiry about the Federal Convention. The questions were read aloud, provoking laughter, as Hughes finally answered with a curt "No" and left the chamber awaiting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellman
Anens
Stortembet
Hughes
Ginghes
Sud
Makin
Steeeey Servusty
Haghee
Port Adelaide Boy Scouts Form First Battalion Troop
The Port Adelaide Boy Scouts Association announces a new unit, the first Battalion Troop, formed at Carlisle Street Glanville on August 25. It has 15 members now and is rising, with Mr C Spells as Scoutmaster. The troop meets Mondays at 7:30 am and shows keen participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle Street
Glanville
Spells
Saturday Night Event Termed Porch Street Gathering
A fragment suggests a Saturday night gathering linking the terms Porse Sutlee Gait and Peer. Details are unclear but indicate a local social or street event with informal naming. Further readable context is needed for precise entities or venue.
Prominent Woodville Subdivision Sale Ad
A subdivision sale prospectus for Abe Me Richard Honer presents a picturesque Woodville estate being subdivided into 42 lots with depths up to 433 feet. The plots include electric lines, a railway service, churches, a high school, and various homes among superior residences. Folders with lot views are available at Alfred C Att San & Co City Chambers Pirie Street Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Honer
Woodville
The
Hammer
Wiclard Bower
B. Little
Tyrose
Or. Bollea
My. Cockburn
Ic.’ Fletcher
Listte
Iy Messrs
Alfred C. Catt
San & Co
City Chambers
Pirie Street
Adelaide
Atletioneers
Cantata Day and Night to be sung at Port Adelaide Church
The Port Adelaide Congregational Church hosts Nichol’s sacred cantata Day and Night on Monday at 7 45 led by a 40 voice choir. Edith Simran and Doris Corsisk sing as soloists with C Dobbie at the organ and Reg Coombe presiding. Tickets are one shilling, promising a fine musical treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichol
Port Adelaide
Bhanat Ate
W. Nanearome
Giloists
Edith Simran
Doris Corsisk
Aut Lessis
Fier C. Dobbie
Reg. Coombe
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Partics
Hacwell
Glenelg
Glenel
Elder, Siith & Co
Dalgety & Co
South Australian Farmers’ Union
Adelaide Chemical Co
Adelaide Cement Co
Gray Bros
Ariowa Flour Mills
Trns
Messrs. J, FL
Sinclar, Sim
PJ. Taylor
Demstrus Vrachnas
Commerce Road
Bernhard Winter
Fierej
Su:saade
Plaintif
Port Admiral Hotel
Wee
Smith, Ke
Raliman
R Qruickshank
Laide
SEARS
BOY Scouts’ Association
Woodville Subdivision
M.A. Honey
Will Aucton
Wwoonvee
Pies Honey
Woodville Road
Torrens Road
Panmare Place
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