H. F. Alberton and H. Brentzell Locations
Two addresses listed: H F Alberton at Semaphore Road Semaphore and H O Brentzell opposite Exeter Railway Station.
22 Sep 1916
Page 1
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
1
Two addresses listed: H F Alberton at Semaphore Road Semaphore and H O Brentzell opposite Exeter Railway Station.
A lengthy reading of Ella Wheeler Wilcox extols parental instruction, likening child upbringing to stock breeding and gardening. The piece urges parents to guide their children's thoughts from infancy, stressing moral training, discipline, and the dangers of lax instruction alongside a discussion of local Port Adelaide council proceedings on a Salvation Army site.
A deputation from the Retail Traders Association led by Dr. Anderson asked Adelaide City Council to assist in organizing a bid to the State Government for a new post office. They urged using the police site on the block now underutilized, citing wartime needs and the council’s influence with the Chief Secretary. The Mayor expressed sympathy and agreed to arrange a deputation at the earliest opportunity.
City Inspector reports a Friday street meeting at Hendry's Cover caused no major obstruction as Aldermen Mason and Cavanagh spoke. Council discusses free speech limits, defers action, and passes no measure. The incident follows a prior town hall meeting and includes public reactions and a lighthearted aside about war memorials and Elsie.
The Port Adelaide Branch of the Bank of Australasia will be withdrawn after Monday, October 1916, with transfers to the Adelaide Branch. A receiving house will operate at Port Adelaide on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:30 am to 3 pm, starting Friday, 8 October 1916, in connection with the Adelaide Branch. C.J. Henderson, Superintendent, Melbourne, September 1916.
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