23 Sep 1932
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1932
Page
1
Mayor Lewis urges Port Adelaide citizens to patronise local shops to keep money in the district. He cites wool trade activity and brighter shipping outlook as signs of potential revival, urges job preservation, and notes high wharf-related losses while stressing community pride and economic self-help.
At the third annual meeting secretary J B Daniels retires after long service and becomes life member. L Brennan also made life member while ill health ends his activity. A Pudney is re elected president with no opposition and a smoker’s outfit awarded. Membership reaches 1015, prospects for next season bright.
Sunday afternoon concerts at St Josephs Orphanage Largs Bay raise funds for a fete. Prizes were awarded in an Ireland jubilee essay contest with Thelma Ryan top senior prize and Dora Bowden top junior prize. Agneta Murrell’s pianist story is highlighted amid tragedy.
A city meeting discusses adopting a guiding principle echoing the law of human nature as the first city law. Officials argue the concept should shape governance and policy making for residents and stakeholders.
A community drive promotes buying from local shopkeepers to reduce unemployment in Port Adelaide. An At Home event at Soldiers' Memorial Hall featured Mrs A J W Lewis Giplypress of Port Adelaide and raised funds for the mothers and babies health centre. The piece notes local swimming club progress and officers, with emphasis on community efforts and regional sports highlights.
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