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100 YEARS AGO
Looking into our past…
More immigrants, the Ballarat brings 238.
The P & O branch service steamer Ballarat, from
England, arrived at the Outer Harbor on Monday
with 1,161 passengers. There were 238 State
assisted passengers for South Australia, including
31 selected domestic helpers. The balance of the
238 consist of nominated families.
The State Immigration Officer (Mr. E. J. Field)
stated on Monday afternoon there was
an outbreak of measles on board, and the
Quarantine Officer (Dr. Gething) arranged for
24 of the passengers to be detained at Torrens
Island. Seven of them - children, whose ages
range between 1 1/2 and 5 years-are suffering
from measles, and the remainder are contacts. No
deaths occurred on the voyage. Captain Hansen
said he had had a remarkably smooth passage
and the passengers had conducted themselves
in an admirable manner. In addition to the
measles patients, there is also a case of bronchial
pneumonia. The patients will be released as soon
as Dr. Gething says they are free from infection.
The infected passengers have been dealt with
under the Federal Quarantine Act ... which
provides that the cost of quarantining shall be
borne by the shipping company concerned.
The Chronicle - March 8 1913
Enfield requirements
The Hon. P. McM. Glynn, M.H.R., waited upon
the Deputy Postmaster-General, with Mr. A. W.
Shillabeer (chairman of the Yatala South District
Council) and Mr. S. J. Beasley (clerk), and asked
for an extension of the postal delivery so as to
include Enfield, and the establishment of a public
telephone at the Enfield post-office. The Deputy
Postmaster-General replied that the first request
should receive consideration, and the second
would be granted if the postmistress would
undertake to attend to the telephone.
January 11 1913 the Advertiser
The Port Adelaide Workers Memorial
The Port Adelaide Workers Memorial is located
outside the Port Adelaide Visitor Information
Centre at the intersection of St Vincent Street and
Commercial Road. “This memorial is unique, as
it honors people who have worked unceasingly
in an everyday way, sacrificing much that their
fellows might enjoy a little more of the better
things of life. The statue should inspire the
younger generation to go on and try to make the
conditions of life better, as those whose names
are inscribed on the monument had done. These
workers have blazed the track by achieving the
eight hours working day and many of the other
conditions of labor which workers today enjoy,
they should read the history of what these
pioneers went through. Characteristic of their
work was the fact that they always relied on an
appeal to reason, feeling sure that their case and
their cause was just and right.”
Safe towing and caravanning
This free seminar is a must for road users but especially
if you tow a trailer or caravan. Update your knowledge of
the laws and principles of safe towing and caravanning.
Help keep your family and others safe this Easter holiday
period or whenever you travel.
Members of the South Australian Police will share tips
on safe travelling and answer your questions.
Bookings are essential on 8405 6570 or at
www.portenf.sa.gov.au/goto/librarycalendar
Thursday 7 March, 6.30-7.30pm
Semaphore Library, 14 Semaphore Road Semaphore
Welcome to our world
Do you have a child or work with a child who has been
diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or who
exhibits similar complex or challenging behaviours?
If you feel you could use a few tricks up your sleeve or that
you need an interpreter to understand what is going on for
your child, this seminar will prove very useful.
Kristen Messenger is a well known children’s presenter who
conducts science communication, environmental education
and creative programs. She is also diagnosed with Asperger’s
Syndrome and has a special interest in helping people to
understand how to engage with affected children.
Over three sessions, Kristen will offer an insight into her
experiences of ASD and will provide parents and caregivers
with tips and tools to help develop appropriate strategies to
communicate effectively with these children.
Bookings are essential on 8405 6580 or online (see back cover).
Tea and coffee will be provided.
Tuesday 5, 12 and 19 March, 1-3pm
Port Adelaide Library, 2 Church Street Port Adelaide
Kid’s Club
Three Port Adelaide Enfield libraries host free fortnightly Kids’
Club sessions that are aimed at children aged between 5 and
13 years, where kids are invited to join in fun activities such
as cooking, craft, puzzles, games and more.
Details for March are shown below, with Kids’ Clubs taking
place thereafter every two weeks during school terms from
3.30-4.30pm.
For further information contact your nearest library or online
(see back cover).
Semaphore Library - Monday 4 & 18 March
Greenacres Library - Tuesday 12 & 26 March
Enfield Library - Wednesday 6 & 20 March