This week in history: April 25, 1924

From the archives of the River Murray Advocate, April 25, 1924… This story is now free to read. Help us tell more stories like this by subscribing today.

Lest we forget

Sunday next has been set apart in Murray Bridge for the recognition of Anzac Day, in the form of a religious service which will be held in the Institute Hall at 8.15pm, and will thus not interfere with the ordinary church services in the town.

To those Murray Bridge residents who assisted so well with the furnishing of fighting men for the empire in the great struggle, there will be no need to appeal for their attendance, as the service is largely a memorial service for those who fell in the war, and those who lost sons, brothers, fathers, husbands and pals will be only too ready to avail themselves of the opportunity to pay a tribute to those men who never came back, but whose sacrifice will last in the memory of the British Empire so long as that empire shall last.

But there is another aspect to the service, a humanitarian one, which will appeal to every resident of the town.

The collection which will be taken up is to be devoted to the funds for the benefit of those unfortunate soldiers who have contracted tuberculosis as the result of the war.

Already the local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association has donated a sum.

Police court cases

Attracted probably by the work on the new bridge at Murray Bridge, a number of itinerant workmen have drifted into the town, and some of them have caused the police a deal of trouble.

Sargeant Thompson is determined to keep the town clear of the undesirable class, and has kept a vigilant watch on all the men who appear not to want work.

On Thursday last, before Mr G.R. Handley, Michael Hogan was charged with begging alms in Bridge Street, Murray Bridge on April 16, and therefore deemed to be an idle and disorderly person.

Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment in the Adelaide Gaol.

Robert McGrath was charged with having used obscene language in Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge on April 17.

Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined £3, with 10/ costs.

Florence McGillivray, for having been drunk in Railway Terrace, was fined £2.

Labor member’s appreciation

At the declaration of the poll for Murray, at Woodside, Mr F. Staniford MP, in the course of his remarks, referred to the River Murray Advocate and said that he was pleased at the treatment his party had received throughout the campaign.

He knew, and his colleagues knew, that the Advocate was a Liberal supporter, but notwithstanding this, they had received due publicity for their meetings, and he was thankful to the local press for the treatment he had received.

Mr C. Collins MP spoke in similar terms.

Business advertisements

• Furniture auction sale: On Wednesday, April 30 at 2pm sharp, Oscar R. Dunstan has been instructed by Mr H. Binney, who is temporarily leaving the district to accompany the Murray Bridge crew to Paris, to sell the whole of his household furniture and effects on the abovementioned day at Mr Binney’s premises, on the corner of Verdun Road and Edwards Street, opposite the new Methodist manse. Further particulars from the auctioneer. Phone 95.
• Murray Bridge Motor Works: We have for sale good used Dodges, Fords and other makes on account of clients buying new model Dodge Bros cars. Cars for hire at all hours. R.C. Carne and Co, phone 22.
• New Lyric Theatre: Saturday, April 26, the first of Gene Stratton Porter’s most popular works, Michael O’Halloran, featuring the popular Irene Rich. Charles Jones in Cupid’s Fireman. Wednesday, April 30, Johnnie Walker in Capt. Fly-by-Night, a picture of thrills by an all-star cast.
• Read more: trove.nla.gov.au.