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CITY OF PORT ADELAIDE
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road, and slioiild the Government create an up and down
track or widen tlic i^resent road, tlie expenditure would
before long- he reimbursed In* the greater number of
motors that would come into lieing as a result of safer
tra\clling conditions.
RF,SERVES.
Tlie number of reserves in our City is a tribute to
tlie foresight of previous Councils: their present upkeep
reflects credit u])on the City Engineer and his capable
staff. Many eulogistic references have been made by
those whose pleasure it is to visit our city to the pro
vision made for children and elders. So man}'- open
spaces are conducive to better environment and a higher
civic life.
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND.
An enthusiastic committee has been formed at
Albertoii and Queenstown for the purpose of transform
ing a portion of one of the plantations adjacent to the
Port Road into a Children's Playground. The committee
appreciate the approval given by the Port Adelaide City
Council to the movement, which, though still in the
pioneering stage, is making good progress. Promises by
prominent citizens and others have been made in regard
to equipment, and it is hoped that ere long the opening
ceremony will take place.
FIRE FLOAT.
A new fire float which has been ordered by the Fire
Brigades Board should be ready in the new year, and
will be of inestimable value to this important seaport.
Matters pertaining to a new Post Office at Port
Adelaide have not progressed as their importance
demands. The Federal and State Governments have not
yet agreed on a definite policy, and until that can be
brought about we still have to direct our visitors to the
time-worn structure that bears the departmental name.
It is not in keeping with the improvement of the City to
retain an antiquated building that is partially incapable