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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows names such as Eisner, Fons, and VLO8D with scattered dates like May 11 and references to locations or events. The readable portion lacks a coherent event or outcome to summarize into a clear news item.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple ship names, ports, and dates amid garbled text. Mentions Royal Steamers, Moldavia Soap, Mediana Tutp, Saurin, East Eastern States, and various dates and locations, but lacks coherent narrative or clear event.
The article lists weekly passenger and cargo sailings between Melbourne Sydney Warilda and other ports, with interchanges among interstate companies. It notes through bookings for Fremantle Albany Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney, coal trade, private suites, and offices of agents in Perth Albany Geraldton and Kalgoorlie.
Readable fragments show several May dates and names unclear in a garbled note. The text mentions May 4 16 22 and 25 with partial names and times, suggesting a local appointment or events list without complete details. Further context is needed to identify people, places, or actions.
A mixed review of acts touring: Nellie and Li Diane entertain at the Fullem Breampan circuit with strong vocals and stage presence. Maurice Costello and Patty’s Wine Party highlighted at Vic's while Mabel and Sess Gibenn perform in Melbourne. The Australian Le Byum’s, Mullany’s Boys, and Grace Grasars also receive praise as shows move through Brisbane, Melbourne, Wellington, and Dunedin with regional stars and new material.
The Sunday blaze heavily damages Wood, Son & Co premises and neighboring structures in Fremantle. Fire pressure proved inadequate, steam engines and turbines faltered, prompting a council push for a 12 inch water main and a protest to the Water Supply Minister. Underwriter association considers higher rates due to fire risk.
Mu Hodge the general manager in Western Australia earns praise for handling a plant closure with grace. He sent messages that staff would remain employed and promised full wages to all workers as Dalgety’s Buildings fell into the firm’s management by 40 o clock Monday.
A long racing column reports on WA tracks and events with details on horses like Goodwood bound runners, winners at Wellington and Adelaide, and wagers in the thousands. It notes records, sales, and notable owners, including John Wren’s Doncaster success and Wheelhouse by WA T.C. preparations. A wealth of names, places, and figures illustrates the era’s racing scene.
Monday night council amid delays and quarrels discussed the burrow issue and condemned premises with substandard housing. Health officer clashed with agent over fruit barrows while residents protested delays. A Busy session also reviewed weights for the Boulder Club and Goodwood meeting with scattered remarks on municipal service and street conditions.
Messrs W Bushby and Mekbhone lease the rear room of the P. Ind D. Hotel to run an athletic academy. The principals, well known and qualified in boxing fencing and gymnastics, promise healthy youths under their tuition for the term.
The club plans a strong year with several newcomers joining including The Brothers Traum from High-curver Dick Morrie and Whetler from Borrisomis TR Sealer Palmyra Ron Woody from ingstons Jimmy Metann Wentwortt and two recruits from the wister otl M Currie and H Smith Claremont Signa fares and officers named show ongoing club efforts and expected additions
Persons who desire to subscribe to the Fund are requested to send their contributions to the Hon. Treasurer Mr J Shepherd Town Hall Fremantle the Hon Secretary Mr J MacGuthean Trade Hall Fremantle or the hon collectors Mr W B Wray Mr W Carpenter MA Mr J Taylor Mr HH Parker Town Clerk Hast Peemand and Blagie von F Mann and A Parke Cottesloe Beach.
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