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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
1
A stream of OCR fragments covers ships to Australia, vaccination drives, politics, labor figures, and local notices. The text mentions Fremantle, New Zealand government, Dutch East Indies ports, and Woolwich MP Will Crooks, with scattered references to vaccination campaigns and municipal concerns.
The Fremantle page details a murky mix of theatre schemes and local intrigue. Promoter plans orbit Bill Roche and a proposed company tied to Harbour Lights and other acts while noting a rotating leadership and cautious investor sentiment. Contained are references to figures such as Jon Widdicoube, Harry Turner, and Joe Clarks, with sideways jabs at Flynn and political undercurrents.
The fortnightly meeting of the Fremantle Trades Hall Association was held on Tuesday evening. Mr. Uroll in the rate presented an application for affiliation from the Federal Battle Union which was granted. The Committee of Management brought forward proposals for extending the buildings.
The Fremantle Tramway Board met on Friday with McLaren presiding. The weekly report showed work ending 26 6355 124, 913d, total mileage 1,681, vehicle movements 77,002, and a rise in last year’s output, prompting plans to expand boiler capacity and call for another boiler tender. Applications for powerhouse improvements, street lighting at Palen, and youth apprentice employment were discussed, with the board delaying action pending higher authority guidance.
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