Waterside Notes on War Period Shipping and Local Events
The note covers wartime shipping, prisoner of war embarkations to Rottnest, and a dramatic demented bullock crossing the north river bank. It discusses coal boat activity, unemployment, and the need to keep coal stocks up, plus ship movements like the Nero, Australien, Dimboola, and Maloja. It also notes volunteers for the Expeditionary Force, training sailors, and expected sailings suspended due to war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. Fhantom
Rottnest
Bouth Mole
German steamers and Fremantle port activity noted
A long wartime shipping update from Fremantle details German steamer Neuminster's arrival and crew detentions, Allied warship escort, and unresolved cargo unloadings. It lists expected arrivals from Antwerp and Hamburg, rumors of Stolberg’s mission, and Pioneer’s patrol actions. Local notices touch on road works, elections, and community events amid drought and irrigation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuminster
Pionesr
Fremantle
UMS
Stolberg
G.M.S. Oon
Roads Board Notes On Anstey And Forrest Roads
The Roads Board met at the board office on the 12th with Me R C Hammond in the chair and A Jones absent. Anstey road condition was discussed. the supervisor to inspect fines and arrange road works. Public Works Dept advised £150 of £300 credit toward Forrest road extension. funds to complete the road require Board contribution. Secretary to inform Under-Secretary of 174 chains completed, 49 chains remain, estimated cost over £500, funds promised by the Minister to complete the road, pending board funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atuuelate
Puli Works Department
Jayedakor Progress Assocation
Nicholson Road
Canning Vale
Wardere
Nicholson-road
Roads Board
R. C. Hammond
A. Jones
Anstey-road
Aetter
Anstey Road
Forrest Road
Public Works Department
Ward
East Jandakot Progress Association Meets In War Time Evening
East Jandakot Progress Association held its most recent meeting under wartime mood with a moonlit, pleasant evening. Five new members joined and several accounts paused for payment. Marden played selections on his memophone, Miss Hames and Messrs Cousins and Cook recited, Mrs Devine sang and danced. A ladies meeting postponed the children’s fancy dress ball due to the war. The hall is used as a polling booth for Federal elections aiding settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Dandakot Progress Association
Marden
Hames
Messrs
Cousins
Cook
Devine
Gentlemart
GOODRIDGE & CO. AUCTIONEERS FREMANTLE REPORT ON FOOTBALL PREMIERSHIP
Last Saturday Mines Hovers won the goldfields football premiership from Railways by three points. Gate receipts reached 217 pounds. The Australasian Football Council president congratulated the Culifieldy team on its carnival effort. The WA team finished third at Sydney, blamed for a goal umpire error and two late post hits. Bert Tapping of South Fremantle won the Referee medal for best player in the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfields
Railways
Goldfields League
Australasian Football Counil
Leslie
Culifieldy
Teagui
W.A
South Aus
Vic
Bert Tapping
South Fremanti
Fremantle and Perth Phone Listings for A O Kopp
Business contact notice listing A O Kopp with phone numbers 626 in Fremantle and 2204 in Perth. Addresses include 143 High Street Fremantle and 135 Barrack Street Perth. Public service style ad with terse contact information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Perth
A. O. Kopp
High St. Fremantle
Barrack St
Sporting Sparklets and Trotting News From Western Australia
A fragmented report highlights a busy Perth trotting program with travels to Kalgoorlie and Kalgoorlie, notes on Perth meetings, and the WA Trotting Association's £200 donation to the Patriotic War Fund. Mentions of horses such as Nimrod and Tan Cleve, and races like the Moyle syndicate’s entries, fill the page along with late-season Melbourne mounts for Ted Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Ack Hodge
Lyeland
W.A. Trotting Association
W.A. Turf Club
Nimrod
Pisgjir
Tyanhoe
Otahuhu
Viking
Maid of Erin
Ioldsprig
Sando Rothschild
Roser
D'Englesfield
Huon Rose
Lond Dexter
Tan Cleve
Zindown
Kalgoorlie Racing Club Jumpers Fill The Field
A cluttered Kalgoorlie racing list shows entries across multiple events. Notable horses include Renegade, Poetical, and Dollary Dictator in weight for age and handicap races, with crowds and stakes noted for the Blended Cup style meeting.
Goodwood Racing Club Selections for Tomorrow Afternoon
Handicaps and selections released for Open Handicap Trot and related races. Included are yardage gaps, listed runners such as Highland Macy Brumby Joe Wallace Disie Luss Inn Ginger Ambky Magele Leroy Tim Nell Gwynne Wlaablight Tricks Pudry Albury Majestic Interest Mugtime Boscobel Snowfoot and more, plus purses and horse names for multiple plates and flat events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Spurs
Highland Macy
Brumby Joe
Wallace
Weratch
Disie Luss
Inn
Ginger
Ambky
Magele
Leroy
Tim
Nell Gwynne
Wlaablight
Tricks
Pudry
Albury
Majestic
Interest
Mugtime
Boscobel
Snowfoot
Exelas
Spearwood Coogee Notes on Road Platform Plan
Andrittes reports to the Roads Board that Spearwood is not justified for a platform due to insufficient passengers. Secretary Euston is asked to inquire if the particular maker was amazed. The Roads Board plans to arrange water supply along the road and provide a trough for travelers and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrittes
Roads Board
Spearwood
aLen
Euston Ue
Ie Particulay
War News From Paris And Belgium Fronts
War dispatches report French advances at Mulhausen capturing guns and wagons while Belgian forces fight near Ghent and Antwerp. British naval base plans and Spearwood property valuations surface amid broader war coverage. Pope hints at end times as Rome notes progress on roads and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mulhausen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waterside Notes
Aie Aruindale
Toad Coal
Newcastle
Helena Vale
W. Mofflin
E Hould
Uota
Mofflin
Hould
Messrs. Dalgety and Co
Massageries Maritime Company
Europe
Clan Davidson
Calais
Dor Tedly
Gothenburg
Gage Roads
Magdala
Thess. Dimboola
Adelaide
Maloja
Colombo
Fartowe
New York
Janita
General Urgo
WA. Shipping Association
Calcutta
North Geetun Lloyd
Thuvingen
Posen
Antwerp
Hamburg
London
Suez
RMS
Orontes
South Afric
Dewosthenes
Runie
Alhwny
S.c. Lealindix
R.M.S. Maloja
Ss. Dinboola
Singapore
Minderoo
Wor Derly
Aundakot
Satir
Men Winfield
Elsie
Winfield
Distriet
Military Department
Bewley & Lawrence
Wing Tara
Jandakot Jottings
East Jandakot
Goodridge & CO
Henry ST
Queensland Insurance Co
Aranteen
Twin
Jose
Zaccheus
Hampton
Kalgoorlin
Skipton
Jants
Star
Alex
Clyderdinke
Kulgoorly
Eugland
Foorswood
Lavi Satuelay
Ady Histaetts Hfandivap
Ridetta
Corstep
Marshal
Bowe Inmernant
Tookyne Goodwood
Kalgoorlie
Reenmoitre
Artesian
Ted Young
Melbourne
Bo Lewis
Goodwood
East
Midian
Heemantle Oval
Souths
Suby
Subiaco Oval
Northe
West Perth
Kalgoorlie Racing Club
Malwoods
the Royal Frirtas Cello
Hewuncuanenl Og Bulda
Aynville Ng
Viliarka
Hamplon
Ayiville
Kaihkeale
Vilay Dretator
Milly Hilton
Uiballo
Boca
Mary
Watts
Mauer
Cecile Filayh
Windy
Sally Suiow
Froudeur
Mururie
Henather
Son
Argumaut
Koren
Bullie
Garlden Orb
Lady Brute
Houseboy
Milly
Tym
Kosertil
Guten Meinl
Wigidine
Ginglet
Downie
Lown Shire
West Park
Goodwood Racing Club
Arcenteat
Moron
Gady Rowenw
Hinck Cloud
Kinga Choice
Wee Mun
Urogo
Geermullan
Blinkhtell Morva Lady Rowes
H.C
Gracie Moore
Servian Maid
Pakeha
Bronzewing
Sparta
Carbarn
Minister
Brenda
Greenleaf
Boronia
Bartiex
Lavy Alto
Lochena
Carbutla
Gouamer
Marklex
Boronin Gracie Mouse
Rotary
Oly
Matt Ring
Diplomatiat
Paul
Roslyn Lass
Mudiari
Seaspray
Reckef
Sunlight
Buibrac
Rossly
Mudlark Lass
Mudlark
Murat Star
Searn
Dugong
KL Tab
Wheolarva
France
Dromandel
iMinor
Kerl King
Awannitale
Aaunw Loa
Boors Chomer
Seychetles
Amy Bar
Brirl
Kordite
Minnacotl
Curnae
the Gun
Levuka
K.omg
Bakhita
Darington
Reeast
Mynchausen
Sparta Girt
Roa
Vie
Berle
Adriatic
Rouen
Thureday
Astravo
Tern Farvser
Gall Tae
Brussels
Belgium
Gentloux
Malhausen
Nish
Rome
Claude H. Terry
Melbourne University
A. Cuxmwens
Next Post Oil
Mauxtr Stuart
Wesley Hall
Patriotic Fund
Sturman
Haig
Hamilton Road
Jandakat
Cooger
Iin
Geordie
Yaguator Easton
Whately
Abuth Fremantle
Cailay
Doust
John Forrest
THE
Adelaide Tailoring
the People's Tailors
Corner Market Street
South Terrace
Free Wantle Benefit Building and Investment Society
Fesmanile
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