Social notes hint at bazaar croquet and concert in Fremantle
Social notes describe a Wednesday bazaar croquet tournament and concert at Mrs. Geo Pearse's residence in Queen Street Fremantle to aid convalescent home charities. Lady Parker to open at 4 30 with stalls and refreshments while Fremantle clubs assist, followed by an evening program. Also reported a quiet wedding at St John’s Church in Fremantle for Miss Edla L. Norgard and Mr. Henry S. Peisley with reception and toasts, later honeymooning in Albany.
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Geo, Pearse
Digby Beard
Archie Lews
Pearse
St. John's Church
Canon Moore
Edla L. Norgard
EK. J. Norgard
Ellen Street
Wremantle
Nt Semaphore
S.A
Henry 5. Peisley
Commercial Travellers' Club
Perth
J. Peisley
North Perth
K Saw
Mr. Franks
Migs
Frank
C. Bowden
G. Brown
Ada Pelsley
Tdith Pelsley
Miss Wilson
P. A. Cumming
Fremantle Seeks Fairness After Holiday Excursions
Fremantle faced a disadvantage during the Xmas and New Year season as special excursion trips favored other coastal towns. The mayor, councillors, and parliamentary representatives are urged to ensure Fremantle receives equal opportunity and is not penalised in future holiday periods.
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Fremantle
Naval base at Cockburn Sound to gain more workers
The text notes additional men are being assigned to work at Cockburn Sound, hinting at a policy shift reportedly endorsed by the late Defence Minister. It suggests minor deals may be altered and calls for public disclosure of Sir Maurice Fitzgerald’s full recommendations to accelerate the program.
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Cockburn Sound
Defence
Maurice Fitumaurice
Swimming Carnival Plans at Fremantle Port
Fremantle seeks to stage monthly swimming carnivals during summer to draw visitors. The Visllor is urged to be entered, and Fremantle stresses proper organization and enthusiasm to keep holiday money from leaking to other cities.
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Nose South
Visllor
Fremantle
Adelaide Street Development Signals Fremantle Growth
The article notes Adelaide street's rise as a key business thoroughfare with a new building for Mr. Hradshaw of Perth Economic Stores under construction. It argues Fremantle will expand and prosper despite pessimism and central Perth governance challenges, citing Spokereon as confident in the port's bright future.
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Adelaidestreet
Hradshaw
Perth
Spokereon
Fremantle
Rocky Bay Harbor Extension Debate
Minister Johnson said no estimate exists for extending the harbor to Rocky Bay while work proceeds. The public deserves a clear statement of government intentions, and questions are raised about centralisation and the Outer Harbor League's actions.
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Johnson
Rocky Bay
Frank Rowe
Outer Harbor League
South Fremantle Rail Station Plea Reiterated by Deputation
A member for South Fremantle urged the government to start a railway station at the southern suburb. No start is indicated. The halt may be tied to Cockburn Sound naval base work, prompting a suggestion for another deputation to press the Ministry on the project.
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South Fremantle
Cockburn Sound
Preston Point and regional camping spots on Swan River
The article extols Preston Point near Fremantle as a premier picnic site on the Swan River while urging the opening of more southern beaches such as Coogee and Clarence for camping. It frames camping as an Australian institution and calls for national action and local initiative.
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Swan River
Preston Point
Fremantle
Coogee
Clarence
Australia
Fremantle crowds seek Wister's Oceanic Hotel
In Fremantle readers are directed to follow the crowd to Wister's Oceanic Hotel as a bustling local gathering place. The note highlights the hotel's prominence and invites visitors to join the popular hub by the waterfront.
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Fremantle
Wister
Oceanic Hotel
North Fremantle Council meeting notes January sbi
North Fremantle Municipal Council held its January meeting with Mayor W d Craig and councillors present. The leakages of electricity prompted purchase of a megger to locate faults. 100 sanitary pans were ordered. accounts totaling £699 14s 3d were approved. A shed permit on North Beach was granted. drift sand issue on Miriam Street upheld previous resolution. Laundry license issued. 4 percent discount offered for full year rates paid quickly. Tender deadline set for January 22. ministerial visit invited to discuss municipal needs.
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North Fremantle
G. BR. Stanwury
Permisson
J. M'Loughlin
Miriam-street
Hoeber
Victoria Avenue
Proposed Works Schedule in Wards
Schedule of proposed works lists ward projects funded by local money. The notice outlines types of works planned across wards, indicating scope and implementation timelines for public infrastructure improvements.
North Fremantle Ward Roadworks and Valuation Report
The report lists tar paving and footpath construction across multiple streets including Victoria avenue John street Thompson road and Harvest road with works on water tables drains and walls. It also presents Valuator D Hancock's schedule of annual and capital values for properties in North Fremantle's North West and West wards totaling annual value 22 268 and capital value 108 062.
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Victoria-avenue
Town Hall
Dyeslie-Road
Frederick Saga George
Harvest Road
Mary-street
Fay-street
Isirvent Road
Alfred
Vistora-avenue
Thompson-road
Alfred-roit
Thompson
Frederick-street
Alfred-rosd
Vielurda Avenue
Alfred-road
Victoria Avenue
John-street
Brucetreet
Bruce-street
Lizabeth-street
Burns-street
Brove-street
Ainslie-road
Narvest-road
Bay-road
Paul's
Swan-street
Mason-street
Napier-road
Jackson-street
Jackson Street
Jackeson-street
de Lisle-street
de Lisle Street
Broomestreet
Lancelot Street
Irene Street
D. ©. Hancock
North Fremantle
West Ward
Oceanic Hotel Welcomes Jack Visser to Reception
Jack Visser of the Oceanic Hotel extends warm greetings as he welcomes guests at a formal hotel reception.
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Jack Visser
The
Oceanic Hotel
Young Liberals Society opens Fremantle branch meeting
Fremantle Fremantle Branch of the Young Liberals Society held its opening meeting with secretary F W Ball outlining aims to unite members and promote Liberal principles. Officers were elected and a debate on Payment of Members of Parliament followed, ending in a narrow defeat for the motion.
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Fremantle
The
Young Liberals Society
Liberal League
F. W. Ball
Mr. Goold
Messrs
R. Thomas
F. Roberts
P. Gray
F. W
Gould
G. Freeman
Australia
Messrs. Solomon
Messrs. Solomon, Roberts
Parry
Bateman
Evans
Beacons Gifield Congregational Ladies Guild Meeting
The annual Beacons Gifield Congregational Ladies Guild meeting convened Tuesday at the Hampton Road church. Members decorated the interior, followed by songs and a year in review. Mrs Chalmers reported functions aiding the church, Mrs Sargent presented a £49 offering, and thanks were voiced to Mrs OC A Hinson and the guild. Prizes went to Miss Mabel Leonhardt, Rev Jas Blort, Mrs Sargent, and Mr Alfred Jaggs. A supper and the National Anthem closed the evening.
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Beacons- Gifield Congregational Ladies
Guna
Hampton Road
Chalmers
Sargent
Alfred Jaggs
Cottesloe Surf Carnival Opens Beach Festival Notes Winners
The Cottesloe Life Saving and Athletic Club held its first annual aquatic carnival on the beach last Saturday. A strong southerly gust and huge surf drew a large crowd as events unfolded from 2.30 pm, with prizes awarded to W Reed of Coolgardie in the 440 yard open swim and Miss P Bardwell in the ladies 220 yard handicap. The Y.M.C.A. team took the 220 yard beach relay, and Cottesloe B won the alarm reel race.
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Cottesloe
Y.A.L
Joe Walsh
Messrs
Hamel
Ross
Hedemany
Crancour
P. Bardwell
BG. Brockway
O. Massey
Y.M.C.A
W. Reed
Massey
Brian
Ewarts
Circular motor drive around Perth proposed
A proposal urges macadamising 14 miles of coast road near Armadale to create a circular motor drive linking Fremantle Armadale and Perth suburbs. The plan seeks government backing to connect the towns for a smooth coastal loop.
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Armadale
Fremantle
Perth
Fremane
White Roads in Fremantle Prompt Road Darkening Plan
Visitors complain of white roads in Fremantle and the Council promises action. The aim is to darken and improve roads, improving town image with better pavement and infrastructure.
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Fremantle
Rumors of naval base action and local notes at Spearwood
From Our Own Correspondent reports rumors of a naval base reactivating at the old site with preparations underway and an engineer arriving Tuesday while Billy Murphy remains aboard or in the base canteen. The Fremantle Road Board receives praise from the government auditor, Hammong’s death stirs the district, and pigwash pricing is debated. Easton proposes linking electric lighting with fruit growers pumping, and Roads Board seeks pump-coast data. Chinese gardeners face market access questions amid municipal pressure and a dark night encounter on Forrest road is recounted.
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Billy Murphy
Stokehole
Fremantle Roade Board
Easton
The Fruit Season in Cool Summer Delays Local Show Delights
Owing to a cool summer fruit ripening is late but February promises plentiful exhibits at Jandakot and Coogee Shows. The districts anticipate surpassing prior years with a strong display of choicest varieties and robust competition.
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Social Notes
Gabrialle
Peisley
Doniton
A. A. Hall
C.t.c
Mr. Welshman
Purser and Bonefield
Mrg
Shenton Road
North
Naval Base
Adelaide
Rocky Bay Harbor Extension
South Fremantle Railway Station
North Fremantle Council
North Ward
East Ward
Valuator
Young Liberals’ Society
F.W Ball
H. P. Bateman
Racing Club
Bigton
A. Clydesdale
Samuel
William Streets
William and Murray
Central Arcade
Naval Office
Hammong
Mr. Hammond
Fruit- Browers’ Association
Chamberlain
Sec. Easton
Roads Board
Forrest Road
Mac
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