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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
7
In a heated Pasquina League gathering the chair and members debate regulating the Plimsoll mark and overcrowding rules while exposing alleged graft, depreciation write-offs, and a plan for large dividends. The discussion mocks white settlers and contemplates bold stockmaneuvers as a Dell bellows outside.
In Fremantle a crowd gathers for Visser's Oceanic Hole event drawing locals to the waterfront venue. The scene centers on onlookers and the anticipated spectacle at the harbor site likely to feature nautical displays and crowd energy.
The Fremantle Friendly Societies Hospital Gala met at the Medical Institute on January 10 with a large, eager audience. Mr BT Daly was elected chairman as bereavement led the previous chair to apologize. subcommittees were formed to stage three picture and vaudeville shows at the Princess Theatre on February 10, March 11, and April 5, plus an art union at Fremantle Oval during athletic events. A Friendly Societies procession was planned for the morning of Senator Monday with hopes to involve all trades and displays. four committees were appointed for entertainment and sports. A paid secretary, Me Po Kenny, was approved to devote full time to gala work. The next general meeting was set for Saturday, January.
Resident shoppers are advised to inspect Angus McLeod's stock of woolens and seagas and to order promptly for careful personal attention. Contact at 69 High Street next to Union Stores or call 394 for tailored fittings.
The Fremantle Municipal Produce Market lists prices for vegetables and fruits in old currency, detailing items such as cucumbers tomatoes onions potatoes peppers pumpkins and melons with per dozen per gallon per case rates and varying units across vendors. Names cited include Uibby JL and Hews (Krenn) with items like cucumbers lettuce tomatoes and peaches priced in shillings and pence per unit.
Jack Visser of the Oceanic Hotel extends a hearty welcome to guests, greeting arrivals with courtesy and service.
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