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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
4
SENDERS for Fremantle Harbor and Light Offices renovations will be received by the Hon the Minister for Works until noon July 14. Details at Court House Fremantle. C A Munt Under Secretary for Public Works.
Area No 9 Fremantle sewers now available for connection within thirty days. Rates to start October 1, 1914 if not connected. Plan of works required. Territory outlines Fremantle wards and boundary details. Dated June 22, 1914. J. W. Johnson, Minister.
Applications are invited from individuals or firms to advertise on the new Drop Curtain at the North Fremantle Town Hall. Spaces and prices available on application to the Town Clerk.
Visitors included Mr and Mrs John Cooke Mr and Mrs Hobs Pairbairn Mr and Mrs Wray Mr and Mrs Pearse Mr and Mrs Geo Prout Mr and Mrs Gustavsen Mr and Mrs Hattielil with Druids officials and reps from Coogee Hamilton Hill and Bibra Lake Mrs Straugher supervised a committee of ladies who provided abundant refreshments Mr Dowse oversaw children sports Capt Biddles and Prout and Gershaw received donations of 1 10s each Calthorp Bros supplied lollies and H and S Siuiper supplied fruit acknowledging all who helped make the outing a success.
A colorful vaudeville program at the Princess theater features a full artist change led by Spanish headliners and the Carlo-Male wire-walkers. Cunnighan Rose arrive from S.S.4 with humorous turns, while Wardells and others perform along with juggling and acrobat acts. Extra tributes and a Hansen Sextet finale cap the bill.
Spearwood witnesses a grand opening of the State School led by the Minister for Education, with speeches by Harry Bolton MLA and Bob Lynn MLA. Officials praise unity among settlers, while inspectors tout Western Australia’s education quality. The piece lampoons cane-era discipline and notes a missing brick and barbed wire fence.
A political clash erupts over a proposed oil policy within the party. Key figures contest allocations and constitution text as factions push for a decisive vote in the parliament. The dispute centers on how reserves and production duties are outlined in the policy draft.
North Fremantle Municipality held its usual fortnightly meeting on Thursday June 25 with His Worship Mayor W. J. Craig and nine councillors present. Attendance requests by Dr. Ives were considered. The Works Committee was tasked to verify road vesting in the municipality. Bank balances were reported: General Account £1577 15s 11d and Loan Capital Account £1407 10s 11d. Subdivision plans P76 P77 P78 were approved to extend Elizabeth Street to Alfred Road. Dr. Owen Paget resumed duties as medical officer of health. The council referred a power charge issue from Mr. A. E. Brown to the electric lighting committee. The WA Swimming Association thanked the council for life-saving resolution support. The WA Fire Brigade Board announced a July 28 meeting date.
The council discussed and set dates for a new motor engine test on the municipal site. Permission granted for a meter on a standpipe and a band concert on Sunday 28th. Plans for bulk oil stores were revised, drainage works authorized, and several maintenance tasks approved. By laws to be gazetted. boundaries and street naming discussed. council meeting adjourned.
An early health advert claims Parrys Beef Wine and Iron boosts blood quality and nerve strength. Marketed as a tonic, it promises renewed vitality for readers seeking wellness improvements.
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