Retiring Hammond Honored by Fremantle Roads Board
A Saturday gathering at the Fremantle Roads Board marked the retirement of Mr Hammond after 21 years of service. Presentations praised his work, spanning from primitive roadwork by prison labor to modern council construction across hundreds of miles. Fellow members spoke of Sir John Forrest ties and the district’s growth, noting revenue gains from vehicle use and future expansion as rail, tram, and shipping widen local transport horizons.
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Din Fremantle Ryadt
Dupe Zits Witew
Eleaiemua
Ny Anu
Easton
Wanton
Hammond
Femberg
Buckland Huil
East
Feeman Are
Melville Park
Jaudaket
Kelmscott
Ariudale
Jean
Moll
Entirunia Sen
John Forrest
John
Lawrance
Thenbern Pax
Greent
Musical evening draws fair crowd at Sailors' Rest
Wet weather did not dampen a good attendance at Sailors Rest on Saturday. Otteslie Congregational choir delivered a solid program featuring Fairies' Song, Comrades' Song of Hope, and Good-night Beloved. Soloists McKinno, Tibble r, and Cresswell performed Life's Creator and My Old Kentucky Home. Mrs Nettlebeck and Miss Georgina Cresswell drew applause. Mr Trivett recalled for humor. The New Woman dialogue entertained before a final National Anthem.
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Otteslie
Messrs
McKinno Frivett
Green
Pinsuti
Messrs. McKinnon
Tibbler
Parry’s Pharmacy Sells Goods at Lowest Prices
Local shop on Market Street advertises goods sold at the lowest prices. No further details available.
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Sual
Parry's
Palmyra Notes Show Local Growth and Events
Residents welcomed rainway workers planning an electric cable through the district toward Bictun as Friday’s Tramway Board meeting could yield an agreement with the Lighting Board for improvements. Palmyra estate narrows. rumors say about 2K acres may be subdivided for sale. Fremantle Sunbeam Party entertained at Public Hall with Dawes leading and Lillingston, Black, and others performing. post‑concert dancing followed at Mr W Lillingston’s residence. Palmyrin expresses gratitude for future visits while urging patrons to take prescriptions to Tarry’s Pharmacy on Market Street.
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Correr
Subuv
Bictun
Tramway Board
Ind
Fremantle Sunbeam Party
Dawes
Missen Lillingston
A. Black
Black
Redd
Blick
Smith
Lillingston
Taylor
Gras
W. Lillingston
J. Prosser
Tmusic
Mise Ellen
Palmyrin
Howlers and schoolboy humor in a 19th century article
A lively critique of exam papers and student missteps in humor and science. It recalls stupid mistakes, parodies, and blunders from primary and secondary schools, including a pupil claiming gold floats on mercury and others misdescribing wars and rulers. It mentions Henry VIII and Henry VII with mock accuracy and notes playful public exam answers.
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Henry VII
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Uate
Wood & Coal Yard General Carrier
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Hampton Road
Frevantle
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Fremantle Sewerage
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Adelaide
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North Fremantle
High Street
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South Western Dairy CO
Conaumars
High Street East
Newman
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High ST
B. R. Evans
Oakes and Pantry
Wigg's
Angus McLeod
High Strest
Union Stora
Tradn
Shad Be
Beautiful
Arthur E. Davies & Co
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Claremont
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