Spearwood Coogee Notes On Local Affairs And Quips
Spearwood and Coogee communities stay active with talks of a new Church of England hall and road valuations showing shifts for Spearwood. Mr Watson and Mr Straugher exchange sharp banter at a social. Rail delays frustrate residents as Fremantle service runs late and guards mute complaints. Local politics feature M.L.C. Robert Lynn urging closer settlement in outlying districts.
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Robert Lynn
M.L.C
Lanis
Sien
Fremantle
Complimentary Social at Spearwood Honors Mrs Straugher
Spearwood residents crowded a Wednesday social in Wesley Hall to honor Mrs Straugher. A conversational gathering featured a decorated drawing-room setup with card and game tables, music by Mrs Rigby and others, with Miss Watson at the piano as Mr We presided.
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Spearwood
Stryker
Wesley Hall
Residents honor Mrs Straugher with gifts and praise
The scene featured a handsome marble mounting and a pair of piano lamps as residents praised Mrs Straugher for her selfless life. Spearwood’s rapid progress was attributed to her efforts, with Rev Alex Hay and Mr Row speaking for church folk. George Straugher acknowledged pride in his mother after a shared social including Auld Lang Syne.
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Watson
Spearwood
Straugher
Alex. Hay
Row
Angus M.leal
Progress Association
Ladies’ Guild
George Straugher
Fremantle Cycling Club May Stage Second Road Race
The Fremantle Cycling Club will run a twenty mile road race from Beaconsfield Hotel to ten miles out on dandakor Road and back starting at 3 o clock. W Jose and B Lynn will handle starters and time keeping with R Rose as judge. Handicaps listed for riders including Cogdell Mitchell Dunckley Ward Mitchell and others. Also, Holmes announces purchase of Harper and Ross tobacconists and hairdressers at 13th High Street with plans to meet patrons’ needs and offer hire of gowns wigs and costumes.
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Beaconsfield
Dandakor Road
Messrs
W. Jose
B. Lynn
R. Rose
A. Cogdell
13Th High Street
Fremantle Photographic Society Formed For Enthusiasts
A Fremantle group forms the Fremantle Photographic Society to promote photography. It meets at No 1 Central Chambers on alternate Tuesdays with lectures and demonstrations. A forthcoming meeting announces an event on Tuesday the 14th with a show and practical exposure for beginners under Secretary Mr. Atos.
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Fremantle Photographic Society
Fremantle
No 1 Central Chambers
Nicholson
Ami
Leon
Atos
Dorton
Pory's Teething Powers Best and Saddest for Pabss
Pory showcases dramatic teething powers in a case involving Pabss, with observers noting both impressive progress and poignant challenges. The event highlights unique abilities and the emotional impact on involved parties.
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Pory
Perth store extols big bargains and dazzling children's fashion
An advertisement hails a Perth retailer as the source of “high quality” and “keen prices” for a wide range of women and children’s wear. It touts frocks, dresses, tunics, coats, robes, and coats with detailed prices, emphasizing value, thrift, and the store’s famed permanence of its motto and offerings.
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Perth
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A. O. Kopp
High St. Fremantle
Barrack St
Henry Street
J. Moore
Arundel St
South Terrace
Mr. Watson
Angus Macleod
Mac
Roads Board
Coogee
Spearwoon
Fremantle Cycling Club
Goodridge & Co
Henry ST
Queensland Insurance Co
Telephone
OUR Children’s Department
Astrachan
Bradshaws Limited
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