Early History of Western Australia Continues
The narrative traces 1830s to 1860s Western Australia progress, convicts arrival, and initial trade stagnation. It notes Fremantle and Perth growth limits, convict notoriety, mail arrivals to Albany, floods, post office bank, and early exploration as John Eyre and Roe expand geographic and mineral knowledge. It previews figures like Forrest and Warburton shaping further development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
West Australia
England
India
China
Perth
Swan River District
Earl Grey
Fremantle
Royal Mail
Singapore
Legislative Council
Government
Hougemont
Albany
Swan Valley
Northam
John Edward Eyre
Bight
Garvoyne
Murchison
Greenough
Irwin
Avonemith
George Grey
A. C. Gregory
Northern Territory
J. 8. Roe
York
Victoria
John Forrest
Alexander
Warburton
Gosse
Giles
School Notes Highlight Classroom Quirks and Empire Day
The column recalls a misheard grammar lesson about common and abstract nouns with a pupil’s cakewalk remark. It cites a Fremantle district Keats lecture joke and notes the lack of sensational news beyond standard study activities. Continuation Classes at Fremantle boast 800 students and positive feedback on English history geography and arithmetic courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Tennyson
Kenta
Perth
Jack Simons
Y.A.L
Fremantle
Worthy
Town Planning Meeting Sees Fremantle Board Only Present
A Perth meeting on town planning was attended only by Fremantle Roads Board while Fremantle East and North Cottesloe Melville Park Roads Board and other councils were absent. The West report lists many bodies as present, omitting Fremantle Bounds Board representative A M’Leod, prompting criticism of exclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Fremantle Roads Board
Fremantle
East
North Cottesloe
Melville Park Roads Board
A. M'Leod
Fremantie Bounds Board
Fremantle Board
Promata
Hairdressers Picnic At Point Walter With Strong Turnout
The Hairdressers held their annual picnic last Wednesday at Point Walter with over 120 holiday makers. The day featured lively events and a luncheon catered by Messrs Walker and Evans. Employers’ representatives Beisley and Bayly praised the Saturday half holiday movement as on course, and Beisley noted recent weeks of progress. Sporting results included Addison in the long jump at 19 feet, Greenslade winning the girls race, Hounslow brothers top in the boys race, Beisley leading a masters handicap, and Adkins heading the journeymen’s race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Walter
Mrasis
Walker
Evans
Mesars
Beisley
Bayly
Oval
Kelly
Addison
Roby
E. Greenslade
Marshall
A. Hounslow
N. Hounslow
R. Kelly
Harper
Alford
A. Dri Nkins
Robinson
Correspondence to the Editor on tramway uniforms
A reader recalls early Coolgardie era tram uniforms and cites anecdotes of uniformed conductors, motormen and officials. He questions councillor action as the Board outfits workers in distinctive attire, noting social reactions to the garb and humorous misuses of uniforms.
Spearwood Coogee Notes Highlight Local Events And Plans
From Our Own Correspondent at Coogee Hall last Saturday night prize giving followed by a dance. Mr W W Murphy entertained with Sunday school stories in the supper room. Jandakot prize giving is expected tomorrow with a big roll-up and dance. Local residents clash over remarks about melon selling. Harvest thanksgiving at Spearwood sent fruit donations to Salvation Army Home. Coogee beat Spearwood Cricket Club. Coogee umpire praised. Coogee State School unable to field full team for Hamilton Hill clash. Naval base matters include possible resumption at powder magazines toward Coogee Lake. Burchell foresees base moves affecting settlers. Bibra Lake properties to be developed. Learmonth Duffy’s group offer to Spearwood Townsite Estate remains with agents over post office terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coogee Hall
W. W. Murphy
Sir Georg Reid
Spearwood
Salvation Army
North Fremantle
Naval Base
Burchell
M.H.R
le Os
Coogee Lake
Oceanic Hotel welcomes Jack Visser’s warm greeting
Jack Visser of the Oceanic Hotel extends a cordial welcome, inviting guests and patrons to enjoy a hospitable stay. The gesture underscores the hotel’s friendly service approach and community ties.
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Jack Visser
The
Oceanic Hotel
Property sale and lot listings in Fremantle area advertisement
Real estate notice listing reduced prices and terms for multiple lots in Fremantle districts including Lefroy Estate South Fremantle Chester Street Scott Street Solomon Street Edmund Street Essex Street Rocky Bay estate and Jervois Bay. Prices range from £20 to £75 with deposits and flexible terms. 5 percent cash discount offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Street
Forrest-street
Essex Street
Fremantle
Temperance Hall
Rocky Bay
Get Plains
Billygent
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Farrell Bros
General
Produce Merchants
Howard ST
Tel
Adelaidy Street
Mainstone
Mandurah Road
Freemasons Hotel
Swan
Castlemaine
Newcastle Club Hotel
Western Australia
Fremantle Steam Laundry
A.B.C
Putland Proprietor
Angus McLeod
High ST
Cantonment Street
Tradera of
A. Pascall
Mgr
Fremantle Tramway
Unifor
Tram
Coolgardie
Blackfellows
Prospectors
Richmond
Jandakot
Coogee
Spearwood Cricket Club
Coogee State School
Hamilton Hi
Cooges
Roads Board
Arthur Davies
Big Bibra Lake
Hammer
Learmonth, Duffy, and Co
Spearwood Townalte
W.A. In
Commonwealth
P. H. Anderson & CO
Librarians
Jams
Tasmania
Lefroy
South Fremantle
Wardie-street
Rey
Chester-street
Scott Street
Solomon Street
Ocean View
Taft
Iulance Gaby Corns
Mccleery Street
Forrest & Edmund Street
Central Naval Base
Jervois Bay
Chester Park
Beaconsfield
Murray-street
Corner Veitch and
Murray Streets
Rockingham Road
York Road
Midland Junction
JK Hicks
HaMpton Road
Hill Street
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