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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
7
A fragmentary wartime lyric aboard the R M 8 at Orvieto dated April 17 1918 laments leaving loved ones and expresses longing for a promised land toward Fremantle Australia. The text names Robert Burvison and reflects sailors voyage across the ocean with hopeful sighting of distant shores.
Council debates increased caution near schools after repeated motor vehicle near misses and a severe accident. Officials urge passing drivers to slow down at school approaches, citing recent incidents and calls for a measurable warning system.
In sunny Fremantle 3000 children from North Fremantle East Fremantle Heaconsfield Central School and others marched in formation at Fremantle Oval for Empire Day. The Mayor unfurled the flag as the Prince of Maygul led the crowd in patriotic remarks and the National Anthem, with visits to local theatres and brief five minute talks. The piece praises restraint and reverence over jingoism and argues imperial duty and sacrifice inspire future welfare.
The letter cites local poultry viability in Western Australia with names like Mat Love of Coogee Robt Campbell of Bicton and C Boyden of Beaconsfield noting 3000 and 45000 head operations. Fremantle Poultry Society announces its 14th annual show July 10 11 12 at Victoria Hall with an Art Union and eight prizes for purebred poultry eggs and prizes to visitors.
The Fremantle Harbor Trust annual report for the year ending June 30 1912 was delayed until December and issued late amid audit department criticism. Notes show capital added 50000 pounds, total harbor works 1127539 pounds, seaworm damage to Victoria Quay, rising salaries and admin costs, and a looming doom for wharves from the toredo. Varying governance debates echo the push for a single public commissioner versus board control.
Market Street Parrys Pharmacy lists standard prices for all goods sold with clear local pricing. The notice specifies item pricing and store policy for customers seeking listed rates.
Government House Fremantle rumored site seen as old structure on South Terrace hill witnesses former glory. The building has passed through many occupancies and is now being improved and added to as a residence for Fremantle Public Hospital medical and nursing staff. The architecture remains modest while offering comfortable quarters for the resident medic and his attendants.
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