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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
1
The text surveys contrasting wartime headlines and social notes from a colonial paper. It mocks sensational titles about conscription, British naval matters, and local gossip while highlighting public interest in troop mobilization, charity, and civic affairs. It mentions Prime Minister Fisher, the Dilly Neuse, and Mount Hawthorne, all through a mosaic of disjointed excerpts.
A long fragment from the Fremantle Caledonian Society section covers society events, public notices, and wartime opinions. It mentions audience reactions to explosives demonstrations, references to Sir Harry and British cabinet members, and local chatter on war reporting and Turkish massacres. The text also notes theater listings, a Princess Theatre item about Louise Mack, and a public auction plan with prizes. It closes with discussions on women’s war work and proposed housing projects in Glasgow, plus local civic matters and appeals.
A fragmented sports item lists boxing related names and reference to prices and tickets. The readable text mentions Bell, Melzer, Leprans and Fevod with partial phrases about a tune, form, and sites, all in a chaotic note from Fremantle.
Hon chief William McLean Ross presides as WM McKinnon and Stewart Holm assist. Meeting notes welcome all members at Quarry Street Caledonian Hall with a syllabus obtained from George L Brow, Hon Secretary Keanestree Cottesloe Beach.
South-West Timber Hewers Co-Operative Society invites tenders by June 19, 1915 for pile lengths 20 to 60 feet at the depot in Lucknow via Collie. Inspect and specifications from G Goonersen and Co Melbourne and Lipson Street Port Adelaide and Kne Buildings Perth.
A disjointed, OCR like text discusses Picric Acid abundance and a Viennese scene, moves through references to Swabia, Swabian affairs, and Australian topics. It mentions a Rev Wright and Ada Belghans, then shifts to a hunting and shooting club in Australia with Quinn trophies, plus notes on natural history topics and a wartime tone.
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