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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
1
A dramatic mystery tale contest invites readers to submit solutions with a £10 prize for the correct answer. Judges will select the most plausible resolution from entries tied to an unfolding plot involving theft, pursuit, and a coded sequence as a theater project promises future prizes and deadlines.
A jumble of names, places, and events from a historical scene unfolds in fragmented OCR text. It references Florence, a Countess, a hunt, and multiple names like Mercy, Thomas, and Hargreavy, with disjointed dialogue and narrative fragments suggesting a crowded, chaotic newspaper page.
Minutes from a Fremantle council session detail debates over the municipal baths renovation. The mayor and councillors heard town engineer notes, considered closing fencing, and debated leasing the baths via tender with repairs pegged at £268. A petition from twenty two Noonday Swimmers opposed demolishing any baths. Dr Nicholas urged tender calls, with decisions contingent on bids and potential reconsideration if none received.
A deputation from the Fremantle Municipality Council pressed military authorities over disturbances caused by Australian troops on leave. Speakers, including Rev Hamlin and Dr Brennan, urged measures to curb noise and rowdy behavior, while officials argued the department must restore order and avoid interference.
Community update from Perth district leaders covers garden improvements in Spearwood, water sprinklers, and patent concerns. Reports on health measures, road board sanitation, and a church parade plan for Sim- Waywight with scouts forming a new crew. Norman Parkinson featured in youth activities as preparations begin.
A scrambled report on Melbourne Cup favorites and contenders with notes on trainers owners and geographic bets. Mentioned are RoW Brennan as pilot, trainer St Moore, horses like Semiphery Lavendo and William the Silent, and Derby winners Rasor Cetiene noted among anxious anticipations and handicaps.
Jack Visser extends a cordial welcome at the Dreame Hat, greeting visitors and attendees with warm hospitality.
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