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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1915
Page
1
A long, fragmented critique of parliamentary privilege, finance, and foreign policy. The piece discusses ministers, the press gallery, and potential changes in governance, then shifts to wartime strategy, Archangel, Dardanelles, and German advances. It laments liquor restrictions, early closing, and social behavior of troops, and ends with observations on Austria-Hungary and the Kaiser.
Fragmented South Notes reports a mix of tributes, war news and local events. It recalls Alf Cox’s death at sea, honors departing men B Dixon, W Curtis and Tom Reardon, mentions a petty vandalism case, and notes Oddfellows Hall lease changes. The piece blends patriotism, personal loss, and community remarks.
Society gatherings held at Caledonian Hall Quarry Street with welcome to attendees. Syllabus obtained from Grol Brown Hom Semarr Weane-atiee Cottesline Beach mentions Jack Visser of the Oceanic Hotel.
The article reports lavish stage costumes and a two week season at Footlight, then details a failed 3000 ton grain import auction causing heavy losses. It notes freight costs for Ash Wirton, questions on break-even costs, and need to move South American produce. It also chronicles accidents: Kavli Kavanagh sprained ankle en route to a ferry for a coal steamer, and Harrison the lumper injured by a broken coal spreader on a steam vessel.
Themistocles expected at Fremantle today drawing anxious crowds to honor Australian soldiers who served in the war. The vessel carries six officers and 66 men, with landing anticipated Saturday. nurses will be restricted aboard. Other ships and interstate liners, cargo details, and schedule notes follow, including Allinga and Mohdavia voyages and a cinema program at the Princem theatre.
The Carina, under Captain Searle, sailed on July 17 and is due to show up soon. She arrives in port with lumber and cargo from the Edward R. West and is under the agency of Geo. Willy and Co.
A garbled OCR excerpt mentions political actions, local figures, and distribution of gifts or tickets. It references Travisn of Spearwoot, Berger, Henn, Reyna, and Mr. Hackler with tickets ready for distribution. The text lacks clear dates or outcomes but implies a local event or meeting and allocation responsibilities.
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