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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
1
A patchwork of wartime observations and curio items from an Australian newspaper page. The notes mock German boasts, praise Allied efforts, and report on recruitment, public rates, and social chatter. It mentions airships, naval plans, civilian life, and local wartime sentiments with period-tinged humor and skepticism.
Vic's Pictures presents a full orchestra as part of a show at the Bosking Proe venue with popular prices noted. The program features a broad selection of selections and a lively concert atmosphere.
Our Watermide representative notes rising stevedore demand and crew shortages as ships frequent ports. A Texas South overseas freighter and the Yankee steamer Mino anticipate crews for several weeks while Fremantle discharge of 4 000 cakes of cement and 1 200 tons general cargo continues. The Kina resumes voyage and the Carina, formerly the Grietavvalil, is among German captives.
The Waterside Workers case before the Arbitration Court was adjourned for a month. Fremantle Lumpers' Union representative Nunn Kemp, part of the Melbourne mission, remains until the resolution of the matter.
A garbled notice outlines planned departures of state steamers to Port Day Vein via all parts by week Tuesday next. It mentions direct lapped routes to Wyndtam and Beptembey with unclear events or officials.
Paroo sails Wednesday on a voyage to Singapore with general cargo and passengers aboard the Blue Funnel Line. The next Singapore bound voyage is scheduled for September 30 with departure at 1 am from Nur'-Weal.
A liner named Zealauelin departing Isermourne is scheduled to take a cargo and passengers toward the port area with about 2000 tana in range, and a party of 9 judges plus a dyparite wife are mentioned. The voyage is linked to a Wednesday night schedule, with Tunuray en SepivnilerLs noted in the text.
The RMS Moldavia docked from London yesterday with 77 passengers aboard at all ports and a cargo of barged goods. She resumed her voyage late in the afternoon.
The Maloja bound for London will depart Adelaide Monday with a small cargo of varga and toplenish items. Malia is expected to arrive from Adelaide and then resume voyage to Jeondon after a six hour port stay.
The fragment notes Yeddo is scheduled to arrive next week with nine consignments. It mentions Arthur in Texas and a steamer running via the Eastern States. Details on balance of herd cargo and final destination are unclear in the readable text.
Vague shipping notices describe the M S Company Kurnalpi sailing Bunbury to Geraldton and a Fremantle to Derby voyage via NW ports. The Century bound for Fremantle from Newcastle on 18th aims to coal port, plus cinema and stage previews mention Ming Barnsley Roy Rene Jolly Marie and Mabel Normand Vic’s showcase with Pathe reels and local theater listings.
Notes detail the town’s push to appoint a dedicated health inspector local council’s pushback from the Public Health Commissioner who favors a joint post covering North Fremantle East Fremantle and Cottesloe. A committee was formed to pursue the new arrangement while events and letters reveal civic and football club matters and a concert planned at the Town Hall amid mixed attendance.
A distressed report describes the death of Steve Dore in a fatal incident. An ambulance arrived too late, life was pronounced extinct at the scene, and the bereaved family of the Lowe household is noted. The account mentions a son present at the hatch where the tragedy occurred and references the widow in Promiufiy.
In a rambling club notes flow from Rocky Bay, players including Smith and Wright attend a soggy morning session at Colterine Busutay amid rain. The piece mentions improvised drills, a planned MTA shoot, and hints at upcoming events with teams A RC and D and a novelty event with “slab spoons” for stakes.
Reports from Paptala Millay indicate the Dimboola met severe weather on the voyage to Fremantle. The ship carries about 700 tons of cargo and a number of passengers. Wireless messages urge vessels to communicate via the torsofer or consull for guidance on sailings.
An OCR damaged item notes a large cargo from New York arriving Saturday to a WA shipping agency trade routes with merchants and local reporters discussing volumes and a potential continuation of shipments between New York and the Burton States, with expectations for further orders.
Lore Derry from London describes sailing to Lomb and returning to New Castle this month for a possible coal commission. The piece notes the ongoing voyage and anticipated arrival events, reflecting a period’s trade and travel concerns.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a person fading from sight at Fremant Iy retinas NGerwoos with unclear names and dates. The text suggests a potential departure or disappearance and a morning event with vague identifiers and timing.
The Huuhire party planned for the first week of October at Miga Follington draws attention as residents worry about safety and public order. Reports mention government funds, club work, local elections, and preparations affecting Spearwood households as councils, police, and volunteers organize.
The Orient liner Omrals from Adelaide arrived delayed to Fremantle after severe conditions at sea. The ship faced heavy weather shortly after departure, leaving decks swept and a small number of passengers showing the strain of the voyage. The Omroh continued its voyage after 3 pm.
A damaged OCR item reports the ss Hobart discharging cargo at the port then being cut to haul general freight. The read text is garbled but indicates a ship movement tied to an Easter statue shipment referenced as Eastery Statue.
A report notes the steamer Santhia is due from India on the 24th inst, having left Calcutta on Monday fast with 1400 tons of cargo aboard. Meanwhile the Japanese steamer Hokata Mara departed for the Eastern Staten after a nine day port stay that saw about half its oil cargo discharged for the Vacuum Oil Company.
The East Asia Steamship Company Kina arrived on Wednesday, completing a voyage from Copenhagen. She loaded at eight ports including Genoa, Port Said, and Colombo, before continuing her schedule on time.
A local schooner Rescue is reported returning to harbor after an extended struggle with a tug vessel. The event is described in brief notes from the harbor area with emphasis on safety and salvage efforts.
A local transaction in Fremantle centers on a purchase linked to the Orient Hotel at Port, with Michael Joseph Monaghan named as owner and broker. The article praises the conduct of the sale, notes the hotel’s status as a premier property, and hints at future investment to boost business and reputation.
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