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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
3
The text references the Outer Harbour League and Fremantle harbor expansion reports tied to the late C. Y. O Connor. It notes documents awaiting review by the Meahors and Aldata and promises a forthcoming column detailing the interesting papers once available for publication.
Fremmi Atwnsfield, serving on the Australia, faced charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after an Olympia Café incident. He was brought before Mr. Dowley at Port Polis Court, with testimony detailing abusive conduct toward Constable Shepherd and a tense confrontation as officers attempted to restrain him.
The article discusses channel dredging between the Success and Premelia Banks. It cites Sir John Coode and Capt. Avehdenca n for recommendations and an Inspector ML mule’s survey, estimating £40,000 to dredge a channel about 50 feet deep. It urges skeptics to defer to professional engineers on feasibility.
Readers are asked to forward reports and literary pieces for the Herald by first post on Wednesday to the Editor. Correspondents are warned to follow this deadline to avoid disappointment.
Port and Metropolis players gathered for a billiards tournament held Monday night at the Hotel Australia. Wally Wing, facing Mr. Collins, led a rapid display with Wing scoring 290 in 3 minutes of play, while Collins struggled to match the pace. The match featured a series of high breaks and ended with Wing in firm control as spectators watched the fast, rhythmic scoring unfold.
The West Australian Cricket Association convened its annual meeting with chair Mr Rushton and Mr I Brennand reappointed to their posts. Delegates reported strong attendance, talks of a robust South Australian team visiting, and plans for inter-state tours. Perth and Fremantle clubs discussed grounds, junior development, and new officers, while North Fremantle and YMSULA joined the evolving West Australian cricket structure.
The elects of officers for the coming season were announced with President Mr. J Herron, patron Hon C Wingin, secretary and treasurer Mr. T Davies. Wickets statistics show averages around 11.4 with Mr J Matthews taking 3 wickets, indicating rising interest and enthusiasm for the upcoming campaign.
Local notes cover Mr Bligh touring schools with talks on Sex Purity and student responses, a keen arms for拔 examination at Perth Drill Hall, and upcoming outings for Soccer boys to Bunbury. It highlights unbeaten B team prospects, cricket practice, and after school drills in the Park as 学 students pursue fitness. The Central School pursues Wheat Industry research, October literary work, and a map trading contest with a 4s 6d prize for WA maps.
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