Hospital Administration Costs Prompt Board Action at Fremantly
A Fremantly Hospital Board committee led by the chairman examined administration costs since October 1916. They found secretary and dispenser wages totalled £91 58 with additional office staff. They advised resignation of Mr Arlies Robinson, advertised for a new secretary at £350 per year, deferring office assistance until the new appointee is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantly Hospital Board
A. McLeod
H. Woodhouse
East
P. J. McMahon
J. Pustall
Arlies Robinson
Fremantle Dock Debate Spurs Large Deputation
A massive Fremantle port dock discussion unfolds in Parliament with Fremantle North and East Fremantle councils set to join a broad deputation. Speakers debate harbour extensions and the potential economic impact, lamenting sunk costs and urging decisive action ahead of Friday noon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
North
East Fremantle
Legislative Council
G. Potter
Mary
Comner
Harbour Trust
Yarloue
Seaside Snapshots from the Cypress Valley meet
A light column notes newcomers to the Druids of Cypress Valley and odds ends from town events. Corney granted attendance rights without boots while others face petty misadventures on trains and trams. A shunter wrestles with an emptied rake and a mysterious commune of passengers.
Fremantle Social Fixtures Highlight August Events
Violet Day events in Fremantle raise funds for the Free Kindergarten Centre in South Terrace. A Kindergarten Demonstration at the centre showcases play based teaching. The third Annual Children’s Plain and Fancy Dress Ball is set for September 1 at the Soldiers Institute to aid the Amelioration Fund. Vera Stewart offers dance classes at the Guild Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
South Terrace
Soldiers’ Institute
Fremantle District 8
L.A. Women's Auxiliary
Amelioration Fund
Miss Vera Stewart National Dancer Champion
Miss Vera Stewart wins the national title in dance, with acclaim for clog, Russian and ballet styles. Judges praised her technique and stage presence during the competition, awarding her top honors in a crowded field of performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Stewart
Stewart
Week-end tragedies and artful voices in daily life
A mixed musings column critiques weekend traffic disasters and the high cost of modern convenience, notes the rise of fatalities from reckless driving and drink, then shifts to spring beauty, flowers, and street cries of tradesmen. It recalls W Townsend's London lectures and compares utilitarian calls with artistic harmony in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swetheart
Mt. Bakewell
York
Gala
Wales
W. Townsend
Adelaide
London
Spearwood Notes on River Road, Jetties and Local Affairs
Road Board proposes to post a trespass warning at Ne market corner to curb bush removal and prevent repeat trouble as land nears renewal. Department of Works offers £150 grant for Kobb's Jetty road, accepted for immediate work. McLeod protests office salaries. debate over 15/- a week clerical pay. Spearwood associations, concerts, and dances detailed alongside Community notes on drainage plans, local meeting aims, and fruit growers seeking shipping space. The Druidy honors Mr Stooks with medal and wife with an electric iron at a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Works and Labour
Kobb
Road Board
McLeod
Fremantle Mead Board
Swearwood Rsl
Hamilton Hill
Ttm
Atwell
Beenup Road
A. McCallum
Miss Long
Pierrot
Spearwood
Barbane
Fremantle
Mia Long
Green
Spearwood Parents and Citizens’ Association
W. Pearce
Methodist
C. Jenkins
Spearwood Fruit Growers’ Association
Board of Trade
Messrs. N. Marich
A. Mayer
A. Rocke
F. Simper
W.A
Fremantle Business Men's Association criticized over Show deficit
A Fremantle newspaper excerpt reports Fremantle Business Men's Association president G W Shepherd blaming bad management for a small deficit in the Fremantle Show. The piece accuses the association of moral support without active help, contrasts with the show’s energetic organizers, and calls for cooperation and public duty. Also notes a successful tennis club euchre night at W Straughair’s, and a road through Hammond road to Peel Estate aiding two elderly settlers Lyon and Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
G. W. Shepherd
Business Men's Association
Fremantle
Fremantle Business Men's Association
Shepherd
Men of Light and Reading
Mr. Shepherd
W. Straugbair
Lyon
Auburn
Rees Cock Chemist and Fremantic Attend Precaution Meeting
Fremantic and chemist in attendance at all times. precaution against influenza infection. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure referenced as an item related to health remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Perth Fremantle Government Building Chimney Sweeping Tender
Public works contract tenders must be accompanied by a schedule of quantities and a deposit, marked tender, received by the Minister for Works until noon on August 25. Particulars at Fremantle Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth-Fremantle
Fremantle
State Shipping Service Fremantle Notice
Shipping agency details for Bunbury Busselton Albany and South Coast ports listed with August 20 dates. Includes Java Ports Singapore M S Kangaroo and cargo passenger services under Perth Agency. Government Tourist Bureau Barrack Street noted for passenger arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff-Street
Fremantle
Bunbury
Busselton
Albany
South Coast
Eucla
Java
Singapore
Perth
Government Tourist Bureau
Barrackstreet
Dungey and O Malley Florists On Market Street Fermantle
Florists Dungey and O Malley advertise at Market Street Fermantle offering accessors to W J Beisley for seeds plants and floral work. They promote A Collection Gladiols with 12 named varieties and TM Collection with 12 named varieties, one month post free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florists
Market Street
Fermantle
W. J. Beisley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robinson
Fremantle Dock
Mr. Kirwan
Mr. Potter
Hos
Mr. Duell
Potter
McCallum
Western Australia
Aby Hank, Savings Bank
Money Order Post_ Office
Earle Page, ‘Tressuier
Commonwealth Treasury
Druids of
Cypress Valley
Corney
Boots
Moovher
Rankin
Tom Mix St
Beaconsfield
Wester Australia
Mr. Burvill
Mr. Stewart
North Wharf
Angel
National
Fremantle Business Men’s Association
Public Works Contract
Perth Agency
Fremantle Harbour Trust
Bazaartar
Dungey & O'Malley
Kath. Saunders
Victoria Avenue
North Fremantle
ST. Paul's Football Club
Buckeri F.C.C
SMC
DLO
Emro
IMB
Awa
Barrey-st
Ope
Primes Vale Theatre
Fremantle Town Hall
THE
JOY Girls
Bos Plen
Shepherd's
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