Government House Murder at Ball in Fremantle
A charity ball at Government House in Fremantle ended in tragedy when Audrey Campbell Jacob shot engineer and Kangaroo crew member Gidley at 1 30 am. The accused, daughter of a local court official, was arrested on a murder charge after calmly confronting the victim mid dance. The event had been attended by the Governor, Lady Champion, Archbishop Clune, and other clergy. The ball had proceeded smoothly until the fatal shot shocked the guests. The deceased was on leave from his ship for medical treatment and had a prior incident at Bunbury. The accused had been on friendly terms with him prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John of God Hospital
Audrey Campbell Jacob
Gidley
Government House
Campion
Clune
de Sedt
Mot
Kangaroo
Bunbury
Wad Mes, Murphy
Carrington St
East
Preminto
Jacob
Fremantle
Audrey Jacob
Dancing-Dancing Good Old Time Dances at Institute
A Monday ballroom evening by Soldiers Institute offers refined dancing with supper. About 300 attendees enjoy a traditional program, organized by Ted Cox with an orchestral accompaniment and an admission of eleven pence.
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Soldiers Institute
Ted Cox
Miss Vera Stewart Champion National Dancer
Vera Stewart, a national dance champion, is highlighted in a feature noting her prominence. The piece references her artistry and public recognition within the era's dance scene, underscoring her status among contemporary performers.
Fremantle Officials Report Local Health and Travel Notes
Mr J A Hicks the land and estate agent expects to return to Fremantle about September 3 or 4 from the Goldfields. Mr E T Snell formerly with Dwyer Unmack and Thomas and recently in estate agency is in hospital in serious condition. News of John Visser once host of the Oddfellows Hotel at Port Kalgoorlie health concerns expressed. Mitchell manager of Fremantle Tramways is in Woodside Hospital suffering neurasthenia. REES cash chemist Fremantle and Cottesloe Beach.
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J. A. Hicks
South Terrace
Fremantle
E. Tt. Snell
Messrs. Dwyer, Unmack and
Thomas
John Visser
Oddfellows
Port
Kalgoorlie
Mitchell
Fremantle Tramways
Woodside Hospital
Dominion Gate Latch Promises Simple Invention
A local exhibition at Mr. Parring ton's Hardware Store features Mr. J. D. Moss's Dominion latch. The simple two steel pieces improve gate security and ease of use, with patent rights secured and a company planned to commercialize. £2000 shares at £1 offered. prospectuses from I. D. Morrison in Fremantle.
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Australia
Dominion Gate Latch Cay
Seaside Snapshots and Shore Town Nonsense
A fragmentary column of seaside humor mentions net fishermen counting by algebra and a plan to shell snails with Jits No 10s. It humorously references a barber denying a blood drain, a mayor resigning, and local folks from Cypress Valley entering elections while noting changes to walking home after fencing the paddock.
Those Who Hunt in Packs at Fremantle Town Hall
Last Saturday night during the Joy Girls performance in Fremantle Town Hall, disruption by a few back-seat rowdies required a police call. The piece urges authorities to eject hooligans to curb such barbarian outbursts and protect theatregoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Girls
Fremantle
Market street Fremantle nurserymen advertise titled seeds
In aid of above Branch Amelioration Fung Dungey and O Malley Nurserymen Seetlemen and Florists Market Street Fremantle accessors to W J Beisley Por Leeds Plants Floral Work Manures Try our A Collection Gladioli best named varieties 15m Collection 12 named varieties Mix post free Will buy seeds war title to seeds war buy for collection of named varieties offered with post free option.
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Market Street
Fremantle
W. J. Beisley
Leeds
Late Social Ball At St Pauls Supports Sun Day School
A Children's Dress Ball at St Pauls on Friday August 21 drew praise for a dainty supper and a host of attendees including many named girls and village residents. Prizes went to Laurel Mountain Lorna Armstrong Freddy Marshall and others. A kitchen tea for Miss Maude Sowden featured, with remarks from Rev Alwyn Schroeder and well wishes from Fremantle Mayor J Cooke for her upcoming marriage to Mr R Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Faith Seaton
Marjorie Parrot
Lily Dickson
Rose Underhill
Mavis Dickson
Laurel Mountain
Lorna Armstrong
Freddy Marshall
Joyce Mindell
Billy Need
Maude Sowden
South Fremantle
White Gum Valley
Alwyn Schroeder
Fremantle
J. Cooke
R. Mann
Collie
Scout Notes on New Members and Upcoming Events
Two new members joined Friday night but must earn tenderfoot badges before becoming Scouts. Patrol Leader B Williams leads the 5 point patrol, with Junior Patrol close behind by one point. Friday next features a Troop Dance and a Xmas Scouts gathering planned across Western Australia. Camp lasts fourteen days at £2 with reduced train fare, and prior to September 15 new enrollments urged. Precaution message and peppermint care noted.
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B. Williams
B.S.L
A. ‘Orchestra
Albany
W.A
Harbour Extension Debate and Calls for Expert Report
The article urges the government to seek a formal report on extending Fre mantle Harbour, favoring outer harbour expansion while acknowledging inner harbour arguments. It notes Sir James Buchanan's possible advisory role and advocates W. C. Angwin and A. McCallum to secure a detailed study on harbour facilities and options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
James Buchanan
W. C. Angwin
A. McCallum
State Shipping Service cliff street Fremantle notice
For Bunbury Busselton and South Coast Ports to Esperance SS EUCLA Sept 3 For all Ports to Wyndham 3.8 Bambra Sept 16 Perth Agency for Cargo Fremantle Harbour Trust Bazaarter Perth Agency for Passengers Government Tourist Bureau Barrack Street
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Cliff Street
Fremantle
Bunbury
Busselton
South Coast
Esperance
Eucla
Wyndham
Bambra
Perth
Fremantle Harbour Trust
Bazaarter
Government Tourist Bureau
Barrackstreet
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Fremantle Girl
Vera Stewart
Women's Service Guild Mall
Market Street National
Cleg
Limerick
E. Watkins
Lancelot-street
North Fremantle
Billy Murphy
Ray Miller
McLeary-street
N. Stewart
Norfolk-street
Sweet Toes
G. G. Smith
Mele Bile
Quarry-street
Dominion
Fife
Iit
Harold Lloyd
Gillie
Snow
Gardie
Tubber
Cypress Valley
Ethel
R&s.l. Womens' Auxiliary
Childrens
Soldiers’ Institute
South Ter
Fremantie
Fung
Supfer
A. G. Kirby
Dungey & O'Malley
LENO
Beaconsfield
Hotel Australia
Harry Shaw
London
Marrey
Wales Thestew
Town Hall
the Repertory Club
Mr. J. B. Rowe
Nicholson's
Shepherd's
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