Fremantle Sea Baths proposal eyed by council and private backers
Citizen J W Bateman offers to form two companies to run sea baths in Fremantle at no cost to ratepayers. The council would build to the company's plan, lease the baths at the interest and sinking fund on expenditure, with profits given to local charities after bank interest. The article notes Fremantle's shift to private enterprise for outdoor amusements and says building remains distant after five years of discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
J. W. Bateman
Bateman
Resumes Tuition at Scillenia Fremantle
The notice lists Scillenia at 142 Mary Street Fremantle resumes tuition. The dancing and acrobatic exhibition by Miss Kelly's pupils on Tuesday at Agneland was well received and a repeat performance is requested for Saturday night.
Micky Murphy on Short Skirts
A humorous monologue on Fremantle fashion and changing norms as Micky Murphy reflects on women’s skirts. He recalls Ireland, notes how shorter skirts affect movement, and jokes about perceptions and aging standards while contrasting Biddy’s views with public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micky Murphy
Biddy
Ireland
Australia
Short skirts stir gossip and fashion remarks at South Beach
A reader laments changing fashions from veils to shorter skirts and stockings at Cottesloe and South Beach. He recalls past styles, notes men’s reactions, and comments on the ease of new trends while praising current looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Beach
Venturesome Flappers and Mixed Beach Social Standards
A column warns about mixed bathing and beach party behavior. It argues girls should maintain propriety amid temptations and notes both genders influence how youth are perceived, urging cautious supervision by parents and authorities.
Near Sea View South Fremantine for Prine Meat and Civility
Local notice references Sea View area near Fremantie with a context involving Prine Meat and civility themes. Details are limited in the fragment, but the item implies a community notice or event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near Sea View
South Fremantie
Young and Co Take Over Union Stores Groceries
Messrs A Young and Co announce they are taking over the grocery wine and spirit departments of Union Stores Limited from 15th inst. They occupy the High and Henry streets corner location and pledge high quality goods, continued staff including F Brown and H B Robinson, and prompt despatch of orders.
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Union Stores Limited
High
Henry Streets
F. Brown
H. B. Robinson
Young & Co
Free Continuation Classes Begin February 14
The Education Department promotes continuation classes opening Monday February 14 with courses in English, bookkeeping, shorthand, woodworking, metalworking, dresscutting, millinery, and cooking. Free tuition at Fremantle Technical School for holders of the certificate. Headmasters will assist enrolments February 7 8 9 and on subsequent school evenings. students urged to enroll early.
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Fremantle
Clean Sport or Wowserism on Sunday Recreation
The article weighs Sunday sport against prohibition pressures and argues for healthful recreation over strict Sabbath enforcement. It notes that leisure activities like swimming can benefit health and warns against conflating recreation with sensational sport, urging balanced observance rather than bans.
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A. P. Ringer
C.L
Scillenia
Mary-st. Fremantle
Fisher Beard & CO
Adelaide St
Bargalas Galere
Gos San
Steck Aning
J. Ahearn
Cas
Dreis
Yal
Cottesloe
Bearn
London
North
Prine
Messrs
A. Young
Empire
Harry Langsen In
Man
Empire & East Town Hall
the Volga
CLIFP
Boatman Ae
Albany
South Coast Ports
MLV
Kybra
Kor
Java
Singapore
Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall
Volga
Kangaroo
Perth
Mantle Harbour Trust
Bazaarter
Department of Lands
Palladium Parking & Ser
Vice Station
Bannister St
A. W. F.cole, Preprieter
TELS
Bacgade
Education Department
Imr
Fremantle Uglies
Allan McVee
F. Wise Om
Strathmore
Amazonia
W. Downey
Flying Deloraines
Farrell
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