Fires Plague Forrest Road Area Suspect Identified
A Dalvdale resident urges decisive action to catch the repeated arsonist blamed for annual fires along Forrest road near the Municipal Endowment and University reserve. The letter notes past sightings and recent blazes near Joe Winfield and Mrs. Crook properties, blaming green feed and treetop firewood as motives.
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Forrest Road
Dalvdale
Anming
Bibra Road
S.s.w
Bi’ A
Joe Winfield
Crook
Forrest-road
Padre's rabbit culture lesson draws alarm and humor
A famed priest embraces rabbit farming as a practical hobby and social lesson. Meanwhile readers seek details of an attempted truck sale from weeks ago. A prominent businessman, fearing holiday stagnation, uses salesmanship to stay active.
Sustenance Workers Plan Shift to Local Improvements
The Works Committee chairman J M Farrell reports to councillors on progress and future plans for sustenance workers. South Ward tasks include road and footpath work near Douro-road and Leiroy Road, with graded footpaths and stormwater drainage. Central Ward splits Lefroy road gang for Trafford and Edmund streets. North Ward focuses on Forrest Street and Monument Hill with ongoing formation work. Flying and Special gangs remain intact for urgent or like work, including hospital grounds clearance and dead wood removal. The committee aims to use smaller gangs for footpaths and street cleaning to improve nearby areas and increase worker satisfaction via practical service.
Fremantle Christian Brothers School Scholars Highlight Education
Fremantle's Christian Brothers School gains statewide notice as three students win Coombe bequest scholarships and achieve 2 percent of University exam passes. City Council meeting applauds the school and considers forming a ladies club proposal amid local commentary and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cristian Brothers
Fremantle
Coombe
Bulk handling corn sacks profits and reform debate
The Observer notes slow reforms in bulk handling of corn sacks amid opposition from profit makers. It warns a £600,000 loss to export grain revenue and £450,000 lost to India when sacks cost ninepence. It calls for Australia to act to aid landholders and mentions Sir James Mitchell's views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
India
James Mitchell
City Council Meets After Foundation Day Budget Tone
City Council discussed rates and funding at a post Foundation Day meeting. Mayor cited January discounts and declining revenue, noting residents in new homes on Jenkin Street and Gallipoli Street lost request for road and footpath work. Council rejected two applications to improve unmade streets due to prior advisement when homes were erected.
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Counil
Jenkin Street
Rockingham-road
Healy-street
Obituary and Local News Notes from Fremantle
Mr D Richardson of South Terrace holidaying at Mandurah. Will die of Mr Willie McCall formerly of Singapore Wearne Bros died end January in Singapore. McCall long served as engineer on Fremantle to Singapore boats. L B Bolton Fremantle business man candidate for Legislative Council drawing interest. E W Du Rieu of Seppelt and Sons Fremantle returned Tuesday by Karoola from Eastern States trip.
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D. Richardson
South Terrace
Mandurah
Willie McCall
Singapore
Wearne Bros
Singpore
McCall
Fremantle
Legislative Council
L. B. Bolton
Perth
E. W. du Rieu
Seppelt and Sons
The Navy Way and the Housewife’s Price Question
A column contrasts naval cruising to Hobart and Tasmanian regattas with a domestic tax on household goods. It notes the government plans to remove the 50 percent duty to ease imports but asserts prices will not immediately drop, warning housewives to expect continued high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Tasmania
Hobart
Navy
Matrimony Described As Punishment In Glasgow Satire
A Glasgow tadz quotes a harsh view labeling matrimony as a place of punishment where souls endure due to dealer sins. The line reflects a caustic caricature of married life and moral judgment.
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Glasgow
Irish Policeman Interprets Phrase in Court
An Irish policeman, asked to explain the term bomm fides to the accused, responded humorously that Boney Fideys is the French for Did ye sleep in the town last night, highlighting a misinterpretation in court.
Property access and footpath revival debated for ratepayers
The text argues against action and urges resuming both properties to save costs for ratepayers, contending that restoring access to premises via footpaths and roads would be more economical than alternative measures.
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Ora-Road
Venice
Fremantic Ideal Club
S.s. Emerald
Cliff Street
Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall
Collie-street
Troma
Reba
Alaska
Ous
D. Ashton, Presiden
J. M. Farrell
Council
South Ward
Sandown Park
South Beach Gang
Douroreid Gang
Hampton-road
Douro-road
Leiroy-road
Lefrey-road
Moran-street
Lefroy
Trafford
Edmund-street
Montreal-street
North Ward
Forrest-street
East-street
Monument Hill
Girton College
High Street
Mian Bernie Scott
Barbara Lightly
Bvardere Retura
Carmen
Chistian Bros.’ College
Douro
Side Ratepayer
Kind Ladies’ Club
Ratepayer
Tkinson
Suy
J. & L. Baker
J. & L. Baker Ltd
Adelaide Street
Woolworth’s
Literary Institute
Hampton Road
Beaconsfield
Market Street
Dr. High Street
Victoria Avenue
North Fremantle
Fry
Cornsacks
Councl
THE
Lete
Aufferera
A. H. Marlow
Herbaliat
Raglan Street
Darlington
Abercrombie Street
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