05 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1926
Page
1
The town debates the retirement of Town Engineer H T Waynes after a contested council decision. A formal legal opinion questions the validity of actions taken, revealing split council support and prompting recourse to the Town Solicitor. The episode leaves Waynes venerable service recognized while council members face public criticism for perceived weakness and misjudgment.
The Res Bowen of St Pauls begins a month holiday with Rev Halt taking his place. Dr Lampton seeks council leave to attend the Australian Bowling Carnival in Sydney. Swanbourne hosts Miss Sylvie Pearce at her coming of age. Dr Tregonning returns from London after a successful fellowship exam. Mrs Turner and Mrs Lines aided a Waraming Hall charity dance for the Children's Hospital. Rev Lionel Parry and family plan a stay at Albany. Mrs Lefroy enjoys the hot spell at Cottesloe. Mrs Nicholson returns from England and the Cathay voyage. Claremont-Cottesloe Brigade kept busy with bush fire calls at Dalkeith Estate and Harvey and Glyde streets. Cottesloe Beach false alarm Tuesday night.
Results from the South Beach athletic arrangement show Fremantle athletes leading in multiple events. W Hemphill and J Ford won junior and Freemantle entries topped the Open Handicap, Miss M Williams of South Fremantle excelled in Ladies events, and Fremantle swimmers swept dives and pole events with several top placements.
Report from Ten Mile Well between Rockingham and Fremantle where a 8 ft shark approached within six feet of shore on a Saturday afternoon. A man struck it with a rock and it moved away briefly but returned to hug the shore for the rest of the afternoon.
A Fremantle Advertiser critique urges strong leadership from the Municipal Council and Fremantle Tramway Board. It calls for tramway reform, building improvements, and widened streets to restore trade, with proposals for tram termini and discounted return tickets to ease congestion and boost local business.
In a critique of railway and road transport, the author laments slow rail speed over 20 years, cites costly fare rules, and praises char-a-banc travel for its convenience and fairness. He notes drunken travel incidents, urges better passenger trato and criticizes officialdom, while praising Fremantle water sports and regional charm.
A discussion over nurses attire arises as Subiaco Children’s Hospital adopts coat frocks similar to Sisters patterns. The change aims for comfort, with calls to mirror Fremantle Hospital style.
Miss TIFFIE COOKE's Classical School of DANCING and DEPORTMENT reopens Saturday February at 155 Forrest Street Fremantle East. Late of Miss J Brennan Melbourne offers Thorough Technique and private lessons by appointment.
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