St John s Reserve Denies Uses Beyond Resting Grounds
The city council near St John s Church Reserve has enacted a by law to restrict use of the grounds to resting on gravel paths and seating while discarding other activities. Notices at three corners warn of penalties for litter and improper use. In another note, a coroner s inquest elicited humor as witnesses discussed the scene of a fatality with a diagram plan, and a constable quipped about the coroner s accent.
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St. John's Church
St. John’s Church Reserve
Jock Campbell
Donald
Jock
Erection Tender Invited for Brick House in East Fremantle
Workers' Tenders are invited for the erection and completion of a brick house on Lot 241 Irwin Street East Fremantle. Tenders returnable by noon Thursday February 16 1928 at the Workers' Homes Board office St George's Terrace Perth. Plans and specifications available from the Government Savings Bank Fremantle. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. W B Hardwick.
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Irwin-street
East Fremantle
Workers’ Homes Board
St. George's Terrace
Perth
Government Savings Bank
Fremantle
W. B. Hardwick
Fremantle Trotting Club Seeks Club Officials
Applications for Tote Manager caretaker starter clerk of course and clerk of scales are invited by the Fremantle Trotting Club secretary in Howard Street Freemantle until noon on Monday February 13. Accessful applicants to be prepared to start duty if required at the trotting meeting planned for March J. M. Farrell Secretary
Fremantle Gala Week findings urge broader publicity
A Fremantle Gala Week committee reports mixed success in attracting holiday visitors. It notes limited uptake of official events such as the Mayor's reception and harbour tour, urges annual or more frequent publicity and organised guidance to reach sunworn travelers and farm workers seeking rest, and calls for broader promotional efforts beyond Christmas or Easter.
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Fremantle
Harbour Trust
Gala Week Committee
Focal
Rates Extraordinary Report on Council Receipts
The Mayor told the council last Monday that a record was set for rate receipts during the January discount period. A total of £26,244 was collected, with £9,506 paid on the final day. The note implies that Fremantle had not yet felt the Australian financial collapse.
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Fremantle
Mayor and Railway Commissioner Discuss Street Alignment
The Mayor invited the Acting Commissioner of Railways to Frenmu tle to discuss bringing roadways around the Railway Station into line with Phillimore and Market streets. Mr Evans met the Mayor and councillors on Tuesday and will consider the request.
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Frenmutle
Phillimore
Evans
Councillors Accept Challenge From Fremantle Bowling Club
The Perth City Council challenged Fremantle bowlers after a playful match ended in a council victory due to the club's inexperience in wholesale quantities of three per cent. A Perth Fremantle bowling battle is planned at the Perth Bowling Green, with Fremantle groups urged to organize and continue civic assistance through Gala Week legatees and related bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Perth
Tar and Bitumen Debate at Council Meeting
The council adopted a Works Committee resolution favoring tar use in certain areas. An amendment to accept a Gas Company offer for 20,000 gallons of tar at standard price was withdrawn after the engineer favored bitumen for durability. The chair stated tar would be used where suitable, urging loyalty to local production but warning against detrimental substitutes.
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Hollis
Daly
Council
Tse
Fremantle
Southwards harbor expansion schemes urged for Fremantle
Looking Southwards argues Fremantle should publish expansion plans seawards and southwards. It notes Mr Stileman’s 1000 ft above bridge extension has parliamentary consent and should proceed, while urging focus on exploiting the natural harbour at Southwards for broader state benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stileman
Fremantle
Dangerous Corner at High and Stirling Streets
Council last met to address danger at the High and Stirling streets corner after a boy’s death and several local accidents. A traffic officer was proposed to enforce speed limits and fines. In the interim, warning notice boards will be erected for motorists.
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High
Stirling
Rennie
Pellew's Special Sale Brings Massive Dress and Home Goods Deals
Pellew's Special Sale lists varied items from children's frocks and voile dresses to yardage of silks, crepes, zep hy rs, damask, and osman towels. It promotes sale prices on shirts, underpants, hats, and trousers, with emphasis on value and large assortments.
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Pellew
Belfast
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ST. John's Reserve “Foreign
Donald Stewart
Constable Stewart
Angus MacLeod
Fremantle Trotting Club
Ime
J. M. Farrell
Tiffie Cooke
Victoria Hall
A. D
Urquhart
Marnet ST
Market St
Fremantle Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Fremantle Oval
Tel
P.O
John A Cowie
Member Stock Exchange i Perth
High-street
W.A
Murray St
Nes
North Beach
Fremantle Press
Fuji
Pellews Ltd
High Street
Finlay
Holland
Yellew
Fellew
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