Fremantle Storm Leaves City in Darkness and Frustration
A Sunday night storm darkened Fremantle cutting power and tram services for hours. W H Taylor, Government Electricity Supply General Manager, explained outages. residents criticise lack of preparedness and coordination. Calls arise to consider reverting to or improving the old Perth power distribution system and to utilize Whitegum Valley as an alternative supply site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memdinys
Fremantle
Perth
Woornall
Tramways
Fremante
W. H. Taylor
Matager
Government Electricity Supply
Whitegum Valley
Parents Dance at Rockingham Road School COOGEE
Rockingham Road School hosts a parents dance with tickets advised to book early to secure seats. The event runs with limited seating and promises a social evening for families and staff at Freman tle venue starting 7 15.
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Jickesing
Fremantle
Fremantle seeks female lavatory attendants in 1925
Fremantle Municipal Council invites applications for female lavatory attendants at Fremantle Hallway Store and Fremantle Town Hall. Salary 2 shillings 15 pence per week. Applications to His Worship the Mayor, endorsed Application for Lavatory Attendant, received at Fremantle Town Hall by 6 o'clock pm on Monday 6 July 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Fremantle Town Hall
J. Shepherd
Pennant matches delayed by rain and club farewells
Over three Saturdays rain postponed Pennant rounds complicating completion before the C Grade season. North Club held a general meeting with moderate but satisfactory attendance, then a social to bid farewell to Messrs Stephens and Viner. Stephens departs for Kalgoorlie. Viner plans a trip to Blighty and returns December.
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North
Messrs
Stephens
Viner
Kalguerlie
Shepherd
Cross
Mr. Viner
Mesars
Vine
Tender for Cart in Parry Street Council Yard
Tenders invited for the purchase of one rubbish cart. Cart may be inspected at the council yard on Parry Street. Tenders addressed to His Worship the Mayor and endorsed Tender for Cart. Receivable at the Town Clerk's Office Fremantle up to six o'clock p.m. on Mt Day 6 July 1925.
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Parry-street
Fremantle
J. Shepherd
Shipping notices from Fremantle and Bunbury ports
Shipping service lines list routes from Cliff Street Fremantle to Bunbury Flinders Bay South Coast Ports and Esperance dated July 9 for Eucla and July 16 for Bambra. Cargo lines mention Fre mantle Harbour Trust and Perth Agency. Passenger notes reference Government Tourist Bureau Barrack.
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Bunbury
Flinders Bay
South Coast
Esperance
Eucla
Derby
Bambra
Perth
Fremantle Harbour Trust
Basearter
Fremantle Rifle Club Targets 500 Yards in Sep Terps Trophy Stage
Next Saturday Fremantle Rifle Club will shoot over the 500 yards range for the third stage of the Sep perts Trophy. Precaution against Influenza infection Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
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Fremantle Rifle Club
Braving injury Scout George Kimbleton home from Mundaring outing
Master George Kimbleton of Scott Street Fremantle, 4 vadet at Mundaring School of Forestry, returned home last Friday with a deep leg cut after an axe mishap while on duties with his troop. His instructor praised him as brave, and friends keep him company as his wound heals well. In car news, Adams Motor Co offered a gold watch for top Overland/Willys Knight seller. W H Nelmes of Fremantle won, selling 40 Overland cars in a year.
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George Kimbleton
Scottstreet
South Fremantle
School of Forestry
Mundaring
George
Adams Motor Co
Overland
Willys Knight
W. H. Nelmes
Fremantle
Seaside Snapshots Stir Audience With Odd Props
A silk hat and a wonocle drew laughs at a select social. Much mirth came from improvised moments not intended by producers. The crowd comments on the army noises and a businessman's flippant remarks. A notable lady voices strong sentiment.
Cottesloe Church to Dedicate The Beach Alter Later Recital
On Sunday July 12 the Cottesloe Beach Methodist Church will be dedicated. Palmer will host an organ recital to follow the event. A recent Alexandra Hall concert by the church ladies drew a crowded, appreciative audience with strong performances from Westlake, Dyball, Hoxenson, Marshall, and others. The program included The Bells of St Michael's Tower, a lively sketch about a jumble sale, and tableaux with Diamond, Kidhey, and other performers. The event ends with songs and a humorous monologue. The concert is set to be repeated at Hardy Memorial Church tonight.
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Cottesloe Beach Methodist Church
Palmer
Alexandra Hall
Cottesloe Beach Methodist — Church
G. Westlake
St. Michael's Tower
Mesdamen Sanderson
Westlake
Neluan
Creane
Meadames Diamoind
Kidhey
Hoseason
Visti
James Newby
J. Hull
Percy
Mex
Townsend Dyball
McDonald
Marsal
Fremantle Club Postpones Ofteen Mile Roll Race
Boisterous weather halted the Fremantle Club Ofteen mile roll race with plans to run it later. Next Saturday Fremantle teams will contest heat races for Inter-Club Test points. Last Sunday Fremantle beat Coastal Motor Cycles by about two goals in football, and the club thanks the Motor Cycle Chip for providing tea.
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Hank
Fremantle
Kees Cash Chemist at Fremantle and Cottesloe Beach
Kees Cash Chemist operates along Fremantle and Cottesloe Beach areas under Hight and Day branding. The listing highlights store presence and service coverage for shoppers seeking chemical products near the coastal district.
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Kees
Fremantle
Cottescle Beach
Day
Return of Australian Boys Parade Through Perth Streets
The Y A L Boys return today after a tour that drew attention from major European centers. They will parade through Perth streets to be welcomed by citizens and relatives, with West and Eastern State boys sharing the journey. Fremantle residents hope to see them home, anticipating business benefits from the limelight and a possible luncheon honoring the party.
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Perth
Fremantle
Y.A.L
Earthquakes and sugar woes in Australia 1925 comment
The piece argues Australia enjoys few earthquakes due to its ancient landmass while noting global tremors like Santa Barbara. It questions whether Australia faces a future bless or curse from upheavals and strikes, then critiques the Colonial Sugar Refining Company monopoly, sugar tariffs, and New Zealand price cuts. It ends with a note on Fremantle dog license deadlines for July 17, 1925.
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Australia
Colonial Sugar Refining Company
Commonwealth
New Zealand
CSA
New
Fragmentary note on health remedies and cautions
Ambiguous text fragment discusses wild desires and emotional neglect, warns to beware coughs and colds, and mentions woods and peppers or peppering as cure. Context unclear, likely a nonsensical or damaged historical note offering health cautions and herbal references.
Dog license notices for South Fremantle Municipality
Notice from South Fremantle Municipality requiring dog licenses. Licenses available at Town Hall North Fremantle daily 9 to 5 and Saturdays 9 to 12. Keeping a dog after July 17, 1935 without license will be prosecuted.
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North Fremantle
Town Hall
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Tramways Administration
Rockingham Road School
Coogee
Cliff Street
Fremantle Rifle Cloud
Cottesloe
Fisher Beard
Adelaide Street
Price
W.A
Fisher Beard & CO
Y.A.L. Boys
Santa Barbara
California
Freeman
Western Australia
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