Ugly Men association facades widows scheme exposed
A Fremantic branch secretary denies ties to a scandal involving the Ugly Men's Voluntary Workers Association of Palmyra. A land deal funded homes for widows, some blocks misallocated, and evictions ensued. Legal action followed, with ministerial intervention and settlement. The association disclaims responsibility and urges refund and safe handling by the group.
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Uewie
Ugly Men
Kveal
Tary
Fremantle
Ly Ugly Men's Voluntars Workers” Association of
Ix Ax Foltown
Josip Cat naturalization notice in Fremantle
Public notice announces Josip Cat of Jugo Slayien and Donality seeking naturalisation under the Nationslity act. Born Crevenier Crouth and resident 11 years in Nuntratia Ew wing, Fremantle 14 Market Street is listed as current address. N Marich signs as applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josip Cat
Jugo-Slayien Yi Donality
Crevenier
Crouth
Nuntratia
Market-street
Fremantle
Josip
N. Marich
Premantle & District Mercantile Cricket Social Night
The Premantle and District Mercantile Cricket Association hosts the annual social and dance at Victoria Hall on Monday June 8 at 8 pm. Light refreshments available. Ladies one shilling, gentlemen one shilling sixpence plus tax.
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Premantle & District Mercantile Cricket Association
Victoria Hall
Seaside Snapshots and a Paltry Boat Race Prank
A corti eligible bachelor faces suspicion over boater race and theatre interests. A prank in Prentamile mocks local flunper-chasers while a sign warns not to look at trams for dainty legs. The strike is over, locals celebrate an end to disruptions.
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Corti
Fremantle Ratepayers Special Meeting Published Notice
A special meeting of ratepayers is convened under municipal provisions. It will be held in the Supper Room Town Hall on Friday at 1 PM to discuss the Circulating Sovereign.
Fremantle Dock Question Raised At Council Meeting
A Fremantle conference of Fremantle North and Kant councils discussed a dock for Fremantle at Fremantle Town Hall on Wednesday evening. Dr Martin urged the Federal Government to fund a new dock, with debate on extent and conditions while calls for a floating dock grew amid wool and wheat trade growth. A committee was appointed to investigate options and arrange a further meeting.
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Ntutiot
Co. Martin
Roeyank
Fremantle
Fremantle North
Kant
Fremantle Town Hall
J. Cooke
Martin
N.S.W
West Australia
Grieg
Foreman
J. F. Allen
North Fremantle
McCabe
Council For Way
Dr Kerr Leaves for Carnarvon to Perform Urgent Operation
Local notes record Dr Kerr departing by Aeriat M Thursday morning for Carnarvon to perform an urgent operation. Fremantle Municipality auditor election saw W I Tickell chosen, while J Farrell sustained injuries from a Saturday incident and will rest for several days. Skating Rink sports nights at the Hydro drome were successful with Miss Thompson and others winning various races. judges Mr Cook and Mr Fletcher praised the event. The Children’s Malt fundraiser for the North Fremantle Literary Institute is scheduled for next Wednesday June 10 at the Town Hall, with last year’s committee planning another lively gathering.
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North Fremantle Literary Institute
Fremantle
Mixed Musings on Strike Effects and Climate
The passage critiques a commission report on strike conditions, noting poor supervision and careless conduct. It suggests remedial action and mentions workers returning to work. It reflects on salaries, weather, and a view of unions improving workers' lives, with a glance at historical labor conditions and the value of recreation for society.
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Ryce
Shelley
Fremantle Regatta Shines In State-Wide Interest
Ideal weather graced Fremantle on Monday June 1 for the regatta drawing thousands along the river. Fremantle Rowing Club staged orderly races with judges and umpires, while naval ratings added humor. The event showcased Fremantle’s rowing heritage and drew praise for public spirit and spectator enjoyment, with plans to grow in importance each year.
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Fremantle
Castlemaine Brewery
Fremantle Rowing Club
Griffiths-Bowen
Hollis, Lapsley
Hagall
Carlyle
Jeffeys
Whittle
Inst. Kennedy
G. Nelson
H. J. G. Edwards
Messrs
Shaw and Miller
Walter Bateman
A.N.A
Swan
W.A
Naval
Hsm.a
Hsm.a.s. Marguerite
S.s. Emerald
Interstate
Hubble-street
Rowing Regatta Captures Spectators On Sunny River
Sunday and occasional feasts aside, the piece discusses winter rowing on the river. Spectators enjoyed a favorable day as Fre mantle rowers battled waves and flashing blades under a vigilant coxswain. The piece contrasts land versus water sports and notes the Towers’ good imitation and the crowd’s amusement despite weather oddities.
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Fremantle
St Peters Girls Gymnasium Closes Membership List Overfilled
Social update from Fremantle reports St Peters Girls Gymnasium resuming work a month ago after strong reception from last year bio display in Town Hall. The club closes its membership list due to overfill, with Miss Porter handling inquiries and waiting list. A drawing room social by the ladies of the John club was also noted.
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St. Peter's
Fremantle Town Hall
Porter
the John
Congregational Church King’s Birthday Event Draws Large Crowd
The schoolroom was transformed into a drawing room for a Wednesday evening function in the Congregational Church. Mrs East presided over a large attendance of church people and friends. The program featured performances by Gillies, Finch Gallop, Downey, Allen, Jennings, Rutter, Swain, McLive Scott, Finch, Grieve, D Jonas and M Rutter with accompanists. The event, part of the King's Birthday celebrations, saw abundant refreshments and will boost church funds, with special credit to the Women’s Society for organizing the entertainment.
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Finch
Grieve
Messrs
D. Jonas
M. Rutter
Afair
Women's Society
Births Recorded at Ocean View Maternity Home BeaConsfield
Birth notices list five newborns from 1925 to 1995 at Nurve Sheedy's Ocean View Maternity Home Solomon Street BeaConsfield. Entries note a son for Birch and Fletcher couples and daughters or sons for Wricht Hennessey and Hamer families, with dates in May and home locations Peel Estate Spearwood Chester Park.
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Nurve Sheedy
Ocean View
Solomon Street
Beaconsfield
Birch
Railway Parade
Spearwood
Mr. Fletcher
Peel Estate
Harry Wricht
Wiston Street
Chester Park
Hennessey
Hamer
Gentleman’s Residence Pepppermint Grove
Four main rooms maid's room kitchen bathroom scullery and modern conveniences two minutes from the river. Large ground with lawns and gardens asking £1500 cash or terms. Further particulars apply TWA Trustee Executor Agency Co ET 13 St George's Terrace Perth or 4 High Street Fromens
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TWA
Executor & Agency Co
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Murshy
Dar Tee Watt
Wile
Ube Hones
Hilt
Ulocks
Forrest-street
Palmyra
Bhigham
Palmyra Butte
Mendy
Association
CY. Farrington
Ed Fredericks
Ruy
Fredericks
Farrington
Hendy
Ines
Amg
I.S.S
Willcocks
Fois Brewmbent
Tranauiteston
Ay Buckeridg
SILC
BBC
London
Premmms
Aalal
Western Australia
Merrag Ct
Wrtuse Wales Theatre
Allah
Fatty
Fremantle Dock
Conference of Local Councils
Dr. Blevens
Dr. Martins Motium
Kerr
Aeriat M
Carnarvon
W. IL. Tickell
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Lame Spencer
Spley Hilly
Eversiiing
Davie
Thompson
Clark
Javit Hennessey
Dave
Sime
Fremantle Regatta
West
la Tenca Stade
Peppermint Grove
St. George's Terrace
Perth
Hightreet
Fromens
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