Will Henderson Naval Base Reopen Debate Rise in Parliament
The article reports revived interest in Cockburn Sound and Henderson Naval Base, with debate in the Federal House about docking warships. It cites Admiral Head and Admiral FitsMaurice, notes calls for Western Australian depots and a Fremantle floating dock, and records Fremantle council's receipt of a protest letter and possible naval expert visits.
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Henderson Naval Base
Cockburn Sound
Federal House
East
Reginald Head
Maurice Fits-Maurice
House of Representatives
Marks
Australia
Emden
Darwin
Western Australia
Hood
Suez
Fremantle Harbour
Freshwater Bay
Fremantle
Henderson Base
Mr. O'Keefe
Mr. Watson
Jellicoe
Scapa Flow
Commonwealth
Mann
Perth
Fremantle Council
J. H. Prowse
M.hla
Old-Time Dances and Dainties Spark Weekend Cabaret Talk
The note describes older sets willing to risk the Blues after a dainty couple, mentions going out through the door and wearing pretty evening dress though wrapped for cold weather. It notes crowds at the Cabaret this weekend and ponders the weekend surprise while recalling a joke about a woman’s death and Heaven.
Water quality crisis sparks public anger over purification
A Fremantle reader complains the city water is undrinkable and resembles cough medicine in taste and color. He claims purification chemicals are present, blaming water quality for household hardship and urging action from authorities and citizens. Other notes recount local newspaper staff briefings and casual anecdotes, including a jail phone gag and upcoming dances.
Pretty good plan to forget it poem excerpt
A warning verse about avoiding certain sensitive truths. It cautions that a tall leader, a hidden skeleton, or any fact that could mar someone’s happiness should be forgotten to spare pain, sorrow, and life long dismay. The piece frames secrecy as prudent and protective.
28th Battalion Association Meeting Notice
Monday June 28th, 7 45 P M supper room Fremantle Town Hall tickets two shillings six pence H B Collett president J H Tozhr hon sec
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Fremantle Town Hall
H. B. Collett
J. H. Tozhr
Illusionist Carl Hertz left quarter million record at Music Hall
The late Carl Hertz who died in March left a fortune of a quarter of a million, setting a record for the Music Hall. The piece mentions the 10 most popular English actors in a Bystander competition, naming Gerald du Maurier Owen Nares Matheson Lang George Robey Henry Ainley Leslie Henson Sir J. Martin Harvey Seymour Grossmith and W. H. Bose. It notes W. A. was titled Movie King among this year’s birthday honorees.
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Carl Hertz
England
Gerald du Maurier
Owen Nares
Matheson Lang
George Robey
Henry Ainley
Leslie Henson
Sir J. Martin Harvey
Seymour
Grossmith
W. H. Bose
Libray
The Virginian heads Princess Theatre thin week lineup
The Virginian, hailed as a premier American romance in dramatic form, plays at the Princess Theatre with humor and pathos keeping interest to the end. Critical Age promises thrills, while The Midnight Alarm is a Wednesday sensational drama and Boy of Mine compares with Penrod and Sam. Vaudeville bill to be announced Saturday. Follow the crowd to the Oddfellows Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Connor
Penrod
Sam
the Virginian
Pauline Garon
James Harrison
Alme
Boy of Mime
Ben Alexander
Irene Rich
Henry Walthall
Bee Chemist’s Enduring Stance Across Time
A concise note highlights the longstanding stance of a notable chemist in scientific circles. The text traces consistent positions through decades, underscoring influence on modern practice and education.
A Punter's Wail Over Bets And Bottled Wagers At Northam R C
A Port backer learns the hard way that an odds trader can swap names in a race book. After Petruchio wins a Northam Handicap the backer is told he bet on another horse. Without a ticket he cannot prove his stake, prompting calls for tickets on all wagers.
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McHebrew
Punter
Northam R.C
Petruchio
S.P
Northam
Gallant Steed
Market Street
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Japan
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Chariton
Anti-Liquor League
Water Supply Department
Alick C
National Library of Australia
28Th Battalion Association
E. N. Pareinbon
Coombe
W. A
Thomas K. B
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Collie Street
Hudson
Essex
Princess Theatre
The
Oddfellows’ Hotel
Jack Visser
Princes Wales
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Hergert
London
War Memorial Fund
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J. G. Brickhill
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Astrachan
Saxe
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