Fremantle Council discusses land, licenses and lighting chaos
The Fremantle Municipal Council met with Stevens as chair in the mayor’s absence. Topics included fencing orders under the Municipalities Act, transfer of a dairy license, land divisions on South Street, repairs at King’s Theatre, and street lighting plans. Officials noted inspections and orders for repairs, tramway matters, and a proposed conference with the East Fremantle Council. The meeting also touched on Bath near the sea jetty and lighting for umpires’ rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuesdsy
Stevens
Carter
Sumplun
Oubet
Brennai Sait
N. Dr
Thomas Street
Chester Park
Registrar of Titles
Thow. Smith
South-afreet
Lefroy-roxd
Orks Committee
Mesers Cromlannd and Hardy
Buttetrest
South Street
Solomon Street
King's Theatre
Advant Property
Windbury
Brighton
Shepherd
Crokestreet Corner
Tramway Board
East Street
Aia
Fremantle Council
Town Club
Sidebottom
Fremantle
Burchell
Jefferre
WA. Football League
Orel
Fragmentary Speech Notes From Australis House Proceedings
Fragmented OCR text records a discussion in an Australis House of Representatives session. Mentions members Mel Sanres and J Page with uncertain interjections and unclear statements. Content is garbled and limits precise attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Sanres
House of Representatives
Nord
Australis
Gabbe
J. Page
Waterway repairs and street upgrades reported
Town Council engineers filed a long report detailing flood damage and street repairs. It notes High-street blockings from water ingress along rails, Mouatt-street repeated block collapses, and kerbing and road surface work from St to Alexander-road. Tram tracks require drainage adjustments and a grade lift. Kweell-Street drains opened, Marthe-street and surrounding streets receive minor patching, and several channel bridges inspected. The report also mentions slag carting by a contractor and visits by Dr Spahlinger related to medical research.
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Mouatt-street
Holland Street
Slexander-road
Letchford
Kweell-Street
Hampton Road
Letchford’y
Marthe-street
Rowil-street
Mandurab-road
Jary-Street
Bowen
Samom-street
Alexander
Atma
Phillimore-street
Poiist-street
Andallon Street
Bag
Davis Cup Return Sparks Parade of Tennis Stars
The article recalls the 1918 Davis Cup return, led by Maurice McLoughlin and teammates, amid parades and a post voyage match between Tilden and Johnston. It honors Norman Brookes and notes international praise from the New York World and a cable from the president elect.
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America
Hos
Dohertys
Aimeviews
Dwight F. Davis
Maurice McLoughlin
Ty Ae Harrow Muregin
Thesselves
Chamber of Commerce
Journal
Gid
Alee
Irmantly Council Accepts Most Municipal Loan Tenders
The Irmantly Council met on Tuesday and opened bids for the proposed municipal loan. Tenderers included Richardson 3 debentures of £100 each for 10 years, Foxworthy 10 debentures for £10 each with £90 premium, Gilchrist £1,000 for 15 years, Strothers two debentures of £250 each for 15 years, Houst 10 de- hens, McCracken £750 in 10 years, Geuson Albany 3 debentures of £100 each for 10 years. All tenders were accepted except Foxworthy’s, and applications for subscription were extended. The Town Clerk publicized the loan in Melbourne Age and Avgua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irmantly Council
A. Houst
Spearwood
Melbourne ‘* Age
Impertinent Sneaky Thieves Dispute At Fremantle Council
Fremantle council meeting discusses repeated thefts of lavatory locks and springs. Dr Carter questions cash taken from coin boxes and police tracing a Sneak thief. Locks to be upgraded. Buffalo Lodge concert raises over £40 for Bro Lee’s widow. thanks given to organizers and colleagues.
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Fremantle Council
Dr. Carter
Carter
Shepherd
Hyman
Fremantle
Fremmutle
Cy. Brennan
Dr. Daly
World adds nation wide and asks for tennis players
Below the article a Norwan New York letter asks for the names of the two or three heat lawn tennis players in the world. It mentions Johnston and Tilden as two, with third perhaps Norman Brookes at 43, praised for skill and fighting spirit while Australia is noted for the Trivia Cup.
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Torian
Brookes
Wilding
Hin
Father
Norman Brookes
Larne
A. W. Ware
Ho Pliyer
Hke Tilden
Johnston
Stai
Cmd
Gaiper
New York World
Marding
Tilden
New York
Norwan
N.Y
Norman
Austra- Tia
Avnovicana
Fremantle tribute marks Harold Abbott on departure
At Fremantle Town Hall in September the Fremantle Business Men's Association paid tribute to Harold Abbott as he prepared to depart for Singapore. The farewell address highlighted Abbott's role as official representative of the Straits Settlements Government and his work negotiating with Western Australia for Singapore imports. Abbott, a former RSA secretary and Light Horse member wounded at Gallipoli, helped arrange a deal for Singaporean supplies via the Kangaroo, signaling potential large export gains for Fremantle.
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Fremantle Town Hall
Fremantle Business Men's Association
FB. Gibson
MLL
Harold Abbott
Abbott
Singapore
Fremantle
Mr. Abbott
J. Seaddan
Straita Settlementa
Scaddau
Straits Settlements
W.A
Returned Soldiers’ League
RSA
Light Horse
Gallipoli
Kangaroo
Angus
Bnt
38 Market Street Fremantle Phone 984
A brief fragment notes a location 38 Market Street in Fremantle with a repeated phone reference 984. No further context or details are provided.
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Market Street
Not Supervisior But Superman Not Supervisior But Superman
A discussion from a Monday council meeting contends two overlooked points: the council, not the town engineer, controls the municipality and authorizes expenditures. It argues the council should fund and authorize repairs to flood damaged roads and drainage, absolving the engineer of blame for inaction.
WA manufacturers in Singapore and WA Government Tourist Bureau
The speaker notes the leading WA manufacturers in Singapore and WA Government Tourist Bureau. He promises that while away from the State he would never miss a chance to advance WA interests.
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Singapore
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Far Teen
Harry Bruice-Porter
Lise
Genevy
Spahlinger
Dr. Spahlinger
Mr. Jones
Ml.c
Victoria
Oddfellows
den and
Garcat
Buffalo Lodge
Town Hall
H. W
Jimmy”) Lee
Buffalo
Wntch
A Bros
Ernie Cowper
Arthur Nash
T.B
Fremantleite
W.a‘s
Far East
His Majesty’s Hotel
Attendane
Ned Stack
Cook & Sons
Princess Buildings
Market St
JAS. A. Cook
Browns Boot Shop
Cottesloe Beach
Adelaide Street
Premantle
Walke Walke
Walker Walker
Packenham
Inztome & CO. Ltd
Essex Street
Araven
Castro
Seon Bopervision
High St. Framentie
Joe Strong
Terminus Hotel
Fackenham and
Leake] Streets
Best Brands
Stasked
Tom Byack
Opticiane
CIM Street
W. C. Kennedy
Frank Bateman
Henry St
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