Ceramic enters Fremantle Harbour in grand fashion
Onlookers marvel as the RMS Ceramic arrives in Fremantle for the first time, noting her three funnels and immense size. Weighing 2500 tons more than her nearest rival, she dwarfs the Katoomba, built in Belfast by Harland and Wolff. The liner measures 655 feet long with broad beam and deep draft, and showcases one class cabins with two and four berths.
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Csu- Grestersiner En Wisighiet
Fremantle
Tfe
White Star
Harland and Wolff, Ltd
Belfast
Social Evening Planned by North Fre Mantle Tennis Club
The committee arranged a social evening at the Guild, reported as successful in every respect. A fuller account is promised next week and a series of similar events is hoped for during the winter months.
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North Fremantle Tennis Club
Ugly Men’s Association meeting at Carnival Ground offices
Fragmented OCR text notes a meeting of a committee at Carnival Ground offices with scattered phrases about distress, sums in pounds, and references to remedies and items like Great Peppermint Cure for a hacking cough. Not enough coherent facts to form a clear summary.
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Carnival
Nine Days Wonders and the Public Memory
The essay laments rapid public forgetfulness over recent events from Fremantle including Baldrati and other wartime figures, the Trevessa disaster, and sea losses. It notes shifting attitudes toward France Britain Belgium and Germany, arguing history repeats as a new memory erases old. It ends with a comfort that one can wipe the slate clean and start afresh.
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Fremantle
Geb Matamin
S.s. Trevessa
France
Britain
England
Albion
Belgium
Germany
Seaside Snapshots Spark Various Local Gossips
The item notes a charming widow among newlyweds and a popular elocutionist from East wearing diamonds. It references Belgian officers at Fremantle dances, a favorite song, fashion shifts, and social missteps at local events. A South Fremantle car sensation and a rowdy Rowing Club night are mentioned, with remarks on manners and a local business man tied to a wedding fund.
Fremantle Faces Winter Unemployment and Charity Efforts
The Fremantle article notes rising unemployment in winter with government works and bank lending helping short term. It highlights the Uglies charity push for warm clothing, and Mayor Gibson’s plan to fund a rapid response relief fund. The piece urges employment through road work and municipal improvements to stabilize the economy.
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Agricultural Bank
Itan
Drug Fiend Jarbo Sentenced After Freemantle Court Session
In the Fre mantle Police Court a disheveled man named Edward Jarbo appeared among morning attendees. He was found in possession of a large amount of strong rag used for drugs and admitted he did not warrant hospital admission. The magistrate sentenced him to six weeks imprisonment stating the act was with intent to procure protection.
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Fremantle
Edward Jarbo
Cassidy
Jardo
Naval Drill Room Scene Prompts Reserve Members in Shadow
The remark notes that at the Naval Drill Room the Reserve members are relegated to lesser roles, playing second fiddle even during the visit, highlighting hierarchy and morale concerns within the unit.
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Naval Drill Room
Evan
Fremantle Court Fines Two for Standing on Roadway
Peter Muller faced Fremantle Police Court for obstructing traffic by standing at the High and Market streets corner on June 2. He admitted arriving from the bush and was fined 5 shillings plus costs. Abel Kay, claiming to meet his brother, was found guilty after disputed evidence and fined 6 shillings plus costs.
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Fremantle
Peter Muller
Trafic
Muller
Abel Kay
J. D. Moss
Nately
South Fremantle
Local Industries Exhibition disappointment noted
Freemantle business observers critique the Local Industries Exhibition held in the Town Hall. They blame apathetic public spirit and poor publicity, citing illness of the organizing secretary and lack of Fremantle Business Men's Association involvement as key factors in a disappointing display effort.
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Fremantle
Aercenlages Ie Nivare
Fremantle Business Men’s Association
Confetti Ball At Bibra Lake A Crowded Start
Damp weather tried to spoil Bibra Lake’s Confetti Ball held Monday the 4th. Despite the elements and smaller attendance the carnival was a success as the district’s first effort. Another dance is planned for Saturday next and locals are urged to attend.
Claremont Notes on Society Meetings and Local News
Claremont notes report the horticultural society winter show with sparse exhibits and upcoming election of officers last Monday in Lesser Princess Hall. They note a Progress Association meeting on the 26th and partial South road repairs by Fremantle Council. Stella Bassett returned from St John of God Hospital after a severe operation. A concert by the Congregational Hall girls is planned next month.
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Claremont Horticultural Society
Meetig
Princess Hall
Fremantle Council
South Road
Melville Road Board
Claremont
Misa Stella Bassett
St. John of God Hospital
Kennedy and Marshall move in Western notes
Personal Gone West Peter Kennedy known as Paddy, a former Heavy Street figure, lost a leg with the 33rd Battalion and spent months in hospital. Early WA life saw him chase weight on Hannans and Murchison fields but never struck it rich. J Marshall, popular Fremantle Daily News manager, leaves to become WA representative of Smiths News Papers Co. Ltd. His Fremantle departure is regretted. Mr F Shaw, State Implement Works manager, on a business trip to Masters Stat, escorted by his party.
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Peter
Paddy
Sailing Notices From Fremantle to Darwin Albany and Esperance
Public notices show ships sailing from Fremantle with passengers and cargo to Darwin Albany and Esperance. The records list agents and offices in Perth Fremantle Albary Rallye Bazaar terrace and Clifft Harbor Trust flag offices.
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Fremantle
Darwin
Bambra
Albany
Esperance
Bucla
Clifft
Perth
Harbor ‘Trust
Albary
Rallye
Inge
Fremantle Quartette Party 23 Male Voices Concerts
Fremantle quartet party 23 male voices conducted by D. J. Davies presents the twentieth concert at Town Hall on Monday June 9 and at Princess Hall Claremont on Thursday June 28 with assisting artist Lilian Crisp soprano Effie Jones locutionist Albert E. Lynch victim. Box plans available from June 19 at Cook and Son Fremantle and Cosy Corner Tex Rooms from June 21 all seats 2s plus tax absentee not listed.
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Fremantle Quartette
D. J. Davies
Princess Hall
Claremont
Lilian Crisp
Effie Jones
Albert E. Lynch
Viclim
Fremantle
Cook and Son
Cosy Corner
Cadets Seek Navy Trainee Spots in Fremantle Area
Cadets of the 1907 Division who live in Fremantle and have registered with the Area Officer should apply promptly to the Sub District Naval Officer Fremantle to pursue Naval Trainee positions.
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Fremantle
Fremantl
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Dollie
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Bydoey
Fremantleles
F. EK. Gibson
Bibra Lake
The
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Kay
State Shipping Service
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
E Opticaan
Bez
Biwe
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Mr. Brats Ae
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