Cockburn Sound defense base debate draws WA presses
A 1920 report section cites Sydney Morning Herald on Cockburn Sound naval bases and Henderson base plans. Western Australia faces critical questions on federal defense funding and local coverage, with calls for a Royal Commission and renewed scrutiny of Fremantle’s role in Cockburn Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney “Morning Herald
Cocktorp Sound
Harhor
Fort Stephens Hy
Singapore
W. Angwin
Western Australia
Lord Jellicoe
Cockburn
Snetrimpolitin Daily
Wesustration
Henderson Naval
Jellicoe
Metropolitan Morning Daily
W. Watson
M.H.R
Fremantle
Cockburn Sound
Hirlway
Grand Concert by Married Ladies at Cottesloe Church
Cottesloe Beach Methodist Church hosts a Grand Concert on Thursday 25 January. The event features an attractive programme with front seats priced at 1s 6d. A notices board lists big bargains at the contact office run by S J Piping including Lucerne cutters, horse clippers, milk equipment, and various tools and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottesloe Beach Methodist Church
Alexandra Bail
Cottesloe Beach
Fremantle Tender for Rotunda Repair and Renovation
Fremantle Municipality invites tenders addressed to His Worship the Mayor for repairs to the band stand at Esplanade Reserve Fremantle. Tenders close 5 pm Monday 6 July 1985 at Fremantle Town Hall Town Clerk J Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Esplanade
Fr Spduction Wey-Be
Town Hall
J. Shepherd
Fremantle Street Cleansing Tenders Opened July Deadline
Tenders addressed to His Worship Street Cleansing will be received until 5 pm on Monday July for the street cleansing service of Fremantle Municipality. Specification available at Town Clerk's Office. J Shepherd, Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Seaside Snapshots and Local Social Snippets
Fremantle society notes describe wedding preparations for a prettiest maid ens and a mother-daughter fashion moment in short skirts. A wry exchange on war anecdotes, courtesy, and gentlemanly conduct appears among fragmented remarks, hinting at local Labor Movement updates and political undercurrents.
Personal notices and hospital updates in local column
Mr J Hugall remains a Grosvenor Hospital inmate after an appendicitis operation. Friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs F G Higham and family return from a holiday at Three Springs. Mrs H J Beecher is off the danger list after a serious operation and is at Woodside Hospital East Fremantle. Also a KS L sweep advert notes a June 23 draw with full particulars in this issue.
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J. Hugall
Grosvenor Hospital
F. G. Higham
Three Springs
H. J. Beecher
Woodside Hospital
East Fremantle
Mixed Musings on Hospitals and Sky Watching Notes
The piece rails at hospital governance by subscription and hints at electing a board member, while musing on public interest in astronomy. It compares active donors to passive subscribers, argues for engagement, and blends editorials with fragmented reflections on star views and media commentary.
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Ie Pitats
Mle
Cottesloe Notes And Local Club Events In Town
Community notes from Cottesloe record a successful Congregational Women Guild concert to aid church funds at Memorial Hall on Tuesday June 16, a Wellesley Surf Life Saving Club dance planned for Tuesday evening, and a school children dance slated for Thursday night. St Luke's Women’s Guild held an America eat in Alexandra Hall on Monday afternoon June 1 featuring needlework and gifts, with Mrs Stillwell presiding and a dainty tea and musical program. Also promotions for Woods peppermint cure and ALS sweep tickets note upcoming local promotions and reminders.
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Wowen Guild
Atethers
Women's Guild of
St. Luke's Church
Alexandra Hall
Fremantle Dock Slogan Push Spurs Regional Demands
Fremantle Municipal Council forms action plan urging a dock as port growth entices districts from Kalgoorlie Collie Midland Junction to seek railways cheaper booze and police protection. Council appoints Cra Shepherd Martin and Grigg as delegates to coordinate the drive ahead of a public meeting and future coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maey
North Shore
McThourne
Kalgoorlie
Collie
Midland Junction
Brookton
Armadale
Fremantle
Cra. Shepherd, Martin and
Grigg
Council debate over reopening infectious ward at Fremante Hospital
Dr Kerr urged reopening an infectious ward at Fremante Hospital after it had been closed a year. He noted cases were sent to Subiaco at cost and urged the Council to support opening the ward, with payment under the Health Act. The motion passed, to forward to the Hospital Board.
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Trec J
Port
Kerr
Subiaco
Fremante Hospital
Carter
Sweepstakes Draw Set for June 23
RSL sweep is to be drawn on June 23. You may be one of the lucky ones. Buy tickets now before you forget. See full particulars elsewhere in this issue.
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Biet
Nancy
Urawa
ALS
Public Notice Invites Lease for Holding 111 Smirks WA
Public notice invites offers to lease Holding 111 Cockburn Sound known as Smirks in Western Australia. The site includes a four room cottage and reliable water supply, suitable for grazing. Full particulars obtainable from the Works Director, Box 539, GPO Perth.
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Cockburn Sound
Western Australia
Brookton Armadale Railway Conference Proposal
A Brookton Armadale Railway League letter was re submitted to the Council where debate followed. The League asked for a conference at Premantle soon after the Premier returns from England, with a dinner, to discuss the project in the Premier’s presence with ministers and country delegates. The Council pledged support and offered to cover one third of the cost through the BAS IL to arrange the event.
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Brookton-Armadale Railway League
League
Premantle
Soo
England
Foc [Tilwinys
Public holidays cause post office and bank confusion
Municipal Council discussed lack of uniform holiday observance raised by Mr Jas Stevens noting June 1 and June 9 caused public inconvenience. Post Offices and Customs Houses stayed open on the gazetted holiday but were closed on the other date while most other services continued. Dr Geo Shepherd supported the view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Stevens
Geo. Shepherd
Timber and Naval Base Removals Tender Notice
TENDERS OFFERS are invited for the PUR CHASE and REMOVAL from the Henderson Naval Base of several timber and jetty structures and timbers. Bids close June 17 1985. Endorsement and address to Commonwealth Works Director Box 539 Perth.
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Henderson Naval Base
Orerun
Wandoo
Weather Board
Redgum
Karri Lin
Nortt
Commonwealth Works
Perth
Purchase of Cutter Shark by Tender Board Fremantle
Tenders invited for the purchase of the cutter Shark belonging to the Fisheries Department, moored near Straitway Bridge at Fremantle. The craft measures 6 inches overall with a beam and depth of 4 feet. Tenders close with the Chairman, Tender Board, at 2:15 p.m. on 28 June 1925. Tender forms available at the Tender Board Office Murray Street Perth.
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Fisheries Department
Staitway Bridge
Fremantle
Sin
Tender Board
Murray-street
Perth
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Viscount Jellicoe
West
South Terrace
Frewantia
S. J
Lucerne
Pipe and Whitworth
A. Lowcook, Manger
J. Shepherd, Tome Mark
Brook- Armadale
Met
Arry
Ryce
Spyroanen
Anatie
Ssn
Kowin
Carl
Cottesloe
Wettesloe
Woods
Brooxton-Armadale Railway
Fremantle Hospital
Ain
Murdoch
J. H. Pellew & CO
High Street
Buckeridge
ESIC
DLBOA
London Freeman of the Cityee MB
M.lw.a.o.al
Les Merray-st.opp
Brookton-Armadale Railway
W.A. Tender Board
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