Elderly Fremantle Settler Recalls Early Colony Life
Mr. Cockman, born in Fremantle in the 1840s, recounts frontier Perths origins. He recalls his parents James Cockman and Mary Ann Roper marrying in 1630 at Fremantle, visiting Perth, and witnessing early transport, mail delays, and a ballark drowning, noting modern progress from sails to liners and electric light. He expects to reach his centennial, recalling a life of gradual change and distant memories of childhood.
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Cockman
Herbert Cockman
Moora
Short Street
Fremantle
Mr. Corkman
Perth
Bosas Ltd
Murray Street
Mifrayn
Aes
Northampton
Aml
Guiliford
Giogin
Watheroo
Corkle Shell Gully
Greenough Flats
Charuys Bay
Minister outlines superphosphate transport and Bunbury works
The Minister for Railways J Willcock explains lower rail rates for superphosphate to promote industry. He notes Western Australia’s rates lag global levels and that cheap transport supports paper and super trade. Plans include Bunbury works by Cam Smith Mount Lyell Farmers Fertilisers Ltd and Geraldton facilities to cut haulage distance and costs.
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Qin J. Wilestha Diewasiea
Tound
Railway Department
Taihway
Mosare Canning Smith d& Mount Lyell Farmer Fertilisers Ltd
Geraldton
Cuming Smith & Mount Lyd
Farmers Fertilisers Ltd
Bunbury
Picton
Cami Smith & Mount Lyell Farmers Feliners Ltd
Jewel Robbery At West End Hotel Exposed
Police report a sensational jewel heist at a fashionable West End hotel today. Thieves used a rear fire escape to enter a bedroom window occupied by Mrs. Jurgan wife of a millionaire, ripping open the jewel case and making off with a years long collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoal
West End
Police Inspector Dies After Attack in City Center
Police inspector died after an assault near the main plaza as officers investigated the violent incident. Investigators described the case as a serious city crime with ongoing efforts to locate witnesses and secure the area.
Insurance Claims Padded by Man Across Forty Three Companies
A man collected payments from 43 insurance firms, with claims ranging from 15 pounds 3 shillings to 300 dollars 2160, according to court records.
English court upholds schoolmaster smoking discipline ruling
London reports the Court of Appeal ruling that a schoolmaster may administer moderate punishment to pupils for breaches of school rules including smoking. The case started when W Wright of Newport challenged an assault charge after his son smoked at school. The bench was instructed to state the case, and Lord Hewart led the decision in favor of the master, with Justices Avery and Swift concurring. The father was ordered to pay costs.
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London
W. Wright
Newport
Shropshire
Lord Hewart
Meir
Hewart
Avery
Swift
Costa
Gor ton Municipal Council meets amid bereavement and plans
The Gor ton Municipal Council held its fortnightly meeting on Wednesday with Mayor G. E. Sewell presiding. Council members J. J. Brown Foster C. David W. Hastings O. Lester and Shepheard attended alongside Town Clerk Mx. D. J. Moffatt. An apology was received for Dr. Clarke. The Mayor offered condolences to Dr. Lester on the loss of his brother, noting the deceased’s prominent local family. The council discussed land grants, a public telephone matter, and riverfront beach improvements, including an extension of the Esplanade along Grey Bay and additional land acquisition between Pint and Crowther streets. The Police Inspector reported on a proposed shooting gallery license and conditions for a three-month trial. Subdivision plans for Geraltion Town Jet 3131 near the new works were approved after discussion.
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Gorton
G. E. Sewell
Cra
J. J. Brown
Foster
Atenased
E. Green Milk
Perth
Besta
Boxer
Gerton
Geraldtos Swimming
Howe
Imares
Davia
Max Minchin
Grey Bay
Davis Wan
Pint and Crowther Streets
Crowther and H
Ing Ga
Geraltion
Prince of Wales Farewells Bernardo Boys for Australia
The Prince of Wales bade farewell to 50 Bernardo boys departing for Australia on the Berrima on April 26. In the library at Australia toon the boys rose at his entry as Sir Granville Ryrie welcomed him and urged the group to follow his example. The Prince praised Mowbray House and told the boys the harder they work the better their opportunities will be. He, with Mrs Barnardo, posed for photos with the youths as they called him Your Majesty.
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Prince of Wales
Bernardo
Australia
Berrima
Toon
Granville Ryrie
Mowbray House
New Wales
Barnando
Guardian and Express Office Ad Promises Local Prices
An advertisement from Guardian and Express office promotes city quality at lower city prices. It urges keeping money in the town while supporting increased local regulation and emphasizes the Guardian Buildings as the address.
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Guardian and Express
Geralston News Papers Limited
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Voco Power
Voco
New Zealand
Donse’ Brothers
Berrigan
Carnamah
E. B Johnson
Three Springs
Ironside, Mingenew, 1 and Co
So .W.A. Distri Wickerbottom Motor Company Limited
Parison
Oder
C. Harper
Westralian ‘Farmers Ltd
Wellington’ Street
Sit
Bubury
Busbury
Banrane
Runhuryanke
Thei Pethor
Sed
J. Willcock
Council
Barnardo Boys
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Sydney
Coldsbrouch, Mort and Company Limited
Alekt
Tater
Pepe Netras
Brod Stock
Cliomta
Mala
Farma
Peice
Agate Fa WA
Per Stern Assurance Company
Elder, Smith & Co., Ltd
Adelaide
Elder House
St. George's Tesrece
J. Bombara & Company
P.O. Box
Save
H. A. Duncan
Mick Street
Bendit Baal Investment and Leen
Foster Clark
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