Monthly Archives: October 2010

FREO ON WIKIPEDIA

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Sam Wilson

I wonder how many of us who live in Freo have read Wikipedia’s article about our home. It’s a bit like reading the Lonley Planet guide to where one lives: a mixture of “well yes, I knew all that” and … Continue reading →

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THIS BLOG HAS MOVED

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Sam Wilson

fremantlesociety.wordpress.com → fremantlesociety.org.au/blog The Freo Tribe blog has moved from WordPress.com to here, our own domain. We are redirecting all traffic, so everything should be seamless; let me know if you notice anything amiss!

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WHAT IF, IF NOT FOR THE SOCIETY. HOP ON DON’S TRAM TOURS

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Roel Loopers

What would Fremantle have looked like in 2010 if the Fremantle Society had not fought hard to preserve the heritage of the city? It could have been terrible! If you are interested to find out how it all went, hop … Continue reading →

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WORKING FOR THE FUTURE

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Roel Loopers

As a relatively new and active member of the Fremantle Society I would like to give you my ideas of what the society should be, and hope this will trigger an on-line discussion on this blog, with members of the … Continue reading →

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BLOG ADMINISTRATORS

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Roel Loopers

THE FREMANTLE TRIBE blog does now have a second administrator in Sam Wilson, who is a kind of an IT guru, apart from being an exceptionally nice young man, so if you can’t get hold of me, Roel Loopers, please … Continue reading →

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PROTECT THE KIMBERLEY

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Roel Loopers

The Kimberley is one of Australia’s most amazing wilderness regions, and is home to many endangered marine species. Due to it’s isolation and inaccessibility this environment has been preserved in time, remaining almost untouched. Until now… A major liquefied natural … Continue reading →

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THE GREAT NATIONAL HOTEL FOR SALE

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Roel Loopers

The National Hotel is for sale.  After the devastating fire it was fantastic to see the owners do their utmost to bring the place back to it former greatness. Unfortunately it looks like they haven’t been able to raise the … Continue reading →

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THE TWEED RUN

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Roel Loopers
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NEW DECKCHAIR PLAYS

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Roel Loopers

INFO FROM DECKCHAIR THEATRE: Fremantle Festival at Deckchair We are delighted to be playing host to four of the Fremantle Festival’s outstanding new events. The 2010 festival season offers an eclectic range of performances that are sure to tantalise the … Continue reading →

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