Tag Archives: John Dowson

JOHN DOWSON’S LOST PSA 49 SUBMISSION IN FULL HERE!

The City of Fremantle confirmed on Friday that somehow the submission to Planning Scheme Amendment 49, former councillor John Dowson had put in, was lost in the system and had not been presented to counil and working groups. Here is … Continue reading

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ADELE CARLES THANKS JOHN DOWSON

Fremantle MP Adele Carles hosted a cocktail party at her office to say thank you to retiring Councillor John Dowson for his dedicated work to the community. Former feisty Fremantle Society president and Fremantle councillor Les Lauder also spoke warmly … Continue reading

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JOHN DOWSON FINISHED AT COUNCIL

I am disappointed to hear that Fremantle  councillor John Dowson will not contest the next election and stand for council again. John has been the controversial and very passionate stalwart for heritage in this city and has done a tremendous … Continue reading

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HERITAGE DOES NOT KILL RETAIL

Fremantle Chamber of Commerce CEO Peter Nolin‘s attack on Councilor John Dowson and other “heritage watchdogs” in the Fremantle Herald is an attack on the intelligence of the people in this city. Nolin should get rid of the blinkers he … Continue reading

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Festivals set to be merged

(The following article by Jenny D’Anger comes from this week’s Herald, and is posted here with permission.) Fremantle city council looks set to merge the annual week-long Fremantle Heritage Festival into the Fremantle Festival. Critics fear it will dilute the … Continue reading

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NO HERITAGE WEEK? OVER MY DEAD BODY!

Last year, having a decent budget for a change,  we had a very good Fremantle Heritage Festival. Having a new mayor helped, as did having a very energetic officer in Alex Marshall.  Also, the Fremantle Society did a lot of … Continue reading

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Groups get starchy over losing laundry

(The following article by Jenny D’Anger comes from this week’s Herald, and is posted here with permission.) The ranks are growing of those pushing to save from demolition a former WWII US laundry behind the Fremantle Arts Centre. North American … Continue reading

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