![]() Battye's ”History of Western Australia,” the Official Year Book of Western Australia, newspaper contributions by Mr. Condensed in some cases, and amplified in others, the information afforded by the following has been availed of:- Kimberley's ”History of Western Australia,” ”Twentieth Century Impressions of Western Australia,” Dr. It is fitting that the authorities consulted should be acknowledged. It was with considerable diffidence that he undertook the task of compiling a ”History of Fremantle,” because he recognised that there were others far better qualified to do justice to the theme.Īlthough the writer has lived through three-fourths of the period covered by this ”History of Fremantle,” and most of the facts herein recorded are matters of personal recollection, there are episodes and facts that had to be gleaned from various sources. LAMB PRINTING HOUSE 1929įrom the readers of these memoirs the writer asks an indulgent hearing firstly, because he is fully aware of their literary demerits, and secondly, because of the indifferent state of his health during most of the time that he was engaged in their preparation. Uren, the Committee recognise their indebtedness.įremantle: THE S. To those others who have assisted, viz., J. His handling of the Fremantle Harbour section is masterly, and the wealth of information provided adds greatly to the value of the narrative. Stevens also, the Committee desire to express grateful thanks. The philosophical and biographical sides perhaps match indifferently the historical factors of the work, but without this mixture the narrative would lose much of its charm, and the personal touch which is one of its most pleasing features. To the eye of the critic, there may seem some incongruity in a plan which combines objects so dissimilar as those embraced by the present History. With unwearied assiduity he devoted himself to the examination of many manuscripts, and became possessed of such a collection of authentic materials for the narrative, that the reader will be brought into a sort of personal acquaintance with events recorded. ![]() Hitchcock is deserving of much commendation for the sobriety of his judgments, and for the skill he has shown in arranging his complicated story. We are not sufficiently far away from the period of the narrative to secure the historian from the charge of undue prejudice or partiality. ![]() An obvious difficulty in the path of the historian of this period arises from the nature of the subject, embracing as it does such a variety of independent - not to say incongruous - topics, that it is no easy matter to preserve anything like unity of interest in the story. The committee entrusted with the task of publishing the History of Fremantle have been compelled to reject much valuable material through lack of space. The representative of the family is now Lord Cottesloe, my nephew, who, I am sure, will be much interested in your letter. I thought that these details would be of interest to you. I may state that I served as Flag Lieutenant to Sir Charles Fremantle for three years-1858-1861. Challenger, which was diverted from India for the purpose. You no doubt have a full account of the foundation of Western Australia, the founder being my uncle, Sir Charles Fremantle, then Capt. I show all my decorations the medals on the right side, partially hidden, are lifesaving medals, of which I have four more than any one in the Navy-or, I believe, the world. I am sending you a recent photograph of myself, which I beg you to accept. It has been a great pleasure to me to receive your card and appreciation of the family, after whom the important town of Fremantle is named, and I have the honour to request you to receive the thanks of the family. He was a nephew of Sir Charles Fremantle, the founder of the town. ![]() Fremantle, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., C.M.G., who recently died in London in his ninety-third year. The following letter was received by the Municipal Council from Admiral Sir Edmund R. Published by authority of FREMANTLE CITY COUNCIL 1 The History of Fremantle: The Front Gate of Australia, 1829-1929
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