Fremantle Stuff > Years > 1880
Sir William Robinson GCMG Governor again 1880-1883 (he was Governor in 1875-7).
First shipment of bullocks from the north arrives.
Commanded by Captain Archdeacon, HM schooner Meda arrives from England to commence a survey of the coast.
Half-holiday on Wednesdays (afterwards altered to Saturdays) conceded to clerks and shop assistants.
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