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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
1
Governing Director Ben J. Fuller presents the first appearance of the Barclay Girls at the Princess Theatre Fremantle with the Dainty Singers performing both on stage and off stage pathways through the program.
A sprawling, chaotic reminiscence on military life and public views in wartime Fremantle. The piece threads naval and army talk with social scenes, YMCA efforts, home front concerns, and warnings about shortages. It blends domestic routine with imperial war talk and speculative politics.
Review of Perth stage week noting Footlight Turns and a lively vaudeville bill at the Princess Theatre. Mentions Electra and aerial listers, the Dardanellis, and Topical Budget satire. Highlights strong performances by Leen, Wykelauni, Feoston, and the Australian public’s reception.
Notes from South describe a bustling local scene with sporting notes and public events. Mentions of entries and events suggest a crowded season including football preparations at the Oval and a forthcoming monster fair on September 29. The Weal Bed Cross reports active fundraising and planning for a hall lease to support works.
Notes from North report a mix of local happenings including a film schedule for August 2 and a four part drama The Man and the Ring. The Rocky Buy Rifle Club held a recent match with Clarke Nicholle contenders. Geo Pearse won first prize and John Cowisel Selland took top spoons. Members plan a Sunday morning meeting at 10.00 am as drill sections and social events continue.
The No surrenier No. 2 lodge held a very lea ilh meeting at the Presbyterian Ml, East Premantle, on Thursday last. Officials present included Supt. Hicks and Demicy Supt en, Heerts oh Bro. Beers, WB, Pride of the West Lodge No 2, PAPE. The Wondingful Mistress A. Adiison conducted the meeting, four new members were initiated, a complimentary referee was named for Sister Prior, and a jovial mood followed with refreshments and games. The note of upcoming events and local racing chatter filled the remainder with names and plans for gatherings and forthcoming meets.
An old newspaper advert details reduced fares and special excursion tickets from Colombo to Australia via the Orient Line and other steamship services. It lists sailing routes to Adelaide Melbourne Sydney and Fremantle, third class rates, wireless telegraphy, two and four cabin configurations, and offices in Perth and Albany.
Announcement for four night free continuing education for male and female students aged 14 to 19 with instruction in English and optional subjects such as arithmetic history shorthand bookkeeping dressmaking cobbler y homemaking chemistry and physics. Also Fremantle Benefit Building and Investment Society notes annual meeting on August 3 at 7 30 pm with directors report election of directors and auditors and other business.
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