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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
3
A sprawling literary review covers a flood of titles and authors. Noting Samplings include Cathy, Arnold Bennett, and The Golden Whet while tracing trends in modern fiction and comics, the piece highlights popular heroes, controversial themes, and reader appeal amid an array of book selections and periodical notes.
Newsagent and stationer Q Somes of 7 High Street announces rapid printing of name and address with a motto on the latest art series for Christmas and New Year orders. Last mail for the East, in time for Christmas delivery by December 20.
In Western Australia the event featured local athletes and teams with Camballin claiming a notable sum and a strong showing. The program highlighted races and heats with mentions of Miselino, Lord Plasms, and Houitaby Whet aiding the effort, as well as a mid race display by Mueeta Che and a 24.5 heat time.
The article outlines a December racing programme with events at York including the Devonbor Stakes and the December Stakes. It notes favorites such as Eye Derbys and Sweet Tone, plus references to horses like King’s Wedding, Ardal Wine, and Werenda, with results and expectations for wagers and forthcoming fixtures.
Fragmentary OCR shows racing notes and names garbled. Unable to extract a coherent factual report or key entities beyond hints of a Helena Vale event and participants.
The public asks what Georg Fi WL Angi concludes from ministerial statements on extending the Warrior to York and the cost impact. It questions Mr Awpwin’s views and whether the state should act on Mr C Y O Connor’s advice regarding inward or outward extension and who should bear the costs.
Local figure Jack Visser greets attendees at the Swelenate gathering, offering a warm welcome and introducing the program. Guests include community members and organizers, with remarks highlighting collaboration and upcoming activities. The event aims to build local ties and encourage participation.
The Union Stores Fremantle lists a wide array of home furnishings at discounted prices including upholstery, curtains, lace, and muslin, plus carved chairs, wardrobes, divans, beds, mattresses, dressers, chests, screens, mats, rugs, and linoleum. Prices are shown in pounds and shillings, highlighting a sale of furniture and household items for the coming season.
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