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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1914
Page
2
The report covers North Perth and Souths matches with Fremantle Oval action. Patfield and Beswick shine with 79 not out and 42 respectively, while Eric Jones dominates bowling. Waddys Eleven hosts a later innings, posting 205 with Minnett and Docker contributing solid scores as the Locals prepare for upcoming fixtures.
Residents of Fremantle follow a crowd toward Visver's Oceanic Hotel seeking social gathering and communal entertainment. The event draws local attendees and reflects neighborhood leisure patterns of the period.
Vast interest surrounds the forthcoming yacht race departing Price street with a course looping to Robl's Tetty, Elbow buoy, South Mole buoy and back. The fleet lists Latona Nada Groper and Colonial among entrants with Cap Be Wright and Captain Barker leading crews. The race starts at 1 pm Saturday.
The Tal Aid and Charity Committee faces disruption after the resignation of its chair and leaders. The group, once enabling Hospital Aid and Children’s Ward funds, may abandon planned events like a citizens ball. W Mills elected chairman aims to reassemble the committee and resume relief efforts despite weak local support.
The St Johns Literary and Debating Society held its opening meeting on Tuesday with a motion of want of confidence in the government. The opposition's Mr P. Webster led, aided by Mr R. Vince, while Green, Roberts and Newburn spoke for the ministry. The motion carried by a majority of one. Fremantle Liberal branch held a fortnightly debate in Market Street Fremantle with new members enrolled. A motion that bachelors should be taxed failed by three votes. A mock election with three candidates is planned for February 12 with liberal, country party, and importer candidates feared.
Jack Wisser from the Oceanic Hotel offers a cordial welcome, inviting guests to enjoy hospitality and service at the establishment.
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