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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
8
A detailed match report discusses Natty Giles Hector Grooms and Mick leading ruck work with McIntosh and Sutherland in support. It critiques South Fremantle forwards, the defense, and Crapp’s umpiring while noting player form, selections, and upcoming Carnival prospects with talk of allowances and state team plans.
The Magpie juniors defeat Perth City 10.0 to 5.12 in a rough open game. Bailey and Connolly star with strong displays as missing Roby Johnson Peters and others, while Connor improves and selection may favor him. North Perth looms next at Claremont with hopes to stay undefeated.
In a tight weekend game Harrison Juniors defeated Cottesloe with top play from J. Nixon and W. Wotteston Beach. Standout efforts by N Williams, R. Jackson, G. White, and J. Linden highlighted a strong forward line and solid ruck work. Preparations continue with training sessions and a lineup set for tomorrow’s match against Palmyra at 3 p.m.
Whistle reports High Street Club beat Palmyra 43 to 6 on Saturday. Team leads the 1st with six matches played, Huey’s 249 points top scoring, fans braved elements to cheer. Players praised include Vic Traran Basil Billy Davis Mick Ramsay and H Preston Wise, with Harvey and Watkins noted for strong back and ruck play.
The Hamilton Hill notes thank Mr and Mrs George Baker for hosting a social last Saturday with about 50 residents attending. Road work progresses with timber blocks for sale, a single unsold block remains on the Dalydale estate, and a local woman claims PALA membership causing mixed amusement and inconvenience. A telephone box in the district is urged as a pay off, and the Tremantle post office is about ten miles away. Tam Phillips of the Road Board is recovering and expected back soon.
Fremantle Caledonian Bore beat Claremont 3 or 3 goals to. Fremantle won the toss and played with the wind. Early in the game Soon burst into Fremantle’s goal but Earnshaw cleared. Bennet scored from Beisley pass. Claremont replied with several tries, Gibson dazzling, Hutchinson scoring. At half, 1–1. Second half Fremantle pressed with the breeze, Soon added a goal. Claremont replied through Hicks and others but Fremantle held the lead and clinched the win with solid play throughout. Marshall officiated as referee.
Parry’s Linseed Liquorice Balsam promotes relief from coughs colds and chest discomfort. The advertisement notes a price of 1 shilling and 2 pence per bottle and urges use for soothing throat irritation and bronchial symptoms.
A historic note announces Parry's Influenza Mixture priced at 2s 6d per bottle with delivery by post. Purchasers sending 2/6 and address will receive the product from Fernanrix Heronn each Friday for six months.
Fremantle Rifle Club held its half yearly meeting with captain presiding over a large attendance. Reports were adopted, motions debated on Osborne range, representation rules, and protests against non club delegates. A fund and range improvements committee was formed, and Osborne road safety cited.
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