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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
4
Acceptances for events listed for Saturday at Canning Hark are announced. Names such as Dudor Hughgate Ayrton Geryan Louvima Fan Keor Wer Sir Rhubarb Propellant Caliber appear in the candidate list with numbered entries, indicating entries and order for the day.
Last Saturday the Caledonian Society held an entertainment for bairns with a Perth pipe band leading a hall promenade. Games ran until 10, then auld gins danced and Auld Lang Syne closed. November 16 mock wedding breakfast planned with invitations issued and parts assigned.
Letter to the editor questions why haggis was not served for Halloween last Saturday. The writer jokes about Burns night, thrift, and Framantic society, noting haggis as an institution before Burns. Signed MAC from the Oceanic Hotel.
A fragmented report covers a WA meeting with races including the Consolation Handicap won by D Eaglesfield, Lord Teddy second, and Galloping concerns over Countess Stamba and Belmont. The second event, Clash Mate, was taken by Promise with Osten Belle second. Fourth Clays Plate saw Lady Tracey win by seven lengths, with Woodlarns and Selim among others. Third Clase Plate was won by Blue Royal with Despatch third. The First Chic Prize ended uninterestingly with George B. taking second as Lady traces and other runners faded.
Public notice reminds taxpayers that federal income tax returns are due on Monday the 15th. A 10 percent penalty applies for late filing.
Fremantle Park hosts a Fremantle Juniors versus Wanderers match with Wanderers beginning strong and Fremantle securing a narrow win. Top scorer Petey Seton led with 55, while Jim Nelson forged 41 not out for Wanderers in a competitive four innings. Bowling standout was Bennett with multiple wickets for Fremantle Juniors.
A Port Band gathering at the Orient Hotel honored Jack Keegan who has joined the Expeditionary Forces. Speeches praised his contributions and a gold medal was presented by Mr. Holmes on behalf of the band members.
A mixed cricket report highlights Wanderers players like Riley Bruton and MeKer with notable scores and bowling by Harry Bennett and Peter Yeo. Absentees Quinn and Bourke are listed, with Wentworth Club members to provide missing information. A long letter urges rule changes to boost play and attendance, and a note announces tomorrow's Wanderers vs Wentworth Junior Cricket at Fremantle recreation ground starting at 3 pm.
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