Easter Holiday Fun and Local Club Events in Fremantle
Readers in Fremantle enjoyed Easter with trips to country districts and a busy program of dances and social events. Mrs Hendey’s School for Dancing reopens in Caledonian Hall, Fremantle Croquet Club hosted a charity gymkhana, and weekly St John’s Church dances at Victoria Hall drew many local youths. A Returned Soldiers Womans Auxiliary bazaar at Soldiers Institute raised funds, with Lady McMillan opening and Mrs Kirby winning a bake prize amidst varied stalls. With health notes, milk safety tips emphasized scalding methods and proper storage to protect infants and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jon's Church
Victoria Hall
St. John’s Boys’ Club
Girls Friendly Society
Misa Miles
Rteer
Peemantic Ranch
Returned Soldiers’ Womens’ Auxiliary
Soldiers Institute
Bagaar
Lady McMillan
Theo. Brennan
Fremantle Returned Soldiers
Winfield
Notable send-off and social notes from a Monday gathering
On a Monday a group led by Mr KS Jeffreys and colleagues set off on a motor trip to the Eastern States, drawing attention as their Studebaker and trailer passed. In Scottish Hall, Miss Alice Gilson celebrated her April 1 birthday with dancing, gifting a manicure set, and a toast to old friends as Auld Lang Syne closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KS. Jeffreys
Marks Miller
C. Bateman
Jeffreys
Studebaker
Commercial Travellers’ Club
Aliee Gilson
Scottish Hall
Sam
O'Donnell
Doig
Davis
Cowley
Paddon
C. Doig
Thue
Mise Gilson
Mrs H Rivers Seriously Ill At Woodside Hospital
Friends report Mrs H Rivers is seriously ill at Woodside Hospital in Kaat Fremantle. The news comes as a shock given her long and steady health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rivers
Woodside Hospital
Kaat Fremantle
Care of Milk in the Home
Extracts from a National Milk Publicity Council booklet advise strict milk hygiene for infants. Emphasizes using clean, cool, covered milk, reporting sediment to the milkman, avoiding hot storage, and sterilizing vessels with boiling water before reuse.
Sugar and Its Role in Energy for the Body
The text explains how sugar is formed from starch through digestion, its energy-providing role, and the body's storage as glycogen. It notes three sugar varieties, the digestive process, and cautions moderation due to potential indigestion from excessive sugary foods.
Australian Labour Echoes Amid Fleet Visits And Reform Talk
The piece rails against imperial military ties and Labor policies. It criticizes British Lords reform plans, questions immigrant incentives, and denounces government aid to outsiders while Australians face wage and cost of living pressures. It highlights Canada’s trade talks and misgivings about land grants and transit to attract settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
House of Lords
Birkenhead
Brant
Montreal
Canada
Mfr
J.T. Hleathershaw
Commonwealth Treasury
Earle Page
Hig
Bruce-Page
Austrassia
Fhea
Economic Commission
Queensland
Barle
Wingle
Porridge and Custards Link to Digestive Troubles
A historical note asserts that consuming large quantities of porridge blanc mange and custards causes decay and acid in the body, leading to dyspepsia. It advises reducing intake or temporarily stopping these foods to cure the condition.
Infant Welfare Centre Visit Invites Mothers
Sister Shepherd reports strong support for the Infant Welfare Association of W.A. The centre’s popularity and the help from the sister are valued by mothers. Due to increased workload she cannot visit outside the Fremantle district. All ladies are invited to visit the centre for advice. The sister will be at the centre on Mondays to Fridays from 1 pm to 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krenamtle
Motor Cycling Carnival at Claremont Show Grounds
Western Australian Motor Cycling Association held a carnival at Claremont Show Grounds with strong spectator turnout. Racing was competitive though track conditions deteriorated. injuries to Catlett and Finney required hospital care. Final results featured L Stewart, R Charman, and J Parker securing top positions across multiple events including two mile handicap and three mile championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
Western Australian
Motor Cycling Association
H. Rourke
Marshall
Inspector Smith
Johnson
R. Charman
Charman
Jho
Jotnvon
Stewart
Twoantle
Flint Kent
C. Watkins
Parker
Syds
New Hudson
J. Hodge
Syd
Pettit
Oly
Black Horned
Wilken
BSA
G. Blunden
Adyile
Av. Humber
SN. Wilton
Blunden
Walekina
J. Beehir
A. G. Melrose
H. Williams
Sunbeam
L. Stewart
U.h.v. Chater-Loa
Ser
V. Finney
Scott
Heal
J. Parker
New Imperial
H. Baker
Myrte
OH Scott
J. Smith
G. Tinier
Adydy Sta
V. Humber
le Btowart
Webster
Kb. Schiller
Gi —F. Rodgers
T. R. Charman
Harley-Davidson
Gattlet
Shyde
Jecar Flag Maer
G. Blair
Why
Chat
Harley Davidson
W. Blenkhorn
Stanbeam
F. Rodgers
G. Ford
Beardmiere Precision
Melrose
Zig Zag Street Through Two Centuries of City Growth
A cow wanders a wood leaving a winding trail that evolves into a city street over two centuries. The path becomes a lane a road and finally a bustling urban thoroughfare followed by residents and travelers alike.
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Ant Mes. Caumerof
East Fremantle
Bicton
Fremantle
Bell
Target
Lillian Paine
Kirby
Rushby
T. Brennan
Paine
Mesdames Devenish
Bourk
Mesdames Daire and Lee
Hawkins
Marcus Aurelius
National Milk Publicity Council
London
T. J. Smith
The
Infant Welfare Association
LABOR
Treasury
Commonwealth of Australia
Heathershaw
Infant Welfare Association OF
W.A
Shepherd
Londanees
J. E. Prince
Oceam-road
Lillian-street
Cottesloe
James and Co
Cottenloo
Cameron
Motor Garage
Ck, Market & Cantonment Sts
Tony
W. Davies
H. J. Bishop
W. J. Payne
Late ES
Witz & Bom
High-St
Choo
ChiMren
Griffin's
Yremantio
Church of England
South Terrace
North Britigh Mercantile Insurance
LTD
Bryan
Prem
Cartlon
William
P.V. Carr
Manduras Road
South Fremantle
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Savings Bank Service
R.S.L. Art Union
ESDAY
Prince of ‘Wales
Socretal Perth
M. Benson
Ronneberg
Ronneberg Brand
Smoned
SILD
Packenham
Leake Streets
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