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Fremantle The Advertiser

Location

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1925

Page

4

Bookmaker’s Bene a trotting night draws mixed results

Last week’s meeting yielded five of seven winners at the tote, with favorites failing across the board. Lily Whips and Olivette placed, Miss Conceit and The Count scored in open company, while Delavan underperformed. Nominations for Perth May 16 include Kola Girl Monarch Princess Virus Hooness Globepool Taraire Delavan Vin Direct Great Hope.

Perth Kola Girl Monarch Princess Virus Hooness Globepool Taraire Delavan Vin Direct Great Hope

Questions on council supplies fizzle out at meeting

Dr Daly and colleagues debated a set of written questions about supplies to Sumption and Sons by Fremantle Municipal Council. The Town Clerk’s replies were deemed satisfactory by most, but Daly pressed for more light and failed to gain support as the matter lapsed.

Daly Messrs Sumption and Sons Fremantle Bat

Racing Notes Show Oddities In Chaotic Outing

In a muddled report a pair of horses or vehicles clash during a race with one rider in trouble while first named entrant led placeholders to uneven results. Ten to one shots failed to deliver, and punters faced disappointment as bets drifted with air.

Doig Shines with 15 Stumps and 5 Catches in Bowling Averages

Doig tops bowling averages with 15 stumpings and 5 catches as wicket keeper, highlighting sharp glovework and rare dismissals. The dataset notes the tally amid a broader stat set for fielding and keeping skills.

Fremantle BR Team Discovers Bowling Pace

Catches by Bancroft and Doig lead as Fremantle BR are skittled for 2126 runs on 14.56 runs per wicket with 63 bowled and 11 run outs. Opponents post 2425 runs at 15.16 per wicket with 65 bowled and 52 run outs.

Fremantle

Bicton Opens St Gerard's Church School in Dignified Ceremon y

A large Bicton assembly gathered last Sunday at Foss Street for the official opening of St Gerards church school by Archbishop Clune. The hall, designed by R J Dennehy and built by Carrick and Moir, serves worship and schooling with a dial showing altar furnishings. Father Kearin described aims, noting about £4000 cost and ninety enrolled children taught by Sacred Heart Sisters. Archbishop Clune praised local effort, discussed debt bravery, and stressed religious aims alongside government schooling.

Foss-street Bicton New Church St. Gerards Archbishop Clune Messrs. Walker Legislative Assembly E. H. Gray W. H. Kitson L.C Melville Road Board R. J. Dennehy Messrs Father Kearin Sacred Heart Convent Clune Fremantle God

Fremantle Rifle Club Fourth Stage Trophy Scores Posted

Fremantle Rifle Club completed the 960 yard stage of the presidents trophy with tricky conditions. K W McKensie led the rifle with 50 points while H R Halliday won the first spoon and G Harvey the second woman. Several shooters posted scores for the event and the club announced no shoot next Saturday due to Anzac Day observances.

Fremantle Rifle Club K. W. McKenzie H. R. Halliday G. Harvey H. KR. Halliday T. Harvey C. H. Smith K. W. McKensie H. J. Simper KR. Paton R. J. Halliday W. Gibson J.C. Amgwin J. Harris G. H. McKenzie J. R. Kean J. McL. Miller A. G. Brice

Point Walter timetable February 8 1935 weekend service

The Point Walter timetable lists Saturday service hourly from 10.10 a.m. to 2.10 p.m. then half-hourly to 10.10 p.m. Sunday service runs 10.25 a.m. to 2.10 p.m. then quarter-hourly to 10.10 p.m. Weekday service is hourly at 10 minutes past the hour from 2.10 p.m. to 7.10 p.m. and half-hourly to 9.10 p.m. Last car from Point Walter on weeknights is 9.45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday last car at 10.45 p.m. Six grasaemia courts are available seven days a week. Ring 5849.

Vis Point Walter

Belgian writer Maeterlinck to write original film scenarios

Murice Maeterlinck, famed Belgian writer, plans to take up writing for the films. He intends to craft original scenarios rather than selling serial rights and leaving the technicalities to producers. If such renown turns to cinema, better productions may follow.

Murice Maeterlinck

Customs holiday in state ports on Anzac Day

Customs holiday in state houses will close on Anzac Day April 26. Public access to shipping and warehouses will be available if an undertaking is given to pay overtime for officers on duty. After the storm comes a calm. N Percival had four winners Saturday but only Kasingwold placed on Monday. Answers to correspondents by C d J Beaconsfield will be provided as soon as available, probably next week.

N. Percival Kasingwold C.d.j Beaconsfield

Catholics Find Adequate Church Accommodation At Event

People secured sufficient church space for attendees as the younger Catholics learn the faith in such buildings as the present one. A vote of thanks to Archbishop Clune was moved by Mr Walker and seconded and supported by Messrs Gray and Kitson, followed by afternoon tea.

Archbishop Clune Mr. Walker Messrs. Gray and Kitson

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