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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1922
Page
2
Fremantle society column reports on a busy week of church and charity events. It covers concerts at Town Hall, St Johns missionary sale, Fremantle Orchestral Society, gymnasium displays, and a rich mix of social gatherings, travel plans, and fashion notes reflecting the era.
At a special Palmyra Association meeting on Tuesday 78th a school picnic was planned for Point Walter on Saturday December 16. Tickets to enter for children from other schools cost 6d and adults 1 shilling. A special car will leave Leopold Hotel for Point Walter at 10 am. Mr Boyd seeks affiliation with the Parents' Association and two pitimens were suggested for club funds. The medical officer will meet a Health Committee with Mrs Mullings Mrs Crown and Mr Jas Stewart appointed. A large attendance is hoped for next Tuesday to hear Dr Kerr.
Fremantle No 1 fought to a 134 declared total in their first innings, led by Bert Saggers 59 and Arthur Aisbett 26 as North Perth fell short by 111 runs after Glyde’s late 47 helped them chase 112. Perry took 2 for 27 and Hookway 2 for 18 as bowlers dominated a high lively day of cricket at the ground.
Mt Lyell Cricket Club defeated Burfords by 4 wickets and 22 runs at North Fremantle Oval last Saturday. Key performances included Symonds taking 2 for 16 and 5 for 19 in bowling, with Sullivan contributing strong all round play.
The Advertiser offers a ten guineas prize for the Perth Cup forecast. If multiple winners, the prize is shared among those whose coupons arrive first. If no correct forecast, five guineas to the closest. Entries must be ink on the coupon and mailed to The Advertiser Perth Cup, 199 High Street, Fremantle. The competition closes Friday December 99, 1922. editor’s decision final.
R.S.L. social and dance promised as Boomerang Variety Entertainers supply programme. Football Club Ball held last Saturday. Mrs. Walton’s group photo presented to eighteen players. Methodist Fair opens Saturday at 2 pm by Mrs. Stanley Jarvis, till midnight or sold out. Mr. Jas. Stook collecting for next Show. many locals visited while calling. District cotton growth noted. English gardeners connected to Cotton Mill district discuss progress. Local education push shown by Mrs. Pearce and others with Minister of Education. district school needs and inspector concerns described. Political talk centers on Federal candidates and Fremantle workers, with a grass-eating joke about a Spearwood cockie and a patch of grass. Signed Micky Dripping at 13 Salarygrab Road.
The crowded South Beach foreshore marks the official opening of the 1922 23 season with the Lieutenant Governor Sir Robert McMillan performing the ceremony. Fremantle officials and MPs attend as council plans for shade tree planting and bathers’ facilities are praised. A wire netted enclosure for children promises safer bathing while parents supervise.
Readers are urged to bring films and plates to Lytton Studios on Market Street for professional development and printing. Films handed in before 10 a.m will be developed and printed the same day by experienced technicians.
Jack Visser proprietor invites patrons and locals to the Oddfellows Hotel for an evening gathering and social event hosted by a local business.
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