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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1922
Page
3
Tickets for a relief concert to aid the wife of Mr E E B Addicott, injured in a railway accident, are in great demand at North Fremantle Town Hall on Monday. A first class program by organiser Mrs P Mullmore is planned and a crowded house is anticipated. Keats bookings are available for 6 pence.
A party of 80 naval trainees were taken by tram to the Tramways and Electricity Supply Power House at East Perth under the supervision of the District Naval Officer with naval staff assist. The trip shifted from river boating to train due to rough seas and was described as instructive and enjoyable. Refreshments funded by the Naval Comforts Fund were well received and the group returned home tired but happy. A return visit for the boys is hoped for soon.
The War Memorial Committee prizeham weighing 27 pounds was awarded to W J Cooke of Mandurah Road after a weight guessing contest with eleven other entrants. Cooke's guess of 27 pounds won over 28 pounds by the field.
The Varents Association concert filled to capacity and raised about £9 overall with cakes and programs contributing roughly £9. The event included thanks to performers, a call for a tree-planting vote, and transfers and local council concerns. Officials debated spraying funding and administration of community resources.
With fine weather the East Fremantle Club enjoyed a lively Saturday afternoon turnout as members welcomed the new season. The court is in good condition and players anticipate soon resuming full action. ladies’ membership forms an active waiting list with preference given on application.
South Fremantle Life-Saving and Amateur Scheming Club members to meet at Douro Rd Hall on Monday December 1 at 8 pm. Full attendance urged as important business to be transacted.
Fragmentary notes report district changes with Auscrians replacing Mr. Locke and Charlie Devries sending notices. A Spearwood cookie reportedly refused to back any candidate over a penny per vote, while Wis. franchise oversight and odd terms appear. Aks imply odd local scenes at the Oddfellas Hotel with Jack Visser.
Fremantle talks on road upkeep costs after a revenue of £30 000 shows more than £7 000 spent on construction and maintenance. Debate centers on woodblocking versus concrete roads, with past and proposed loans to fund sections of Mandurah Road and Queen Victoria Street to reduce future charges.
Follow the crowd to the Oddfellows Hotel where proprietor Jack Visser hosts summer tours to the Hotel Roskinghem and Tea Gardens undergoing Istinaive Improvements. C Somes, newsagent at 74 High Street, offers Latest Fashion Books and Cookery Books.
Suecus Chiamenas Lat decorations offered in July and August with October options. Puffs in great variety priced from 6d each. Pine and Ashes of Roses ranges. BOAPS. Latest French English and Italian soaps daintily perfumed with prices listed for various box sizes. SATH salts available English French and American bath salts in fragrant varieties at affordable prices.
The Rev. Bowen of St Paul Church Beaconsfield led a solo visit to Tyrone Orchard at North Lake on the 6th, hosted by Mr and Mrs Spence with tea and fruit. A forthcoming dance on the 8th and a piano fund drive were announced, seeking local support for the Tyrone Orchard social committee.
Revenue figures for Western Australia show monthly gross sums under customs and excise at multiple ports for the period ended December 31. Totals reflect imports, duties, and collections across harbor facilities and inland stations.
The Federal Commissioner of Taxation, after consultation with the Crow Authorities, declares that original recipients of BAW.RA shares and certificates are liable for tax in the year they receive them. The issue date of 30 July 1921 fixes the assessable year. Taxable amounts reflect the average market values on issue, with 12/6 for shares and 19/- for certificates, and recipients are not taxed on sums received at retirement. If sold by the original recipient, profits may be taxable only if they were engaged in buying and selling as a business. otherwise no tax on subsequent receipts or gains.
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