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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
1
A letter laments the age of noise as motorcyclists violate speed limits with loud silencers. Three riders frequent the Post Office daily creating disturbing din and waking nearby offices. Another roars along Perth-Fremantle road at midnight, claiming it is the best time to avoid attention. Residents hope action is taken at Claremont.
Shops display abundant Christmas goods and urge early buying to ease rushes. The piece notes generous budgets exceed savings, advises prelisting needs, and suggests a relaxed weekend to finish purchases before the busy holiday period.
Fremantle business houses led by Fisher Beards Greater Bradshaws Pellews Ltd and Economic close for Cup Day to let staff enjoy the Carnival. Officials note a half holiday benefits workers though many cannot reach the racecourse in time.
The piece portrays a crowd near the old bridge as a town clerk, councillors, and locals react to dangers of crossing a bridge. Characters include Mayor Jack Cooke, Green Rennie, Daley, Padre Jenkins, Undertaker Green, Collick, Len Bolton, and Coroner. The poem blends warnings with a farewell refrain and ends amid a fading image of the troubled bridge.
Last Saturday the Premastle Club held a 600 yard shoot for the Campbell Cup annual aggregate medal and club spoon. J R Kean led with 67, C H Smith won the spoon and earned a Cup leg. first five scores counted toward the aggregate. Next Saturday the second stage of Seppelt's Trophy will be shot over 600 yards, last hoot of the year, attendance urged.
The Parents and Citizens Association organized a Tuesday picnic for hundreds of school children and about 250 adults. They traveled aboard the Zephyr from Harvest Road jetty to the Zoo, returning to Meade Street Jetty at South Perth, then to North Fremantle. The event, praised for smooth planning and a lively day, was led by Mayoress Mrs McCabe and a committee including Mesdames Leighton Austerberry Molloy Johns Smellie Atkins Williams and Messrs Bracks Charlesworth Woolley.
North Fremantle Tennis Club reports high attendance and good court condition as officers from H M A S Melbourne visit. Plans to add a fifth court within months. pennant competitions to be held at Point Walter. St Anns Club reopens and affiliates with Fremantle Association. weddings noted with cave tour query.
An odd mix of social gossip outlines flappers and a Sheik nickname, a pianiste diversions at the races, a handsome former picture girl now in the city, a Sunday bathing party and a Cove coast crowd. Dancing at Point Walter features Drake's Tea Rooms with Miss Robbie Mathieson and the Savoy Novelty Orchestra.
Morris Bros. invites shoppers to its well known music shop for Xmas with thousands of records in stock and a wide gramophone range. Portable gramophones suit gifts, record albums and player rolls are cut to 4 shillings, mouth organs mandolins and instruments priced with clear payments. A piano deposit from £5 lets buyers know exact costs without interest. Star demonstrators invite visits to try sheet music records and see sensational Xmas offers.
An ad from a Fremantle shop at 6 High Street offers watch repairs all guaranteed along with jewellery repairs and alterations. It promises a suitable selection of presents in stock and invites a trial with satisfaction guaranteed.
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