Cottesloe notes on welfare work and local plans
The Cottesloe Parents Association aims to extend the school playing field amid winter dances and a recent gift sale. The Lady Lawley Cottage Home reports high patient numbers with extended beds and new wards planned to ease space, while the Padbury Ward expands for crippled children. The golf club donates 35 pounds for upkeep and community support includes milk from Mrs. Hammond and a festive Christmas program for the wards. Surfing beach plans and staff changes near the end of the year are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottesloe
Lady Lawley Cottage
Padbury
Mosman Bay Sailing Club Skiff Race Results
In rough seas ten skiffs raced on the Mosman Bay course with five capsizing. Edna Norris won the open event at 6 10 12 with Dotsie Glaskin two minutes later and Shadow Crash third. Evening events noted at Collesioe Beach Methodist Sunday School and a Messiah performance at Cottesloe Beach Town Hall for organ fund proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosman's Bay Club
Miss Edna
J. Norris
Dotsie
L. Glaskin
Shadow
Collesioe Beach
New Organ Fund
Coogee Notes Highlights School Concert and Aftermath
The annual school concert led by Miss Long drew about 200 attendees with visitors from Rockingham and Fremantle. Prizes were awarded to students including Jack and Stella Anderson, with Miss Long receiving a camera and a gold monogram bracelet as gifts. The item notes hall decorations, community support, and a contrast with local school leadership over event dating, plus upcoming Children’s Ball and a boys versus Ford match ending in a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Long
Rockingham
Cottesloe
Mandurah
Jandakot Hamilton Hill
Walton
Rollinson
Taylor
Jandakot
Jeffrey
North Coogee
Linda Newman
Bertha Anderson
Myra McIntosh
Fremantle
Linda
Mr. Schroeder
Schroeder
Mitchinson
Miss Boon
Our Boys
Burford's
Hancocks High Street Offers Wide Christmas Gift Range
A Brisbane style ad notes Mr Hancocks in High Street with extensive shelves for children from fairies to textbooks and youthful wireless guides. It praises novels by Frank Crane and Richard King, classic English literature, and Australian poetry at reasonable cost. Gift stationery and dainty items are highlighted with staff ready to assist.
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Huy
Frank Crane
Richard King
Omar
Dickens
Scott
Jane the December Fre mantle Playgoers Society Production
The December season features Nicholls and Lestacqs facial comedy Jane staged by the Fre mantle Playgoers Society. Cast familiar to Fremantle audiences performs under Mr Austin Hardy with many from The Geisha. Booking through G W Shephard’s news agency High street, no extra charge.
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Fremantle
Nicholls and Lestacq
Jane
the Geisha
Austin Hardy
G. W. Shepherd's
High Street
Nicholls & Lestoco Society
E. E. Butson
Shepherd's Newsagency
Famous Newtown Band Promotes Major Art Union
The Famous Newtown Band advertises a large art union with 50 prizes totaling £4614 14s 3d. Tickets are 1 shilling each and available from local newsagents and tobacconists. The prizes are described as exceptionally strong for the state.
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Newtown
Band Contests Begin Sunday Evening in Fremantle
The band contests start Sunday evening December 28 and run for a week. Fremantle residents are urged to attend this musical event, which officials hope may become an annual feature and boost port business.
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Fremantle
Licenses Due Jan 30 in Fremantle District
Notice directs that various licenses within Fremantle Municipal District must be renewed on or before January 30 1925. Authorities warn that failure to comply may result in penalties or enforcement actions.
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Fremantle
Water scare from faulty wiring stirs tramway row
Gardeners warn of dangerous water access after a near disaster averted by one settler who paid for electrician work. The tramway board asks that same settler to settle a 12/6 bill while dozens of other settlers benefit. Mr Greenham and Kelly the contractor have left the district.
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Tezens
Tramway Board
Stu
Greenham
Kelly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Children’s Hospital
Xmas
Mr. J. Somerville
Cottesloe Beach
Mosman's Bay
Crescent Cycle & Motor Works
Cottesloe Beach Station
Bond
Gent
Pelaco
Faufley's
Jack Anderson
Stella Anderson
James Anderson
Allen Shawbridge
Rotha Anderson
Billy Allen
James Hammond
Irene Eaacott
Earnie Collis
Phyllis Collis
Mr. Mitchinson
Florence
City of Port
Mr. Batters
R. D. Hancocks
Playgoers
Bryan
William Street
J. A. Hicks
South Terrace
North British Mercantile Insurance CO. Ltd
Fremantle Literary Institute
Cameron
W. J. Payne
Late
Wigg & Son
Eremantic
P. V. Carr
South Fremantle
Elcho
Market Street
the Elcho
M. Wachman
Perth
P. Saunders
Duke Street
Fremantle Oval
Ait & P.m
Westralian Band Association
Incorp
Fremantle Business Men's Association
A. J. Lea Holt
Redcastle Stout
Town Hall
Fremantle Playgoer’s Society
Parry’s Pharmacy
R. D. Hancock
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