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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1924
Page
4
At the Hamilton Hill carnival the Produce Stall run by Mrs Mainstone was omitted from the stallholder list. The committee apologizes for the error acknowledging her dedication, while thanking Mr Urquhart for arranging stall lights. The report also notes various local social events and aid donations in Fremantle.
The Kindergarten Centre held a December 11 break-up with a Xmas Tree Festival. Children sang Welcome Dear Friends and Like a Little Feather to a large crowd including Mrs. Cooke. Mrs. Fowler presented a gold bracelet to Miss Orme and Miss Stephens. Children sang A Happy Birthday, Bright Star in the Sky, and Merry Xmas as candles were lit. Gifts for parents were placed on the tree and included pipe racks and notebooks.
At Mary street Fremantle a large audience watched Miss A P Ringer L T C L pupils perform a diverse program. The younger group opened with Glover retreat march and the advanced pupils including Ailsa Hig ham and others wowed with Rachmaninov Prelude. Mayoress Mrs J Cooke awarded prizes while thanks were given to helpers and afternoon tea followed.
Local shoppers prepare for the holidays as retailers report extended hours and strong demand. Stores highlight gift ideas and seasonal displays while families plan budgets and wrap up shopping lists.
The 106th Fremantle Orchestral Society concert at Fremantle Town Hall featured conductor E. E. Butson and an improve d orchestra. Highlights included Aube’s Overture The Domino Noir and Costa’s Grand Match for the Oratorio Naaman with strong fortissimo passages.
A historical critique notes that after discovering workers buying planes on hire, the wealthy adopt a religion of pessimism. The piece connects social tensions with economic practices, suggesting cultural impact beyond finance.
A newsagent at 74 High-street offers personalized Christmas cards featuring customers’ names. Cards are part of the Gos Series and priced at a penny per unit, inviting shoppers to order directly.
Governor Sir William Campion toured the State Implement works in Fremantle with Ministers and councillors, praising the diverse output and urging unity across the British Empire. A civic reception followed as he urged better Empire organization and continued cooperation for Western Australia’s growth.
The store lists extensive Xmas Crockery and Furniture items with special prices including Royal Doulton dishes, cups and saucers, vases, beds and rugs. In Grocery, Raisins Currants Sultanas nuts spices and festive foods with assorted Xmas cakes puddings hams and olives for holiday cooking.
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