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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
2
A fragmentary poem mix contrasts a birthday themed verse praising constancy and joy with a dark nocturnal scene. The speaker recalls a distant beloved, finds solace in affection, and then shifts to a moonlit encounter where a voice greets and a perfumed air sways the narrator. The text blends romantic vows with eerie nocturne imagery.
A narrator seeks Romance on a tense night as the Moon hides behind clouds. He imagines a glamorous encounter, chasing a flirtatious passerby and testing fate in a bold, impulsive pursuit amid starry hopes and moonlit doubt.
A reflective piece by Julian Stuart contemplates life’s weighty troubles and humanity’s quest for light. It contrasts cosmic ambition with earthly hunger, urging use of gifted insight to ease suffering while stars wheel above.
A narrator visits a mythical shop selling roles like Oscar the Man Friend and aviators Playmates and Lovers among film stars and tenors. The shop shelves offer none that satisfy a single loyal partner, and the Goddess mourns there is no demand for such goods.
A dramatic scene unfolds as the couple confronts a shattered wedding night. The bride accuses the groom of betrayal while the stateroom catches fire, ending in a tense, painful exchange about unhooked dress and trust.
The Fremantle Caledonian Society finishes its dances for the season and plans a three month summer vacation. New Year Eve Hogmanay celebrations at the Hall start at midnight, Burns Night on January 25 features tickets, and a river picnic marks Foundation Day. A prize essay on improving the society is announced with entries due March 31. Highland Sports at Fremantle Oval are canceled.
A Fremantle committee meeting heard delegates from Trades Hall and Fremantle Boys' School. Plans were made to prepare sectional schedules, with a March 5 school sports scheme limited to Fremantle boys this year. Mayoress to convene ladies’ Show involvement after holidays. Next meeting January 15, 1926.
Dr R Schiffman promotes Asthmador or Asthma tor Cigarettes as instant relief for asthma and offers free sample packages to any asthmatic in Australia. For those far from chemists, samples can be requested by postcard to Dr Schiffman's Depot in Sydney.
The mayor will not get a quiet Christmas break. He is booked for an annual RAGA Barracks dinner on Christmas Eve, hosts 100 YAL boys on January 2, meets the Japanese warship crew on January 4, and attends a public welcome for Lord Alienby on January 5.
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