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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1924
Page
1
A critical commentary argues that America's planned battle fleet display in the Pacific serves imperial greed and warns that capitalist rulers push for warlike power under a disguise of peace. It condemns plutocratic motives and urges global workers to unite to avert catastrophe.
Market Street dealer M Wachman & Sons of 222 William Street offers delicate lingerie embroidery including accordion, knife and box pleating, with ruffles smocking and faggoting over garments. Goods delivered after gross payment to Premantle Market Street.
Weekdays show trams from 1 10 pm to 9 10 pm with 19 minute past hour start and half hourings to 9 10 pm Last tram from Point Walter at 9 45 pm Saturdays run hourly from 10 10 pm to 3 10 pm then half hourly to 10 30 pm Last tram 10 45 pm Sundays begin 10 25 am with multiple daily times and quarter hourly to 7 10 pm then half hourly to 10 19 pm All times extremantle.
Fremantle municipality warns that all licenses for cattle goats pigeons morse and carriage bazaars laundries milk vendors lodging houses noxious trades and other licenses must be renewed by January 20 1926. Licenses granted daily 9 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm at Fremantle Town Hall. Unlicensed stock after January 20 1925 will be prosecuted. Shepherd Town Clerk Fremantle December 2 1834.
A Perth Cup preview lists 26 potential runners with many likely to drop out before Thursday. Eracre leads, with Guthrie's aged gelding and Poondarra among top contenders. Tranquil, Barrisbane, Mercato and Prince MacDonald also noted. The piece cites Derby Day form and predicts the final placements while acknowledging fast early pace and wagering interest.
The Advertiser wishes readers health and prosperity for the New Year. Fremantle merchants report a strong Christmas season as locals shopped loyally at home, with one firm achieving record sales. The piece urges continued support of the town to ensure lasting prosperity.
The Trades Hall runs a cash consultation to support its Building Fund and tickets are selling quickly. Those who want a chance at the big prize are urged to buy now before the draw closes.
The piece notes Seaside Snapshots and popular band cover programs next Saturday evening. It highlights Derby Day fashion among East Fremantle women and mentions a Fremantle medico who succumbed to turf. The Unity Theatre hosts a public sweep draw on December 31 with subscriptions paying at least seventy five percent.
Point Walter now has five high quality tennis courts available for holiday planning. The courts have received months of expert maintenance and are in excellent condition. Located on the brow, they are set for public popularity and easy access via tram and ferry services. Reservations can be arranged with the caretaker by phone if needed.
Dated December 24 1924 John Twinem applies for a license at Fremantle. Objectors must serve notice three days before the hearing. Notice forms available from the Clerk of Petty Sessions Fremantle. Solomon solicitors represent the applicant.
On Sunday afternoon December 28 the Collie Band will give a recital at North Fremantle Oval from 3 to 5 pm. Proceeds benefit the Mayoral Relief Fund, inviting Fremantle residents to attend and support a worthy cause.
The S S Zephyr, described as the fastest largest and best appointed excursion steamer in WA, will sail from Barrack Street jetty Perth daily to Rottnest on Monday at 9 am Tuesday 10 am Wednesday 10 am Thursday 10 am with evening trips Monday 3 pm Tuesday 8 pm Wednesday 8 pm Thursday 8 pm Return fares from Perth 6s from Fremantle 4s 6d 64 Point Walter and Evening Trips 1s 6d.
Sunday saw four thousand attendees as six bands competed in hymn and concert selections in Fremantle. Judges noted strong playing though wished for more hymn variety and varied arrangements, with remarks by Lieutenant J Ord Hume and remarks at the official opening by Sir William Campion and Fremantle officials.
Fremantle Playgoers presented the two act farce Jane at the Fremantle Town Hall on Friday and Saturday. Jessie Wilson led much of the humor with support from Locke Webster Kath Saunders and Joan Stacy. Austin Hardy Claude Deeley Jack Brunskill and W Leavy starred in notable performances. The group, famed for Oh Susan nah, aims to fund further ambitious productions for charity.
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