02 Feb 1923
Page 1
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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1923
Page
1
A fragmented seaside column recounts a jumble of beach scenes and social anecdotes from Fremantle and Leighton, including gatherings at South Beach, wedding fashion chatter, and party pranks. It notes laughter at fairs, flirtations, and local gossip about friends and acquaintances amid beachside entertainments.
Laurie and Comiy attend events in Albany with Miss Titie Cooke delivering a notable concert described as clever with an extraordinary frock. A farewell gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Pal y More occurs at Mrs Perhaw's residence in North Fremantle, featuring remarks from ex mayor Wiss and Mr Malethorne.
A 15 year old girl appeared in the Freemanle Children’s Court on a Wednesday morning charged with giving a false name and address to police. The mother became abusive, claiming she needed help raising her children, and the girl refused to apologize. Police said they would curb misbehavior at such events and urged parents to oversee their offspring at public amusements.
Fremantle residents debate the government scheme to relocate new arrivals amid unemployment and hardship. An Immigration Home case file outlines aid given to families, lodging and meals, and failed job placements, noting the strain on local aid groups and the need for employment before further relief.
A large Fremantle congregation witnessed the marriage of Miss Lucy Mulcahy daughter of M Mulcahy and Sie Mulcahy to Mr B S Riewman son of Mr Owen Kiernan Adelaide. Decor by Mrs Nora Monaghan and Mrs Pohjox featured floral arches. The Rev Father Hayes OMI officiated with Miss Kathleen Panning at the organ. A reception at Orient Hotel followed with lavish pink and mauve decor and speeches by local friends.
Claremont notes report a social evening at Congregational Halls honouring Miss Gy way who departs for Melbourne to study music. Guests praised the bride and bridegroom with gifts, wedding cake tallied by Cebim Tea Rooms, veil by the bride’s mother from Ireland, and a travelling certificate presented to Brockway. A remark on the Halley’s comet era noted by railway officials closes the item.
An apparent advertisement notes the establishment of eight years and promotes up to date electrical appliances. It lists Violet Rave Mes and Kay Taylor at 50 High Street Fremantle opposite Union Stores, near Telephone Box.
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