Fremantle News Roundup of Social Life and School News
Local Fremantle notes detail holidays and illnesses at Fremantle and East Fremantle households. Captains parents announce son David’s exam success. teaching duties and school posts shift for L Atkinson. East Fremantle Mayor Locke hosts a charity party for Victoria Park Orphanage children. Christmas events include Central Wesleyan high tea, games, and a farewell for Mrs Brebner. Wedding at Johnson Memorial Church unites Mr. Victor Geering and Miss Murray with reception and gifts. many guests attend. School concert at East Fremantle features drama, music, and tributes to staff, with farewells to Gustafson and thanks to teachers.
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East Fremantle
Locke
Victoria Park Wesley
Xmas
Weasley
Wesley Hall
Johnson Memorial Congregational Church
W. Murray
Fortescue Street
Victor Geering
Fremantle
E. J. Stacy
Edie Cumming
Bernie Murray
Henry Caesare
Mesdames
G. Stone
W. Johnstone
York
A. Rocke
Parents and Teachers’ Association
W. Pearce
Roads Board
Gustafson
Hamilton Hill School
Bicton
Thirteen Mile Camp Holds Winter Concert at Peel Etate
On Saturday December 20 a concert party organized by Messrs Arblaster and Lea Holt visited Thirteen Mile Camp at Peel Etate. Settlers gathered around the school hall as improvised seating filled the space and the verandah served as a stage. D Jones acted as accompanist while Arblaster's orchestra and Keith Arblaster's violin items drew approval. Mrs Lea Holt and Mr Arblaster contributed duets, Miss Elspeth Ross sang contralto, and Miss Lacie Jennings offered elocutionary numbers. After thanks were given for the long trip, refreshments were served and dancing closed the evening.
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Thirteen Mile
Peel Ebatate
Messrs
Arblaster
Lea Holt
D. Jones
Keith Arblaster
Elspeth Ross
Lacie Jennings
Frocks at the Races Show Changing Derby Day Styles
Frocking at the races shifted this year with Cup Day dressing less formal as crowds wore serviceable gowns to large meetings while Derby and Railway Stakes Days featured beaded gowns in black and white. Fremantle ladies favored black morocain with white trims, circular tiered skirts and fitted sleeves. White dresses held their own with voile, organdie, and embroidered details, complemented by varied hats from broad crinolines to bonnets and turbans.
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Woema
Derby
Fremantle
Spearwood School Annual Concert Draws Large Turnout
The Spearwood School annual concert on Saturday the 13th drew a packed hall. Juniors directed by Miss McNamara and Miss Bedgman performed creditably, with the chorus pieces Creepe Mouse and The Moon Boat pleasing the audience. A character song The Corroboree delighted the young performers.
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Spearwood School
McNamara
Bedgman
Creepe Mouse
Fremantle Lingerie Dealer Ad Displays Terms and Goods
An Elcho Fremantle advertisement for Dainty Lingerie by M. Wachman & Sons lists payment terms and delivery options. It notes cash or on terms and mentions a Fremantle address at 10 Market Street and a Perth address at 222 William Street for the supplier.
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ELCHO
Market Street
Fremantle
M. Wachman& Sons
Mixed Musings on New Year Resolutions and Diogenes
The piece reflects on how diary entries at year start record resolutions about drinking money and wagering, then fade by mid January. It compares the diarist Diogenes to a public figure, noting his grand ambitions and a desire for readers to discuss his odds without bitterness. A final New Year greeting closes the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Januras
Moses
Diogenes
Alexander
Barrell
Corinth
Rocky
McLeod
Council milk supply scheme debated in Fremantle
A Fremantle article discusses Dr Kerr Carr Carey or similar naming, urging a municipal milk supply. It notes impure milk harms health and infant lives, questions efficiency of a Council controlled system versus private supply, and praises improved current milk quality while ratepayers favor municipal oversight will test potential changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr
Carr
Carey
Fremantle
Names and Pronunciations Clash in Fremantle Gossip
A write up discusses how names and nicknames vary in speech and spelling among local figures. It playfully ponders if mayors and neighbours should adopt grander forms, noting Rocke versus Rocky, Cooky for the mayor, and trivial shifts from Cholmondeley to Chumley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spearwood
Angus McLeod
Rocke
Rocky
Fremantle
Cooky
Gibbie
Cholmondeley
Chumley and
Beauchamp Beecham
Cottesloe Notes at Old Women's Home Tea
Miss Mollie Williams residing at Cottesloe for summer months helped by Mrs. Ron Oldham with a cheerful afternoon at Fremantle Old Women's Home on December 17. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous tea and musical programme organized by Mrs. F North with community singing and performances by several local ladies and Mr. Nankivell. Gifts included two special cakes from Mrs. North and the Mayoress Mrs. Bryan. Matron Jenkin assisted to ensure an enjoyable event for inmates and visitors.
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Brebner
St. John's Mothers’ Union
Douglas Kerr
South Terrace
Mothers’ Union
Collick
Fremantle
Ron Oldham
Swanbourne
F. North
Negis
Muriel Slattery
Ll.b
Noonanan
Public figure and criticism and the burden of pain
A columnist debates whether public men should endure criticism or withdraw from demanding roles. The piece cites letters from C. J. de Garis to his wife, hinting at his intent to end his life under pressure, urging resilience over self destructive escape.
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C. J. de Garis
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