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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
3
Partial cricket scorecard notes for Rubyville and Fremantle matches in the W A C A Pennant A and B grades. Includes team lineups, innings totals, wickets, and bowling figures for Subiaco-Leederville v Fremantle and Fremantle’s first innings, with scattered player names and results.
Last Saturday's cricket match scoreline lists Rowe Davies Schutt Mudie Mayhew with notable innings and wickets. Green Yeomans Stiles Sharp Buttsworth Meek Smith Thomas Barroll Preston contributed runs and wickets in a high scoring session.
Cricket notes set new records as Ponsford and Sutcliffe post centuries in their first two test matches while Hobbs clocks his eighth test century. Record gate receipts and partnerships also highlighted the latest cricket feats.
The article reviews early 1925 cricket results highlighting Claremont A and Fremantle performances. It notes Rowe and Davies with over 50 runs, several bowlers excelling, and Fremantle’s rough start. It also covers the first Test actions, Taylor and Ponsford’s 161 stand, Vic Richardson’s innings, Hobbs and Satellite, and Fremantle versus Suby-Leederville with Suby pulling ahead.
Boxing Day fixtures show Mercantile Association first and Senior Matting Association next with scores like ML Lyell 74 and Coogee 6 for 148. Details list numerous clubs such as Burford's, E. P. District, Letter Carriers, Castlemaine, Detmold's, East Fremantle, Mt Lyell, Leather Trades, Druids, Castromaine Brewery and State Impa in varied innings and partnerships. Matches note results like 171 for first innings and 79 for second with several high totals and fall of wickets across associations.
North Perth No 2 clash with Fremantle B promises a keen struggle as Pollard Keating and Johnson excel for North Perth while Brooks and Doig shine for Port Alf Hookway leads the bowling. Score details incomplete but indicate tight play and notable batting and bowling performances.
Castlemaine v East Fremantle at WG Valley Druids v Detmold s at Golf Links Mt Lyell v Imps at East Fremantle Oval Fosties v Burford s at N F No 2 Leather Trades v Coogee at R Bay
Capacity audience at Ugly land Stadium New Year event hosts Keys and Lewis promote a diverse card. Referee Hop Harry Stone notes top quality sport across five to ten rounds with several knockouts and close decisions. Local Perth fighters Ron Scott and Art Collins win by narrow margins as fans anticipate Friday’s encore minor bouts featuring Kid George’s pupils.
A columnist criticizes NSW Assembly action granting life passes to lawmakers, noting the clause was removed in the Legislative Council. He condemns Labor leadership and seamen’s union intimidation against a journalist, cautions against violent or dreamlike socialism, and argues for gradual lawful reform and social evolution.
Fremantle notes report COOGEE NOTES about Fremantle Letter Carriers losing to cricketers by 50 runs in the first innings. The Agricultural Society schedules a meeting on the 9th inst to finalize the show plans and prizes. Updates on hall renovations and funding hopes are noted.
Seamen from different vessels in Port gathered at 5 20 Xmas evening for a festive Christmas at the Sailors Rest. The venue was decorated with bunting greens and flowers as Rev A Howard chaired and praised social workers of the British and Foreign Sailors Society. Port Missionary B A Clark joined in, extending season’s greetings. The workers received hearty thanks as men enjoyed music games and a Boxing Day picnic at Bicton for a welcome break from weary duties.
The article argues moderation in drinking does not clearly shorten life, while excessive alcohol use raises mortality. It cites social relaxation and conviviality as reasons for moderate alcohol consumption, noting that England is unlikely to ban alcohol like the United States. It emphasizes maintaining mental stability through social activity and limited drinking.
Public works contract tenders must be accompanied by a schedule of quantities and deposit and marked Tender. Submissions to the Minister for Public Works close at noon on January 20 for Woodman’s Point Quarantine Station fencing. Details at Courthouse Fremantle.
Advertises stoves and 54 cast iron copper stands with contact Tel 1068. Notes agent for North British Mercantile Insurance Co Ltd.
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