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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
3
In declaring the Carnival open War Saturday Mr McCallum praised the Cottesloe Life Saving Club. He commended Inspector Smith the club president and said his worldwide travels show no voluntary club under better control.
The annual Beach Carnival organized by the Cottesloe Life Saving Club opened with the Hon. Alex McCallum officiating. Crowds were thinner due to wind and cool conditions, but events on land and sea drew spectators. Highlights included life saving and swimming competitions, the Walsh Shichi shield, and the Cottesloe mile won by M. Welsh, with North Cottesloe claiming the life saving team honors.
It may not be generally known that a good deal of South African money is in circulation especially half crowns and two shilling pieces. Tradespeople are alert to the position and often refuse money after arranging purchases. The coins look similar but carry the South African stamp upon examination.
The Fremantle Trotting Club convened at the Hostel in Cuju Street West Perth on November 27 1924 with 62 members present. The meeting approved a October financial report, elected new secretary and committee members, discussed track and racing issues, and noted correspondence from the Red Cross and Soldiers Scholarship Trust while planning for future fixtures and appeals.
Fremantle Caledonian Society held Burny Night on January 23 in Scotty Hathh High-street. Dr Douglas Kerr presided, Mr McKenzie read grace, and Mr Wilson MLC outlined Burns history and songs. Haggis procession, Piper Beatons music, and toasts followed with remarks on Australian Parliament and Scottish heritage.
Trams run on weekdays every ten minutes from 1.10 pm to 7.10 pm then every half hour to 9.10 pm with the last tram to Point Walter at 5 08 pm Saturdays show hourly service from 10.10 am to 2.10 pm then half hourly to 10.10 pm tram 10 45 later index
The Jandakot Agricultural Society pushes toward its forthcoming Show with a near finished trotting ring and plans to sand the arena after trots. A piano will be tuned for 16 shillings, and events include wrestling on horseback, novelty races, trotting, and hacking exhibitions. Local supporters provide trophies and catering innovations, while visitors anticipate a pleasant outing along Bibra Lake road.
A local Fremantle advertisement lists loans from five to ten thousand pounds at W. G. Hendy established at 199 Higilst corner Queen Street past Town Hall.
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