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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
2
A puzzle prize is announced with a note to mark envelopes Puzzle. The garbled text references a city area Fremantle Portflies and Mideland Junction and describes a money exchange with shillings and pennies amid a customer and shopkeeper interaction.
A century old puzzle asks, if two horses draw the same load, which moves further or works longer. The question: which horse lasts longer or does more work? The text presents a paradox about effort and distance.
Movement to form Fremantle Young Men's Club urges public support. A capable committee has directed progress to the stage of inviting tenders for erecting the new building. The active building committee includes E. Moseley, M. Mendilante, E. Mesacle, Parry, and others.
The Palladium Theatre screens a lineup featuring American author Peter B. Kyser with sea sagas and dramatic tales. Programs include saturday matinees with children’s screenings and two feature lengths about hardship and romance in a bygone era.
A brief notice highlights Jock Vierer as proprietor of the Oddfellows’ Bote inviting readers to follow the crowd to the gathering location.
The article surveys Heathlike claims about a British inventor Brown and a bone conduction device, plus broader notes on governance, land settlement near railways, and political tensions across Australia. It mentions the Lieutenant Governor, early settlers, and various opinions on city government reform and federal policy.
Fragmentary OCR shows names such as Jack Virwwr and references to proprietors. Text is incomplete but suggests a local business notice or ad style item with unclear meaning and harmed wording.
The halt.ean ratepayers meeting in the Town Mall Su heard a half year report. The Mayor read that rates for six months rose to £10,425 with other incomes and a reduced debit balance. Spending covered street maintenance, watering, and fire brigade contributions.
At a meeting of the Fre mantle Tramway Board a signed petition called for a shelter at the cot pee corner of Alexander and Mampton road Beaconsfield. Mr Gibron urged a substantial shelter be built near the car turn round at East Street. Plans were to be drafted for Board consideration with Perth comments echoed by Mr du Rein and Mr Mitchell noting local approach.
A fragmented notice from Harribon Proprietor hints at an astronomy lecture by Prof Bom at Fremantle with limited seating in the Town Hall Supper Room. A larger room may be sought at the Criterion Hotel Port Swan Beach for the event, reflecting high interest.
The Premantle Rowing Club announces the antiga regattas on Monday next June 5 with Eights Fours and Pairs and Naval Cutters. Races will run to time with a likely start about 4 20 pm after a mid afternoon tea arranged by caterer Mr Miller of Fremantle. The event welcomes visiting clubs and a marquee will be set up at Hubblestreet to a green crowd.
Claremont notes report a June 9 dance at Varish Hall to raise funds for the Vig bazaar and Church Extension. A Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Phillips’s Riley-road home gave Foreign Missions supporters a chance to meet Miss Foreman and Mr Batehelyy. The town’s gardening show is over and planning for the next exhibit begins. The Mathesons Terrace block on Freshwater Bay has sparked council debate over removal, with a 1920 pledge to fund purchase. The council may refer the matter to ratepayers at the half-year meeting. The son of Mr and Mrs Ray of Princess-road has recovered from a recent illness. Mins Timm Brockway plans a visit to the Easter States to stay with her sister.
A fragment notes the hospital bill burdens a haying effort and questions the ability to raise funds. It references a form of satisfaction and an institution’s need for support amid financial strain.
The writer questions the lax water supply and fire precautions in Fre mantle noting many warehouses and stores lack ready water and firefighting gear. He calls for frequent inspections and stronger safeguards to prevent infant fires and avoid full losses.
At a Fremantle rate payer meeting on Monday evening Mayor Gibson noted the town’s valuation reached a historic high of 2168100. He attributed the rise to higher rentals driven by general prosperity and available vacant hours reflecting better times for Fremantle.
A chaotic incident near a drapery shop caused an electrical fuse in the central display window to burn briefly. Flames rose along a cord but the cart was pulled down and no damage occurred. Fire brigade arrived swiftly and the crowd dispersed without injuries.
Iroquoix 10 Port 3 in a cleanly played match dominated by Port in the late stages. Kravis opened the scoring. Edinger and Gillespie shone on defense and forward for Port amid steady goaltending from Pember.
Farmers observe flock stress as hens molt or falter on feed during coop life. When eggs decline, owners may adjust stock, housing, and feeding to prevent disorder and preserve laying. The piece discusses flock dynamics, rest, and the timing of molt as birds respond to conditions.
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