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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
1
The Fremantle War Memorial Committee faced backlash as it floated a plan to compel citizens by an Act of Parliament to fund a memorial. Critics say true tribute comes from hearts and voluntary giving, not legislative taxes, and fear the move disrespects bereaved families and wartime losses.
A Fremantle crowd mingles amid after dark whispers and local celebrity sightings. Phil appears photographed without his usual dental gear, while Percy of musical fame stays in the city. Fremantle’s beauty pageant debate and a baritone’s hill aversion add local chatter as a Spanish note outfits the Kindergarten Ball ensemble.
Ips and Miss McClure return home from the Eastern States as Mrs Nazerhurst departs Perth for a short break. The Silver Chain Ball at the Town Hall features prize sections, lavish decorations, and a large list of child performers in a festive charity event with Horan's orchestra and MLC Kenny hosting.
A Tuesday evening children's dance in North Fremantle raised funds for the local Literary Institute. Mayoress Mrs McCabe convened the event with support from Mesdames Shepherd, Chant, Page, White, Thomas, Henry, Herman, Marquand, Alsterberry, Waterland, Kelly, Payne, and Woolley, all eager workers.
A young woman was found unconscious at the Majestic Theatre Fremantle with an empty Chlorodyne bottle in her hand. She was admitted to Public Hospital in serious condition and remained unconscious. Inspector Brown aided a rescue mission to Garden Island to fetch another distressed person.
An offer of twenty five pounds a year for exclusive inside fence advertising at the local Oval prompted Parks and Ovals Committee debate. The council split on the proposal with some fearing aesthetics. others saw revenue potential and sent the matter back for further consideration.
The body of an unknown man was found on the railway line near Howard Street South Fremantle on Tuesday night. Injuries suggest he was run down by a passing train. The identity had not been established at press time.
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