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Fremantle The Advertiser

Location

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

2

East Fremantle and Subiaco in A Grade football clash previews

Saturday results in the Victorian League feature Collingwood narrowly defeating Carlton by three points and Richmond trimming Geelong by a similar margin. Fitzroy upset South Melbourne while St Kilda and Essendon led decisive Melbourne wins.

Collingwood Carlton Richmond Geelong Fitzroy South Melbourne Ili St Kilda Scray Fauilty Essendon Hawthorn Melbourne Subiacoast Perth East Fremantle South Fremantle Weat Perth Subiaco Midland-Guildford Perth Claremont-Codtesloe Fremantle Suburban Association Worth Fremantle Ss St. Pauls Cottesloe Beach Palmyra Filton Fremantle Ex-Scholars Association We ‘South

Perth and Buby Stars Dominate Weekend Football Play

Perth's 14 goals and 3 behinds highlighted a strong performance as Buby and Perth secured wins on Saturday. Sunderland and West Perth also showed form with standout showings from players like Edges, Mowbray, and Johnston. East Perth and Cottesmont claimed key results in a day of varied play and notable goal kicking.

Bubraco Perth Johnston Royal Shaws West Perth Cottes

Suburban Association Results Highlight Close Scores

The day featured tight matches across the league with East Fremantle defeating Hilton and Palmyra edging Bilton. Coastline clubs battled hard as Saint Pauls and Fremantle squads chased decisive wins in a turbulent set of fixtures.

Remantic Suburban Association Besalis

Scout Notes for First Class and Cook's Badges Parade

Scouts are called to parade at Canning road and Petra street Palmyra at 2 30 pm Saturday June 2 for a weekend camp at Mount Henry. The next year’s kit includes full uniform, soap, utensils, cooking gear, compass, life line if possible, and two billies. menu outlines meals for Saturday and Sunday with emphasis on cooked food, no tins.

Canning-road Petra-street Palmyra Mount Henry

Fremantle Tramways Board Election Faces Field

Friday brings tramways board elections in Fremantle with a keenly contested slate. Candidates include Jin Farrell longtime Fremantle leader and hospital board member, Rennie business representative, Councillor Re cillor contractor of Memori Viz, Dr Grigg veteran councillor and health chair, Walter West young businessman, and Theo Brennan RS L stalwart with wide support.

Tramways Board Jin” Farrell Fremantle Central Act Uglies Alway Rennie Recillor

Fremantle Harbour South Outer Harbour Proposals

The West Australian commends Mr Bateman for well thought-out suggestions to extend Fremantle Harbour southwards. It notes the Bateman family’s long ties to Fremantle shipping and hopes authorities will thoroughly consider his practical proposals. It also hopes Mr Stileman may examine Bateman’s suggestions with other practical South Outer Harbour ideas.

Fremantle Bateman Stileman South Outer Harbour

Children rally for hospital appeal gift day

Friday is set aside for school children to donate gifts to the hospital appeal. Teachers and pupils across St Joseph's Fremantle Fremantle Technical School and Sympton school organize baskets needlework jam tins and other items. The Appeal Shop has a growing prize collection aiming for 20000 prizes with 7000 expected from homes and the rest from local businesses.

Fremantle Technical School Jennings Packenham Street

Coastal Motor Cycle Club Holds Wet Race Day

Members gathered at Helena Vale Racecourse despite showers. Dave L. rejoined activities as the McCormick brothers demonstrated side-car driving. Solo Driving Test winners were A. Tweedale, C Barker, and L Leithhead. Side-car class claimed by E Chappell and W Chappell. HL Winter led the 8 Harley in the 7 9 class. Miss M Wren and Mrs Anthony won threading the needle. Twenty three bikes and five cars enjoyed the day. The trial plan is posted in agency windows.

A. Tweedale C. Barker L. Leithhead E. Chappell W. Chappell Zenith HL Winter Harley Davidson M. Wren Mrs. Anthony

Fremantle Ball and Carnival to Boost Local Fun

The Hamilton Hill and Spearwood Committee plans a Freak Ball at Memorial Hall on Friday 22nd June. A combined dancing and skating carnival follows on Tuesday 26th June at the Fremantle Hydrodrome. Proceeds go to the Appeal with C J Webster Coy and Chordite Orchestra aboard. skating pros include T Potts and Jack Pimblett. 1/6 admission covers both events. Hydrodrome capacity exceeds 700 with catering and bright lighting.

Hamilton Hill Spearwood the Memorial Hall Fremantle Fremantle Hydrodrome South Besch T. Hines Hines C. J. Webster Coy Chore Dite T. Potts Jack Pimblett

Cycling results list with multiple competitors and times

A dense sports item lists numerous riders including R Biffen G Chip and F Elliott with times 3.1 3 4 7 430 515 and names such as H Marshall K Mellon A Turner and E Jackson. The fragment resembles a cycling event result board with partial scores and participant initials.

R. Biffen G Chipper Gauntlett H. Marshall K. Mellon A. Turner H. Patman Col. Williams E. C. Jackson E. Maher S. France O. Prowse K. Prowse T. H. Levy H. Beissell F. Elliott W. Hunter C Baker Marshall Wood Dyson C. Hart W. Taylor Ellemends H. West Lottin J. W. A. Blackwood J. Mathews Willians F. M. Doust W. Davey L. Robbins G. Nelson W. Annear K. Bathgate E. H. Smith K. Chynowith B. Cutting L. Martin K. Pinvelly S. McLaren

Fremantle harbour scheme hailed by local veterans

An open letter praises Jos Harwood and fellow Fremantle natives for advancing inner harbour development. The writer credits Harwood and peers like Lefroy Bateman and Palmer for defending shipping interests against centralisation efforts and preserving Fremantle’s maritime role.

Groper Jos. Harwood Fremantle Public Works Department State Harwood G. A Lefroy Amuce St. One J. W. Bateman

General Carriers and Forwarding Agents Furniture Removal

An item notes the service of general carriers and forwarding agents handling furniture removal. It mentions phones B83 and BOTh for contact and scheduling. The brief lists contact lines without additional details on dates or locations.

Baker Bros Nigh Street Sides Motion 5d

No mess tin available so a frying pan is needed. Scouts may combine shelters or take tents, bring one shelter or tent.

Baker Bros Nigh Street Sides Motion 5d

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Subiaco Cottesmonth East Perth Claremont W.A.C.A Saberban ‘South East Park Smith North Hilton Partlon Coburg Williamstown Port Yarraville Prahran Camberwell Bouth Buby Ron Edges Hhis the Seasiders Sunderland Jerry Suby Mont UN Cardinal’s Combine Hough, Hayward Moloney Hardingham Rowley Earle West Mowbray, Marinko McDiarmid Melbinsid Millington Jim Craig Hopkins Booth Meagher White Dixon Rocchi Doig Brothers Moloney Montevitt Sesson Porth Port Oval Old East Matson Dolan & Co Gabo Bob Reynolds Brown Bing G. Matson Morris, Shepherd and Devereaux Rata Fes Deschiees Mars Bilton Ander Parkites Paul Wheen Con Saints Walter West Council Theo Brennan Diggers R.S.L Hospital Appeal St. Joseph's Convent Neary Citizens Committee Sympton School Sisters of Coastal Motor Cycle CLUB Sukron Helena Vale Dave L McCormick Brothers Ments FCC Swan HG Laon Bayete Ene J. L. Smiley Chiropractor Perts Davilak Pier & May Sts Princess Chambers Market Street Service Withers & Carroll Petra Street Canning Ridge the Oddfellows A. Gibney Adelaide St. Fremantie Fel C. L. Peake & Sons Dannistel ST Fremartia R. Clarke P. J. Hevror Phillimore-street Freman@i Queen Victoria Duco Convine Murray Street ENR W. Caesar Henrystrest Freon Glanville H.C. Clanveille MPS Framention Austral Laundry Mandersh Davey, Newsagent Napolese St. Cott Herron's EK F'ile Parcela Vic J. Crack Seam Quese Street Murghison South Terrace Collie Street C. Jennings & CQ General Contractors Phillimore Street Pramas O. Vergona &Co Gimsepge BeaCe Amtsie Tov Mercury Lacea Perle Alielle Ste de Witt Investment de Wits LUXOR Bamerous Dramatic Snccennes Sanreau Tores Cuddiles Cecil Verne Meresty
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