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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
2
The brief item notes a Tensia Club dance planned for Wednesday at Town Hall with music and little opposition. Rumors mention the Town Clerk's responsibility for the event’s interest as weather worsens and the week’s schedule proceeds under limited pages and attention.
A chaotic collection of notes reports on European demography jokes, Irish tensions, and a range of quirky items. It mentions a fictional Hurphy population, fishers in various regions, a Wallace Heid driving a star-powered car, Swedish court evidence limits, New Zealand unemployment relief, and shipping magnates criticizing Commonwealth funding. It also covers Paris thefts, licensing debates, whisky adulteration schemes, and prohibition era anecdotes with varied, unrelated vignettes.
A practical guide discusses turn angles on narrow roads, backward handling, and the dangers of overconfidence. It stresses mastering driving mechanics, risk awareness, and the futility of exam drills in preventing accidents. It also explains pin and formal epoxy valves, their use, and maintenance tips for safer cycling.
The Coastal Motor Cycle Club enjoyed a bright weekend tele country tour to York and North with four riders and companions. Despite a wheel issue near York a spare wheel and local help kept the group moving. The trip featured scenic views, weather challenges, and renewed friendships, ending with a return home in good order.
An advertisement for Gordon's Concentrated Cough Elixir promises quick relief for both young and old. The product is branded with GALEN'S DAY and lists a Fremantle chemist location at 8 High Street, with a Gleaming warning of rapid action.
A fragment advert from Perth promotes a naval school at St George's Terrace near King Street. It implies one can win without formal education and highlights the address in Perth.
Deputy Chief Engineer of Wayy and Wort W.A.R. states a misunderstanding over the wall’s supply for the Premantle project. Proposal covers fill between the north end of the new wall and the railway near Spadestreet, with cubic yards estimated for embankment and extension from Scotttreet to 1k HUITS of Scottstroat. Dr Greig and Town Engineers seek information. Haynes favors extending south to Douro-road. The issue is referred to the Works Committee.
A meeting of the members of the battalion is announced for Tuesday at 8 pm with about ten members expected. Thousands are urged to attend the parade and ladies interested in the battalion and auxiliary formation are cordially invited to attend.
Senior cadet training reports that all military training will resume in 1905 and 1906. The Naval Cadet 1906 decision has increased military cadet enrollment in Fremantle. King Naval Cadets should report to the Sub-District Naval Detachment in writing or in person to fill the vacancies.
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