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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1926
Page
1
Council hears views on moving the fence to near the railway, allowing football on the South Beach reserve. Opponents warn it would ruin scenery and shade, noting £20,000 spent and £2,000 yearly upkeep, while tennis and trees could better attract visitors.
Fremantle Mayor and Councillors intend to raise a loan of 20 000 pounds for works between Adelaide street and Cantom ment street and for extending Queen street. Debentures at 6 percent per year mature in 10 years with a 4 percent sinking fund and semiannual interest. Plans open for inspection at Fremantle Town Hall.
Advertisement notes children trained in classical dancing and stage department, young ladies taught musical comedy dancing, and lessons in the latest ballroom styles including the Charleston and Tango.
Depositors told to visit Eastern States or England for services with potential post delays. Breach affects deposits and withdrawals at Market Street Fremantle.
A garbled column notes a feast at South Fremantle, a police raid missed by sleep, a club steward’s hoaxes, a Wicket in Tamworth, and a land agent’s public image. Couples cap off a night at the Princess, a drowning toll in Melbourne, notes from Taxation Department, and local opinions on primroses and dining habits.
Fremantle Tramway Board replies to deputation about looping all cars around the town loop. Board cites lack of passing loops but promises further consideration after the current financial year.
J L Burns G M L Y C a late government veterinary surgeon is listed with a Veemaatic address at 17 Explanade corner Grey-nl Veemaatic and telephone WIOLS given.
Fremantle departures start at 3 pm with returns at 8.39 am and 9 am. Saturday service leaves at 3 pm. Services charge £80 per month. Hendaye service departs 2.28 pm with returns. Catering offered. up-to-date cars for hire day or night. Contact Fremantle for details.
A soggy Sunday delayed the Triton program as spectators sheltered in tea rooms until afternoon. Notable riders included Evale Freight Harold Jones and Fred Clarke with races such as Miniature Track and Sidecar classes producing several spills and close finishes.
Last Saturday Fremantle Club held the Captain's Trophy final over 700 yards with an No. 1 aggregate medal and club spoon at stake. A Dunn led with 15 points in the Trophy, Klein second with 11, while W Gibson won the spoon. Top scorers included Dunn and Gibson with six each in the match-off, amid difficult shooting and scattered scores.
Scouts and Leaders from Troops 3 24 and 45 with the Commissioner traveled by train from Fremantle to Armadale June 15 and hiked 24 miles to Wongong Brook where they camped. Activities included bridge building rope work forestry and axemanship under rain and cold with visits to orchards and a bridge rope crossing. The groups represented Beaconsfield South Fremantle and East Fremantle and the camp was praised as highly enjoyable despite adversity.
A reflective piece extols walking over motor travel and rail journeys. The author recalls a five mile walk with pleasure, notes societal haste, and critiques road courtesy including churchgoers who never offer rides. The essay links walking to health, identity, and a modern search for meaning.
The Angus club meeting of the Fremantle Agricultural Society, postponed from last Friday, will be held at Tow Hall at 5 o clock on the 1th inst. Officers will be elected and all members and intending members, as well as subscribers, are urged to attend and participate in proceedings. Show proposals and important matters will be discussed.
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