Fashion notes and social eve nts from Fremantle
Fringe for evening frocks and wraps returns with layered colours. Mayoress Mrs. McCabe to leave Tasmania after her mother's death. Town Clerk returns from Northam holiday. Knitwear tips, Vatican and Spain concordat notes, and upcoming Rowing Club Ball on July 2. Also fashion on hats and muffs plus a June 2 coming of age party in Fremantle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Moore
White Gum Valley Hall
Fremantie
Ted
C. Jackson
Mr. Moore
Isse Pearce
Mist Pearce
Ex-Governor to Receive Autographed Photograph
The ex-Governor Sir William Cam is to receive an autographed photograph as a memory of the many pleasant Rodeo Raiad anrewell st Ma. Cll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cam
Anrewell St
North Fre mantle Kindergarten scene contest planned
On Wednesday June 10 a street hall event hosts a scene competition for mothers. Eight plain scenes are required with equal parts of wheat meal and four. Judging begins at 3 15 pm with prizes to be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fremantle
Chu
Prise
England Men Drift From Convention Dress In Bold Colors
The article notes English men embracing bright shirt colors from green to orange and wearing varied shorts and sandals. It remarks that many young men are choosing green and purple shirts and cautions against following fashion too closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Fremantle Caledonians Social and Dance Contest Results
Fremantle Caledonians hold a June social with a national dancing competition noted as highland and under ten children performing well. Joy Ashton won first prize, May Chapman second, E Words third. a large turnout is hoped for, with local celebrations at Westbury Crescent hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle Caledonians
Joy Ashton
May Chapman
E. Words
War Within a Wardrobe Beret vs The Veil Debate
In a fashion vignette the article notes a shift from Basque berets to wide brims as women debate style and concealment. It traces change across generations and cites M Poiret-like cynicism about how a look reflects a face and mood rather than only trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Poiret
Late Mrs Mary Craig Death Notice in London
The Homeland records report the death of Mrs Mary Craig widow of the late Captain James Craig in London on May 10. She was 71 and the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jobo Weare of Singapore and East Fremantle. Surviving relatives in this State include sister Mrs J A Hicks of Kalgoorlie and brothers Mr Charles Wearne of Mandurah and Singapore and Mr Theo Wearne of Perth and Singapore. The Craigs long resided in East Fremantle before moving to Singapore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Craig
Cageain
James Craig
London
Mr Craig
Jobo Weare
Singapore
East Fre
J. A. Hicks
Kalgoorlie
Bampton
East Fremantle
Charles Wearne
Mandurah
Theo Wearne
Perth
Lemdon
Craig
Bemwe
East Freeentle
Crig
Church Difficulties Amid World Financial Upheaval
The article discusses widespread church struggles during global financial turmoil. Clergy report funding shortfalls, declining donations, and rising maintenance costs impacting parish programs and community services.
Dance in aid of the Silver Chain at Trades Hall
A Thursday night benefit in Fremantle at the Trades Hall raised funds for the Silver Chain movement. Reg. Smirke's orchestra and Mr Noel Cox hosted the event, with Misses Dungey and Tangaty to receive donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Hill
Reg. Smirke
Noel Cox
M.C
Bill
Boor
Fremantle
Miss Dungey
Miss Tangaty
Labour and Trade Union
Freyanne
League Discusses Beauty Contests Moral Impact
The League of Nations debate on the suppression of traffic in women touches beauty contests and their alleged immoral influence. It argues that beauty contest winners develop luxurious tastes that invite temptation, while acknowledging such tastes are not exclusive to beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Bas 2
North Fremantle Revue Ends With Small Gate
A bright show at North Fremantle Town Hall drew scant crowds due to bad weather. Forty tickets were with the Mayor but remained unused. after expenses a small profit from the night was reported. performers featured Bonnie Patterson Bol Stubley the Kelly sisters Pommy and Granite and Avie Lennon and Amy Kelly with singing and dancing highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fremantle
Bol ‘Stubley
Bonnie Patterson
Kelly Sisters
Pommy
Granite
Avie Lennon
Amy Kelly
Happy Magazine July Issue Delights With Jokes and Stories
New July issue of Happy Magazine arrives with light reading and amusing short stories. The pages overflow with jokes and a jocular tone, offering breezy entertainment throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Magazine
Wife and Home Magazine Promises Intimate Home Reading
The notice promotes the magazine as essential for married women with engaging fiction and practical cooking, children, and home pages. It highlights stories by H Bedford Jones and others and touts the magazine as intimate, instructive, and entertaining for wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bedford Jones
R. Crossin
Hugh Fendexter
Murray Leinster
CE. Mulford
Robert Pinkertom
Albert Tertume
A. H. Lewis
Work and Worth in Hard Times Urges People to Take Jobs
A writer argues the antidote to unemployment is work, condemning idle living and waste while praising those who labor long hours to aid others. He notes municipal understaffing and the temptation of high salaries for minimal effort, urging widespread entry into the labor force.
Prison v Free Labour and the Trades Hall
The article argues that twelve months ago J Slee on Government land with prison labour helped build tennis courts for Princess May School. It accuses the Trades Hall of cowardice for not protesting then and calls for a formal protest now against employing prisoners on publicly useful work outside prison walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sleewan
Princess May
Trades Hall
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure First Aid for Coughs
An early 20th century remedy promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as first aid treatment for coughs colds and influenza. Advertisers claim quick relief and inexpensive use for households and clinics.
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Alterseen
Tess
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Paney Cabos Our Bebeteley
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Amy Strang
Mary McCallum
Ivy Marshall
Ideal Cult
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Driver Market
South Terrace
Happy Days Revue CO
NEW Magazines
Signs OF the Times
William Watson
Cabaret Gall
Beckingham
Gent
Literary Institute
Bert Seymour
Goa View
South Fremantle
Joseph cAtaxen
Adelaide Street
Tal
Cashflower Bargains
Hicks St
Swan St
Atronise Us
Swan View
A. E. Brewer
Ormonde St
Bicton
Kieg
Steves
Iremwerk
General Repairs
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William Strest
Geuth Terrace
Fromentis
Bente
Western Assurance CO
ELT. Com
Murchizon
East Liquors Dept
Cash Powden
H.C Glanville
Estelle Anderson
Ambassadors Theatre
Victoria Mall
Sigh ST
A. Gibney
Telephone
Bild
C_L. PEAKE & SO
Perseus
Janet
Atwell Arcade
Prison
Free Labour
Skipjack
Iberring and Garfisk
Whiting
Madgock
Finsen
Fremantle Fish Co
Lest
Charlie Carter & Co
Nike
Fampus Firm
B.C. de Witt & Gn
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P.O. Bax
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