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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
3
The Health Committee recommended approval of a building plan by Mr H Flinds amid dispute over a building already erected. Dr Wilson noted the room is built. Dr Brennan threatened resignation, arguing plans were approved despite prior completion. The Town Engineer faced criticism, but the recommendation was adopted.
A Fremantle Swimming Club and Fremantle Business Men's Association deputation urged the council to secure an old site for sea baths. Foreman and Lea Holt argued Fremantle must have baths and considered hiring Odiva's tank. After discussion, council moved to apply for the site.
A Fremantle National League meeting chaired by Mrs. Fox Angelo welcomed new delegates from Claremont, Cettesloc, and Fremantle branches. Reports from Divisional and State Councils were adopted and proposals for State and Federal platforms were discussed. The Fremantle Women’s branch sets July meeting, and a complimentary social for Mrs. Fox Angelo is planned with a committee appointed.
A Fremantle RSL letter reported a league member ill and ordered admitted by Dr Kerr but refused due to no beds. Another order by Dr Shephard as Hospital Board member also failed. The man died on May 24 while the Hospital Board conducts a broad inquiry, prompting calls for council action.
A fragmentary report notes a private residence on Leake Street connected to a storefront matter. Officials identified a resident named Mulligan and a person nicknamed Bessy during initial inquiries. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Empire Day passed smoothly with Acting Headmaster Mr. Radbourne addressing students and Mrs. EL Gibson receiving a warm welcome. The Soccer Code, led by Mr. Goode, shows progress as Central Schools’ A Grade enjoys success in three wins. The School also competes in the League's Saturday Competition, opening by defeating Christian Bros, noted as a top side, with standout players listed including Doig captain Davey Cockle Newnan Gibson Greenwood Hlinco Cole Baldwinson and H Brown.
The Fremantle concert party led by Mr. D. J. Davies will perform at Fremantle Town Hall on Monday June 25 and at Princess Hall Claremont on Thursday June 28. Featured artists include soprano Miss Lillian Crisp, elocutionist Miss Eve Jones, and violinist Mr. Albert E. Lynch. Box plans go on sale June 19 at Cook and Sons Market Street for Fremantle and June 21 at Cosy Corner Tea Rooms for Claremont.
Queen Alexandra remains active amid reflections on imperial kin and famed songs. The piece recounts her March jubilee, compares her vigor to Empress Marie of Russia, and recalls window quips from London traders. It also traces Annie Laurie’s home, the Burns dispute, and a 1709 Scottish marriage factoid.
Mr W Lawson, in charge of Metropolitan Water Supply, spoke to Fremantle citizens about expanding the water system. He outlined past and current mains work, proposed Melville Park reservoir, and temporary pumping to boost supply. The plan includes a Churchman Wongong dam scheme costing about £1.04 million and a Canning River dam scheme totaling £1.67 million. A memorial note on Lady Gordon of Earlston, with ties to the Charge of the Light Brigade, closes the report.
The note reports herring scarce with Andy Bailey and Jim Brindle catching only six between them last week. A social and dance is planned to benefit school funds at the batt on the goth inst. Barometer dropped to 29.21 during last Thursday's gale with minimal damage. Cold weather slows vegetable growth causing high prices for cabbage and cauliflower. Mr. Mitchell says Melbourne has replied satisfactorily about electric power for the district.
Onlooker from North Fremantle notes bad weather last Saturday forcing members to abandon tennis and play in a rowing regatta and other amusements. Doug Engler shines for North Fremantle with strong play amid cheering. Woodside beats them on averages, dropping the winter pennants. A season wrap and July association ball planning follow, seen as a success.
J C East Fremantle asks about rules for hitting a ball in the air above the net. A player on the net may not hit until the ball crosses the net. Extending the racket over the net and striking the ball costs the point. If a ball bounces and the screw makes it bounce again over the net, the player may reach over to hit it but must avoid touching the net with any part of the racket or body.
A quirky line from The Adil vertiser column in The Tennia Scribe hints at playful content and incomplete contributions to the page. The note signals an irregular feature and a lighthearted tone in the local paper.
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