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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
2
North Fremantle notices celebrate family sorrows and society events from July dances and charity balls to a farewell for locals leaving for the country. Highlights include the Children’s Ball for St Mary’s, the Kalgoorlie pilot Violet Concannon’s rise, a Bishop-style Empire Exhibition report, and a grand Victoria Hall charity dress parade with numerous attendees and prize plans.
Freemantle district executive of the National League notes five years of active work by the women’s section. Mrs Fox Angelo presided as delegates packed the meeting with good attendance. Letters from Senators Pearce and Lynch prompted debate on Empire Day greetings and Postmaster General letter-box regulations. An alternate proposal favored optional letter-boxes within twenty feet of the street. Plans were made for the sixth annual Fremantle district women’s branch gathering at Victoria Hall on July 9. The enrolment officer announced seventeen new members. Afternoon tea followed, then social chat. The article also covers fashion notes, a departure from Pellew & Co, and business changes in local trades.
A rhymed couplet contrasts asking a lazy person with seeking help from the busy man who can get favors done. The verse warns against relying on those who always plead and champions the busy person as dependable for favors.
A reflective piece argues modern readers crave sensational content due to mental fatigue and overstimulation. It emphasizes thoughts as unseen forces shaping life, urging positive, constructive thinking to improve daily existence and societal mood.
The Prince Lodge UAO.D. hosts Saturday night dances in Caledonian Hall on James Street. The floor is in perfect condition and music will be supplied by Harold Bush's Orchestra and Mr. Ted Wilson to the MLC with supper to follow.
Fremantle defeated Perth 12 to 8 in a Lacrosse city clash amid rough ground conditions. Notable scorers for Fremantle were Angus with five goals Mann three and George Campbell Gartrell and Harwood each with one, with Pascoe making key saves and Len Bourne and Forsyth delivering strong defense and attack.
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