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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
6
Racing notes report Belmont Park Kalgoorlie and regional meetings in South Australia Victoria and Western Australia. Fremantle trained entries produced two wins and a third at the Vale last Saturday while Easingwold moves smoothly under Jack Holt at Mentone. Tom Glennon rides Bounding Wave and Berribee in the National double.
The note reports a busy trotting scene at York next Wednesday with a large coastal turnout expected due to good weather. It mentions two upcoming meetings before August 1 at Hast Perth, a Saturday night showing by the Hooka, and an irony as Chief Justice was named after finishing second to Bella Mauritis and later awarded the race.
In ideal weather Western Suburban ex scholars defeated Beaconsfield 76 to 6 at North Fremantle Oval last Saturday. Pearson starred, Small and Princess Willow shone, and Pearce led the defense. Local horses and racing notes included Tom Chandler’s High Hand winning the hurdle, Mountain Lion noted as a possible Grand National hope, and several absentees listed.
The article lists racing entries and results with names like Queen Post Minnie, Princeherd, Felic n, and Billy Whitburn, noting a show grounds match against Cottesloe Beach and a forthcoming novel football competition. It mentions license applications due by July 2 and references a wager reward from the Western Australian Trotting Association.
Mr Colebatch departs for London to become Agent-General and is expected to be succeeded by a Country Party nominee. Mr John Ewing takes his cabinet seat with Kirwan likely to replace him. Labour Leader Charlton criticizes a short session while Bruce goes to the Empire conference in London, urging support for a concise session.
Fremantle motorists can now get fast repair work locally with W J Lawton of Lawton’s Garage and Workshops. The East return brings a latent equipment upgrade including a battery charging plant and air compressor for tyre inflation, plus self starters for latest Ford models. Spare parts are kept in stock for on‑the‑spot service.
State selections include Breeze, Frank Herman, Taipo, Dox Owyhee, Cythera Bellevue, G Watch, Pine Cleve, Sister Sue Can Tread Roy, Rockefeller, Water Merredin, Prince Mauritive, Palo Melvitle, L Huo Dandy Dick, and Rockmore. Racing notes indicate top picks across MtLawley and Merredin districts with varied odds.
Notice points readers to the upcoming issue for specifics on a unique football competition. Ambiguous fragments are noted as placeholders.
At Princess May Girls School last Friday afternoon a lecture series by Dr. Walford Davies was heard via gramophony adapted by Nicholson's Lad. The gramophone aids music teaching and could extend to literature with fairy-story and nursery rhyme records, drawing many teachers from surrounding schools.
A historical critique of Robert Blatchford and the state of British Labour politics. The essay argues Blatchford’s socialist aims aligned with national progress, not confiscation, and warns against capital levies supported by Labour. It cites Higgs and Swiss referendums as lessons for policy.
The town council discussed renewing leases for the Town Hall Supper Room with Plymouth Brethren paying £3 monthly while Fremantle Dramatic Society used it free. The Dramatic Society aided Sidners Ward Memorial with £100 raised. After debate, the council decided to quit the society and grant the Town Clerk full letting authority.
Lottery style notice notes the Akubal Arabs performing at the Princess and advertises Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs. It lists Swan Aistories and Readers and Perth prices from Walker's Newsagency.
The Fremantle Labor Bureau lists hotel and restaurant staff including cooks and waiters, with experienced vetter class workers and farm hands. It seeks suitable employees across contractors and trades, promising guaranteed positions and employment opportunities under manager A. Scott. The notice includes archaic legal terms and a reference to six shillings and eight pence.
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