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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
3
Violinist Toscha Seidel headlines a Saturday night concert presented by the Werl's GHEATEYS Vins ier at 8 o clock. The show promises classical pieces and a refined program in a formal recital setting.
Mr J Thoma MLA led a deputation at the Acting Minister’s office to discuss land use for Covtesloe and a proposed education endowment trust. Dr Hake urged boards to favor sports for all ages, while officials stressed government has no land responsibilities and will review the deputation for possible action.
Fragmentary text describes a gathering with vocal performances by named artists and a meeting at Membrandt for service planning. Mentions social and dance, hall door, and unclear references to participants and sequence of events.
A cryptic note mentions Pothew Hote and Chiellows eck Vien in a puzzling context. The readable fragment hints at a character or event but provides no clear names, dates, places, or actions to anchor a full report.
A garbled report from North Fremantle covers council chatter and upcoming items. mention of a vacancy at the council table as Dr. MacDermont plans to leave the district, and a secretarial note from the local tennis club seeking ground for two more courts. An electric cooking demonstration is announced for the near future.
A long description traces the rise of the British American Tobacco Co Australia and its links to the British tobacco empire, detailing directors, subsidiaries, and financial effects. The report notes control of markets, shifting profits, and capital moves, with figures illustrating output value, earnings, and shareholder contributions amid a widening global consolidation.
An early note describes a successful concert given to the Todice belonging to the Met Tew arch Guild. Mrs Bowe, president, opened with remarks on funds to beautify the church. Performances by Mrs Hutton A, a selection by John Heart, and other acts followed with supper and singing to close.
A circle of University lectures in Town Hall hosts a Friday evening talk on the total solar eclipse of Ye ani, detailing preparations and observations. Prof Howit and guests discuss spectrum analysis, magnetic experiments, and future municipal lectures on domestic topics.
A fragmented wartime style report notes naval ratings at a cabin tearooms event on Weaner Day in Moreton Bay. It mentions a tribute to Her Majesty and a discussion of naval figures, plus references to production shifts, tobacco regulation, and cigarette pricing impacting the economy and wartime supply. The piece mixes local social scenes with broader industry notes and policy debates.
The piece argues Australia suffers from a large non-producing class including legislators, professionals, and officials. It proposes government takeover of insurance and compulsory participation to mobilize 50,000 energetic workers, while warning of bureaucratic inefficiency and calling for strong governmental control over new industries.
A reflective meditation on nature as a conduit to the divine, praising beauty in all creation. The text links natural imagery to theological insight, arguing that the world’s order and loveliness reveal God’s presence and purpose.
A Monday council session recorded 9 pm finish with attendees including Councillors Cooke Wilut European Curler Pas telly Storeum Heenan Shepherd Sidebottom Town Clerk Town Engineer and Chief Health Officer. Items covered included Agnes Street condition, Fremantle Markets rat proofing, water supply delegates, property floods, and notices to Mrs Williams about dwelling breaches and non-use of a depot area.
Friday night at Fremantle Lit Institute featured a chess tourney described as a real tournament. Notes show moves like King’s Gambit Declined and castling sequences amid strategic play and subtle attacks, with Kostich pressing for the queen’s side and Black seeking perpetual check through patient defense.
A garbled summary notes disputes over war policy at a peace conference, Labour and finance debates in London, licensing debates, and a mix of political and social items. Mentions figures such as Sir John H and Sir Soka, a murder case involving Rosarbo, and discussions on deficits and taxation, with scattered references to international events and bureaucratic actions.
Mr R Clarke Spear forwarded advertising to Fremantle Town Council to promote the town through a periodical titled The Golden Gate of Australia. Opposition from some councillors limited discussion as the council considered purchasing 100 copies at the price of 25 each, with debate about the journal’s reach and cost.
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