A Fremantle Social Scene Includes Clubs Dances and Weddings
Over the Breakfast Table notes Fremantle society events with moves to Perth as Mrs Lawton plans relocation. Central Methodist Missions honors Sister Ruth for life. St Annes Tennis Club and St Annes Benevolent groups host dances and balls at North Fremantle Town Hall, with praise for programs, prizes, music, and supper. Fremantle Rowing Club hosts a rained-out private dance. A Kindergarten Mothers Club afternoon celebrates funds raised for building needs, presented bouquets to eight young ladies, and notes on dress, tea, and prizes. A wedding reception follows with detailed attire, bouquets, and hall decorations reflecting local social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Annes Tenens Club
North Fremantle
Fremantle Rowing Club
Nthe River
Bowinne Club
St. Annne’s
Fremantle
St. Anne's Club
Mothers’ Club
Hazel Collett
Vera Stewart
Mrytie Crellin
Ivy Marshall
Stewart
Collett
Creffin and
Marshall
Naval Twilight Dance Survives Stormy Supper and Wedding Toasts
The Naval Twilight Dance drew about four hundred guests despite a fierce storm and power outage. Candles and bike lamps lit alcoves as Lieutenant Hatten and staff managed decorations while Miss Prior guided the piano. Supper by Mrs. Kegan followed, and wedding breakfast toasts praised the bride’s mission work and the groom’s character before the couple left for their honeymoon by motor car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouatt Street
Hatten
Griffiths Bowen
Miss Prior
Mate
Too Much Make-Up A Local Opinion Piece
A column questions heavy make-up use by young women, arguing powder should be light and not a mask. It cites a nineteen year old looking thirty five and warns of skin damage. The piece notes a gala dance by Pahnyra Football Club at Caledonian Hall with prizes for fancy costumes and references Miss Bessie McGill and Miss G Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagit
Pahnyra Football Club
Caledomian Hall
Chordite
May
Campbell
O'Mahonley
Clear
Stepihenson
Stephenson
Mr. Stephenson
Wedding Bells for Sister Ruth May Rudeforth and Eber Ruben Jones
On Wednesday at Wesley Church Fremantle the marriage of Ruth May Rudeforth daughter of Mrs A M M Rudeforth of Cottesloe Beach to Eber Ruben Jones of Gingin was celebrated by Rev C A Jenkins. The church looked lovely with white towers maiden hair and pink roses. The crowds and bridal car horns signaled a joyful ceremony. The bride wore a simple white dress with orange blossom wreath and veil and carried white roses and maiden-hair fern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Clarrie Gay
Frank Burleforth
Rudeforth
Ruth May
A. M. M. Rudeforth
Cottesloe Beach
Eber Reuben Jones
Gingin
Wesley Church
Fremantle
C. A. Jenkins
Anthony Bower
RS L Children Dance Aids Park Auxiliary in Prize Winners Night
The RS L Ladies Auxiliary organized a charity dance with music and prizes. Mrs. Kirby led the event while James Brennan Paine Langoulant Lee Burke Prior and Heeds assisted. Judges were Mrs. Clements and Miss Reynolds. Prizes ranged from costume sets to character roles and original acts, with Annie Warwick and Jean Sassu winning a three-stage competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby
James Brennan
Paine
Langoulant
Lee
Burke
Prior
Heeds
Brennan
Lynch
Hanna
Griffiths
Peseud
G. Bee
Clements
Miss Reynolds
Ivy Marper
E. Woods
A. Strang
A. Rutter
M. McCallum
Fred Marshall
Charley
Mavis Marshall
Edna Wells
Cinderella
Pat Tangney
White Rose of
York
Nellie Carr
Washelady
Hawkins
Acraz P
McClure
Leo Murray
Bushman
L. Alford
Carrie Rene Cumpston
Cherry W. Sitko
M. Tangney
Lorna Jenkins
Kevin Tangney
Lily Lynch
Hernie
Phyllis Ward
R. Dyiwock
N. Alford
Coast Guard
Hazel Brown
Vera Alford
Joe Scaddan
Don Scrymgour
John and
M. Melvor
Pearl Baker
Phyllis Loxton
Marjorie Monger
Mona Keily
Vanity
Marie Moxen
Vairy
Maric Ion
Lamp Shade
Annie Warwick
Jean Sassu
Fremantle Public Hospital Receives May Donations
The Fremantle Public Hospital acknowledges May donations from the West Australian Turf Club £50 and various local entities. Other gifts include Fremantle Tramways Employees Tipping Competition £17/6, Mr. Berwick £—, Premier Wine Saloon £1/2, Dayalak Hotel collection £14/5, Newmarket Hotel £12/6, Ugly Men’s Association £1/0/0, WA Brushware Co Employees £1/9/6, Workers’ Club tipping £7/5/6, and Mrs. McMonagle £4/6/5. Total £1113/6/2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Fremantle Public Hospital
West Australian Turf Club
Fremantle Tramways
Mr. Berwick
Premier
Dayalak
Newmarket
Ugly Men's Association
W. A. Brushware Co
Workers
Minutes of Returned Maimed and Limbless Men’s Association
Minutes of a West Perth meeting dated 22 May 1927 note the death of Mr C Nolan’s father, condolence extended, and discuss correspondence with Limbless Soldiers Associations. They address war pensions, limb provision, and representation on repatriation boards, plus Anzac Day funds, passes, secretary nominations, and president and committee elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin-street
West Perth
James Campbell
C. Nolan
Mr. Nolan
Council of Limbless Soldiers’ Associations
Limbtess
H. Christie
Dalwallinu
Christie
R S.L
Bath
F Prentice
W. J. Cwlingham
Waltham
AG. Wright
Me J. McGrethor
Hart
Ihmt
Morton
Kennedy
O'Mahoney
Weemantle Cycling Club 20mile Race on Rockingham Road
The Weemantle Cycling Club plans a 20 mile race on Rockingham road starting and finishing at Mr. D. J. Wicks shop Hampton road. The course will be cut back five miles for spectators and handicaps will appear in Saturday's paper. Harold Wolody Carnival also on Saturday evening at Hamilton Will Memorial Hall to raise funds for upcoming races with an orchestra and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weemantle Cycling Club
Rockingham Road
D. J. Wicks
Hampton Road
Harold Woloyd
Hamilton Will Memorial Hall
Jarralilale
Board Road
Forestdale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ach
W. J. Lawton
Committee of Central Methodist Missions
Ruth
Tiffie Cooke
Town Hall
Salinger's
Cecile
Jo M'Alpine
Rene Kenney
Hazel Matson
D. McCaulay
R. Ludhan
Winnie Boase
Mavis Stephenson
Iminonr
Owen Fitzgerald
Grant
J. Prince
Pat Hindie
Mesdames Phipp
Williams
Messrs
R. Seeher
K. Sidebottom
M. Gallagher
T. Bowker
A. Pierce
R. Forbes
A. Kent
A. Zinnicker
J. Atterson
A. Marshall
E. Connelly
G. Cormack
J. Prosser
J. Jashan
J. Bruce
J. Lankin
A. Smith
C. Miller
H. Secher
Wal Fhant
Lange
Aria Ant Tern
A. Jenkins
Mr. A. Lucraft
Rs.l. Children’s Dance
Victoria
Jackson
Edward Millen
Association of
Peecher's
H. F. May
P. J. Kennedy
Cunningham
W. Craze
T. Bird
W. Bhixton
PL Couving
J Morton
Messes
Ma Kennedy
Craze
Farmer
Iister
King
Turner
Buxton
Clear Taylor
Cooke
F. Prentice
J. Morton
Bi Causing
Hy Farlong
J. Bean
J. McGreer
T. Dird
M. Campbell
J. Campbell J. Campbell
LE O'Mahoney
Foster
Bor
Messrs May
Jarrasdale
Horrie M
A. Gibney
Adelaide
Baan
C. L. Peake & Sons Sanitary Engineers
Bannister ST
Canberra
B. Taylor
South-terrace
R. Clarke
BOS
Late
Continental Dental Co
Market Street
Fremantle Tel
Devt
Eeows
Framantis
Thos
Cook & Sons
Hay-Street
Jubiaco
Atlas
Meyror
Welys Motor Service
Federal Knights
Hudson Dare
Olympia Cafe
Lodlen
Tom Ryar
Newcestle Club
Imperial Restaurant
ML Payne
Eremamity
Fancy Goode
Kia-Ora
Moar Station
La-Robe
Reliance Employment Agency
Dr. High
Henry Sta
Freman
Hiebat
Church of Ragland
Mil
Forrest-street
Enst
Arthur * Davies
Fremantle and Cleremend
Elie
Comte
Cammme
Ryan
High Street
Umm
Birmingham
London
Tye & Tube Repairers
Arthur G. Smite
William Street Lane
Ppeatic Tews Sail
Perma
Westralia
England
Evellabha
Hay Shrest
Porth
Market Street Fremantle
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