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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1921
Page
3
The Pier Hotel licence transfer from W. Kennedy to R. McCutcheon was heard this morning. Mr. Unmack supported McCutcheon while the police opposed. The Bench, consisting of Messrs Walters Purdie and Wray, refused the application.
Alen Neugent a jumper from Bailey street North Fre, fell from a hold at 10.50 last evening and had a serious injury to the forehead requiring hospital care. He received treatment, was discharged, and is now being treated as an outpatient.
A woman held in the lock-up awaiting trial vanished during a water break five minutes before six. The constable chased her, but she disappeared through a doorway. No blame attaches. the incident is described as hard luck and mishap in the pursuit. The escapee wore a faded gown and showed signs of a hurried exit.
Fremantle boxing fans await a rare showdown at the Town Hall on Meaty westle between Young Anderson and Ted Monson. Anderson, a prominent 18 womanrn with 29 ring appearances and two losses, faces Monson who has shared the ring with Bil Davies. In Perth, both have drawn in the lightweight title clash, promising a gem of the finest order.
The Fremantle Works Committee urged the council to seek an estimate for laying a sewer drain from the end of Walker Street toward the sea to drain a flood prone area. Residents complain of flooding hindering mail delivery while health concerns and cost are weighed, with estimates around £150 and debate over financial viability and committee progress.
Spot Saloon in Fremantle invites patrons to a lively event on July 4 at the Town Hall featuring Young Anderson and Ted Monson. The advertised offer includes hot pie free with a large pint and betting odds of 9 to 1.
The council split on Dr. Fothergill's motion with equal voting, the mayor asked Dr. Shepherd to explain, and he said the matter could be settled in a few days. On a subsequent vote the amendment was declared.
A 2,000 plus crowd at Bicton witnessed LE and GBB play a sparkling match that ended in a tight draw. Scoring spanned four quarters with GLE leading in the opening, while GSE surged ahead in the third before final totals showed a 6.22 to 7.16 stalemate.
Report mentions Jack J. Wraprinter and a Bristol Powder for headache relief, reflecting a brief local item. The text references following the crowd to a hotel and the purchase or use of Bristol Powder, with no further context.
A jumble of humorous misquotes and odd items from Fremantle covers playful courtroom chatter, a nitrate of silver gag, a humorous exchange about damages, and a note on large collections of ducks in China and local hoax lore. The piece blends light gossip with regional trivia and a comical mischief tease.
Fragmentary OCR shows complete stock of sewerage items and piping supplies. Advertises store stoves, ovens, and plumbing services with general piping work and repair, under supervision at 1460.
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