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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
3
Fremantle Rowing Club hosts its annual ball on Friday July 2 at the Town Hall with music by the Indiana Cabaret Orchestra. Meanwhile the Cottesloe Beach Methodist Ladies' Guild held a successful jumble sale at Willis Street Kindergarten, raising about £15 for the circuit fund.
The Cottesloe Parents Association hosted a school funds dance in Cottesloe Hall on Thursday. A large attendance enjoyed a colorful Grand March with prizes for costumes and performances judged by local officials and dignitaries. Whimsical entries included Felix the Cat and Miss Australia, while prizes honored originality and dress.
On June 5 at the Methodist Church Cottesloe Beach Miss Gladys Duvall and Mr Samuel Harry joined in matrimony officiated by Rev Lang. The ceremony featured floral arches and a Wagner bridal march with bridesmaids in blue georgette and a silk tulle veil. Guests later celebrated at Rechabite Hall with toasts, music, dancing and games into the night.
A Perth Town Hall gathering unanimously endorsed resolutions calling on the Bruce Government to aid the mining industry across Australia. Speakers included H Mann MLA and J Scaldan ex minister for mines, urging a gold bonus or similar support to revive mining and preserve employment.
The Fremantle Agricultural and Horticultural Society held its annual meeting in Fremantle Town Hall with W. J. Cooke presiding. Officers elected included E. J. Stevens as President and the Mayor of Fremantle as Patron, with several city mayors and council figures named among the leadership. The group discussed moving meetings to the third Friday, forming a ladies auxiliary, and plans for a combined scholars display at the next show, aiming for a successful event.
Mia Ki As Joyner of the Women's Service Council warns that mine closures would devastate women and children. The piece notes strong backing from Pre Wantle's Federal Representative Mr. W Watson to pressure the Federal Government on gold hos policy.
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