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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
1
Fremantle A.T.E.A. secretary N. H. Cole replies to a critic about the Tramway Union guessing competition. He explains safeguards against prepared forecasts and alias tips, describes open access to procedures, sealed tip boxes, ink changes, and rapid public reporting of results.
The Prohibition League lists events at Wesley Church and Hall from Friday to April 30 including open air and ladies meetings. Admission is by silver coin with Helen Barton addressing the Town Hall rally. Details and venues listed for Quarry Street Caledonian Hall South Terrace and more.
Polling day scheduled for April 4 1925 with hours from morning until 7 p.m. Listed are the polling places for each district as the official precincts open for voters to cast ballots.
The piece surveys the rise of open air speaking from street corners to national figures, noting church leaders and reformers who used the sky as a forum. It also critiques Australia’s push to buy war ships from British contractors, arguing for lower bids and local labor, and condemns changes to Anzac Day speeches in schools as government overreach.
Swallows and Dido join a quirky union of hot cross bun makers. A man asks if she loves another Henry. Joe has visited Uglieland so often he wakes shouting House here. A good Samaritan misjudges a friend’s location and leaves him on the wrong verandah. G threatens Tom Walsh with a wireless set that won’t work.
Mr C Trebley returns from the Eastern States. Deane street beach grows popular on weekends. Glass debris remains a danger to children. Cottesloe Senior School plans its annual Mosman Bay carnival for March 28 1926 with a Picture Night on April 7 to fund expenses. Proceeds go to cover carnival costs. tickets available at local shops and from committee members.
East Fremantle Town Hall Applecross State School Bicton State School Buckland Hill State School North Fremantle Town Hall Palmyra Mechanics Institute Palmyra Marmion Street State School Returning Officer A Masel announces polling locations for the district with chief sites named.
Mandurah road and district venues list including Wesley Hall Beaconsfield State School Bibra Lake Coogee Douro road St David s Hall Forrestdale East Jandakot Public Hall Hamilton Hill Jandakot Rockingham Spearwood South terrace Baptist Hall White Gum Valley State School F McCaw.
Mr J F Griffin returned from an Eastern States holiday and praises West Australia. On March 18 at Caledonian Hall the Coastal Motor Cycle Club hosted a social evening for Mr A Grady for completing a tour round Australia by motorcycle. Speeches by Hankinson and Armstrong welcomed Grady who spoke on his experiences. Miss Miles Orchestra provided music and dancing followed by refreshments.
Fremantle Municipal Council approved a 61 pound quota to establish the Schick test for diphtheria contingent on a branch clinic in Fremantle. Dr. C D Kerr urged council support as protecting town children, while others argued it is a government duty. The council adopted the finance committee recommendation.
A government move to ban visiting speakers on Anzac Day is criticized as a misguided attempt to prevent disruption in schools. The Education Department argues head teachers and teachers understand child psychology and can shape impressions, while the public notes Western Australia’s male teachers joined the war effort and returned veterans remain on staff.
Ubique led early but with wind shifts the field split. Mavis finished second at 5.041, Cynthe third 5.214, Tyrone fourth 6.12.0. Matelee won the windward work to the line crossing at 4.57.7 after pursuing Mavis.
Miss Mabel Southgate, a blind ex teacher from Melton Mowbray, danced with the Prince of Wales at the British Legion Ball in the Corn Exchange. He asked to be presented after hearing her story and they danced three encores, with Miss Southgate praising his charming chat and easing her nerves.
Cash Chemist Rees operates in Fremantle and Cottesloe Beach areas as night and day services. Local coverage highlights his presence and availability across hours.
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