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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
1
The Spearmint sports column celebrates a standout forecast performance by the Sporting Editor last week. Across 13 horse races, 10 winners and 2 second-place finishes were forecast, with odds and results listed for each event and the paper claiming a state-leading accuracy.
A quirky seaside pageant notes stop-work meetings and ignored efforts in Fremantle while a Perth car incident sparks gossip. Dancing plans, jealous gardeners, bootless Corney, and Cupid arrows color the column with local whimsy and faded fashion as a price of beer tops the chatter.
The column discusses ongoing labour unrest including waitress union strength and lunch habits. It notes ministerial appointments in various churches and the practice of farewell gifts. It also critiques the Marmion Street cemetery and suggests relocating remains, removing old trees, and potential revenue. It recalls the Prince of Wales’ Australian tour and local familiarity with his visit.
Birth notices from Nurse Sheedy's Ocean View Maternity Home list several newborns in April and May 1925. Entries include a son for Bancroft of Trayning, a son for Stack of Fremantle, a son for Spartahin of Point Street, a son for Foley of Wongan Hills, a son for Deana of Robb's Jetty, a son for Johnson of Busselton Group Settlement, a daughter for Charlie Brown of Collie Street, Fremantle, a son for Rudkin of Marmion House, a daughter for Vince of Collie Street, and a son for Bolitho of Cottesloe Beach.
Notice announces the half-yearly meeting of rate payers for the North Fremantle Municipality. It will be held in the Council Chambers Town Hall North Fremantle on Thursday 14 May 1995 at 7 30 p m.
The Fremantle port notice lists cargo and passenger handling details for various destinations including Shark Bay Onslow Bunbury Flinders Bay Albany and South Coast Ports. It specifies booking times May 13 5 pm and May 16 for Perth agency cargo and passenger arrangements with the Harbour Trust Baxsarter and Government Tourist Bureau Barrack.
A letter advocates strong support for a Gold Bonus scheme to energize mining in Australia. The writer praises the mining industry for placing the nation on the map, notes current gold production worth over £152,000,000, and urges local governments to back the Fremantle Council and Business Men's Association in backing the initiative.
A branch meeting in the state elects Rev J Wealey Smith as president after Mr Stacy resigns. Treasurer W J Thorn reports a credit balance. The group votes quarterly meetings and to seek systematic temperance teaching in state schools.
An 19th century ad promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds. The text emphasizes its effectiveness and availability, reflecting period patent medicine marketing.
Mrs Winzar of Arthurs Head is an inmate at Grosvenor Hospital. Fremantle Hospital tennis courts now in good playing order aiding medical staff and nurses to exercise. Mrs Hendry’s dancing class remains popular with Caledonian Hall crowded last Thursday. Friday at Town Hall East Fremantle she taught juniors for St Peters Church fundraising. class appealing to both younger and older dancers.
The Fremantle Naval Comforts Fund committee on HMAS Marguerite thanked Mr W Watson MLA and Mesdames Rowell and Snowden for their donations to provide fruit parcels and newspapers for officers and ship's company during training.
The English season began with Hendren scoring 84 and Tate taking 5 for 44. Melbourne hosted the Interstate Eight-oared Race won by Western Australia with entrants from Tasmania New South Wales Victoria and Queensland also starting. Fila Negri fined in New York for attempting to smuggle jewellery and liquor. Norddeutscher-Lloyd to restart Australia passenger service via the Cape in June with Konigsberg. Flour price fell 40 shillings a ton while bread shows no drop. Claude Poole acquitted in a magneto theft case at the Criminal Court. Two women stowed away on the Oronasy were returned from Columbia by the Orsova. Local naval base materials sold this week. Fremantle residents deplore waste of funds at the spot. Mr Chris White helped Miss A Harrison avoid injury at the Workers' Club incident. Jabor Day sports offered entertainments and a chance for a drink.
A report from Point Walter notes progress under a new manager aiming to boost the holiday resort. Plans include additional lawn tennis courts and a putting course, with a two acre area cleared and grass to be sown by Christmas. The article predicts the resort will outdistance rivals in two years and compete with the Commonwealth in five, while promising golf facilities and landscape enhancements.
In the Ladies At Grade Pennant at North Fremantle Courts, North Fremantle defeated East Fremantle 7 nets to 4 games after a tough match. Results include Mrs Shepherd and Miss Harrison losing to Mrs Tyler and Bills Locke 0-6 2-6, and winning 6-1 6-4 over Miss Vilen and Belton.
The author argues Australians value a decent head of state over form. Across nations many either revere royalty or oppose it, while a broad middle seeks practical leadership. The Prince’s Australian visit wins warm support and his African tour builds global goodwill ahead of a future throne.
In Parliament debate on the Esperance Railway Bill ex-Premier Sir James Mitchell allegedly mocked Fremantle. The letter writer argues Fremantle should not be insulted and supports fair treatment for Esperance and the Goldfields, urging reconciliation between coast and inland regions.
East Fremontl hosted a 50 game second year match finishing by 5 pm after a 9 am start. E Perry won the gentlemen’s trophy by five margins while Molly Turton Bishop and Herrington reached the final with Herrington prevailing by two games. The event impressed organizers Williams Viner Charlton and others as a keener competition boosts play standards. A Saturday B Grade trial is planned to pick the 2 Pennant team if weather allows.
The item claims to ease a hacking cough in children using Woode s peppermint cure. It presents a medical remedy product as a pediatric cough treatment with unspecified ingredients and dubious efficacy.
Members will hold a monthly general meeting at 8 30 PM at an address of interest to all. Chairman Dr G W Shepherd presides with A J Lea Holt as president and the secretary, inviting the public to attend.
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