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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
1
Fremantle Trawway Board faces strong condemnation for awarding a printing contract to a Melbourne firm under local industry rhetoric. Critics say the move shifts public funds away from Fremantle printers, raises concerns about meeting notices, and excludes press access during meetings. The Advertiser endorses greater transparency and public scrutiny of board actions.
Government Tourist Bureau announces Perth Agency cargo services for all South Crutst ports including Derby and Mantle Harbour. Rattoeter and volumeers listed. Barrack Street address provided for arrangements.
Fremantle municipality gives notice of a half-yearly rate meeting to be held in the supper room at Town Hall Fremantle on Wednesday May 27 1925. Attendees urged to join.
A garbled Fremantle page excerpt mixes racing lore with local gossip. Oblique dialogue mentions Old Andy missing a pot, a Peel Estate gate incident destroying a cow, horses named Gurdie and Diver, Fresh Air Tongue meetings, and a councilor’s blunt remarks. A note praises Woods Great Peppermint Cure for a hacking cough.
A reflective piece criticizes seniority driven church leadership across denominations, noting flaws in elective offices and calls for true divine vocation. It highlights the deaths of Sir William Massey and Lord Leverhulme, praising Massey’s statecraft and Leverhulme’s empire building, with a light aside about Jock’s bagpipe music.
Social activities note Fremantle Caledonian Sockets donate two beds to Premantle Hospital Children’s Ward. Fremantle Road Board meeting chaired by Mr Pearce. celebrations mark his 85th birthday. Scottish Hall hosted Caledonian Society with Mrs Barton and Mr Jock Mills, temperance and immigration themes, humorous addresses and piped entries. A Children’s Ball at the Hydrodrome by South Fremantle Junior Football Club drew crowds, with Mrs Simpson and Miss Elspeth Tous contributing musical items and Harold Bush’s orchestra. Prizes honored for best dressed lady and gentleman, most original entries, and bridal couples. The club secretary Mr J Dunne praised the event’s success and support.
The Palladium Theatre will soon reopen to show motion pictures after a thorough renovation. An opening date will be announced later. Prices will be affordable for all ages, from the oldest to the youngest.
A brief note on treating coughs colds and influenza with Woods Great Peppermint Cure as advertised, highlighting its use as a home remedy. The item reflects early 20th century patent medicine tone and marketing language.
The Cottesloe Vigilance Association held its monthly meeting chaired by W C Watson with many new members. It criticized the Municipal Council policy, resolved to present a petition against the loan levy, and to deputize to protest council acts. The group meets quarterly, with a 1 shilling subscription. contact H B Flynn at 3 George Street Cottesloe.
On Saturday the 9th Fremantle Ladies A team defeated North Fremantle on the North Fremantle courts. Key players Mins Buchan and Mrs Orr led the win with scores 8-3 6-1 against Mrs Shephard and Miss Harrison, while Miss Foreman and Hicks also impressed. Fremantle leads 7 sets to 6 with 56 games to 46. The club plans selection for the Gents B team for the upcoming B Pennant and hopes for a strong show, noting junior enthusiasm and court improvements.
The Fremantle Business Men recommend repeating Mr F R Lee’s lecture on the Gold Bonus. They praise his concise, logical explanation and his gift for avoiding superfluous words to provide a clear summary of his remarks.
Mr F C Bames of Fremantle received a message from the H M A S Marguerite. The commanding officer and crew convey gratitude to Fremantle people for donations of fruit and literature for naval cadets.
At a Port Council meeting Dr F P W Martin moved to convene a public gathering among Fremantle North Fremantle and East Fremantle councils to seek federal funding for a possible Fremantle dock and terms. Some supported the plan while others urged State Government involvement and a definite site be identified before proceeding.
Fremantle Rifle Club held its fifth stage of the President's Trophy at 00 yards with J R Kean scoring 66 and winning the spoon. Other results include R J Halliday 32 31 2385 and T Harvey 29 30 5-0, with next week featuring M D R C U teams matches for the Exwalkin Trophy over 90 yards and handicap at 500 yards. scratch team listing Halliday McKenzie Simper Harvey Kean. Club members urged to be at the clubhouse by 2 PM.
At 11 a.m. May 22, at the Department of Lands Perth Fremantle Town Lot No 1133 38 1/19 D E35 subject to payment of £25 for improvements at time of sale.
St Pauls Gymnasium Club Beaconsfield will hold its annual general meeting at St Pauls Hall Beaconsfield on Thursday May 8 at 8. Members and intending members are urged to attend. A Bateman Hon Sec. Includes invalid old names and place references.
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