I move to page one which is in Freehand mode - or isn't it.
No, must be in Optimal or similar, NOT Freehand.
How do I place my image at (a) a chosen place on page one?
Select an image on page 1, right click and choose paste before (ctrl U) or Paste after (ctrl V) as appropriate.
Small changes can be made in the queue, (page preview) with move up or down from the RMB menu.
Terry