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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
6
The editor of Tum Furwanka Henan announces a prize of Half x Guinea for the best letter on the Port's affairs. Entrants are invited to submit their views seeking to stimulate public interest in local matters.
A historical plea invites readers to imagine themselves as mayor and propose municipal reforms. The piece notes no council can please all ratepayers yet asks for practical ideas governing city affairs, with criteria for entry, word limit, and prize details, promising fuller details next Friday.
The harbor extension question sparks citizen concern over land purchases by a former government and fears of diverting shipping from Fremantle. Premier Scaddan’s statements abroad and at home complicate plans, with officials signaling possible upriver expansion. The Herald will cover future discussions for the town and district.
The article reports that Western Australia plans a two million pound loan, highlighting the need for capital for development works and the favorable market conditions. It notes competition from China Japan and other states and praises Mr Scaddan’s London visit for boosting investor confidence. It mentions funds on hand are sufficient for current needs and Parliament may face renewed confidence.
In Fremantle the State Savings Bank faces weak opposition from Commonwealth authorities as postal workers take half holidays to run their annual mee and the Savings Bank counter becomes crowded. Morning and especially Saturday traffic around the POL rivals the clamoring for postal notes and money orders, delaying banking for those with Commonwealth funds. Montgomery Bros. note great interest for Fremantle ladies on page 2. Parry’s Pharmacy advertises cash sales at the lowest first prices on Market Street.
Rotterdam firm M. P. Pollen and Zoon promotes Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps in a concise trade notice highlighting its origin and product line.
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