26 Jan 1933
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Newspaper
Fremantle Mercury
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
1
Prize-winners for No 2 Competition listed as Mr A Reed of 57 Howard Street, Mr T Hyland of 8 Samson Street, Mrs Pearce of 282 High Street, and Mr Hartree of 76 High Street. Tipping rules warn that nom de plume tips and coupons from other issues are not recognised.
A notice announces a public meeting for those interested in the White Way Lighting System to be held in the Supper Room at Town Hall Fre mantle at 8 pm on Friday next January 27 193. Fr E Gibson mayor.
The Fremantle Tramways and Electric Light System proves a solid public utility, paying full interest and sinking fund, writing off expenses, and contributing profits to the municipality exceeding £28,000. Revenues grew from £23,706 in the first year to £137,760 last year, with gross profits rising from £2,192 to £26,968 and passenger numbers climbing from 1,963,636 to 6,082,611 by 1928. The first board began in June 1904, led by Frank.
A Fremantle history note describes a lumpers meeting at 2.3 p.m. in the Town Hall with several teal members expected to attend. The agenda includes a proposal to deduct 24 percent from members' weekly earnings and other financial matters. Attendees listed include Mayor Prout ex-officio Cadd FE Solamen CS Nathan Roo Levan and Harry Bennett.
The Fremantle choir at St. John's Church received praise for a Sunday night performance of God is a Spirit by Mr Watsu and his male quartet. The article notes hard training by Mr Watson on the keys and plans for a choir driven play featuring female impersonation with hopes Cancun Collick and Jon Batson contributing to the music and performance for charitable aims.
The Fremantle Mercury will be on sale on Thursday morning to publish Anal ac ceptances for the races. The notice states the adjustment is for timely publication of the race analyses.
South Fremantle addresses Fremantle business leaders urging residents to spend money locally and support Fremantle jobs. The writer notes outside workers commute in, while Fremantle locals seek employment elsewhere, calling for loyalty to the town and its merchants.
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