10 Apr 1930
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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
1
An odd incident unfolds when a Chicago club president misses a picnic train and hails a taxi to Perth. Her coat is left in the taxi, then somehow whirls back into view as the driver, alerted by the cab’s dash, rises to the occasion amid the party.
A fragment cites a Alma street maiden who cut her hair during 1 Day on April 12 1930 amid a poll event. It notes TJ a husband who attended a bridge party was shocked by a Christmas gift he had given as a prize.
A call urges wise legislation and a national outlook during a critical period. It warns electors against laziness and party strife, stressing personal responsibility and loyalty to the country as essential to solving problems, beginning with a swept doorstep.
Local residents report dirty pans and malodorous carts in the sanitary service. Health officers are urged to audit at night and early morning, with prosecutions possible for drivers who violate regulations. The committee seeks a formal report to the next meeting and to inform the contractor of the new oversight.
A Fremantle resident writes to the editor criticizing Mr Curtin for neglecting duties while Parliament sits, accusing him of campaigning against non supporters of the Collier Government. The writer warns of a fate similar to a predecessor who failed to secure a second term.
Local shop Tramway Butchers, located at 149 High Street, lists mutton and other meats for sale. Store details are seen in the observably brief listing indicating products and address.
Last Sunday Fremantle charity collectors dressed as Red Indians blocked a bridge to stamp up funds. Police uniforms helped trap licence-less drivers, including a governor and a barrister who paid after questioning. The event netted £33 for the appeal.
A letter denounces a winter hymn gathering for about 50 hungry unemployed men, calling the singing insincere lip service. The writer argues the Federal government should provide meals and housing, not rely on churches, and questions the sincerity of religious charities amid hardship.
The Fremantle Council has studied winter work prospects and recommends retrenching about half the current staff until roads and footpaths can be built with bitumen next summer. It aims to preserve employment for married residents, potentially drawing an overdraft before October 31, while arranging to maintain all staff if feasible.
East Fremantle speaker Mr Frank Rowe National member candidate urged Fremantle to build a dock to repair ships locally. He cited the Koolinda incident needing Singapore repairs and argued a Fremantle dock would channel thousands of pounds to local firms and provide jobs.
Legs Mutton and Ib are engaged by the Council. The Committee believes the Council should accept no responsibility for providing work under a Government subsidy scheme until all local governing bodies agree to concerted action on this matter.
A reader recalls Pa Humble's school and its three foot stone wall with a wooden railing. He notes repeated rail breaking led to heightening the wall, calls it an eyesore, urges demolition and reuse of stone for roads, and suggests a wire mesh fence with an Old Boys arbor day event if needed.
The district enjoys fine dry weather with rain longed for to benefit the area. Malcolm Deal acts as head-teacher at Jandakot School during absence on long service leave. Mr and Mrs Badger depart on long service leave to England aboard the RM S Oronsay. Dr and Mrs Clifton leave the district, plan to plant trees in a new open space intended to improve traffic views and city appearance, seen as an object lesson for unemployed ratepayers.
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