Labor notes and overtones of Australian capitalists and immigrants
A fragmented column contrasts sawmills and textile trades with capitalist exploitation during guest visits. It rails at Sydney capitalists selling opals for pennies, and mocks the supposed naval war spirit stirred by the US fleet. It debates the Big Brother movement, immigrant welfare, and wage abuse by employers in Australia.
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Sydney
Sammy
Noi Ng
Iing
United States
Aus
Great Britain
Australia
Britain
Mts
Ers
Ugly Men Foregather At RSL Institute Annual Meet
A large Ugly Men gathering at the RSL Institute last Thursday featured dancing to the Crossley Orchestra and an entertaining programme by the Misses Marks Collett Crellin Kelly and Saunders and Messrs. Percy Hill Q Duffield Holyberg and Reid. The President outlined a year of steady branch progress, strong executive attendance, and reduced distress calls due to wharf activity. The carnival netted 1914 pounds for Head Office, with additional grants to hospital, Silver Chain, Children’s Welfare and other charities. Elections kept Mr J Farrell as president and Mr Murphy as secretary with several new officers elected, while monthly expenditure seen at Fremantle around 800 to 1000 pounds.
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RSL Institute
Crossley
Marks
Collett
Crellin
Kelly and Saunders
Percy Hill
Q. Duffield
Holyberg
Reid
Children's Welfare
Old Women's Home
Fremantle
Council backs contract system over day labor plan
At a city council meeting Mayor John Cooke endorsed continuing the contract system, noting improved efficiency versus direct municipal control. Dr. Stevens supported the view, while Dr. Farrell urged sending a reply to Trades Hall promising a thorough trial and potential future reconsideration if unsatisfactory. Life Membership Badges were presented by the mayor to several women and men.
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Trades Hall
John Cooke
Stevens
Farrell
South Beach wall plan faces council decision
The South Beach wall debate moves forward as Government Engineers propose a jarrah shield wall costing 900 to 1000 pounds. The council will send the proposal to the Works Committee, with a strong push for a substantial concrete wall to protect the waterfront from winter damage.
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South Beach
Works Committee
Eniineer
H. T. Haynes
Notice to creditors in the Western Australia Supreme Court
In the probate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Western Australia the will of William James Payne late of Fremantle Stationer and Bookseller deceased invites creditors to send particulars of claims to Alice Maud Payne executrix care of W E B & M Be Solomon Fremantle by August 31 1925. After that date the executrix will distribute assets among those entitled with notice. Dated July 30 1925.
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Supreme Court OF Western Australia
William James Payne
High-street
Fremantle
Western Australia
Alice Maud Payne
P. V. Carr Fremantle Advertises Bread Daily
A Fremantle and suburbs bread supplier P. V. Carr advertises high quality bread with daily supply. The notice invites trial of products and lists phone contact B1 50.
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Fremantle
Suburbs
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