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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
3
Fremantle valuation for 1922-23, compared with the previous year, shows increases and declines across sectors. The council noted several new buildings under construction, including Dalgety’s Beach Street structure valued at about £80,000.
At the first meeting of the new Fremantle Council on Monday last the Finance and General Purposes Committee was named as Dre. Fothergill, Shepherd, Farrell, Cooke. The Works and Lighting Committee comprises Drs. Sumpton, Wilson, Sidebottom, and Stevens. Health Committee includes Crs. Kerr, Carter, Grigg, and Brennan. Park Ovals and South Beach Committee lists Crs. Cooke, Sumpton, Carter, and Grigg.
The East Fremantle Lawn Tennis Club opened its four courts last Saturday with members and friends turning out in force for a full afternoon of play. A captain organized ample sets and a nice afternoon tea was served by lady members. To protect the courts, weekday play is paused until further notice, with a hopeful return soon.
Herman Wilkie attends the Fremantle councillors ceremony as the swearing in takes place. The mayor presents him with the balance of a Rescue fund raised for him after his sea rescue at Sydney Heads. The envelope holds £36 10s 4d. Speakers hope for a better funded next effort.
Members of the Fremantle Show Society are summoned to a Friday evening meeting at the Town Hall supper room. The executive committee has refined the show schedule and aims to finalize it for printing, with cost estimates and probable receipts prepared for member review.
Fremantle council discusses establishing a Mayor's expenses fund of 250 pounds per year with a possible 300 pound alternative. Dr Fothergill and Dr Shepherd argue for provision while Dr Sumpton opposes, citing concerns over salaries affecting mayoral independence.
At a North Fremantle meeting Currie and Murray grocers reported a strong gutta odour from a street drain. Dr Pearse sought the Health Inspector’s view while Mr Poole outlined drainage limits. The council formed a committee with the Health Inspector and Town Clerk to design a flush tank scheme for the affected building cluster.
North Fremantle Council debates demolishing condemned row on Victoria Avenue and Frederick Street after a resident asks for steps to be taken. Health Committee to report. mayor notes demolition could use salvaged materials from window drains. Community updates include a lawn concert and charity sales with mixed turnout.
Dr. Douglas Kerr spoke on Life and Health at Palmyra Hall last Tuesday, citing poets and prophets. The audience thanked him and urged another lecture for Palmyra residents. William Watson, candidate for the Federal election, also addressed the gathering.
In the Mayor's Parlor on Monday afternoon the Mayor, new Councillors, Auditor and Tramway Board Members were sworn in by the Resident Magistrate Mr P N Gibbon. The Mayor recited another term and administered duties to the Councillors. To after the ceremony several toasts were offered.
The Christmas War Cry issue and the Salvation Army Almanac are reviewed. The Xmas number includes artistic plates depicting Peter and Andrew and details the Army’s work with discharged prisoners and foreign missions.
A man seeks to arrange a date while another party declares he will not let the race grow idle. The exchange hints at ongoing romantic tension and competing pursuits.
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