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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
2
Spearwood notes report on the Children's Concert, fruit fly regulations, and show preparations. Updates cover Spearwood Show prize adjustments, onion and grape entries, and sewer and water improvements. Community events include a Christmas tree plan, a windmill raise, and garden disease concerns.
Fremantle council discussed lengthy letters on water supply with unanimous approval to forward copies to the Minister. Other items included swimming baths expansion, funding for facilities, and a proposed luncheon for visiting youths from Victoria and New South Wales. An application to erect a shooting gallery was refused, and further talks with the Tramway Board were scheduled.
Mr. W Watson was officially declared re-elected as Independent Candidate for the House of Representatives after a majority of 5 756 votes over Labour candidate Mr Curtin who had 14 812 votes. Informal votes numbered 857. Watson thanked the Returning Officer and praised Fremantle supporters and organiser Mr J McCabe amid comments on machine politics and political climate. Curtin and others praised officials and reflected on Labour’s national performance.
First bus leaves Fremantle at 5 15 and then every fifteen minutes after, Sundays and holidays a special timetable. Tickets interchangeable. Mandurah leaves Perth 9 45 a m Fremantle 10 30 am. Fare from Perth 10 shillings return Fremantle 5 shillings 8 pence return. Book early at A0516 Charahanc Agency opp Foy and Gibson St George's Terrace Perth or at B59 Moits Tobacconist opp P.O. Fremantle Phones Blue Bird A6614 BAG Private ESO ed Kev A516 ieee Private Bites
Fremantle Municipality announces a general rate of two shillings and three pence in the pound for the year ending October 31 1926 on all rateable land in Fremantle. Dated December 6 1925 at Fremantle Town Hall. John Cooke mayor.
Fremantle Municipal Council, at a December 7 1925 meeting, orders a special rate of Eleven pence three farthings for the year ending October 11 1928 to fund interest and sinking fund on municipal loan. Dated Fremantle Town Hall December 8 1925. Mayor John Cooke signs.
The Fremantle Municipal Council in Fremantle Health District adopted a Health Rate of seven pence and one farthing in the pound for the year ending October 31, 1926. The levy was decided at a December 7 1925 meeting and dated December 1935 at the Fremantle Town Hall.
By order under the Fire Brigade Act the Fremantle fire brigade rate of two pence farthing in the pound is imposed on the annual value of rateable land in the Fremantle Municipal District for the year ending October 31, 1926. This action was taken on December 7, 1925.
The Fremantle Municipal Council offers a five percent discount on rates for any ratepayer who pays within thirty days after notice of payment is issued. JOHN COOKE Mayor.
Fremantle Municipal Council as Local Health Authority enacts an annual charge of thirty seven shillings and sixpence per pan for nightsoil removal from each premises. Charge due in advance on 1 January 1926 and 1 May 1926, per notice dated 8 December 1925 by Mayor John Cooke.
Notice requires all licenses for cattle goats pigeons horses and carriages lodgings noxious trades and related licenses within Fremantle Municipal District to be obtained by January 30 1926. The undermentioned will attend daily 5 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 12 noon for license grants. Unlicensed cattle goats or pigeons after January 30 1926 will be prosecuted without further notice. Town Hall Fremantle. December 5 1925. J Shepherd Town Clerk.
A large two day auction at the naval base December 16 17 18 lists timber ironwork chains ropes and various materials for removal. Items include rails sleepers cranes winches office tables chairs typewriters anvils tools hardware ships gear and a twin screw tug with 1000 lots total. Wells conducts the sale with details at Premantie Station meeting 9 am train from Perth.
The monthly general meeting of the association will be held tomorrow evening at N o'clock. Mr. D. Sinclair has kindly consented to deliver a brief lecture entitled The Average Man in English Law at 4.30 p.m. Members and friends are invited to attend. A. J Lea-Holt, Secretary.
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