23 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1930
Page
1
The issue reports on annual estimates and a Finance Committee plan to balance the city ledger by reducing expenditures. It notes impending dismissals, continued unemployment support at limited bread and beer prices, and expected cost cuts by the Tramway Board and Council totaling around £20,000. Nightly conferences preceded the decision.
Pilot Gilmore and Thomas Tapper call for immediate rebuilding of Owen Anchorage jetty and widening of the north wharf to increase berthing space. They urge Minister Lindsay to address neglect and ensure harbour safety and utility, noting Mr McCallum's forthcoming explanation.
An Ely figure questions where her mouth was when Jean asked for three spoons to eat trifle, creating a playful cryptic moment. The prompt preserves the social quirk without graphic detail or extraneous context.
A discussion of racketeering shows how protection schemes exploit small businesses. In laundry and garage rackets the extortion prompts damages to property and customers deserting services, pushing owners toward costly "protection" payments from ten to a hundred pounds, with victims often enduring fear and hardship.
A Fremantle correspondent blasts Ratepay er for linking Stileman harbour ideas to those of the late Dr. O Connor. The writer argues for developing the sou west harbour, condemns large un announced expenditure, praises Lindsay ministerial actions, and signs as A Gilmore ex Pilot from 18 Lilly Street South Fremantle.
In Fremantle the debate on appointing a native-born Australian as Governor-General continues. P Ryan argues against a well born Englishman, criticizes financial strain and wage cuts, and links wage and interest dynamics to national hardship. He cites Ford’s advice to raise wages to boost purchasing power and support arbitration, noting a need to adjust views after the railways decision.
The piece reflects on Christmas as a festival of Nativity, noting December dating debates and stressing the day’s memory over exact date. It cites hymns and art, mentions Handel’s Messiah, and offers a hopeful 1931 outlook for the state with faith in natural wealth and economic recovery, urging better days ahead.
Letter writers discuss the unsightly barrier across Monument Hill blocking through traffic. They question maintenance costs and future policy. Mr Justice Dwyer’s decision is criticized as influenced by state finances and press chatter. Debate adjourned to 8:30 pm next Thursday.
The University of Western Australia announces two summer vacation schools for January. Albany will host six evening lantern lectures on Scientific Discovery by Professor A D Ross. Crawley in Perth will offer courses by F Alexander on British Imperial Problems and H L Fowler on Educational Psychology. Open to all. January 12 to 23. each 1.5 hours. Free return rail fares for distances over 50 miles. Enrolment fee is 5s.
The Advertiser lauds Claude de Barmales and supporters for pressuring the Federal Government to back the mining industry. It credits Scullin’s government for the decision and notes most gold comes from Western Australia, urging mathematical analysis of the benefit and calling the bonus Australia wide with WA gaining significantly.
A reader named Business Woman advocates beach access improvements on South Beach. She notes a 5 to 6 chain opening in the sea wall near Doura road jetty and suggests similar openings along Scott and many adjacent streets. She asks a new councillor to review plans and install a cement floor for comfort.
Fragmented public notice lists multiple receiving depots and names in Fremantle and suburbs including Cottesloe and Claremont. Mentions Hardy's Newsagency Master Street Syd, Steele Hairdresel, Shepherd's Newsagency, George Ross, Queen vb, Tailor Newsagent, Kewagem Cottesloe Beach. Guarantees satisfaction.
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