18 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
1
A charity concert is planned for Monday February 22 at the residence of Mr and Mrs J W Bateman on Preston Point Road East Premanile. Proceeds will aid the Fremantle Women's Service Guild.
A complete levigation plant will be sold at half price. The sale offers a significant discount on a full processing system, inviting buyers seeking economical mineral separation equipment. Details on dates and location are to be announced.
The North Fremantle Children's Fund Committee resumes activities on February 27 at the Town Hall with a gala night and a series of Saturday dances through winter. The Swanstreet Hall proved too small, so the Town Hall is booked. the kindergarten under Miss Evans reports strong attendance, while the Girl Guides form a branch led by Miss McNeil and Miss Betty Jackson. A local letter criticizes wartime diggers on Douro-road, urging better work discipline and government rest for worn-out soldiers. The Observer notes bulk handling by Westralian Farmers with support from Mr. Lindsay, contrasting with Sir James Mitchell’s stance on railway and wartime labor issues.
The Fremantle sub-branch of the R.S.L extends praise to its secretary Mr. W. Beer for his proactive preparations and contagious enthusiasm. Mr. Jones, manager of Fremantle branch of Erywalkin's, returns from Kalgoorlie and works on a summer stock clearance sale ahead of winter trade.
The Country Party, gaining influence, pushes decentralisation as it notes Brookton Armadale railway had prior parliamentary approval. It implies grain exporters may resist bulk handling due to profit interests in wheat bags.
At a council meeting the plan to level and plant Sandown Park outskirts for a new football ground next season was discussed. The committee urged planting about 150 Norfolk Island pines on South Beach reserve east of the railway to provide shade for beachgoers, contingent on a suitable district football ground and closing of South Fremantle Reserve if Sandown Park proves useful.
Mr Baldwin spoke at a Chamber of Commerce dinner saying many industries will become more international and tariffs may shift the steel trade. He argued England cannot adopt a Moscow style plan and urged unity of masters and men to secure prosperity.
Fremantle B S L co operated with council to guard Monument Hill Memorial. Two members reported irresponsible individuals using the base as a two up school on separate occasions. Police asked to prohibit the practice immediately.
Eric Berry leaves hospital after appendicitis surgery. Spearwood residents discuss church, show, and social events. Letters urge tobacco and hop crops, egg market woes, and tax deputations to boost local economy. Community suggests fasting impact on egg prices.
The Spearwood Claremont Cottesloe and Fremantle sub branches of the RSL plan their combined annual picnic at the Perth Zoological Gardens on Sunday February 21. Boats from Cliff Street Wharf depart 9 15 am with East Fremantle passengers boarding at East Street jetty. Tickets available at the jetties.
Travellers from Armadale to Fremantle via Forrest road warn Cham berlain s Hill cutting is a nightmare and too narrow. Lorries carrying wool or firewood must pass each other with extreme care and driver manipulation.
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