27 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1930
Page
1
Preparations for the annual display are underway with contributions from Fremantle Scouts and Cubs, aided by local artists. District Scouter Hitchin will test cubs for the swimmers badge on Saturday March 1 at 2 PM, at Bictom, and cubs should practice and bring old clothes to swim in.
Fremantle Methodist Church marks centenary history of West Australian Methodism with services and a camp gathering at Fremantle Esplanade close to the original speech site by Joseph Hardy. The article recounts early arrivals, church building plans, notable trustees, and social welfare work led by Wesley Church and its missions.
A Perth area diary notes recent break ins with a visitor using a key to gain entry at a newspaper office. Police report three premises entered last night including High Street, with thefts and loosened security blamed on careless storekeepers and easy Yale locks.
An observant account notes guests in blue taffeta gowns and a self-made tule creation. It mentions social figures, a builder's risky drive past parked cars, and remarks from central school boys about dress length, hinting at social fashion judgments.
Last Saturday afternoon the Fremantle event drew large crowds along the Kish Market to South Beach foreshore. K Craig won by twenty yards over L Wellington with J James third, among 75 competitors and 38 finishers. Miss D Howson led the unplaced women, while A Dittmer topped local juniors and J E Bruce the Fremantle club swimmers.
The Jandakot community mourns the passing of Mr. Lyons aged over 80. He remained active despite illness, driving to market with regularity to sell his own produce and showcasing 18 to 20 potato varieties from his Jandakot block. His funeral drew a large turnout as a noted local pioneer.
A reader laments loss of sea bathing access at Fremantle due to rock barriers. He asks the Advertiser to press council or member action to restore beach entry for residents and regular bathers seeking a healthy daily swim.
The article discusses proposed sewerage options for Fremantle including discharging effluent at Coo gee Beach sponsored by Mr. McCallum, and a sewerage farm at Jandakot or Peel Estate. It calls for candidates to declare their views and urges local settlers to engage on Fremantle’s hinterland welfare.
Telephone subscribers are notified that Fremantle has a new Complaints Number. To lodge a complaint ring FM 00 now.
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