30 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
1
A Fremantle cinema article urges reducing disturbances on Saturday evenings. It notes early arrivals with noisy children roaming aisles, seats bumped, and adults trying to rest. A patrol by staff could curb misbehavior and encourage children to leave after the programme.
A Fremantle resident urges forming a Fremantle Town Band to provide music at South Beach on Sundays. He notes other beaches like Cottesloe have bands and offers a donation of 1 shilling per month to support the project, asking the editor to consider the idea.
Members of the Barmaids and Barmens Union are urged to attend a meeting at the Fremantle Trades Hall on Sunday next February 2. 3 a.m. or shortly after.
A column of quirky notes describes sunburn remedy sales after a picnic, beach attire trends such as backless swimsuits, and playful curiosities about locals including Monty and Miss 19 30. It mentions nerves treated by a lady specialist and jokes about babies and fathers.
Last day for enrolment for the State Legislative Assembly fixed as 7 February 1930. Rolle may be inspected at all offices. H R Cordon serves as Chief Electoral Officer.
A Fremantle Scottish Hall crowd celebrated Burns Night with Grand Chief Mr. Craig presiding and speakers including Rev.David Galloway MLA Mr. Slee wm and Mr. Kitson. Haggis was served after a pipers procession while Miss Lindsay and others performed songs and recitations.
A historical ad note touts Woods' Great Peppermint as a remedy for coughs and colds. It emphasizes its claimed soothing effect and mentions the product as a popular household remedy of the era.
The column laments the Spearwood Show overlapping with the Swim Through Fremantle event and notes other shows canceled. It mentions accidents on Owen Road, youths buying motorbikes, and a near completion of the Spearwood KS.L. Recreation Room for returned soldiers. It criticizes the Road Board’s involvement in bus service, deplorable sanitation, and mentions pleasant district improvements and Pearse Estate land offers.
A Fremantle business manager questions a January 23 article suggesting Fremantle shoppers favor Perth for purchases. He argues most locals support Fremantle retailers and warns a single shop’s failure should not condemn the entire town. He notes some residents still prefer Fremantle outlets to Perth.
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