Deputation Opposes City Contract Labor Policy
A Fremantle deputation protests the council’s contract system for municipal works, arguing it breaches the municipal award and favors private contractors. They urge a return to day labor under council supervision, citing subletting and lower bid concerns. The mayor pledged a full investigation and notification of the decision after ALP deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Wol Ritson
Turgess
Coaneami
Ion Kerr
Manipal
Tinion
Meniteipal Council
Ae Memlay
Burgess
Couna
Couneil
City Connell Health Committee
Fremantle
ALP
Arbitration Court
Kitson
Keer
Walsh
Wader
Seaside Snapshots of Oddities and Schemes Told in Verse
A quirky column lists assorted vignettes about dubious bets, suspicious payments, tricksters, and social antics. It notes a punter paying a fiver, a man refusing winnings, a theft-like incident, and various character sketches including a Java man and a widow’s wiles, all in a comic, fragmentary style.
Mixed Musings From a Town Page on Life and Death
The column laments trifles over great troubles and notes sudden deaths often caused by heart failure. It comments on Fremantle's bare wharves and the need for ships and trade, then discusses university staff and enrollment, open education, and the value of evening classes for working youth.
Ill health of Mr Frank Unmack at Woodside Hospital
General concern is felt at the illness of Mr Frank Unmack who is presently in Woodside Hospital East Fremantle suffering from a severe attack of neuritis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Unmack
Woodside Hospital
East Fremantle
Fremantle Social Events Include Dances and Balls
The Fremantle Hospital matron and staff host a dance at the RSL Institute on August 4 with Lady Campion expected. The Indiana Cabaret Orchestra will perform. A Town Hall event for children and adults in North Fremantle on July 29 raises funds for St Marys Church. A September 1 children’s dress ball funds the Amelioration Fund. The East Fremantle Hatchelors Club held a July 18 dinner at the Trenwick home with dancing and music. cats were admired and lavender-decorated tables filled with confections. First aid advice for coughs and flu appears from Woods Great Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle Hospital
R.S.L. Institute
Lady Campion
Indiana
North Fremantle
St. Mary's Church of England
Soldiers’ Institute
Fremantle District Nss
Women’s Auxiliary
Amelioration Fund
East Fremantle
Aravender
Government Entomologist Proposes Mite Elimination Formula
Spearwood notes report that Government Entomologist L. J. Newman released a formula using 15 per cent carbolic deodorant powder with ash and superphosphate to kill the red lexed earth mite. The district gardens suffer from the pest and need regular dusting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Newman
Manjimup
Jandakot
Coogee
Hamilton FN
Chamberlain
Department of Works
Lalor
Banjup
Forenst
Knock
Ashe
Bibra Lake
Rockingham Road
Forrest
Rockingham
Kingham
Reserves and prudence in business and personal finance
The piece argues that big firms build reserves, write off depreciation, and create contingencies, urging individuals to adopt the same prudent approach. It questions why individuals should ignore reserve building when corporate practice emphasizes financial safety and future needs.
Fremantle Electricity Failures Spark Protests and Debate
Fremantle residents face regular power outages with no definite fault found. The Tramways and Electric Lighting Board reviews causes, notes storm damage and weather as triggers, and considers underground wiring at great cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Municipal Council
Tramways and Electric Lighting Board
A. Mitchell
Mitchell
Fremantle Council Appeals for Save the Children Funds
Fremantle Council announces donations to the Save the Children Fund promoted by the Archbishop of Perth for starving European children. Contributions sent to the Town Clerk will be acknowledged. John Cooke serves as authorized messenger to citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle Council
Archbishop of
Perth
Europe
John Cooke
Shipping Notices Include Fremantle Darwen Ports and Passengers
State Shipping Service on Cliff Street Fremantle lists sailings to Darwin on 5.5 and to Java Ports and Singapore on August 20 aboard MS Kangaroo. Perth Agency handles cargo through Fremantle Harbour Trust and Basuarter while passenger services are with Government Tourist Bureau at Barrack Street with Rees Cash Chemist Fremantle In attendance at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Singapore
Perth
Fremantle Harbour Trust
Basuarter
Fremantle Baths for Sale at Hydrodrome South Beach
Fremantle municipality offers six Tron enamel baths in good order for sale. Baths may be inspected at the Hydrodrome on South Beach. Contact J. Shepherd for details.
Dungey and O Malley Take Over Beisley Nurseryman Firm
Dungey and O Malley assume control of the W J Beisley nursery and seeds business on Market Street. They announce a fair deal and heavily stock Ghruka fruit trees palms hedges and various nursery plants to clear space for next season. They advertise tested seeds and discounted seed collections including flowering and vegetable seeds priced from 4/9 to 6/- with limited varieties.
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Contract
Day Labor
A.L.P
Morris Bros
High Street
Merryweather
Guensa
Oyten
Freeman
MB MB
BS Kryptik
Mlwaol
Westers Australia
Wales
Spearwood
HOTEL
Australia
Harry Shaw
Tiffie Cooke
J. Brennan
Melbourne
Victoria Hall
ST. Paul's Football Club
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Cliff Street
Darwin
Bambra
Government Tourist Bureau
Barrackstreet
Hydrodrome
South Beach
J. Shepherd
Dungey & O'Malley
W. J. Beisley
Nurserymem Seedsman and Piorist
Market St
X.L
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