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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
1
A June 4 1931 note from Fremantle reports the Progress Association meeting with H W Hills as president. New settlers attended and discussed removing Forrestale Hall, Nicholson road repairs, and the Brookton Armadale Railway project aiming to aid local wheat farmers. next meeting set for June 17.
The assembly heard Mr. Joe Gleeman chair prayers as P. Ryan urged action on rising interest charges. He warned fixed money costs may reach 30 percent of national income, urging credit expansion and critique of the gold standard and Bank of England policies. The talk targeted deflation, unemployment, and federal cooperation with banks amid wartime and pension concerns.
In Parliament the Minister for Works confirms an underwater survey says a £4000 bridge repair suffices and denies need for a costly new structure. Citizens urged to shift focus to press for a Fremantle dock project as a national priority. The dock proposal gains broad local backing amid debate over public works.
Metro announces fare reductions effective June first for all bus travellers. Details, rate cards, and full information are available from bus conductors, free, or at offices in Fremantle or Perth.
The 1931 Labour Congress met in May with about 120 delegates from 25 000 unionists. Many questions and resolutions were carried, including a call for Labour members to advocate building a dock at Fremantle.
The Merries orchestra led by Mrs. Gertrude Baker performed a packed benefit at Cottesloe Beach for local unemployed. Betty Ward Norma Ward Jessie Sullivan Mrs. E Foster and others sang and danced with strong support from Elsie Clears contralto voice and Peter Bungert. The ballet impressed and Vin and Tom drew lively audience applause led by Fremantle era performers.
Government agencies in the state announce that Customs Houses will close on Monday June 8 1931. In Fremantle F R Peterson showcases exquisite photographs and artworks at the Princess Theatre studio. Exhibits feature China's beautiful girls Nea Sa and Lea Long. Mr Peterson is to be commended.
Fremantle shoppers flock to W. Smith & Co. 65-67 High Street to save money by buying necessities. Local advisories urge customers to visit first to secure immediate savings. Wood's Great Tepengant Cure is advertised for coughs and colds.
The death of Mrs. W. Beisley of East Fremantle is reported after a months long illness. Known in social circles for her charity work with bowling and croquet clubs and her husband’s business, she leaves her husband and daughter and a wide circle of friends to mourn her loss.
The speaker objects vigorously to reductions in government expenditure and threatens to oppose balanced budgets. Leave to continue remarks is granted and the House adjourns until 8:30 p.m. next Thursday.
An old aside notes instinct guides both animals and humans to reliefs for colds and ailments. It mentions the monkey knowing its home tree and the Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a folk remedy in a reflective verse.
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