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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
2
A jam sale at Glyde Street Methodist Church benefits church funds with greasy pole contests sideshows and an official luncheon. The Tonight at the Trades Hall features Pu0e's orchestra with local acts in a well attended charity dance. Fashion trends preview spring textiles from Eastern centers with new lace flowers scarves and georgette fabrics noted for upcoming socials.
Central Methodist Church hosts a Young Men's Club social at the home of Mr. RS Jeffreys in Hill Street to aid its representative. Earlier, Alton Locke's supporters held an event at his Dalgety Street home in East Fremantle. This week Mr. and Mrs. Taylor lead their hospitality as part of a traditional regatta season tied to Fremantle's traffic bridge rowing events.
The Happy Days Revue Co stage night at Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall outshone the first show in Town Hall with strong audience turnout and lively dancing. Despite poorer acoustics the company featured standout numbers by Avie Lennon and Doris Gerrard, plus humorous interludes by Pomany, Granite, and Danny Schloss. The concert earned praise, and local officials asked for repeats in Hamilton Hill, with inquiries from Rockingham and Spearwood to follow.
The article notes mothers celebrate Daby's barley jelly phase ending and him eating porridge and gravies. It argues potato and gravy provide little nutrition unless the gravy carries meat juices, highlighting the thin edge of the wedge and reduced supervision for the youngster.
A Fremantle Sailors Rest event last Thursday featured Ivy Marshall and her pupils with Bonnie and Maisie Delamere Gladys McCaffery and others entertaining visiting sailors. Performers Bonnie Patterson Hazel Mulligan Joyce Dunn Myrtle Crelin and Miss Shaw from Perth wowed the crowd with dancing sword dances and songs. The evening ended with heartfelt goodbyes as the crew prepared to depart with bon voyage and Godspeed and the National Anthem.
A departing migrant writes to express gratitude for six years in Fremantle. He thanks neighbours friends and charitable societies for their help and practical aid, noting special appreciation for Mr Wilson of the Child Welfare Department and others who supported his family.
A catalog style entry lists ladies wear including Velvet ensembles Tweed ensembles Cardigans and Flannel costs. It mentions polo coats sear and beret and describes tailored costumes with pricing notes.
The parliamentary item notes a company seeking land use for pastoral and agricultural aims near Esperance hindered by plant parasites. The proposal, supported by government and opposition with one dissent, faced opposition from H D Johnson but passed after speeches by Troy Millington and Thomas Walker.
A letter exchange revisits Fremantle harbour plans with claims the Lefroy harbour was dismissed as hopeless while critics accuse supporters of false praise. Mentions gales, anchorage at Gage Roads, and proposed North Mole extension with cost and safety concerns.
The Minister for Works Mr Lind told the House that rumors of Fremantle bridge danger were unfounded. An underwater survey showed only £4000 needed to ensure safety for years, and a new bridge was deemed unnecessary, freeing funds for other uses.
A late parliamentary note questions delaying tactics and urges a public referendum on replacing the parliamentary system with a five year Board of Commission. The writer, noting Mr Sleeman’s call to reduce members, asks why stop at small reforms and advocates decisive action.
A letter thanks Mr Gray Mr Sleeman and R S L and Ugly Men's Association for assistance over time. It notes St Vincent de Paul Society helpers Mesdames Hughes McKeever and Dolan provided clothing and funds to start in England. The writers regret not settling in Australia but cherish memories of local friends who aided them when luck turned.
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