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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
1
A look at the West Australian Knitting Mills in Erie Street shows silk and artificial silk stockings made from imported silk and wood pulp. Modern machinery, twenty eight knitting machines, and forty workers produce finished stockings in minutes with precise quality control and careful pairing for export.
About twenty years ago mayor Frank Cadd refused tramway board fees and donated £20 to Fremantle Council. A grandstand on the Esplanade was built in his honor, the only memorial there. The band stand is to be removed while his name tablet goes to a St John’s Church drinking fountain.
Dr Dimekley is named Municipal Medical Officer and readers question why Dr Kerr, a longtime councillor on the Health Committee, was not considered. The note also discusses Haven brand stockings, dyeing methods, fashion trends, and the potential for local goods to boost employment and compete with Eastern imports.
The Fremantle district market gardeners meet in Parish Hall with a new treasurer and life member recognition for ex president W Pearce. The Road Board plans a bus timetable and supports a Clontarf road charabanc trial amid junction risks. Fremantle Council may adjust a dangerous corner. Overdue rates show £1,708 6s unpaid with £609 6s current and an overdraft of £961. A vacant Fundkeeper post is advertised with a shilling per head thrift reward. ladies may apply.
The writer urges occasional surprise inspections to curb smoking in cinemas. They note prohibited signs exist but truants turn the venue into a smoky room. Equal air rights for patrons are demanded, citing discomfort and health concerns from cigarette smoke in the confined space.
The snippet notes broad praise for soccer, a padre quips about marriage timing, and a Lost and Found item for a tan leather glove. It marvels at a lavender and navy outfit seen on streets, mentions sunner beaches, and Fremantle as a beauty hub with four finalists in the Misu Westralia contest.
The piece notes six parliamentary representatives tied to the telephone network, suggesting many business and professionals use the system, while local politicians neglect their constituents' access. It argues Fresnan is viewed as a second-rate town due to these attitudes.
A reader notes a title seemingly titled Never a Wowbt at the lending library. The remark questions the book’s exact title and recalls it had a notable early run.
In fine weather the Coastal Club held its fortnightly run at Breton with forty bikes and several cars. Among events were Sidecars, Hot Plug Race won by H Hall with Harley, and a Married Ladies competition. The meeting venue shifts to the Argonauts in Fre mantle. next gathering Tuesday night.
Messrs Scanlan and Simper Limited report supply of apples forward to fair demand. Oranges short and priced higher than last week. A dense list of average quotations follows for apples pumpkins celery eggs ducks and other produce with varied tonnages and price ranges across multiple varieties.
Mrs Bullmore arranged a charity gift afternoon at Nen of Mr and Mrs Ken Pearse Harvest-road to aid the North Fremantle Free Kindergarten. The July kindergarten fete will benefit from dainty gifts and guests enjoyed a well dressed hall and a light shade prize while entertainment by Mrs Canon Gallop and Pearse delighted attendees. Tea was served.
Gr Daly remains seriously ill and will require a period of rest and quiet in the coming months.
A correspondent commends the Advertiser for promoting tree planting and urges careful tree selection and maintenance. He cites neglected specimens as evidence of duty and asks the Parks and Ovals Committee to plant red flowering gums on St John’s Reserve and High street frontage to enhance street appeal before the season ends.
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