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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
1
Readers learn the unemployment crisis reaches the mission in Fremantle where the mission reports strain meeting requests for food and assistance. Officials say nets are limited yet efforts continue to supervise aid and secure donations of foods and support from locals.
Ratepayers in the south districts and South Fremantle oppose the Engineer-in-Chief plan to discharge effluent into the ocean at Coogee beach describing it as a poor choice for the South Beach area. They favor a sewerage farm using Jandakot sandy blocks and urge strong public opposition, noting support from Mr A McCallum the Member for South Fremantle.
A letter criticizes Fremantle’s history for ignoring its southern hinterland and outer harbours. The author argues Fremantle must develop the Cockburn Sound area into a major harbour city and terminal port, urging officials to focus southward for future trade and progress.
A meditation on choosing a life keynote beyond repetitive noise. The essay cites Ruskin and musical masters, urges embracing a higher divine keynote through Jesus, and ends with a call to follow Him for harmony and joy.
Local concerns warn of revenue losses at the Hospital after the tramways income ceased. An appeal previously raised £2000 softened losses, but a new shortfall looms as government support doubles the deficit. Increasing accommodation drives up upkeep and salaries, prompting calls for public help to avoid a further collection box.
Rita enjoyed a lucky week at the Trots with a broad smile as Jack used humor to win a match then delivered a hard shot. G- noted they were both rotten, but L- won the game anyway.
The Rev. Ene H. Nye will conduct morning and afternoon services at Wesley Church Fremantle next Sunday. The morning address continues the Old Testament series “The Adventure of Faith a set-back.” The evening evangelistic talk is titled “The Repentant Son.”
A large ceremony at the hospital Sunday unveiled a portrait of Dr Birmingham with remarks by Minister for Health W Minsie and other dignitaries including Mayor Gibson and John Curtin MHA. They praised Dr Birmingham for infant welfare work and preventive medicine, while discussing hospital finances and public subsidies. Tenders are invited for construction of two housing service homes in Fremantle with plans available at the Mother Goose Board and State Savings Bank Fremantle.
Mr H L Knapp and Mr Molyneaux are appointed hospital board members. Knapp represents Benefit Associations and is a prominent Oddfellow. Molyneaux is a leading figure in the Tramways Association and well known among Fremantle workers.
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