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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
1
Advertises Rawleigh Dealers sought in unoccupied localities across Australia. Targets men 25 to 50, ambitious and industrious, no experience needed, small capital required. Offers daily necessity products including Household Remedies Soaps and Toilet Preparations plus stock and poultry supplies. Investigate by writing for particulars.
Advertises a wide range of fresh produce with low prices including onions potatoes pumpkins and celery. Also promotes jams cakes pastry pies and a variety of home goods including engines sashes lawn mowers and tools with a stated aim to sell regardless of cost.
A Fremantle council meeting features debates on Esplanade hair cutting and fish selling at North Fremantle bridge. The piece critiques federal and state budget cuts, centralisation, and calls for local taxation reform, ending with remarks from the Trades Hall and a looming adjournment.
Arrangements are under way to plant about 700 street trees this season in multiple residential areas. The operation costs are limited to tree guards as government sustenance workers will handle preparation and planting, incurring no additional expense to the Council.
The sustenance workers have worked under the Arbitration Court Award at 16/9 per day. Amendments in the last three months reduced the rate to 14/2. The council orders notice that from 22 June hours worked will align with the current Award rates.
The Fremantle Town Band, well staffed, aims to start a series of entertainments next Sunday for Fremantle residents. They plan visits to the Women's Home and the hospital, bring music to areas that will appreciate it, and assist charitable bodies. Mr W J Kaigg of 36 Hickory Street South Fremantle serves as secretary.
Master Barbers' Association secretary charges T. R. Bennett with cutting hair on the Esplanade without obeying health rules. Bennett seeks permission to continue. support comes from Ex-naval Men's Association president W. Dines. City Health Inspector to arrange possible room for Bennett to work.
A genuine offer lists a motor car for £5 to be inspected at The Contact Service, 119 South Terrace Fremantle. The firm, dubbed the home of 1,000 bargains, also offers a truck top for £3. People are urged to act quickly and view the items and many other bargains advertised.
Obtain guaranteed fresh pure milk directly from E Meller’s Bibra Lake Dairy in South Fremantle. The Chester Street proprietor asserts 150 high grade cows, 9 employees, and formal testing ensure absolute purity and freshness. Ring FM-2766 to place your order.
Tourists at the gaol noted an aristocratic English nobleman figure among inmates with two children destined for England after his death. A South Fremantle caravanserai is linked to the family. A sweets vendor resembling Marlene Dietrich won a prize, and a Henry Street merchant suffers heart trouble amid local talks of love and hotel trade.
After the council meeting on Monday evening three social events were celebrated. Town Clerk J. Shephard marked 27 years married, Dr G W Shepherd reached 57 years, and N Kay the Hansard of the Council completed 20 years in his post. Dr Kerr and George Shephard delivered strong speeches, reflecting well on the council.
Kalgoorlie residents presented Sir James Mitchell with a one pound lemon grown by Mr C Riley. The mayor and mayoress Mr and Mrs B Leslie delivered the gift as Kalgoorlie showcases its gardens and roses.
An appeal event at Sailors' Rest offers dancing to a good orchestra in a good floor setting. Admission is 1 shilling with no tax, overseen by Superintendent C. Taylor.
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