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Fremantle The Advertiser

Location

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1930

Page

2

Fremantle Local Notices Highlight Social and Club Events

Abroad since January, Mr and Mrs Jt G Davies expect to return to Fremantle in September, while Fremantle groups announce events. The Fremantle Women’s Service Guild meet on 6th with Miss A Bronsham speaking on Current Topics. Rowing Club ball set for July 4. A social for Miss Winnie Williams at the Methodist Popular Girl Competition occurred last Saturday at the Oval. North Fremantle ALP children’s ball is July 4 at Trades Hall with F Andrews and G Fraser aiding. The Methodist fete runs this week at Town Hall with open hours and nightly fire. A farewell social for a UK visit featured entertainment by Mrs W S Lewis and Perth Cambrian Society.

Jt G. Davies Fremantle West Australia Fremantle Women’s Service Guild North Fremantle The ALP Trades Hall United Kingdom Ciety Women's Service Guild Hall W. S. Lewis Lewis Jones Perth Cambrian Society Wiliams Au Revoir Williams

Wide World and Violet lead the June magazine picks

A rundown from periodicals notes the July Wide World issue with curious tales and home care tips. Also highlighted are Violet for romance fiction, My Home for June accessories, Twenty Story Magazine for June thrillers, and Nash’s June offerings with War Nurse and Gambles.

Nash June James Bromfield

Palmyra School Ball Brings Community Funds Support

The Empire Hall hosted Palmyra State School’s snaus ball with Parents and Citizens’ group and staff backing. Guests toured the home of Mrs. J W Bateman as James judged costumes. Prize winners included Pirates and Elves with items from jams and cakes stalls boosting the Women’s Service Guild.

Empire Hall Palmyra State School

Disraeli film shown to reveal talkie potential

The writer praises the film Disraeli for its perfect acting and cultured speech. It argues the movie shows how cinema can elevate public taste and imperial ideals, noting the period theme connects to modern commercial life and may inspire patriotic feeling.

Disraeli Qme

Mothers Night at St John's GES Draws Strong Response

There was a splendid response to the invitation by St John's GES for Mothers and friends last Thursday. Miss Cowley, the bate secretary, gave a welcome, and a varied programme followed as Misses Olga and others participated.

St John's Ges Miss Cowley Bate Misses Olga

Mock wedding staged by Wesley Church students

The Intermediate Endeavourers of Wesley Church held a mock double wedding at Wesley Hall last Saturday evening. Brides wore dainty frocks with veils, bridesmaids appeared as charming confections, and the grooms were Masters F Harris and W J Jeffrey. R Jeffrey served as toastmaster with W Richards providing light humor and telegrams from various quarters.

Wesley Church Wesley Hall Masters F. Harris W. J. Jeffrey R Jeffrey W. Richards

Distinctive Old World Taxing Art Repairs

A Belgian church hired an artist to touch up biblical scenes and symbols. The bill itemizes repairs from correcting the Ten Commandments to gilding archangel wings and Noahs Ark decorations, totaling £5 3s 11d.

Belgium Pontius Pilate Heaven Moon Hell Sewail Herodam Ba- Taam Sam Tobias David Goliath Saul Shem

Nurses Dance at Fremantle Hospital Social

Last Thursday at Fremantle Hospital nurses held their annual dance in the recreation room noted for its bright decoration. Sister Murray acting matron greeted guests, assisted by Sisters Freeman Smith Shirley and Ryan.

Fremantle Hospital Murray Freeman Smith Shirley Ryan

Municipal Expenditure Policy By City Committee

A council committee led by Mayor Gibson and doctors Sumpton Shepherd Grigg and Rennie plans to trim costs to year end. They dismiss 26 casual workers, keep 21 permanent staff, and split 23 part time to cut wages by half. Outside spending capped at 200 pounds monthly due to financing press.

Enllittee Gibson Sumpton Shepherd Grigg Rennie Australia Council Mately

Municipal MEMS Delay Key Local Improvements

The council plans to defer several town works to next year including Fremantle Park leveling, a pipe and rail fence with memorial steps, fish market landing facilities, and a shelter shed at Hilton Park recreation ground. The long list of attendees and fashion details follows in the March edition.

Fremantle Park Memorial Hilton Park Recreation Ground

Fremantle Harbour Plans Ignite Bridge and Dock Debate

Mr Tom Carter, Fremantle Harbour Trust chairman, urges government inspection of bridges to calm public concern. He argues that if bridges are unsafe they must be repaired. if safe, dock expansion should take priority over a new bridge amid financial strain. He calls for the Public Works Department to report the facts plainly for national interest.

Tom Carter Fremantle Harbour Trust Commission Fremantle Aise Public Works Department Harbour Trust North Fremantle Council Main Roads Board Perth

Fremantle Bridges Defend Against Ratepayer Attacks

In a June 6 1930 letter Pat Hughes defends Fremantle bridges amid Ratepayer criticisms. He recalls a past heavy locomotive incident and notes authorities must repair deck planks while praising harbour works. asserts Fremantle will keep its bridges and port against opponents seeking drastic changes.

Fremantle Pat Hughes

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F. Andrews G. Fraser Cecile Marjorie Paddon G. Phillips M. Chadwick Wide World Palmyra J. McFadden J. W. Bateman James Women's Service Guild Guild B. Rishbieth A. Bramham Waldby Shand Hutchinson Cottesloe Shell Selah Dad Pierrette Cooke & Deary Butterfly Greas Girl Bubbles Diver Gay Fawkes Bunny Fairy the Hines Eileen Molyneaux Municipal Mems Sister Ryan Georgette Morlet Percy White Cook Dunkley Stubbe Eville M Ferguson Hustler Mr. McMahon Clayton Nurse Craig Esme Thompson Miss Ferguson Hannaford Richardson Barnard Miles Fry Stone Morrell Joliey Prince Sinclair Ridge Wilon Harris Stokes Mackie Ross White Hollandsworth Fitzgerald J. Patterson Booth Batson Mr. Tapper Carter Burtinshaw & Forbes Plasterers Granoitins Holland Street Collie Street High Street St. Jul Bon-Ton South Terrace Warner Handy ‘Oods Fremantle Fish Supply Market Street Adelaide Street ST. O'Malley Propriets Mim O'Malley JM. O'Malley O'Malley Home-Made Queen ST London Cafe Princess Tea Princess Theatre Mre M. E. Jones Proprietresa Lord-street Currie, Dillon & CO Cliff-street Customs, Shipping and Forwarding Agents R. D. Menzies Queen Street Joseph C. Semken Perth-Fremantle Road Tel—Fm Faiogg Patromise Calty Dorette Atwell Arcade A. Gibney Adelaide St J. Harvey Painter Pakenham-Street C. L. Peake & Son Hannistem-St Fremanter R. Clarke Peenarme Tel. FM W. Churcher & Co Heary-strest Fremantia Glanville H.C Glanville Murchison Near Gen View Henry W. Caesar Lhcmeed Sanitary and Gensel Pimaber Reary-streat Lear Phauss G. F. Yeates Ferth Primis Ty. A. Hicks Beate Terrace Fremantfe Oslianted Apexi Fer North Bzitme EEE Cantile Insurance Welches Charles Boyd Bryan & William
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