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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
1
The Fremantle community questions the decision to ban tipping competitions after government action and a Labour faction dispute. Local workers fear loss of revenue for Tattersall's and the hospital funds while praising the social benefits of the prize pools.
The piece details a Labour minister’s push to curb a worker benefit scheme, opposition from union supporters, and a hospital committee’s plan to appeal. Council then notes footbridge and station road repairs, plus Hilton Park Reserve terms granting a three year tenancy to the local association with supervised works and self-managed charges for events.
A column laments high meat costs and recalls a girl asking a butcher for a sheep head as close to the tail as possible. An East African proverb is cited about a man staying home thinking only his mother can cook.
A Fremantle council column outlines proposed improvements at the Hydrodrome including boat hire rights and tent and fruit sales on the reserve. Sunday bread baking was discussed after a complaint, with the Health Officer reporting no Sunday ovens in use. A lively mayoral gathering featured Captain Gy Costa Palma of the Presidente Sarmiento and remarks on Argentine Australia trade, migration, and future food supply.
Scottish delegates decry Australian goods and misrepresentation while Fremantle officials face embarrassment. Tenders open for repairs to 114 tip-up seats 72 Bentwood chairs and 50 wood seats for a War Service Home in East Fremantle, with bids due June 28 1928 and plans from Perth offices.
The Fremantle district held a public meeting at the Hall on Tuesday to plan a benefit evening for Fremantle Public Hospital. Local school children are preparing to contribute with various items to aid the effort amid ongoing garden crop damage from frosts.
Local notice praises John Lee for winning this week’s Tram way Tipping Competition. The piece highlights his strong early achievements including bursary and scholarship wins and notes Fortune’s favor while urging prudent use of prize money.
General satisfaction is expressed that Mr Allen has been elected chairm of the Tramway Board succeeding the late W E Wray. The Advertiser endorses the view, stating a good man is followed by another good man and the public are satisfied.
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