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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
1
Citizens weigh the cost of painting the Town Hall as the Council hints a long overdue clean up. A Prince visit linked a wash to the exterior while critics question expenses and propose better civic spirit through necessary work.
Cliff Street Fremantle and Flinders Bay Albany routes shown with port names. Also mentions South Coast Ports to Eucla on March 12 and to Darwin on April 5. Perth agencies for cargo and passengers listed as Vie Tantle Harbour Trust and Government Tourist Bureau. Barrack Street.
Fremantle Municipality invites tenders for one three ton motor chassis. Tender forms and details available at the Town Clerk's Office Fremantle Town Hall. Tenders addressed to the Mayor and endorsed Tender for Motor Chassis must be received by 5 pm on Monday March 16 1925. J Shepherd Town Clerk.
At the annual meeting of the Fremantle Business Men's Association a letter from the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce urged lower port and harbor dues. It proposed abolishing compulsory pilotage from the belay to Gage Rounds, arguing the change would save about £10,000 yearly. The association agreed to back the chamber's representations to the Harbor Trust.
Town Clerk J Shepherd reports a wire from the Prime Minister and Mr Bruce saying the Prime Minister will attend a civic reception at 10.30 on Saturday the 14th. A second wire notes he cannot address a meeting solely on the Naval Base but could speak on general policy if the meeting is arranged.
A fragment from Fremantle recaps light notes on trotting mishaps humorous show youths a cross word spread from the East Chrissie with a crane and a stubborn dictionary healer tales about a moaning traveler a five minute speech on immigrants and other small vignettes including dog licensing threats by Old Whoop of South and a curious ant hill sighting near Cottesloe
Mrs. Winfield, chosen by the Hamilton Memorial Committee, will lay the second stone at a Saturday ceremony March 21 with His Excellency Sir William Campion due to inaugurate the foundation stone. A memorial for district fallen soldiers will also be dedicated, and Mr. Winfield, long secretary of the movement, secured the honor. Fremantle Rowing Club holds its third annual picnic on March 21 from 2 pm to 8:30 pm at Como with river trip, games, and dancing in the pavilion. At Trades Hall, Mr. W H Kitson MLC was honored, receiving tokens from ALP and Clerks Union for his years of service. he expressed gratitude and memory of Fremantle’s support.
Edward Warrington presents Royal ties to strong audiences in Fre mantle since last Saturday. Hector St Clair drew praise Tuesday for jokes and versatility. Donald Stuart, Sam Sterm, Frank Wignall, Roy Glenister and Ena Gordon with the ballet supported a strong program directed by Harold Partington. A new bill including Mecca will follow this Saturday and Thursday.
After the Fre mantle Show of 1925, reflections note strong success but lingering discontent over prize statements payment delay for first knock, and misplacement of goods. Readers recall Dr Hislop on infant mortality and celebrate native land sentiments, while mourning J C Morrigan of the West Australian and Leader. The Fremantle meeting shows broad public interest in moral questions and public discourse.
Fremantle businessmen recall a nine year old fire service transfer that placed the city in a lower insurance rate district yet denied proper funding. They warn against further rate hikes to fund projects for other districts while Fremantle bears the burden. The piece urges Fremantle to safeguard its own interests and demand fair treatment.
Fromanity Ughel reports a large evening patronage with a Children's Fancy Dress Ball as the chief attraction on Wednesday evening. Dauntily costumed youths compete for prizes while side-shows, Housie, and the Get-rich-quick game draw regular attendants. A merry-go-round, swing-boats, amusements, and boxing bouts entertain both children and adults.
A large turnout at Cottesloe Beach Town Hall on Monday considered the Board’s grant of recreation ground use to the Caledonian Football Club and Cottesloe Beach Football Club for 1925. The motion to disagree and cancel the agreement failed by a wide margin after discussion led by chairman G J Smith.
Commander Cond of the Oronsay praises Fremantle for having three excellent pilots but criticizes the port berthing arrangements as not entirely satisfactory.
At the Fremantle Branch meeting last Monday the members discussed keeping financial control locally, with Dr Dale indicating no issue from the parent body. The Chic Entertainers were invited to perform at the Trades Hall on Monday April 6 to raise funds for clinic premises costs.
The Fremantle Council invites the general public to a reception at the Town Hall at 11 a.m. on Saturday the 14th. Cyclist Grady, returning from a motor cycle tour around the Australian Continent, will be the guest of honor, with a large attendance expected from the Fremantle community.
A letter from W. P. Lawton claims the original fee for Bowser petrol pump installation was £1 per annum. The Council has since set £5 per annum for all similar installations and is surveying fees in other parts of Australia before reporting back.
The article notes cautious discussion with no approvals or disapprovals yet. It suggest a growl or blunt truths might prompt attention and invite readers to discuss topics raised, encouraging audience to think and respond in future issues.
The Fremantle Council invites tenders to be submitted at the Town Hall at 10 30 a m on Saturday the 14th in stant for a government project tender details are not fully readable from the notice.
All persons having claims against the estate must send particulars to the undersigned before April 6 1925. Those failing to comply will be excluded from distribution. Sah l. M. Moss Curator of Intestate Estates Supreme Court Perth.
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