01 May 1930
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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
1
A letter from a White Gum Valley ratepayer urges Fremantle Council to resume low-lying land for drainage and recreation. He complains Hilton Park residents have more council attention and urges the council to acquire valley land to create a drainage area and space for youth football.
In a Letter to the Editor a writer rebukes Mr. Ahearn and Mr. Hicks over a proposed floating dock at Garden Island and the nearby harbour works. He cites past repairs to the No.3 dredger, notes steamers and labor practices, and laments aging bridges as impractical to fund.
Council adopts report by Tews Clerk on Fremantle Park playing areas. Plan shows occupied zones by sporting bodies and proposes removing three old trees at the Barnett street boundary. Representatives agree grounds will be under standard size but will gain decent accommodation.
A reader urges the Fremantle Literary Institute to expand beyond a mediocre circulating library by creating a children’s section and a centre for wholesome books. The letter argues for a children's librarian, diverse reading material, and programs to foster literacy and steer youth away from harmful influences.
A reader laments the Fremantle Literary Institute’s old guard in a clash over who should decide what the public reads. The writer doubts any reform will occur while entrenched patriarchs cling to Victorian era practices and fears a future library overhaul may come only from private collections.
In a letter from J. R. Greenslade, the Spearwood Party criticizes election coverage and candidacy behavior during Fremantle Board votes. He notes disputes over a deputy returning officer, sealed envelope votes, and penalties under the Acts, while praising no one and laments the first meeting outcomes and funding decisions for the Spearwood Ward.
The Town Hall Painting Committee reports inspection found roof and woodwork repairs needed. It suggests deferring exterior painting until next summer due to wet season and calls for separate tenders for wood and cement work, with oil paint for the whole exterior including the tower.
An unnamed speaker pledges to match or beat the rates set by the respected committee. The statement emphasizes offering the best value without exceeding established fees and suggests continued scrutiny of pricing.
A large Fremantle gathering approved a two division relief plan. Division One serves single men and unemployed married men without government aid, while Division Two assists married men and heads of firms. A joint committee chaired by the mayor will oversee funds, banking, and auditing with fortnightly meetings.
Donations listed for the New Ambulance Van Appeal include many lodges unions and associations with amounts totaling 34 pounds 11 shillings 6 pence. earlier acknowledgments show 37 pounds 8 shillings. Names include Rechabites Perserverence Lodge and Fremantle unions among others.
A bemused section notes G entering a shop for pims last Monday evening, sparking talk of dressmaking as a pastime. Anzac Day naval speakers on the monument reveal remarks broadcast during wireless setup. The crowd finds the “John Hops” continents notable. Speculation grows on B’s whereabouts last Monday night.
The quarterly social at Henry Street Club rooms on April 15 featured a first class programme by artists including Bill Reeves Harry Pola Davie Carr Jim Bolger Greenwood Vic Walton Bert Gibson Frank Venn Jack Delroy Barraclough Hazel Collett and Mrs Xegan provided catering A handbag was presented to Miss Hazel Collett to celebrate her 20th birthday.
Walter Lindrum praised as the greatest billiardist by ex champion Mr Inman arrives with Clarke MecConochy for a morning reception by Fremantle City Council at 10 o'clock. The IDEAL CLUB hosts a Trades Hall social with songs games and a dance and Bill Kennedy starts a cabinet making and building trade contracting venture at 238 High Street as a Badminton Club is formed.
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