Bar-Tenders Strike Caused By Union Clash In Melbourne
A chaotic strike in Melbourne arises from a joint action by bar staff, waitresses, and hotel workers led by the Hotel Restaurant Employees’ Union. The dispute pits the Barmaids and Barmen’s Union and Brewery Employees against the broader Labor Movement, with several cafes and hotels affected as members are sent home amid warnings against rash action and misdirected leadership. The piece criticizes leadership choices and urges unity and strategic action to avoid endless disruption.
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Ryce, Kerr & Co
North Fremantle Municipality seeks Oval Curator and Poundkeeper
North Fremantle Municipality invites applications for the posts of Oval Curator and Poundkeeper. Applications with testimonials close on Saturday May 28 1975 at 12 noon. Details of duties available from the undersigned. Canvas of councillors entails disqualification. Glyn E Payne Town Clerk.
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North Fremantle
Empire Day Observance To Address Children by Governor
The public are invited to take part in the Empire Day celebration where His Excellency the Governor Sir William Campbell will address the children. The event emphasizes loyalty and colonial ties and invites all to attend.
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Lis
Sir Wiliam Campin
Helpg
Empire Day and city notes echo in Fremantle column
The piece laments ongoing waitress strikes likely to cause job losses, urges continued Empire Day observance in Fremantle, and notes recent deaths. It mentions Lord Leverhulme and Sir Francis Massey, the death of Associate Professor Tomlinson, and the departure of municipal auditor Windsor Tickell, with sympathy extended to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Leverhulme
Francis Massey
Tomlinson
Nectariae
University
Proes Tomlinson
Fremantle
Bourne
Windsor Tickell
Mr Tickell
One Man One Job in Mobart Prades Hall
The council protests against theatre staff holding multiple jobs while on living wages from other sources. It urges the union to stop workers with outside incomes from taking theatre positions. It notes many idle or underutilized locals and laments lack of broader action within the ALP to curb the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobart Prades Hall
Phevtried
Rogbts
Support byprint tramway checks prompts union action
The Metropolitan Master Printers and Allied Trades Union of Employers and the Western Australian branch of the Print Employers Union of Australia report they are pursuing issue of tramway checks allegedly taken by the Tramway Board from a Fremantle firm and sent to Melbourne. A deputation to the Tramway Board is being arranged. Fremantle business men havebeen consulted and pledged support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tramway Board
Fremantle
Acp
Melbourne
Mesars
BE. E. Jarvin
Metropolitan Master Printers and Allied Trades Union of Employers
Aid ¥. Saunders
W.A. Bravch
Ip Employers Union of Australia
Hat
J. F. Alenhex
Cottesloe notes on ratepayers meeting and power supply
A Cottesloe ratepayers gathering is set for Monday to hear Vigilance Association questions. Tuesday the Cottesloe Connell met Minister for Railways Mr J C Willcock to raise unsatisfactory electric supply via Fremantle. They cited 250 volt lines, frequent unnotified interruptions, and high costs. The council seeks better beach lighting and a direct main, with government plans noted. The general manager Mr W H L Taylor said the main should be finished soon, and tenders delayed to clarify duty payments saved about £50,000. An extra generating set may be ready by end of 1926 to meet higher demand. a transformer would be available for the courts when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottesloe Connell
J. C. Willcock
Fremantle
W. H L. Taylor
Fremantle Police Detective Honored by Association
The Fremantle mens association held a Tuesday meeting to award ex Detective Dungey a testimonial from local bodies and leading citizens in recognition of his 27 years in the Police Force. He headed the Fremantle branch of the Criminal Investigation Department for a large portion of his career.
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Fremantle Winess Men's Association
Dungey
Fremantle
Criminal Investigation Departiment
Pupils of Mr. R Jackson Win Notable Piano Violin Results
Pupils of Mr. R Jackson excel at the Bistedfodd in Perth with five competitors in violin solos ages 16 and 17 plus open violin solo and duet sight reading. They secure three second places and two third places, reflecting well on Fremantle's music scene.
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R. Jackson
Perth
Puplis
Fremantle
Palladium Theatre to Reopen With Motion Pictures
The Palladium Pictures Rumoura confirms the Palladium Theatre will reopen next Saturday after thorough renovation. It will present motion pictures with music at family friendly prices, including matinees for children and a varied program with popular songs. Watch next week for the grand opening details. The Lady Lawley Cottage by the Sea event at Karrakasta Club on May 27 will be presided by Archbishop Riley. Mrs Robinson hosts a concert with Misses Grigg, Geddes, Elsie Martin, and Messrs. Robertson, Burridge, and Cobb contributing.
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Rumoura An
Palladium Theatre
Seaside Snapshots and Oddities From AW
A chaotic Seaside Snapshots column relays local color with a mix of names, questions, and quips. It mentions racehorse owner Hobbs Glass and Gilligan Glass naming two yearlings, and references Perilcie trips, churchgoing, and seaside sites like South Beach with playful slang about Wriggly Alley and careless litter.
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Hobbs Glass
Gilligan Glass
South Beach
War Memorials and the Perth Fundraising Controversy
A reader criticizes Sir William Lathlain’s war memorial stance in Western Australia. The letter argues against financing monuments via bazaars and vaudeville shows, noting artists’ wages and wealthy merchants’ wealth. It references Fremantle memorial work, a £3,600 contract, and an obelisk’s demolition with the new house to start soon.
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Wm. Lathlain
Australia
W.A
Perth
Wiliam Lathiein
Hear Galli-Curdi At Home On Gramophone Records
Gall-Curdi is claimed to record better in the drawing room than the concert hall, with Mortis Bros High Street promoting Galli-Curci records this week. They offer a wide range of gramophones and records, and Mr. Standing will tailor terms for prospective buyers and players.
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Surail
Mortis Bros
High Street
Standing
REES and Premanile Beark Night and Day Named in Cough Cure Ad
An advertisement featuring REES Cash Chemist and Premanile and Cottessle Beark promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for children’s hacking cough in a period tobacco newspaper style.
Protest Meeting Opposes Fremantle Tramways Change
Residents of Chester Park met at Grosvenor Hospital to oppose replacing the Beaconaield run with a char-a-banc feeder service. They argued it would hinder local development, raise costs, and deprive ratepayers of tram benefits. A deputation and petition of nearly 300 women will present to the Tramway Board.
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Chester Park
Fremantle ‘Tramways Board
Beaconaield Run
Gros‘vYonor Hospital
Grosvenor Hospital
Tuseday
Fremantle
J. Cooke
Tramway Board
F. Gibson
Brennan
Daly
Stevens
Wilson
Freman te Infant Welfare group meets in May
The Freman te branch of the Infant Welfare Association held a general meeting on May 13. Sister Shepherd reported a busy month with 19 percent visits to homes, 45 new born babies visited, 235 babies weighed, and 243 mothers attending the centre.
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Fremante
The
Infant Welfare Association
Shepherd
Half Yearly Meeting of Ratepayers Notice
Notice is hereby given that the half yearly meeting of ratepayers will be held in the supper room Town Hall Fremantie on Wednesday May 27 1925 at pm John Cooke.
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Town Hall
Fremantie
Shipping notices from Fremantle port services
State Shipping Service Alife Street Fremantle lists ports along South Coast to Baper Ance SB. Eucla May 19. All ports to Darwin 6.8. Bambra June 11 Perth Agency for cargo Fremantle Harbour Trust Basastter. Perth Agency for passengers. Government Tourist Bureau Berree Street.
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Alife-Street
Fremantle
South Coast
Baperance
SB. Eucla
Darwin
Bambra
Perth
Fremantle Harbour Trust
Basastter
Public Works Contract Tenders for White Gum Valley New School
Tender envelopes marked for works will be received by the Minister for Works up to noon on June 2. Each tender must include a schedule of quantities and the prescribed deposit. Details at Com ihouse Fremantle.
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White Gam Valley
Building Tender for Fremantle Banking Premises Conversion
Builders tender by June ath for converting the High and Packeshes Street corner building in Fremantle into banking premises. Plans and quantities available at our office. Cavanagh & Cavanagh Architects Perth contact Tel A 4385.
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High and
Packeshes Streets
Fremantle
Cavanagh & Cavanagh
Commercial Bank
St. George's Terrace
Perth
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Urstaurant Employees
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Ryce
Tom Walsh
Commonwealth
B. and B
Mike
Glyn E. Payne
Fremantle Oval
Frementie
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Earl Meath
Advi
Astemd
Cottesloe
Vigilance Association
the Palladium Pictures
Mr. Lyce
Gressiog
Percy
Charlie
Tannition Hill Church
Neve
George
Bob Carter
Frank Cann
Willy Knott
Bill Sweet
Joe Fauine
Frank Rowe
Love
Dean
Piet Digger
Hillie
Weed
Fremantle v. the State Monument
Galli
Curdi
Morris Bros
Chase
John Cooke
Paseempers
Government Tourist Bureau
Berreestreet
Public Works Contract
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