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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1925
Page
1
Fremantle council weighs Queen Street Extension to Cantonment Street with mixed views. Four councillors support resuming land to create a short street while others fear unearned increments and prefer a larger scheme. Town Engineer proposes connecting streets to ease High Street congestion. Tramway Board backs any plan easing current traffic snarls. Public opinion urged.
Fremantle Municipality will sell at the Council Yard Parry Street on Monday October 5 1925 at 1 pm surplus horses drays and plant plus second hand material. Tenders for sewering the Hydrodrome South Beach must be received by 5 pm October 5 1925 addressed to His Worship the Mayor and endorsed Tender for Sewering plans and specs available at the Town Engineer's Office Town Hall Fremantle.
A late social event in the Guild Hall North Premantly on Monday October 26 aims to raise funds for the Mary and Christmas Tree Fund. The report highlights a cheerful program, with plans for dancing, prizes, elaborate costumes, and a large attendance of North Fremantle families.
A seaside event drew many observers including youths and adults in vivid outfits. The crowd featured names such as Miss Westergard and Mrs. Corkhill among numerous evening dresses and display pieces.
A letter argues Western Australia coal profits via the Collie Combine are high while workers gain little. It cites 1916 6/- per ton costs rising to 12/- and coal price rises to 16/11, urging government and harbour authorities to cut bunkering prices to revive Fremantle’s bunkering trade.
Report mentions three individuals dressed as young ladies causing a disturbance. Talk of stockings, trousers, and feminine features cited. Partners Norm and Harry referenced in banter about attire and a vegetable delivery being hidden from flappers.
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