09 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
1
A lively ledger of social happenings from St Pauls dances to kitchen teas, with mentions of Nell and Ralph, Ray Wilson, Ted, and other townsfolk. Snippets include a cap from Broome, references to Fremantle supporters, mislaid gate, a Victoria Hall dance, a cloaked thief, and coastal steamer notices reflecting a bustling community scene.
The Fremantle region reports on influenza recovery for Winilie McGuinness and a short country vacation by Miss Watkins of Wiggs. Miss Finnigan receives Fremantle banking support while Beattie calls at Fremantle on a tramp steamer honeymoon voyage. Kalgoorlie bride Miss Nomi R James and Mr David Wallace wed in Bunbury during the remanent stay, planning a South Africa home aboard a vessel. Fremantle Council names F Howell head gardener. Allan from Maylands School for the Blind shows Braille progress. A Fremantle shipping memory recalls the deceased from Soersabaya with ties to the North-West trade aboard the Alice. An absence of 20 years from Ohio State ends as a passenger on the Yarra, with fatal accident. Duncan Brown’s acting tenure ends as he becomes Collector of Customs in another state.
Mr W C Angwin explains Fremantle and East Fremantle tramways funded by ratepayers. He moves the second reading of a bill to amend the Fremantle Tramways Act to allow overdraft up to £5,000. He notes revenue around £100,000 with £90,000–£125,000 expenses. ten months show £17,710 gross profit, with depreciation, sinking fund, and tax deductions. The board has £150,000 loans, £45,000 redemption funds, and £97,000 paid to councils over 15 years. assets near £225,000, with £10,000 debt.
Longstanding grievances over Fremantle to Perth rail service prompt a trades hall financier inquiry after riders complain of confusing timetables. The Fremantle branch demands accountability as an auditor prepares a thorough review of the Trades Hall finances and the Bagting accounts, with public findings anticipated.
The column paints a lively social scene with several unnamed couples at a recent dance. It highlights Ray and Les's pairing, Syd's busy post, and Thelma’s mood, with snappy asides about fashions and city life. The tone mimics a gossip page editorials on weekend events.
Amid talk in the Town Hall about a Frenmntle Show to be held on the Oval next year a charity angle for Frenmntle Hospital is floated. A committee is formed to promote the event and to report in a month. Also noted are remarks on the Port thin trade and a new Western Australia customs chief to be Mr WH Robinson.
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