The Human face behind the stories
The photos below are just a small snapshot of the human faces behind the current carnage. The Murdoch's have referred to ex-stallholders as 'yesterdays people'. Are these today's people and who are tomorrows people?
Julia as pleasant as ever pretending it's business as usual. 2 hours after I took this photo she was packed up and on her way out. Within weeks of buying her shop she was advised of the rent increases. In just over a year she walks away with nothing but heartache and lose of initial investment.
Ed closing down the previously owned family business. His mum and dad are at a loss to understand. No reason, no explanation just 'go'.
An Australiana shop. Perfect for a tourism icon, but not so, according to the Murdoch's. Gone by the end of the day.
Sweet enough to pose for a photo. The smile hides the sadness of packing up before the sun sets.
Pretty box's don't hide the fact that the shop is no longer occupied. Perhaps they contain her Christmas surprise - a vacation.
PAST MEMBERS & FRIENDS
It is also appropriate to recognize the contribution made by the following long term stallholders to the markets who have left the markets, for one reason or another, since the lease negotiations commenced just over 2 years ago. Some have been evicted, others decided to leave because of the high rents and outgoings, others who weren’t offered the 5 years tenure promised and yes some, who have sold their business but, in most instances, for far less than it was previously worth.
Richard Murphy - Aromatica Soaps, Chris Jones - Mosaics, Alison Viera - Freo Hats, Steve Beard - Hammocks, Cuong - Leather Bags, Mary Cole - Antique Corner, Bob Williams - Fish Corner, Kylie Larsen - Artist, Penny Bannister - Antique Books, Nathan Baws - Naturopath, Bill Hopkins - Toys, Sue Smith - Asian Handicrafts, Mick Marlin - Art Prints/Framing, Sue - Bushtucker Foods, Peter & Lam - Farmers Lane Food, Herman Visser - Sunglasses, Wen - Fruit & Veg, Carol & Ralph - Paramor Crystals, Hulusi Atahan - Wildflowers in Resin, Mick - Candles, Anne Hughes - Rainbow Magic, Lorraine Ryan - Reiki, Annie - Artist/Silk Scarves, Wayne Bynder - Bootja Aboriginal, Ant & Julie - Photographer/Prints, Nellie - Ceramic Artist, Pat Mason - Woodturner,Patrick & Lynne - Wireworks, Lizzie - Cake of Soap, Colin and Marilyn Wright - Bonsai, Jerry Drenthe - Mr. Organic, Billy Ho - Fruit & Veg, Fan - Fruit & Veg, Scotty’s - Fruit & Veg, Gloria Stewart - High as a Kite, Richard Dixon - CrocodileMagnets, Gloria - Aladdins Kebab, Kerry & Lyn - The Bali Shop, Looch - Tricycle Clothing, Lee - Fruit & Veg, Maureen - The Box Shop, Mei Mei - Chinese Emporium, Subhi & Annupo - Floonies, Ken & Julia - Ken’s Art,
And ...
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posted by Editor at 11:33 AM
3 Comments:
I just happened to be in Fremantle and got caught up in this rally. The young chap Ed and his daughters standing together arm in arm on the podium telling the crowd what had happened to them and their family business brought me to tears. It was very sad to hear how he had been tereated. It made me angry because he read out a list of all the other shopkeepers who had been forced out and it sounded like an obituary.
Good on him for bringing his story to everybody..he was courageous to do this and must have been very difficult. An Australian flag flew out the front of his shop and he made me think of Aussie pride and standing up for your mates.
I widh him and his children well.
Yes, I noticed the flag as well. It made me think of last weeks Australia Day holiday. Things the politicians like to say like "little aussie battlers' or "giving a mate a fair go" or the importance of supporting small business, our country of equal opportinity, freedom of speech, and the ever popular catch cry "She'll be right mate".
How ironic that Ed sells the flags that everyone waves on Australia day and how incredulous that the Murdoch Management don't want that kind of stuff in the markets.
Stallholders! If you are yet to sign a new agreement and have been offered one recently then take the time to look at whether it is a lease or licence agreement.
Read and understand the differences and only proceed once you are fully informed as to which suits your circumstances the best.
FMPL, as a requirement of their head lease with the City of Fremantle must offer you a choice between these two legal documents.
The decision is up to you as to which you sign but you should be offered that choice.
If you want to clarify this - call Glen Dougall at the City of Fremantle. Or seek legal opinion or talk with the Small Business Assoc.
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