13 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1923
Page
1
A fashion column details spring 1910 style shifts with cloche hats, mossed floral trims, and long coats. Elaboration replaces plain wear, with brown and black pairings, almond green tones, and embroidered trims. Striped wash fabrics and new draped coats appear, plus paper basket crafts and ready made party models in London and Paris.
Special reduction from 21s to 157th for the Mumous Geasard front lacing corset. All corsets fit. Millinery range includes many stylish hats. Ladies footwear listed include tan leather shoes, oxford styles, and box calf options with varying prices. Gents items include navy waterproof boots priced at 16s.
The House debates agenda papers for Imperial and Economic Conferences as the Bruce Page government offers a full opportunity for members to share views. A Royal Commission on National Insurance is to be appointed to assess old age and invalid pensions, sickness and unemployment provisions, and possible coordination with Friendly Societies, with aims to report within a year.
The Bruce Page Government aims to end fruit pools and help growers unite to market next season's crop. A deputation led by W C Hil MP pressues Prime Minister for an early decision. Market disarray in canned fruit and high London values prompt hopes for government measures, possibly a grower bonus, to stabilize the industry this year.
The Budget announces the Composite Government will provide up to £250,000 for wire netting purchases on long terms. Of this, £50,000 is allocated to the Northern Territory and £200,000 to other parts of the Commonwealth.
A government plan to borrow £5,000,000 this year for distribution to States in agreements with the Imperial and Commonwealth Governments. The aim is to extend migration schemes to cover land settlement and develop primary and secondary industries with new power undertakings. The policy seeks decentralization and new employment through inland development and more competitive industry.
The Albany District Council of the Primary Produce Association recalls debate over Western Australian jam production. The Western Farmers Limited argues against building a local jam factory in the state, citing market monopolies and difficulties, while supporting growers' co operatives in Victoria. The letter notes competition from Eastern States and warns against monopolistic practices harming local industry.
An advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as the ideal remedy for skin irritation and eczema with testimonials from Mrs. J. H. Potter of Spencer Read Albany praising a permanent cure after years of failures. The copy claims global fame, price nine shillings six pence, and lists Foster McClellan Co. address for orders.
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