23 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1926
Page
1
A brisk survey of fashion and social chatter features women’s court shoes, tropical fabrics, and hats, with remarks on Australian influence in London society. It notes Lenglen’s earnings, evolving skirts, and a glare at amateurism in tennis, plus playful kitchen tips and a Preston council dance discussion.
A collage of Mount Barker business notices features P H Young’s leading hardware and general shop, hotel, motor services, boot dealer, and land agency with plans to support local industry. Riotous oddities include a Java trip remark and a quirky recipe and fashion notes for summer outfits.
A warehouse catalog style list of textiles and fabrics with cash specials on crepes, woolen goods, velours, silks, flannels, and coats. Includes navy and black shades with prices per yard or piece, plus matching shirts, handkerchiefs, and overcoats. Multiple named fabrics and designers appear with discounted offers and bulk pricing.
Mercery and clothing ads offer men s untearable tweed trousers at 2/11 per pair and cotton tweed trousers for school wear at a special price. The note advertises limited stock with wholesale-to-retail price reductions after duties were placed on goods.
A storefront sale lists ladies wear including table of job vests, corsets, felt hats, silks and wools. Inventory spans silk, cotton wool blends, and wool felts with clear cash prices and clearance discounts. Strong emphasis on ready to wear Felts, fancy straws, and umbrella accessories.
Dolores Costello, long noted as Maurice Costello’s daughter, is introduced to fans in Barrymore's The Real Beast, a Master Picture to be released soon. The article notes her private tutoring, modeling for James Montgomery Flag, and dancing roles, with details on a photo drama and a stormy sea sequence.
A semi religious critique argues that modern fashion and behavior reflect long standing human nature not a new moral drift. It cites Selbi of Mamufield College Oxford and Kesmerchal thoughts on science religion and knowledge guiding society toward or away from divine understanding.
A letter requests public support for Albany football players ahead of the Great Southern district carnival at Wagin starting September 9. About 80 pounds is needed to cover costs including travel and mercenary fares, with the Albany Board of Control handling player arrangements.
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