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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1923
Page
4
The Atagny Friendly Societies Council held a Monday meeting in Tow Hall committee room. Delegates discussed charity allocations, officer duties, and bank account control while decisions on future summons aimed to include all members.
The article reviews a rough match between the Norths and Wests, praising players like Veres Cooper and Laut while criticizing others including Cullinane and Angove. It notes wet conditions, tactical gaps, and standout backs such as Hailey and Mercer, with glimpses of future form and injuries affecting lineup.
In a dated fashion critique, the piece contrasts former bathing attire with modern swimwear. It notes women exposing skin, choosing bright two color schemes, bold caps, and streamlined sunnier outfits. Actress Jacqueline Logan models a tafteta trimmed suit with side slits and cape.
A fragmentary account mentions players Willis Wag and Lickewaon among weekend performances. It notes three goals by an unnamed kicker and strong defence by Min Cooper, with Keene, Nicholl, Keen, and Martin referenced for various roles. Bert Angove is praised for a notable exhibition.
The article reviews a hockey match where Checkers beat ALAC by two goals to nil amid uneven team lineups. It notes seven players started for ALAC and praises Checkers defense and wings, with standout performances from Daisy Pritchard and Mavis Bishop. It ends by hoping for better ground for next season and commends both teams for a hard fought game.
A reader report from Weston cites mixed reactions to the revived crinoline, with a critic calling it the ugliest cut yet while supporters praise its comfort. Two new evening frocks in saffron and green feature three yard wide skirts and floral stencil details.
An American correspondent reports rising overeating after Prohibition repeal lowers bootleg prices in New York. He cites 24 shilling Scotch and synthetic gin, notes shifting social habits, and quotes Dr Alfred Hancock warning excess sugary meals harm teeth and health, calling millions "dead on our feet."
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