06 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1926
Page
1
A jumble of advice on sewing by hand and avoiding puckers contrasts with fashion quirks and home decor chatter. The piece mentions suede care, summer cosmetics, strawberry conserve recipes, and a court mention about a lady’s status, plus remarks on Christmas decorations and social expectations.
An eclectic Mount Barker page features business notices from A Jones builder and contractor, H Gorey auctioneer, and agent listings for WIZARD LIGHTS and land sales. The collage includes household tips, a note on Isadora Duncan’s France exhibit, and decorative holiday preparations.
A Christmas sale advertises a vast selection of mechanical and wooden toys with many items under various shillings and pence. Featured are engines, tractors, boats, cars, telephones, building blocks, cricket sets, toy instruments, dolls, and child’s furniture with prices and stock details.
A lengthy letter argues against a school reform proposal, contending exams prioritize inspector scoring over genuine learning, warn of wasted effort and reduced efficiency, and cite historical failures and inspector-driven teaching as harmful to education. It notes broader concerns from the London Timers about exam impact.
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