13 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1926
Page
1
The column surveys women's fashion, homecare and cuisine trends, noting steam cleaning with newspaper for footwear, stockings and crepe de chine handkerchiefs, and a baked salmon with cheese recipe. It discusses hats, hair styles, import tariffs on silk, and evolving dress norms, including an ankle competition in Sydney and dancing-friendly skirts.
A fragmented page from Mount Barker lists business ads for the town including The Mount Barker Hotel offering accommodation by letter or phone, Wells Motor Garage run by P. W. Wells, and A. Jowett Builder with general contracting. The passage blends notices with editorial commentary on fashion and local services, including references to apparel advice and public interest commentary.
A review praising Tales of Southern Rivers by Zang Urey. The three expedition accounts describe fishing adventures in the Meméan Gulf and Santa Rosa River with vivid nature scenes and naval charm. The book, published by Hodder and Stoughton, offers entertaining depictions of Crey’s life and sport.
The article argues rural districts close small village schools impeding primary education for young children. It discusses boarding schools as an alternative, highlights parental involvement and state education gains, and notes government support like free rail fare for teachers and itinerant education links to urban centers. The text notes changes over time in education methods and the need to balance home and school training.
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