09 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
1
Critics charge the Mitchell Government with chronic financial recklessness since taking office in 1910. Deficits grew from £3,118,000 to a reported £2,087,979 in two years seven months, with rising taxes and annual shortfalls while public finances deteriorate.
South Australia engineer Mr. D Fleming spoke at a social in Adelaide on improving the Main North road to Gawler. He warned of maintenance costs and argued that a user tax could fund the necessary £250 yearly shortfall, noting vehicle counts and contrasting approaches from Victoria and America.
The article explains a V shaped point in front over a vest of same material as the gown. It notes the point below the girdle as a method for achieving a slender offset. It mentions wide use of the technique by dressmakers and describes skirts cut with long points over an underskirt that is very short.
London wool sales show general firming in the January series with greasy fleece prices rising across grades. Totals indicate about 143000 bales sold of which 70000 went to the Continent and 2100 to America. 102400 bales offered with substantial Australian and New Zealand totals.
A fragmented verse explores love, belief, and fame with names like Pyelag and Gadfrey implied. It weaves romantic longing with fate and reputation in a poetic reflection.
A collage of garbled quotations and voices from a crowd or play, featuring teachers, students, a nurse, a doctor, a mother, and a variety of villagers. The dialogue touches on instruction, miscommunication, and social interactions, with humor and confusion threaded through the overheard exchanges.
Letter to the editor from Alf. Pamment thanks Albany for committee efforts and the Tourist Bureau. acknowledges welcome from shopkeepers and Armetcung and Waters. praises the Band and Harry Sims for donations to children. notes outstanding accommodations and marine excursions aboard the Silver Star.
The fortnightly gathering of the Returned Soldiers League at the Soldiers’ Institute, chaired by Rev. M. Wt. Maley, discussed last meeting minutes, subscriptions due by January 16, and financial status. A decision was made to handle unpaid members with discretion. The group thanked Fran Mik Roweell for groceries donations. Repairs and claims by the Railway District Regime were raised and settled. The Euchry Tournaments failed to profit and were cancelled. Mrs Shenfield will run Friday entertainments.
The P P A held a Saturday meeting presided by Mr RK Kiwpp with 27 members present. An unsettled discussion on tariffs and subsidies led the secretary to contact the Alley Toads Board. Two members, Messrs Ryan and Hill, were chosen to attend the board meeting to back the secretary's letter.
Fragmented text records a weather note and a series of village happenings. It mentions rain on the twelfth, school activities, a traveler named Mink Powell, and community gatherings. A Sunday evening visit by clergy and remarks about leaders, plus a Bishop’s planned visit, appear as local notes.
The society held its annual meeting on Saturday with 32 members present. W J Morgan urged members to support the store next year as balance sheets were read. Six directors were elected: Mrs W B Morgan Conwey Hamilton Kingdon Middleton and Maheny, with Morgan re-elected. Directors planned closer store supervision and a show ground effort, with a cricket match scheduled for Saturday.
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