05 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
1
A survey of fashion trends in Australia notes simpler superstition lessening, with guidance on jewelry such as bangles and sapphire settings, plus care tips for blankets and cloths. Practical recipes for treating fabrics and making a Hessian waterproof blend with lime and fat are included among commentary on colors, silhouettes, and social changes in theater and parental roles.
Eight men from Albany Golf Club toured the Methodist Club on Saturday week. A series of eight matches produced a 13 sets to 11 in favor of the visitors, 114 games to 102. Notable results include Ashew and Shannon over J Norman and Daley 6 1 6 1 and Vaughan and Torlinson drawing with R Norman and Jibert 4 6 1 6 1.
A garbled early 20th century style advertisement lists holiday pricing for millinery and ladies garments. The notice promises substantial reductions on various hats, dresses, skirts, and children's wear with distressed spelling and scattered product terms.
An aged textile ad lists many women’s wear items with discounted prices including Madapolam knickers trimmed with embroidery, elastic waist knickers, light dresses, True-sise vests, American cotton and Merceine vests, wool vests, various corsets and brassieres, and sun shades. Prices range from 1/2 to 5.00 with several items labeled Special Value or clearance prices.
A rural school event organized by Mos Palfrey of Eden featured a children’s concert and a prize awarding. Mrs Palfrey and Mrs Hall coordinated decorations while Mr McWillie led the program, with a dancing and supper to close, yielding a credit balance of £8 1 0 to improve the library.
An advice piece promotes kidney health urging prompt attention to backache and urinary disorders. It cites Mrs R Dickinson of Albany praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills and notes availability by Foster-McClellan Co. It also critiques hair dye prejudice and offers a home remedy with tunruulite and bay rum for restoring natural hair color.
Empire Theatre presents William Foxs Temple of Venus a Henry Otie production led by Mary Philpot leading a strong cast including Fox stars. The feature offers scenes of Fifth Avenue society, New York nightlife undersea photography and a subterranean cave dance with Neptune’s daughters. Supporting items include Fox News and comedy acts. Admission priced 1/6 stalls 2/2 circle with hours at six.
The Empire Theatre features The Man from Brodneye a screen adaptation praised for its dramatic narrative and high quality photography. The cast includes Warren Kerrigat Pat O Malley Alles Calin and Miss Dupont with support from Mermaid de Alliage and Adetralion waveties in a polished bill aimed at broad appeal.
Tomorrow at the Empire Theatre the prominent film The Lowe Pik er stars Anita Stewart in a romance of wealth and snobbery. United Artists presents a vivid drama with a two-reeler comedy and verettes, offering lively scenes and a showcase for Stewart’s dramatic charm.
At the Town Hall a monster program will be screened Wednesday night. Patrons can expect an entertaining and enjoyable evening in a light town hall setting.
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