08 Jan 1923
Page 1
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1923
Page
1
A collage of style advice covers marriageable ideals, stockings, and lacework, plus trend notes on black gowns, short sleeves, and hats with feathers. It discusses summer frocks, embroidery, and tuck patterns, with guidance on color, fabric, and patterns for home sewing and dressmaking.
A catalog style list shows Heavy Quality Cream Flannallotte and striped towelling for robes, white sheeting, heavy cloths, towels, plain colored Lingurius Cloth, Horrockses shirting and calico, pillow cotton, and Jams cloth. Footwear includes Ladies Black Suede Oxfords, Grace and Louis heels, Tan Willow Brogue Shoes, and Claws Kid Lancing Bar shoes.
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade held a Thursday night meeting at the Fire Station. Discussion covered hose drying repairs, theater duty rules, and crowding at the Town Hall, with plans to write to the council and health officials about safety and equipment needs.
A Leisure Hour event organized by the Leisure Hour Club featured a lively evening with a dancing show, costumes, and a judging panel. Mrs. McNamats led the group with remarks, while Miss Girvan wore green and white and Miss Dowal won best fancy costume. The crowd enjoyed supper and dancing, with Mr. Don Dewar and Mr. Cyril Nesbit providing music and the Prince of Wales referenced in a playful costume note.
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