17 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
1
A vibrant survey of late 19th century-into-20th century fashion depicts evening frocks and cloaks for theatre wear, detailing fabrics, silhouettes, hats, and hair trends. It notes evolving headdresses, long trains, and the shift away from ultra short skirts, with commentary on face paint and social impressions.
A fragmented reminiscence contrasts diplomacy with direct action as an old London visitor debates manners with Master Harry. The speaker mocks refined talk while favoring straightforward choices, reflecting a broader critique of polite discourse versus practical grit.
The Mt Barker district faces a railway strike affecting travel and freight, with locals describing quiet measures and long walks as trains halt. Beet experiments by Andrew Muir Jr. show sugar beet viability in dry conditions, while fruit packing and jam making continue amid the strike.
Kathleen Baby Marshall aged fifteen died in Albany causing deep local grief. Her body was brought to Denmark and laid to rest in the Anglican church with large attendance. Rev. A. B. Brice led parts of the service and at the cemetery the pall bearers included Adams Hore Knowles Patterson Rickett L J Burnith A and H Bocisty. A meeting in the hall followed with Mr A Rashton chairing and many members present.
The Albany branch of the Australian Natives Association held an ordinary meeting with 4 0 of members present. Reports on Member Abell and Dr Earle Page were noted. Plans included a smoke social, two fourteen week quarters, a donation request to the medical fund, and a special Australia Day display of Australian-made goods.
A John o' London’s Weekly correspondent notes rapid plant growth from June seeds swelling to large bulk by summer end. It cites marrow experiments showing two and a half tons lifting force and recalls Linnaeus’s daughter observing bioluminescent blossoms, later confirmed as genuine botanical phenomena.
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