19 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1920
Page
1
The article surveys evolving midcentury fashion, noting silhouettes with draped panniers and widening sides, the lamé belt substitute for corset wear, and gold and metallic fabrics in evening wear. It highlights fabrics, colors, and accessories, plus social observations on women’s roles, education, and industry. It also touches waterproof calico, flying sensations, and the era’s hobby and home crafts.
A distorted discussion compares Bradbury purchasing power to the prewar sovereign. It notes workers complain wages rose in 1004 yet are worse off now, with critics mocking the idea that the state of wealth has improved. The piece cites a figure around £1500 versus prior values, implying a sharp devaluation of prewar terms.
The Associated Fruitgrowers Balgoorlie reports reduced fruit and vegetable supplies due to later trains. Demand scarce for apricots and quinces, with limited carryover accepting only minor quantities. Prices vary: apples up to 10 shillings, lemons to 9 shillings, oranges to 1 shilling 3 pence, grapes to 10 pence, tomatoes to 15 pence, potatoes metropolitan 10 pence per pound, cabbage 7 shillings 6 pence to 11 shillings, and other items listed with prices.
The column discusses public works funding and calls for using a large London raised sum to create jobs or develop land for settlers. It critiques church fines revival, praises Wheat Pool oversight, notes trade figures for November, and urges clearer, bolder economic reporting and action by policymakers.
Albany trains to Perth run Mondays and Thursdays evenings and midweek afternoons with morning arrivals from Perth on Tuesday and Sunday. Albany to Denmark departures occur Mondays and Fridays with return arrivals on Monday and Friday afternoons and alternate Saturdays for Denmark service.
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