31 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1921
Page
1
Read on table mats of vileloth and oilcloth usable as substitutes for cloths. Advice on flower arrangements avoid clashing colors and favor single species. Frills and lace dominate fashion notes with emphasis on quiet methodical work and refined color schemes.
Management names H. Pember as salesman and ML Scanlan as manager for the Kalgoorlie branch with notes of long service and trade connections for the Guldfields.
A nameless immigrant laments the rush of unemployed ex-soldiers in England and abroad after World War I. He describes demobilization, wage cuts, and failed job prospects in New Zealand. He recalls distrust toward authorities, broken promises, and the emotional strain of leaving home. He and others seek work, not charity, amid shifting expectations and public sentiment.
The fortnightly Albany N A branch met in the lower Mall with President A E Bruce in the chair. They discussed wiping out the medical fund debit, electing officers for the next conference, and awaiting essay results. The 27 April marks ANA ism's 50th anniversary with branches to meet Commonwealth wide, plus a social event and a certificate for ex-president W T Forte. Dr Earle Page will visit Albany next month for a lecture on smaller states and branch attendance is encouraged. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
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