11 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1921
Page
1
The piece surveys dress trends for women, praising refined fabrics and tailored garments while noting the challenges of aging and shifting fashion sensibilities. It also offers household tips, including a mulligatawny like soup recipe and cooking advice.
A sparsely attended Lake Sadie Road gathering heard residents debate road conditions and funding. Speakers praised the Roads Board, urged restraint, and closed with the Dairyman’s Anthem, as the group wrestled with commuter needs and local governance.
A 1920 21 wheat pool report outlines a gross pool around 130 000 000 bushels with expected net returns near 60 000 000 pounds. Government guarantees and advances lifted grower receipts, but ongoing delays in shipment and handling mean returns depend on extended sale and referendum. The Board urges all Australian growers to vote on future rate settings.
The Gold and fives beat the Albany High five in a hot, tight contest. Early goals sparked by Corial’s team gave the Gold a lead, while the Albany squad fought back and stayed within reach. Key performers included Turnbull Whiteman Youn Chester and Potter for the winners, with Mechfeld and Potter making strong efforts for the rivals.
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade held its monthly meeting at the Fire Station on Thursday. Captain Andersen resigned, with thanks recorded for his valuable services. the brigade requested he stay as an efficient officer during transition. The secretary noted support for an Empire Theatre benefit to aid the band’s travelling fund and planned parade and theatre appearances. Nomination of a new captain proceeded with members proposing Firemen Metlowevn, Green and Carpenter, and the house adjourned on a motion.
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