14 Jul 1924
Page 1
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1924
Page
1
A bustling catalog of men and women’s hats, veils, and accessories features winter models in velvets, georgettes, and velour with corded ribbons. Prices span 16s 6d to 27s 6d, plus coats, belts, and shelving for garments, shawls, and undergarments across a wide range of fabrics and finishes.
The ad lists fabrics including Wool Tan Cashmere, 64 inch Fox's Cheviot Serge, Indigo dyed Cash Special per yard, 50 inch All Wool Punan Cloth in navy with waste, 27 inch Harvard Stirting with Deserted designs, and 80 heavy Bush Rigs. Prices range from 17/6 to 64 inch yard, with multiple cash style offers.
A reader denounces crowd noise and rough play at Albany football, condemns rude spectators and language, and urges authorities to curb disturbances. The letter questions payments for pole work and recounts alleged charges and figures from local officials and workers, ending with a call for accountability.
A lengthy speculative discussion on gold as currency, the potential return to a gold standard, and the role of government and banks. The text references the Commonwealth, federal treasurer, and exchange mechanics, weighing the impact of notes versus gold reserves and the feasibility of converting notes to gold.
A health advert warns kidney diseases can be silent and deadly and promotes Dean's Backache Kidney Pills as effective. Mrs. R Dickinson of Albany tests a cure after backache and urinary symptoms, noting improvement after ten bottles and ongoing relief two years later. Pills cost 2 shillings per bottle from Floater-McClinn Co. S18 Murray Street, Berth.
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