Fashion and social life notes from Women's Realm column
A miscellany of early 20th century style and culture covers women’s wear trends including frocks with eyelet embroidery trims, georgette fabrics, and new hats. It notes stockings, high heels with ankle straps, and fur and embroidery pairings, plus hair fashions such as the straight front “purt hade” and turbans. Also discussed are knitting, eyelet embroidery, beaded soldier necklaces, and discussions of epidemics and music bands reflecting London and Melbourne scenes.
Aerial Survey in Australia Ends With Return to Sydney
An Australian aerial survey led by Mr Reginald Loyd has finished and the party returned to Sydney from Port Darwin. Loyd notes the voyage shows both potential and risk in flying across the continent, with planes and engines shipped from Singapore and arrangements tied to a London to Bodney route.
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Reginald Lloyd
Australia
Sydney
Port Darwin
Loyd
Hhe
Lyndney
Mataram
Sincapore
Darwin
Cero
London
Commonwealth
West Australia
India Strife and Hindu Muslim Alliance Signals Change
Observers note uneasy calm in India with potential Afghanistan settlement easing tensions. An unlikely Hindu Muslim alliance formed after the Delhi mosque address signals shifting political dynamics, while government promises to Mohammedan communities are deemed failing, prompting critical reflection on India’s future.
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Afghanistan
India
Delhi
Aklar
Government of India
The Work of Reconstruction in Postwar Times
Commentary on postwar reconstruction from puzzled, uninformed groups. It notes Britain’s committee on financial facilities for trade, finds no firm actions taken, and argues future measures rely on trade bodies and private initiative rather than government. Cautions that transport and market stability must be addressed amid treaty uncertainties.
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Ministry of Reconstruction
Great Britain
A Jolly Goml Riddance and the Trades Hall Debate
An outspoken letter critiques Mr. Mather and the Trades Hall stance amid Labor and capital clashes. It argues for cooperative policy over extremism, questions the middle class’s role, and warns against marching toward radical control or ruin. The writer advocates Progressive Co-operator ideas as a path to reconcile labor and capital and to avert industrial conflict.
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Mr. Mather
Trades Mall
Trades Hall
Carey
Max
Mir. Mather
Federation
Ecclexination
Federation Secretariea
Tramway
Mernl Labor Party
Commonwealth
Australian Labor Federation
Offleia
Pasa
Anas
Li Wurst
Chis
Editer
Mather
Frank
Anid
Progressive Co-operator Letter to the Editor Critique
A reader criticizes Mr Mather for not presenting a concrete alternative to reform the existing system. The letter denounces implied OS policy, rebukes alleged snobbery toward knowledgeable critics, and argues the real task is to build up rather than merely tear down.
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Mr. Mather
Mather
Tostead
Espex
Federal ban on words ALF and Australian Imperil Force
A Canberra notice reports the government prohibiting the terms Australian Imperil Force and the mark ALF from use in any trade, business, calling, or profession. The report cites legal action risk and outlines enforcement stance across domains.
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Acdolsinia
Melbourne
Jare
Jase
New Orleans
Tae
Drew, Robinson & Co
THE
Quality Furniture House
Albany
Drew, Robinson & Coa
General Merchants
H.K. Corry & Co
Frederick
Streate
Australian Alliance Assurance Fire ‘Company
W. Dobbie and Co
Taylorite
Mouchemore & Co
York Street
Albany Butchering Company
Frederick Street
Frory
Perth
Mote
Todd's Arcade
Albany Bakery
Tork Street
Oll Parte
Mes
Nickerson
Proprietress
T. B. Carter
Associated Fruitgrowers, Limited
Western Australia
Are Roars Ltd
Kalgoorlie
Growers
Balgoorlize
H. Pember
M. J. Scanlan
F. Honisett & Co
Department of Public Health
National Library of Australia
W. Gent
Aberdeen Street
Dick Scott
Sport
Scott
Castlemaine Ale
the Handy Corner Shop
TOF
E. Tassell
Jas. R. Anderson
L. Powell
Farrier
Albane
Commonweath
E. G. McKenzie
Fowler's
Victoria Insurance
Albany Council
Stirling Terrace
Capital and
Netley Station
River Darling
Adelaide
Seaman's Union
Unbom
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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