19 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
1
The article describes a wool allowance lecture by Hodges at Albany Technical School detailing fleece preparation, carding, scouring, spinning, weaving, and finishing processes for woollen and worsted fabrics, including machines with many needles and the steps from slack cloth to a finished, bright textile.
A municipal correspondence item reports questions from ratepayers to the town clerk at Lower Yowo Hall on the half yearly meeting date. It lists inquiries about indebtedness, spending on York Street, surveys, equipment costs, audits, cash shortages, forged signatures, staff dismissals, sinking funds, and loan allocations with answers provided by authorities.
Albany July 17 1928 guidance on calf feeding. The text lists nine commandments including weighing feed avoiding overfeeding keeping clean bedding and feed and daily washed sterilised vessels. It advises ample clean water and proper milk or gruel temperatures and separate feeding for calves.
The passage notes non felt ing wool is best for hosiery, listing bone fime and various wools as suitable. It describes tension during spinning, the tenver and carding steps, and mentions optional pre-carding dyeing before yarn formation. Students listened attentively to the lecture.
A detailed remnants list offers Ladies and Gents fabrics and garments with prices from 7/01 to 27/8. Items include wool vests comb in at 10/6, combinations at 17/6, wool frocks at 10/8, scarves 12/6 to 25/ each, golf ers at 27/8, evening wear fabrics, satin moire crepe georgettes 7/11, tulles, veiling fabrics, and leather boots and oxford shoes with varying prices.
A parable-like reflection contrasts the mignonette and a gravel path. It argues life improves with cheerfulness and laughter, shaping one’s soul and atmosphere, urging readers to choose sunshine, hope, and positive thoughts to transform daily burdens into joy.
Local retailer advertises men and boys clothing with wide range of woollen undergarments shirts and trousers. Deals include Suevic flannels 8/4, underpants 6/9, singlets 7/6, and a variety of suits trousers and overcoats from 60/0 to 115/-. Highlights note new William Hollime Co. Ltd stock with Velva and Hollins fabrics, Vera and linen items, and discounted accessories.
The Prime Minister outlines moves to commercialize the Commonwealth shipping line. A board will manage operations, charging market costs and taxes, with ships written down to 4.7 million pounds. The policy favors independent boards free of political control to run undertakings, including support for the Federal Capital project.
Notes urge Albumy players to train for Perth Carnival and Great Southern Championship. It highlights two to three key players per team, notes on passing from center to wings, keeping goal, and disciplined defense while urging captains to enforce rules and improve individual skills.
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