05 Jun 1924
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
1
A mixed Perth district page reports on finances at Katuaning School, local council tensions over staff costs, and forthcoming events. It notes volunteers for a proposed brigade, railway extension discussions, a Bunbury Wochting Club resignation, and advertisements highlighting reduced transport charges.
The page lists a showroom inventory of ladies wool and cotton undergarments and vests with various sleeve styles and prices. Items include all wool and ribbed chemise vests, sleeved and sleeveless options, and special value pieces with prices ranging around 4 to 5 shillings.
Specials in millinery umbrellas flowers ready to wear trimmed straws and shapers new Loree assortment at Kigllah millinery flowers trails posies and new banded style suitable for evening denise loud hats from 1/01 1/3 4/8 371 to T/L A Tibet minted erm st a Mabal pretty te ao etc.
A catalog style list notes 4 inch striped pyjama cloth, linen and cotton fabrics, Forfar linen and cotton, breakfast cloths with red border, wax and 60 prices, towels and quilt supplies. Mentions special value pricing and direct-from-manufacturer sourcing for English fabrics and home textiles.
The article reviews a forthcoming work by Marstall Saanders, praising its Nova Scotia setting and its portrayal of local people, including the Black community, and noting its potential appeal to families and older readers. It discusses characters like Nappy and Snuing ol' old folk humor, with emphasis on regional pride and cultural nuances.
A condensed review from the Co operative Press Agency outlines cooperative movement data from 1847 to 1901 including membership growth to 8,404,335 and share capital to 5,102,256 with profits reaching 171,268 for the period. The volume notes limited global surveys and records labor and trade union activity with notable figures such as Lord Byrom.
The Sydney Guardian describes a New South Wales State Commission sitting with witnesses including Mr. Holman and Mr. Nicholas. Butter prices and dairy costs are debated, with figures and a mock exchange about butter value, milk cream, and duties.
A fragment notes Ross incurred 4,851,235 pounds settled without a valuation. It mentions the UWS forming estates covering 33,002 acres worth over 1,000,000 pounds, with plantations in India and various factories and tramways.
A fragmentary note reviews Joseph McCabe’s The Twilight of Thee ads, published by Watts and Co, tracing the author’s questions on religious world states and modern belief. It mentions topics like The New Universe and The Spirit of the Time, and reflects on McCabe’s Australia bound journey shaping questions.
Publication notes and literary items including Times Have Changed by Elmer Davis and The Tenth Woman by Marionette explore social changes and personal journeys in a collection of short pieces.
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