13 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1924
Page
1
The Albasy Municipal Council held a lengthy session with the mayor presiding and the clerk reporting attendance. Members debated attendance, committees, and motions on general business, including electing committee assignments and planning future work.
The text outlines a motion from December 16, 1023 under Dr. Downes concerning woollen mill supply costs, a proposed water supplement at 6d per 1000 aliens, and a review of dividends. It references Melbourne communications and winter sewerage concerns.
The animal general meeting at Albany High School on Monday evening saw Rev A Crow preside with small attendance. The secretary’s annual report highlighted work by the executive committee, updates on 18s and balance, and plans for next year including hotel provisions for boys and library and school board follow ups.
A public notice announces J A T Williamson of Albany as district agent for Werta Layeen Manufantarere Limited. It urges inquiries about cash deals and direct orders for carts by country clients and calls for contact via Bishop and Hees, Albany.
An advertisement lists various ladies footwear including oxford styles, calfskins, and patent leather options with Keen Value pricing such as 12/6 17/6 and 18/6. It promotes box calf oxfords, tie caps, and fashionable heels, signaling a large stock at bargain prices and highlighting trends like tan and brown shades.
The Empire Theatre headlines Charlie Chaplin in a tour de force mixing pathos and comedy. A convict story unfolds with church and minister figures, followed by Friday nights showcase of The Post Mail and other attractions featuring Clive Cook and a Ve rgo graph ensemble in a varied program.
A chaotic description outlines a theater night featuring The Power of a Lie, The Man fruit Glengarry, and Western Dream Phantom Terror. It lists supporting items and upcoming acts including Marry Morals with Tom Moore, claiming strong reviews and high quality entertainment at the Town Hall in a northern Kentucky setting.
A town hall meeting of the Fire Brigade Demonstration committee was held Tuesday night. Officers and members discussed upcoming entertainments, fund-raising, and a plan to stage a naval drill event with distribution of tickets. The committee also approved a 3 pound allocation for the event and reviewed local news quotations for program printing.
A health note warns against using stimulants or painkillers to cope with nervous exhaustion. It urges rest and nourishment and promotes Hean's Tonic Nerv Nuts as a recommended course to restore energy.
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