12 May 1924
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1924
Page
1
A murky column surveys women's wear with fur trim coats and gowns, hats and umbrellas, and the rise of tunic lines. It notes snakeskin accessories, new wedding color shifts, lingerie trends in crepe de chine, and fashion-industry chatter from Sydney parades to overseas studios.
Months of preparation by our home and international buying organization culminate in the arrival of new season's goods from Britain France America and Australia. The text highlights global sourcing and extensive enterprise behind the stock.
Catalog of Manchester Cash Specials features discounts on fabrics and garments including 72 inch Mexican twill sheet indigo yardage, heavy quality shirting, Bolton sheeting for curtains, border trims, crepe finish flannelette, 60 inch serge and velour tweed options, ladies gloves, lingerie, and sample undergarments. Includes prices and clearance notes for limited quantities and colors.
The article discusses the selection of James Brown MP for Ayrshire as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It notes Brown's miner’s cottage origins, long church service, and reputation as a “man of the people,” alongside commentary on historic royal connections and the anticipated significance of his appointment in Edinburgh.
Discussion of government stance on the Melbourne Inter-State Conference on Marketing. It urges Federal backing for a unified dairy industry plan with statutory power, a referendum on levies, and a move to secure industry stability through state and Commonwealth cooperation.
New South Wales faces a sharp fall in agriculture and dairying, with the pastoral industry gaining prominence. Government statistics show wealth from agriculture and dairying dropping from 1920-21 to 1922-23, while the pastoral sector rises in relative importance despite overall downturn.
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