15 May 1922
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
1
The piece surveys Chinese patterned fabrics for Parisian jumpers, velveteen winter wear, knitted underwear and nightwear, fur toques, and elaborate umbrellas. It notes trends in silk jumpers, artificial silk with gold thread, and new umbrella designs, plus Pekin beggars and a British chewing gum craze among the elite.
The article discusses the Tariff Board and federal measures to shield Australian industries from cheap foreign goods under the Anti-Dumping Act. It explains how duties would equalize prices with Britain and Germany, stresses need for manufacturer support, notes lack of local dumping laws, and cites concerns over eastern state competition and potential new Australian ventures amid wartime trade shifts. It references German marks, currency depreciation effects, and Australian push to protect steel and other sectors.
The Hritinh Manufacturers' and Merchants' Association of South Meriva reports signs of improvement in trade conditions over the period. The revolt remained unengineered. wartime rules allowed late enemy-country firms and their agents to be represented, with limits on foreign ties and overseas government influence. The council backs inviting overseas representation limited to those already present in the country.
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