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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
4
The article discusses government measures on wage and price policies, defending extended salaries, and criticising the squeeze on goods. It cites the Premier and ministers, mentions drought, farmer concerns, butter and meat pricing, transport costs, and calls for fair pay for producers while protecting consumers.
A fragmented early 20th century letter discusses Sir Thomas Henley’s views on wage setting and autocratic control. It contrasts liberty of the subject with living wages and the dangers of government edict, urging restoration of individual freedom to avoid economic collapse and social misery.
A lively Albany Ladies' Hockey Club opening night at the school hall drew over 40 members and friends. The event featured a musical program, dances, games, and songs by Miss G Austin and Mrs Beatt. The captain Miss E Bruce received the Challenge Cup, and photos of the team were presented to Mrs AL Robinson and Mrs Scott. A reception and dancing followed until midnight.
A fragmentary note from November 25 1021 in Katanning shows L Holmen Opthuhuie Optician and Principal Holman and Co Consulting Opticians Perth handling a patient letter. The undated message thanks the opticians for glasses prescribed after a test and praises their fit and usefulness.
Dr Lawson and Dr Lambert urge extra trenching and edge protection for the newly laid Perth road to prevent edge erosion. The mayor and engineers defend current work as solid while awaiting winter evaluation.
The piece notes growing interest in universal rights and international peace within the British Commonwealth. It highlights women's groups debating equal citizenship and the request to join the International Women's Suffrage Alliance, plus Mahatma involvement and global conferences shaping the movement.
The article notes a shift from advertising to substance in book promotion, highlighting Harmsworth and Co to publish The Story of the British Nation with 2000 illustrations and £50,000 cost. It aims to unite English speaking peoples with a global, alphabetic approach postwar, plus a companion The Sports Girl featuring short stories and articles for working women.
The latest issue from editor and publisher Hon. Unionera Secretary of Norton New State Movement is printed on quality paper. It features photographs maps and illustrations of demonstrations in Tamworth and coverage of the Northern Territory proposal by Dr Karl Page.
Land notices describe Purity Section 60 parcel at Location 3685 nine acres totals pending lease under H Ward cancelled purchase at 4 per acre and Denmark Estate areas Location 4249 99 acres 9 cents per acre Location 431 101 acres 3 rooda at 9/6 per acre Location 612 1054 acres at 10/8 per acre plus two lots Davies and Elmer canceled lease 98405/05 38823/50 to be selected together.
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