27 May 1926
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
1
A Fremantle meeting discussed Narrogin to Armadale rail extension saving freight distance and boosting commerce. Fremantle Business Men's Association urged closer retailer cooperation, holiday attractions, and improved customer service to strengthen the town's appeal.
The column notes local business listings in Mount Barker and mentions attempts to raise capital for the South-West power scheme. It also reports on grain seeding delays, weather impacts, and advisories from the State Tourist Bureau about touring Stirling Range via Goowangerup. An anecdote closes with a humorous exchange at a depot window.
May 1 marks the start of a new financial year and trading year with a sale to clear odd lines and over stocks uncovered in the annual inventory. The items will be sold regardless of original cost.
A varied sale offers ladies wool and silk hose in black white beige nude and fawn tones with prices from 0 to 7 shillings. Also listed are satin cushions ripple cloth cot and pram blankets nursery printing fabrics ballonet fabric and Australian blankets. Notable items include British Army Balloon fabric 40 inches wide and silk finish cloths with special offers and bulk shipments direct from London.
Local shop promotes Albany Woollen Milla Tweeds for smart ready to wear suits and garments made in state. Specials include tweeds, velveteen corduroy, overcoats, trousers, vests, corsets, and jackets with strong prices and broad stock for men, women, and children.
The statement emphasizes that public goodwill is earned through consistent quality service. It pledges to improve daily, delivering better experiences today than yesterday and aiming for a brighter tomorrow. It underscores the value of character in service.
The Board of Health met with the health inspector reporting on nuisance removal in Burling Terrace caused by septic tank effluent. Inspections of premises continued, weekly sanitary depot checks deemed satisfactory, and council approval sought for septic tank installation at Regent Theatre and for linking a pipe to an underground drain in York Street. Eight milk samples were sent for analysis with results promising. TB case noted and measures for rubbish and pot lid sanitation discussed.
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