13 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
1
A scrambled column reviews Australian domestic politics and economics, urging cooperation between farmers and workers, noting Australia’s trade with the United States, October imports, and December deadlines. It lists figures on imports and exports, mentions Labor and Liberal figures, and hints at broader nationalist economic ideas.
A reader letter from J. D. Davidson of Albany Brass Band Committee discusses the band’s financial strain, subscriptions withdrawn by Mr Day and Dr Catling, council subsidy removal, and efforts to reinstate the band. He calls for a transparent financial report and a general meeting to review costs and leadership roles.
The Perth Chamber of Commerce promotes the Australian Products League to boost local industry. It advocates expanding production in West Australia for condensed milk butter fruit and preserves, urging regional development from Albany to Esperance with emphasis on sugar, dairy and fruit farming to stimulate employment and trade.
The Albany Butter Factory directors held a Friday meeting at E G McKenasie’s premises. They discussed freight schedules, sought more info on returns and removal periods, and requested terms on coal stores. Directors expressed dissatisfaction with slow share uptake despite general support to start the factory.
A Dalgety letter from London dated September 16, 1918 describes the sixth series public sale of Government wool. Competition was strong with Continental buyers active. French buyers prominent and sales to the United States noted. Merinos and other types showed price increases of up to 10 percent. The writer also references general economic commentary on the League of Nations and global cooperation.
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