14 Nov 1927
Page 1
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1927
Page
1
A survey of dresses, blouses, gowns, plaids, and trims discussed for summer fashion. The piece covers fabrics like crepe de chine and georgette, styles such as belted blouses, pleated skirts, and Parisian influences, with color guidance and dyeing tips. It also notes athletic wear evolving for tennis and the appeal of soft pinks, beiges, and blues, plus a brief exercise regimen.
A collage of disparate items mentions Dan Davies boot merchant and H. Gobey auctioneer, with historic ad language about lighting systems and home goods. It reports on recipes for empire puddings, travel chatter on the Vedic liner, and an anecdote about a shooting party mishap as noted by the Manchester Guardian.
Fragmentary timetable outlines departures and arrivals between Albany and Perth with days of week and small fare figures. Most text is garbled, but references to days Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Sunday appear alongside prices like 10.80 and 10.25.
Sir George Pearce urged greater activity and coordination between the Commonwealth and Australian governments on migration policy. He criticized state vacillation and last minute changes to migrant requisitions, noting harm to migrants and government efficiency. He warned that NSW electors’ dismissal of state governments could have beneficial results.
At a conference with representatives of broadcasting stations the Prime Minister said the government was considering lowering the listening-in fee though no definite reduction had been fixed. A key issue is whether to encourage existing close stations to reestablish relay stations in country districts where services are inadequate.
The notice outlines land tracts near Albany and Plantagenet with reserves for Crown entry. Each parcel lists location, area in acres, price per acre, survey fees, and existing improvements. Crown reserves entry rights for necessary drains with no compensation.
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