29 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1920
Page
1
A Sydney parliamentary inquiry into salaries and allowances triggers heated debate. Beacons reveal expected rises from 760 to 1460 pounds, with ministers accused of secrecy and a caucus scandal surfacing. Commissions may follow as more alleged breaches emerge.
A correspondent explains neighbours delayed coverage as his dispatch lay in a letter-box for six days missing prompt mail. He notes neighbours treated him with courtesy and withheld information, while a metropolitan reporter received details and the event appeared in another outlet.
The Walkerville council debated Middleton Beach land subdivision with Dr Forte arguing for 66ft frontages per block while others supported 40 percent frontage. Proposals to adjust by laws prompted postponement until clear subdivision rules are set and Albany planning concepts discussed.
A 112 page issue praised for Western life scenes and North Australia travel portraits. The feature highlights Kimberley travel impressions and Northern life with illustrations protected in the issue.
A compact note highlights that Oldfield's Cakes maintain consistent offerings and quality. The line suggests a reliable product line and steady bakery practice without changes in recipes or presentation.
The letter laments disloyalty in the mother country and urges Irish unity against imperial rule. It recalls figures like Sir Thomas Esmond and Mahon, questions secret societies, and appeals to Irishmen to support self governance despite centuries of subjugation.
MrGA McCurdy, the British Controller of Food, claimed in a speech that wheat price rewards better inflation than any other food or commodity. He noted the fall of wheat prices in America and Australia marked a major turning point in economic attitudes and policy.
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