02 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
1
The Commonwealth Flax Committee urges broader domestic flax production amid 1018 import figures and notes strong growth in the Glen area and related industries. It calls for expansion beyond tobacco, sugar, and staples, while political debates in Parliament address inspection travels and regional visits.
The Kittonning Tennis Club opens on Badordey October 31 with committee action and WALT affiliation. Reports discuss Phillips River mining, Fremantle exports, New Zealand and Commonwealth gratuity schemes, rising food costs, and a push for a uniform half holiday. Progress in electrification, livestock leases, and farming cooperation are also noted along with a Cardiff Show agriculturist conference.
A dense OCR of fabrics and prices including Goods University Suiting 34 inches wide in multiple colors, Saydaluxe Poplin in black and brown, striped ratines and silks, and various creams, whites, and taupe shades. Numerous yard prices range from 1s 3d to 34s 6d with fabrics like wool checks, cotton gabardine, silk, sultans, and crepes.
The article details widespread weed pests in rural districts and lax action by governing authorities. It explains Federal quarantine measures for seed imports, testing for vitality and purity, and destruction or fumigation of contaminated lots. Examples show high impurity levels in beet, Canary seed, and other imports, with seed germination issues linked to wartime conditions.
Last week's report is corrected to show the bestiary acknowledges further funding for the hall project. Tanner promised to send a £1 donation. helpers at the working bee did fine work. a foundation and block work were completed. A commuter meeting was held and the hall erection began. dimensions noted as 24 x 22 x 10. A concert at Hartin's Hall drew strong attendance and raised funds.
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