06 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1919
Page
1
The piece surveys current women's fashion including fringe removal, hat cleaning with chalk and petrol paste, longer skirts returning to drapery trends, and leather belt accents. It also discusses hat trimming, pannier styles in black taffeta, and the revival of leghorn hats with floral wreaths.
A London Evening News piece by a self described modern woman argues against strict maternal ideals. She values independence and outside employment while noting concerns about propriety, dress, and public opinion. The writer contrasts her stance with her mother’s domestic, affectionate role.
The piece discusses a breach of promise trial where the defendant’s team argued the plaintiff had tuberculosis. The jury did not reach a verdict. It suggests health certificates for engaged couples and notes the risk of reactivation of tuberculosis after childbirth. A humorous vignette about a visiting friend adds local color.
A wide assortment of fabrics is listed with widths from 34 to 40 inches and prices ranging from 4d to 1s 6d per yard. Items include cotton gabardine, crepes, silks, wool blends, linens, and various patterned cloths in multiple colors.
A long, dense dispatch critiques government housing and wage policies, laments labor disputes and inflation, and discusses strikes, unemployment, and proposed reforms. It references ministers, elections, and public works, linking urban congestion to economic plans and social unrest.
A garbled OCR fragment from Madris district discusses tiles, phenomena, and waters. The passage mentions serena feet in diameter and references a Doyen with unclear context about weight of a stall chit.
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