09 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1922
Page
1
A fashion note reviews Paris summer fashions and London trends. It mentions lemon yellow and mauve organdie frocks, crepes, georgette, and veils with embroidery. It covers trimming with openwork, silk, and lace, plus new Japanese crepes and printed textiles.
A detailed guide on grey as the season’s dominant color for men, with advice on garden party attire, fabrics like tweed and worsted, jacket styles, and the proper placement of waistcoat pockets and watch chains. It also covers shirt collars, cuffs, and the shift toward quieter shirt patterns, ending with a note on a Soviet mission to Canada following trade talks.
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade met at the Fire Station with good attendance. Minutes from the prior meeting were confirmed. The chief inspector planned a Friday parade and December visit, while members discussed station improvements and an electric whistle. Brennan’s nomination as volunteer representative was supported for past service. Members approved two new applicants, Haycott and Stirling Olliver, and a letter of thanks was planned for contributors to the social event.
Land notices list parcels available on October 11 and 14 in Woodedale and PlantaGenet Districts. Locations include 530 acres near Tunney townsite and 100 metre plots near Denman, with terms under parts V VI and VIIII including prices per acre and mortgage conditions. Also notes the American Asiatic Fleet near Shanghai with 22 warships and about 4000 men.
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