22 Oct 1923
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1923
Page
1
A collage of clothing trends, craft hints, and recipes covers summer frocks, trims, and collars. It notes silk stockings, crocheted jumpers, and patterned dresses, plus egg preservation methods, potato croquettes, and a jelly-topped cake. A Sydney fair supports country girls and local technical colleges, while fashion writers discuss green palettes and tattoo trends among Sydney women.
The Agricultural Department reports rising fertiliser costs and uncertain wheat prices. European demand shifts and new fertilizer claims by experts stir debate while Victoria weighs fruit marketing and harbor charges. American farming trends, disease threats to potatoes and tomatoes, and rising farm equipment costs drive calls for cooperative factories to reduce machinery costs.
Correspondence from the Albany Holiday Season Committee reveals disputes over publicity and the fate of the Albany Tourist Association. Haywood advocates publication and a town effort, while critics accuse misstatements and seek clarity on the booklet project and future plans for a local manufacturing venture.
The Progressive Store runs Hosiery Week with special values on women’s and children’s hosiery. Featured items include quality stockings, fine quality stockings, and special baskets of clearance lines for children's socks. Savings apply to heels, silk blends, and Mercerized options with substantial discounts this week.
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