30 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1922
Page
1
London fashion columns describe sponge cloth frocks with elbow sleeves and piped edges, plus crepe de chine and moire materials. Mentions three piece suits, velvet ribbons, drawn thread work, and decorative collars. Also covers hats, ladylike accessories, and a set of kitchen recipes.
The British Press notes Lord Northcliffe’s posthumous critique of ownership behind daily papers. The piece argues multimillionaire control shapes news, limits labor access to information, and questions press independence. It cites Pall Mall Gazette and Western Mail links, with calls for worker-owned publications.
An OCR fragment quotes John Swinton describing journalism as a means to destroy truth and sell out to Mammon. It notes a paid newspaper worker and accuses the press of lis outright behavior, reflecting a critique of media integrity in America.
The Albany Cricket Association held its initial gathering on Wednesday October 25 at 4 pm with members including Mr. F L L and others. Correspondence was noted and fixtures for the season were drawn, outlining rounds and matches for November and December along with subscription details and umpire arrangements.
The House of Representatives debated taxing natural increase in stock and perishable goods. The amendment proposed by the Country Party aimed to tax local natural increases at year end or upon realizations, countering high taxes on uncollected income. The government opposed, but the amendment passed by 26 to 2.
The ex Kaiser and ex Crown Prince of Germany are ill in Holland as doctors fear lung trouble. Nervous excitement over an upcoming wedding is blamed for the Kaiser's condition. A prior rally by Bidmarek and unrelated events echo a world already at war, with speculation about a prolonged convalescence.
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