31 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1921
Page
1
Transcribed miscellany covers Paris fall fashions with winged sleeves and embroidered trims, fabric color trends including black and nut brown, plus care tips for rust removal and bacon storage. It also includes recipes for macarons and lamingtons, a humorous Norfolk-jersey train anecdote, venom advice, and trivial household hints.
The Returned Soldiers League Ao meeting at the Soldiers Institute, with Maley presiding, discussed reviving the Red Poppy as the international memorial flower for Armistice Day. The plan includes ordering 1000 poppies and selling them through churches and a Women’s Service Guild to raise funds and honor fallen comrades.
A reader from Albany questions the city health inspector's handling of alleged septic tank issues and a possible secret siphon during town water prep. The letter urges action by City Fathers, calls for public accountability, and asks for a watchdog group to protect ratepayers ahead of elections.
The report covers a Merrymaker event with winners in costume and fashion categories, noting prizes donated by local sponsors. It praises the committee for organizing a successful gathering, mentions judges names, and previews upcoming season fashion trends including wide sleeves and color-edged bands.
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