Vol, 3, No. 11 OCTOBER, 1929 / (/ f) '48sued Akonthly, fditecr by G.G.'j, hj Sanctum at FOY & GIBSON PTY. LTD,PERTfi WEST AUSTRALIAN PLANE ENTRANTS ...fsstiecl 6 sr EA ,House oicoy "3/our rtarrzeplease for ree 9i6son -Pey..Ltce • AZ ETTE iVorttlity Copy. Edited"' by "G.G." in his sanctum at FOY & GIBSONS PTY. LTD. PERTH Westentt Aushatia Celekates 3:ts Centivui THRouGHour the year we have been reminded on various occa- are a factor in Australia's primary production. The South-West, sions of our Centenary, and October is the red-letter month in with its magnificent forests, is slowly yielding to dairying and our Centenary year. The verbose use of words cannot adequately fruit-growing. do justice to those sturdy pioneers who have so magnificently Then, a thought for our fair city—Perth, the State's capital. laid down the foundations of our State, and to their foresight Perth, with its Swan River and King's Park, its fine stretches and unflinching determination we owe a tremendous debt, re- of sea beaches, and its splendid highway in St. George's Terrace, membering that the mantle of conscientious endeavour has been is progressing, and several fine edifices have been erected this handed down to us. year. It is surely a joyful experience to witness the Centenary The Golden West, with a small population, has accom- of the State in which we move and have our being, and to plished much in the past, but a still greater task rests upon the remind us of our duty to ever assist in its welfare by individual present generation. Since the discovery of gold, the population effort and loyal co-operation, thus maintaining a true spirit of has quadrupled itself in less than a generation. Visitors to our mutual helpfulness. State express themselves in terms of appreciation of our bound- This duty devolves on the present generation to see that less faith, optimism that makes light of hardships and difficulties, those who take our place will find that we, too, have added our and only looks ahead to the certainty of ultimate success. Our contribution to the prosperity of the Golden West. hospitality is such that " the stranger within our gates " feels The House of Foy & Gibson is an institution with a third at once he is amongst friends. These characteristic ties are, of a century to its credit. From a small beginning in 1895 perhaps, accountable for the personal pride we have in reiterat- the continuance and growth of business is reflected in the present ing " Western Australia—first and always." Our faith will be buildings. On the foundation of practical service to human justified as long as the development of the State proceeds along necessity, it is our purpose so to build that the principles and sound lines. policies we now employ shall be worthy to remain unchanged The Wheat Belt is an eye-opener to the visitor, and a big in the life of future generations. contributor to our prosperity. The sheep and cattle industries —G.G. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiituttiiriiiiiilli1t111111111:11111111111111111111111/111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111111:1111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Cum. 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CENTENARY EAST-WEST AIR CONTEST This great event will be held from 28th September to 3rd October, 1929. The route is from Sydney to Perth and will be conducted over six days. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest time on handicap, and also for speed:— (a) Prizes on Handicap—First prize, £1,000; second prize, £300; third prize, £ 1 00. (b) Sectional Prize (for each day's flight)—First prize, £30. (c) Speed Prize (fastest flying time over complete course)—First prize, £300. The winners of the first and second prizes on handicap are not eligible for the daily sectional prize, but are eligible for the speed prize. The winner of the third prize on handicap is eligible for the speed prize, but not eligible to win more than four out of six of the daily sectional prizes. Should the winner of the third prize above-mentioned qualify for all six sectional prizes Western Centenary he will be held to have won the first four sectional prizes only. Any com- Australian – ZIP- 18294929 petitor finishing on days or at places other than those prescribed herein will nWegabiner— --ImaEf., 1 suansAmamin.u.AMIGSAtt not be eligible for participation in the prize money. G600—What a lovely gift it will make for friends The cover of this month's GAZETTE depicts the Western Australian near and friends abroad—a Dainty HANDKER- entrants. 'Planes owned by I.. Smith, Esq., of Guildford (D.H.60 Gypsy CHIEF SOUVENIR of W.A. What a pleasant Moth) ; H. G. Simpson, Esq., of Perth (D.H.60 G.) ; V.A. Airways, Perth reminder to them of our Centenary Year. A beautiful, fine quality Swiss Muslin Handkerchief, (D.H.s 0 tractor biplane), and H. C. Ittershagen, Subiaco (Klemm mono- with a Black Swan Emblem in the corner, and r1 plane) . Twenty-eight 'planes have been entered for this air race, which will attractively arranged in the form of a booklet, be keenly followed, not only by Western Australians, but by people through- with the History of our State on the front cover. out the Commonwealth of Australia, and abroad. During the visit of the Price, 1/6 each. competitors an aerial derby will be held in Perth. 11111111 111511111111 11115111111 iiiiniiiminiiitnimiiiiiiiiiiiiiintinimiii88881568188811611816881111i111111n111111111I illi (..,: ; • , i ,...e....--....e‹..,_-..- . ....-- ,- ....- .---..-----•-• ..-:-... • ---, ---.---- • co on en SE ft- o •n GsGS _ n n▪o B® GS OS amr, LIHIVER.SAL PROVIDERS HAY ST — AND ST GEORGE'S TERRACE • PERTH. c9ssued by the .3,c,Z.:;_orziaarrIgleaseease. .0y ibs on g ...2ey. Zed • "C E1TortEitly copy- EIBIERTY'S • ARGYLE PEACE • EON DON • • • ONE Off THE SIIGHYS OF LONDON • • • • The House of Foy and Gibson has great pleasure in announcing ON BOARD THE FAMOUS "CUTTY that they have recently been honoured with the appointment of SARK " Sole Agent in Western Australia for the famous firm of The famous old tea-clipper is now moored in Falmouth Harbour, whe re Liberty's, Regent Street, London. she is maintained in useful service as a training-school for lads about to enter the Navy or Merchant Marine. Some of the boys are shown at a lesson encouraged by his friends, Whistler, Rossetti, Burna-Joni, Godwin, Watts, in sail-makin3 Albert Moore, I cighton, and Alma Tameda, who were anxious that someone should produce soft colored, clinging fabrics, in place of the garish and harsh materials of the Victorian age, opened a little shop at 218 Regent Street. The more you read, the more you observe, the more you think— As the business grew, neighbouring houses were taken, walls and stair- for yourself—the greater you will become as an individual, and the cases we-e removed altered, and in making these alterations, ARTHUR more you will appreciate everything that is good and beautiful all LASENBY LIBERTY (as he then was) always strove to introduce a TUDOR about you. feeling, which gave to LIBERTY'S OLD AND RATHER INCONVENIENT PREMISES a curious charm and an atmosphere of home. All my life I have been a reader. A clay does not go by without something coming up to make life happier for this habit of reading. During the recent re-ccnstruction of REGENT STREET, LONDON-- And yet every new book read gives an added zest to life and, at the LIBERTY'S recently constructed a beautiful building in the Renaissance same time, makes me feel that I know so little, that I have so much style, in great MARLBOROUGH STREET on their own freehold and a to learn. building was erected in the style of the days of HENRY VIII and QUEEN ELIZABETH. The years are all to short for expression. Even the longest life LIBERTY AND CO. have produced Furnishings of high artistic merit, is very short. —George Matthew Adonis. well known to travellers who have visited the LIBERTY SHOWROOMS in LONDON. JOY IS THE GREATEST BEAUTIFIER From time to time we will present quaint, beautiful, and exclusive S:r Andrew Clarke suggests " the cultivation of a tranquil mind. - " Try LIBERTY FURNISHING FABRICS, DRESS FABRICS, FAMOUS TYRIAN to accept things as they are; take the present day and make the most of it." SILKS, SHAWLS, ART HANDBAGS, CHARMING NOVELTIES, ETC., Happiness and hopefulness help mental and physical ills. Joy is the greatest AI.L RICHLY EXPRESSIVE OF ART IN ITS MOST DELIGHTFUL beautifier. Its effect causes an activity of the glandular secretions of the MANNER. body. Tonic in nature they improve the digestion, brighten the eye, and We extend a cordial invitation to inspect Liberty's productions, exclu- clear the skin. Who would fail to attempt to tread the shining pathway sive to the Foy and Gibson Store. to beauty that lies within oneself? MARCUS AURELIUS SAYS — JASPE AND ARABESQ - He Refused to Be Hooked ify "Accolac" Then take this honey for thy bitterest cup— DO I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU BOYS WANT To There is no failure save in giving up; ssa ME A GEN I U No real fall so long as one still tries, E Fit For seeming setbacks make the strong man wise; 1 41V., IP There's no defeat in truth, save from within, Unless you're beaten there, you're bound to win. go1411: Personality is a trade-mark and distinguishes you as a certain individual. This mark is on your face, on your speech, on looks and manners. You cannot hide or disguise it. Men of experience ran always see it. Wit h acknowledgment s to " Rolls and Rags'." •Th OB G a 00• mopa G ags til 11/1 n es no en GE a- P L1L JAnAll Ink UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS HAY ST — AND ST GEORGES TERRACE , PERTH.