10 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
1
The column advises on repurposing soap wrappers for ironing, uses old stockings for braided borders, and reviews frock styles with back seams and long sleeves. It covers Mantel mantels, planting hints, and baking tips, plus commentary on appearances, domestic life, and the role of women in society.
In a learned article, F W Keys calls on English speaking peoples to recognize a living philosophy in Shakespeare’s island genius applicable to all time. He draws parallels with the Renaissance, notes Shakespeare’s focus on human rather than celestial ends, and argues imagination and sympathy solve Europe’s modern questions.
The English press discusses women war workers and postwar placement. Lady Ampt hill proposes continued D A D work with targeted training in health and domestic fields. The British Air Council bars women from fitting in the Royal Air Force, arguing flying is not a woman’s domain.
The Denmark Roads Board met on Saturday with G A Flay presiding. B Walters replaces V E Buckley in the East Ward role. Discussion covered rebuilding two condemned Kent road bridges using Commonwealth funds for returning soldiers, though few soldiers will seek work locally. Debate on a Denmark Bridgetown railway followed as potential outlet for produce and use of idle Albany storage, with a call to form a Progress Committee to protect settlers and counter missteps by Perth Agricultural Bank officers.
The A and H Lovisty held its annual general meeting on the ball Saturday the 5th inst under President G A Flay. He lauded past year success praised lady members and thanked Paterson for side shows netting £39. The balance sheet showed about £70 profit. An edict to appoint more than one vice president passed and motions on meetings and committee size were decided.
A practical guide to pig farming urges breeders to maintain balanced herds, breed their own stock, and avoid overpaying. It stresses buying young pigs cheaply, not keeping excessive numbers, and selling promptly when prices fall to protect profits.
A reflective line urges salespeople to be human and approachable. It counsels acting with warmth, friendliness, and tact rather than mechanical repetition. It emphasizes earning wages through genuine interactions and likable presence.
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