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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1923
Page
4
The readable fragments sketch a chaotic city page with mentions of Amusements, local venues, and theatre. Amid garbled names and phrases are hints of performances, a visitor’s opinion, and plans around venues and schedules, all reflecting a bustling, perhaps uncertain, social calendar.
A fragmentary film scene unfolds at a Town Hall with a noted cast including Velors and Hieh. An ex convict seeks a fresh start while a romance develops with a woman who has doubts about his past. A detective pursues the case as the plot leads to a dramatic climax on screen.
A sensational film titled The End of the Road presents venereal disease as society’s enemy. Richard Bennett stars with Clive Adem and Dr Katherine Bennett Davis guiding the narrative through hospital wards and shattered homes to a reformative message. The Empire Theatre screens Friday night, with admission restricted to those over 15 and endorsed by doctors and clergy.
A fragmentary review notes Wesley Barry in The Street at Mt Barker. It highlights mixed reception and claims the film offers thrills and a morale lift, with actors like Carlene and Von Tanniarte amid a larger cast. The piece praises certain performances while warning of crowd-pleasing elements.
A rural column urges compact poultry setups to reduce travel for caretakers. It advocates Beauty and Utility in pens, houses, and yards, stressing tidy surroundings, efficient layouts, and minimized movement to improve health and appearance of birds. It cites Mr. Collins' success with Berkshire and Wington breeds and notes showing trends in local fairs.
Kerr resident FLG letters criticize the New Commonwealth Loan for war debt refinancing. He argues manufacturers and voters should support the loan renewal and conversion privileges, noting the upcoming Pan-Pacific Science Congress in Sydney and the value of demonstrating national resources and financial credibility.
Influenza, whooping cough and measles sweep Australia with rising fatal cases. A drainage plan advocated by J B Leeson aims to reform swamps from Finkura to Morrinville, using open drains and ploughing to convert land into productive pasture and improve settlement prospects.
A testimonial from Mr T Uubleish claims Donns Backache Kidney Pills cured his severe kidney pain and fatigue after weeks of distress. He reports lasting relief and continues using the pills prophylactically, noting wide availability at 2/0 per bottle from Foq tor-MaClallan Co in Perth.
A crowded mockery of modern vanity contrasts doctors' scorn for the toothbrush with the universal habit of keeping teeth clean. The Daily Chronicle notes English habits persist despite humorous remarks about travel and memory.
A fragmentary report from Western Australia discusses farm labor demand and settler interest. It notes the need for diligent, reliable workers to develop opportunities on new settlements, with references to local authorities and agricultural departments guiding the process. The passage reflects cautious optimism about attracting labor and fostering settler activity this year.
The editorial outlines the paper's aim to follow a straight course for the public interest and promises rigorous analysis of anything tending toward private or trivial matters. It defends open ventilation of public issues while censoring irrelevant content.
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