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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1926
Page
4
A 12 foot diameter wind wheel with 24 hinged blades and a center gear drives a generator via a durable belt. Described as automatic, it stores energy in large batteries and can light a small fan or power three ordinary houses, with capacity rising in stronger winds.
The report shows 20 921 new Dodge Bros. cars held by U S dealers with 9 353 orders unfilled across about 9 300 dealers. Week ending April 24 shipments to U S and Canada reached 59 0586 amid plans to cut overflow and reduce second choices. A minor shark incident near Catalina involved Duke Kahanamoku and actors from Old Ironsides but no injuries.
The Wheat Position review cites Lille and Winnipeg trade news noting difficult conditions for merchants amid lower Chicago and Winnipeg prices due to food shortages and improving crop prospects. It reports Canada resuming shipments through Montreal, stronger US and Canadian spring wheat outlooks, and lingering European weather challenges with Russia and Romania behind normal.
A testimonial from Mrs Dennis of Carew Street Kuinning praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for relieving long standing kidney trouble. She describes severe back pain urinary issues and swelling then credits the pills with complete recovery and ongoing use to prevent relapse.
Footwear for next summer offers a varied range with styles favored by actresses from Paramount Pictures. A standout sandal uses white kid and patent leather, while lizard finish remains popular abroad and likely to rise in popularity here. Tinard leather style with a sensible heel suits both plain frocks and tailored outfits and is gaining acceptance among discerning wearers.
Film notes praise Harold Lloyd as a premier motion picture draw card now releasing under Paramount. The feature College Days follows a newcomer's college progress with a standout football sequence and suspenseful college-life comedy drama, featuring Bebe Daniels and a mix of Chaplin Keaton and Linder influences.
Jack Holt stars as Captain George Glanville who must choose between love for Helen Salvia and duty to his English freighter crew. Florence Vidor plays the wife of a drunkard aboard, while William Powell Alan Simpson Mark Swain and Frank Campean support the cast in a virile sea drama with a typhoon sequence.
A Paramount release features Richard Dix in Nephnie the warrior telling the decline of the Red Man as white rule spreads. Ten full blooded Red Indians tour Australia with the film, including Nassah played by Old Man Hammer’s son, drawing Sydney crowds.
Adolphe Menjou gains belated recognition as Paramount backs a prime role in Sorrows of Satan under D W Griffith. Cast includes Ricardo Cortes Carol Dempster and Lyda Putti. Also notes a social event at Karenkatta Motor Factory with a large turnout.
A jumble of stray quotes and sketches touches on race, war, education, and social life. It notes alleged bank loans for German textile needs and jokes about teachers and actresses, with scattered reflections from Australia and America on work and married life.
The winter timetable shows daily trains from Perth to Albany at 6.55 pm except Saturdays. Arrivals at Albany occur 10.40 am or 1.40 pm on different weekdays. Albany to Perth services depart Albany at 2.30 pm on select days and include 4.30 am and 10.10 pm departures. Fortt arrival times vary by day, with Monday exceptions.
The timetable lists Monday and Friday departures from Albany at 7.6 am reaching Denmark at 10.28 am. Return from Dramwark at 1L mu.I to Albany at 2.45 am. Wednesday only Albany depart at 1.40 quan with Denmark active, Denmark departure at 12.30 p.m. and arrival Albany at 4.10 p.m.
Bus schedule shows multiple daily and weekend departures between Albany and Denmark with varying travel times. Service operates Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with specific departure and arrival times listed for each leg.
The Commissioner of Railways announces motor coach departures from Albany at 11:15 pm on Saturdays May 20 June 12 24 July 10 24 August 7 21 September 4 14 October 2 16 30 and November 1 27 for Denmark. Preceding Fridays the coach leaves Uvomark at 2:43 pm arriving Albany 6:00 pm. return Denmark departure 7:90 pm. Denmark to Albany returns 10:30 pm. Mail schedules also updated with close times at Albany P.U. from May 17 1926 for Perth and Denmark lines. outward and inward mail times listed with specific weekdays and stations. Wayside Mails to King Kalgan Rivers Napiki Takanarvp and others noted with departure times.
Residents will be invited to Journ events varied and attractive lectures. Professor Ross presents Marvela of the X-Rays with illustrations. Dr J B Battye discusses Discovery and Colonisation of Western Australia. Ticket prices are fixed for Juveniles. lectures to be held at Albert Hall on Thursday excluding Kee one.
An old advertisement touts Heenzo a cough and chest remedy. It claims a two shilling bottle mixed with water yields eight bottles of cold and bronchitis medicine. The text promises soothing chest and throat relief and notes the product is used in hospitals and by Australian citizens.
Pola Negri inspires a beach style in the film Road and Nawehty with a simple design. The outfit features a trimmed rose beige fur edge, a short chiffon jacket, telescope sleeves with beige fur, a tight skirt of gol toned material, no stockings, amber satin shoes, pearls, and white bracelets. Travia Banton is the fashion creator, with Malcolm St Clair directing and stars Tom Moore Ford Sterling Stuart Holmes and Miss Dupont in the cast.
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