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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
4
In a coastal drama a vanished squire returns as the truth behind the peacock trees unfolds. Dr. Brown explains the plant fever and staged marvels, while Ashe and Paynter confront the scientific and public belief clash culminating in a catastrophic reveal.
The piece weighs whether the imperial ex soldier settlement plan will be fair and effective. It notes high initial costs for diggers, possible state reliance, and hopes the scheme can boost production and district prosperity. It urges careful consideration to seize the chance for southern state growth.
The article argues duplicity in global trade, noting German magneto price cuts and British car price hikes postwar. It cites a Perth motor agent visiting England and a managing director admitting profit aims, with concerns over high prices and limited colonial trade as oversea markets shift. It ends with brief gossip snippets about Mrs. Gossips and Mrs. Swagger.
A dense classified style notice urges advertisers to specify insertion counts and notes cash only terms. It cites ten casual adverts and thirty standing ads at special dates with a deadline of 8 AM on Monday and Thursday for insertion.
Special notice states all changes for standing advertisements must be in the office by Friday and Tuesday at 2 noon. The bulletin emphasizes strict submission times for upcoming advertising cycles.
We welcome items of general interest including social notes land and stock matters. Send news on one side of the paper signed for authenticity. Public notices from clubs institutions and meetings should be reported. The paper pursues a straight public interest policy and will not print private matters.
An Albany High School science class study notes from an Ontario Agricultural College bulletin explain soil health. Key nutrients nitrogen potassium phosphorus and calcium govern plant growth and fruit quality. Nitrogen supports leaves and protein. potassium aids carbohydrate transport. phosphorus aids protein formation. calcium strengthens stems and food storage.
The article discusses chicken pox in fowl, its contagious nature, age susceptibility, and the importance of isolation and thorough disinfection. It describes symptoms such as sores on the face and combs, eye involvement, and nasal discharge, plus a treatment mix including Crosol disinfectant and sulfur ointment. It also notes broader poultry topics like yolk color in eggs, nutrition effects, and export discussions with Australia and England, concluding with a local note about Speare's Balm and medical advice.
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