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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1925
Page
4
The Local Board of Health discussed a Tuesday night inspection showing neglect in privy facilities and contractor performance. Council agreed to form an advisory committee with three council members and two Vigilance Committee reps to improve municipal library services and update facilities.
Local council debates subdividing Lot 25 on Perth Road amid dispute over authority to alter an Act of Parliament. Dr Ingham and others warn that only Parliament can change the Act while the mayor cites a letter from the Commissioner of Titles. The motion to subdivide, tied to land offers and future rates, is carried with several members dissenting.
A reflective piece on how war alters youth forming a hard shell to feel pity. It describes youths masking emotion with speed and wireless fun, isolating their inner life while adults observe from a distance. The essay contrasts shared daylight realities with youth’s private dawns and twilights.
Town foreman notes need for drainage repairs and road improvements to curb storm water flow from Mt Melville to Bay View. Recommends concrete pipes, partial replacement of waterlogged wooden drains, and phased year by year construction with limited funds. Report referred to the Public Works Committee for action.
The ad promotes Doan s Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney related pain. A Mrs J H Powe of Albany reports her husband s relief after using the pills two years prior and cites continued benefit ten years later. The Vigilance Committee objects to private ownership of public utilities in a council letter.
Cranbrook orders Alexis toward safety as Vasily drives the escape caravan by river. They seize a makeshift boat and drift past wild ice and forest while pursued by Cossacks and a hidden foe. Helen, Pushkin, and others endure cold nights and treacherous currents seeking a safe dawn.
A perilous river crossing unfolds as a boat breaks apart amid ice and rapids. Pushkin Vassily Alexis and Helen fight the elements to reach a rocky promontory while fear and hope drive a desperate dash for survival. The party clings to hope as churning waters threaten to swallow them whole.
A witty social portrait contrasts the modern woman of 1925 with traditional femininity. It notes women gaining independence yet exploring charm and allure. Men remain drawn to helplessness, while the modern girl seeks work, independence, and her own name.
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