10 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1919
Page
1
In a suburban drawing room Mrs Jones and Mrs Brown discuss a two week visit, parrot swearing, and wartime effects on young women. The column notes new flame colors, velvet gowns, and uses for metallic brocade. It questions women's business ownership and grills polite political discourse at home.
Discussion outlines postwar plans to develop northern Australia via a trunk rail from south to north following the telegraph line, linking cattle country and future capital sites. Proposes extending lines to Katharine River, Macdonald Ranges, and Daly River, plus a Barley tableland link and imperial railways material transfer for settler expansion and economic growth.
Doctor H C McKay manager Melbourne prescrip tions made up patent medicines proprietary articles all at lowest prices billed for customers in this advertisement with pharmacy department details and offerings.
The Western Australian Government cooperates with the Commonwealth to devise schemes aiding ex soldiers to settle on the land. The same financial measures could assist settlers in the Northern Territory. The plan would reward pioneers with greater support and access to available war materiel.
The article argues that health in homes hinges on brightness and ventilation, with large windows and open air essential. It warns against overcrowding and over furnishing, noting dust and poor surroundings harm health and intellect. It concludes with a light anecdote about a commercial traveler and a terse wire from his wife.
The aeroplane pioneer foresees a radical air age with aerial post a postal line and taxi plane service for the United Kingdom. He predicts international air cooperation, Atlantic flights by Whitehead planes, floating air stations, and a government exploration department to harness surplus labor and wealth for national benefit.
An Irishman stood near a ball watching a general fight. He asks a doorway observer if the private fight is ongoing and whether anyone may join in, hoping to understand if he may participate. The scene blends barroom humor with social interaction, reflecting a lively crowd and casual wit.
The Herald reports unprecedented bush fires across the Great Southern this summer. In Kojonup fires burn for days with Eastman said to be heavily affected. Nearby Katanning area losses include Ladyman Brow and Clagston fences and food. J O Lines helped Douglas as flames forced retreat after a hat incident. At Lake Grace Hastie faced fires while driving, escaping danger by crossing burnt terrain. In Toolbrunup Hama and Parnell suffer losses as vast areas burn, Nyabing to Katanning largely swept clean.
The overland 308 mile journey to Ravensthorpe via Gnowangerup Ongerup Needilup and Jerrmumungup was undertaken by W Mullenger and companions in a Buick six. The run took 21 hours consuming 144 gallons of petrol and included many sandy rough stretches with river crossings fallen timber and gate openings. A minor mishap near Katanning caused a broken front spring quickly fixed. Wildlife sightings included browse birds emus kangaroos ducks rabbits and hawks. Ravensthorpe was quiet awaiting the Mines Minister visit and road improvements were promised with a new road to cut costs and improve travel.
A Belgian diamond merchant, Andre Knops, accuses Williams and Wilson of conspiring with a woman to obtain diamonds valued at £7065 via fraud. Williams, an electrical engineer, met Knops on a Pullman trip, visited Page-street Westminster, and arranged to pay by cheque after a luncheon with a supposed wife. The scheme collapsed when a bank meeting was marred by a sudden call to Coventry.
In broken Lilo village a weary mother pleads for aid as French civilians recount two years of hunger and bombardment. A New Zealand soldier brings a moment of humanity to Marie, a sick child, and a shy girl at her side. The family recalls looted homes, starvation, and the loss of loved ones wrought by war.
An Australian voice argues for a bold repatriation scheme centering on paper mill development using karri forests. It urges government nerve to invest in 60,000 acres of karri country, ringbark faulty timber, burn and regrow forests, build a railway to Albany-Bridgetown, and employ returned soldiers while boosting state prosperity.
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