19 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
1
Sydney discusses religious debates and social change, including Sundays sports use, hymn book reform, and the rise of the One Big Union concept. The column also surveys wage, bread price trends, wireless signals, and speculative moon life theories with references to Marconi and Swedenborg.
Late English reports cover the Church of Scotland commission’s move toward union with the United Free Church. The decision, carried 918 to 36, signals momentum for Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational bodies to pursue unity. The debate featured a key defense of a national church by Dr. Williamson, stressing the gospel obligation to every soul.
Fragmentary OCR text references Albany and production trade concerns, mentioning a so called steam roller cost issue and a figure described as the Squire of When ear ocie ay. The readable lines suggest a local discussion on employment, industry, and rightful trade. No clear names, dates, or places emerge beyond Albany.
The Sydney Morning Herald cites American and British commentary on mass emigration from the United States driven by Prohibition and economic policies. It notes foreign workers returning home, banks warning of billions in capital leaving, and Canada or the Commonwealth drawing closer as an immediate effect.
Police in Japan ban public kissing and cut kisses from films. Censors removed 2360 kisses and only one kiss remained a Columbus grant to Isabella shown briefly before Tolumbus was allowed. Three hundred fifty three embraces were also excised.
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