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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 06, 1922

Page

4

Argus and Intriguing Prodigy Draw Big Crowds at Local Theatres

A奇ghtly odd premier features Argus the four-eyed mythical seer and a 1000-strong stage show while the Paramount film The Woman God Changed stars Leena Gwen and E. K. Lincoln. Patrons are urged to book early as packed houses are expected at Town Hall and Empire Theatre with discounts for children and special Monday shows at Fanpir Theatre.

Aggie Town Hall Empire Theatre Warman Knyidie Theatre Aris Argus Marvel Paramount Broadway Cosmopolitan Paramount Company Donn Byrne Leena Gwen E. K. Lincoln Normans Fields Oo Universal Mary McLaren

Wool Sale Telegram From London Office Shows Mixed Demand

Messrs Dalgety and Co report a London cable noting wool sales mixed with firm combing wools and poor lambs wool. Merino wools and crossbreds show various percentage declines and exports to the Continent and Americas are outlined with specific sale volumes and origins.

Messrs Dalgety and Co London Barra RTI Cape New Zealand Continent America

Concrete Houses Become Common in U S, Study Finds

The Bureau of Standards conducts inspection trips to study concrete housing as part of the housing improvement program. Visitations near Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicago and Minneapolis report strong improvements in ordinary use and ornamental effects, suggesting a concrete house style will spread soon.

Bureau of Ktaudarda Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicago Minneapolis Fulure Scientific American

British Exhibition aims at research fellowships in 1924

A British plan to spur science and industry includes commercial research fellowships of at least £500 plus a first class return ticket. Winners will travel to a selected overseas region to study trade stimulation and resource development, with methods of resource representation also to be considered.

Great Britain London

Poultry health notes urge thorough cleaning and preventive care

The article advises strict yard sanitation for fowls, detailing insect checks, creosoting and disinfecting practices, and proper droppings boards. It emphasizes clean housing, permeable perches, and dry bedding for brooders, plus crop rotation with ground renewal to prevent disease in growing chicks.

Treasury study on stenographers wastes government time

Efficiency experts in the Treasury department estimate 40,000 government stenographers and typists earn 100 dollars a year and up. They claim about 6,000,000 soltnres worth of the government’s time is wasted each year due to the professions.

United States Treasury Department

We Are Blind to the Truth Sermon on Evil and Evolution

A rambling commentary critiques human nature and evil thoughts, arguing that moral law and rebirth govern consequences. It contrasts worldly pursuits with character, spiritual nourishment, and wisdom, urging readers to follow a religious pathway and align with a broader evolution.

Wong C. Harris Albany

Potato Growers Conference Demands Tighter Import Rules

A conference of potato growers led by Mr AL Burl and Mr Wo Ty Farte urged the Albany port be used to restrict imports. They demanded higher inspections, a price on disease control, and stronger measures on all potato shipments. The motion called for government action through the Minister for Agriculture to authorize these steps and protection of local growers.

AL Burl MLC Advi Chwaher of Commerce Wo Ty ‘Farte Tie Trained Powh al Rolie Burville Minmatar Maley Pocte Mer. Forte Smith Mer B. Norton Narrikup Burvill Forte Albany Chamber of Commerce Mr. Williamson

Conference motion carried amid visitors thanked

A garbled note indicates a conference meeting where a previous motion was carried and a vote of thanks to visiting attendees concluded the proceedings.

Lamera Collins Expansion Into Western Australia

Mr Melvin Collins owner of the Lomera Merino Stud in Smith Australia plans to extend to Western Australia with a new stock venture. Arrangements with ACE Cockram secure transfer of part of his flock to form the Cockram Lamara Merino Stud near Katanning and Fairfield Broomehill, with Cockram and Collins to jointly supervise both properties.

Rows Tow Andenan Katunnus Commonwealth Melvin Collins Lomera Merino Stud Smith Ausralia Western Australia Law Qwestrom Piesse Katanning Hon ‘Lary Ace. Cockram Fairfield Broomehill Cockram

Land Notices Open for Selection in Plantagenet Dan Denmark and Molson Districts

Parcels in Plantagenet and Hay districts west of Kalgan Redmond and Molson district near Kojonup are open for selection under The Land Act 1898. Parcels range from 160 to 723 acres with prices per acre from 12s to 40s and include agricultural bank mortgage conditions. Applications to be lodged at Albany with upset prices listed for Denmark town lots and surrounding parcels.

Plantagenet District Abou Hanty Kalgan Plantagenet Hay District J. E. Watson Jeane Redmond C. Vook Albany Denmark

Local Classified Line Pulls Names Amid Jumbled Ad Text

Fragmentary notice lists several names and roles such as Mr A and Mr Spratt amid scattered phrases like orders promptly executed and monthly charges. The legible items suggest a local classifieds snippet with unclear context and multiple personal names.

Barker Wall Tenterden Spratt Wellstead

The Man of Silence Chapter 1 Continuation

Clarence West plots to coerce Madeline into an arranged marriage with Reuben Avondale to settle debts. Madeline resists and vows to tell Reuben herself, inviting her sister Barbara to accompany her to London for the meeting.

Exan Reuben Avondale Tife Clarence Eatidy Madeline London

Vincent Avondale returns as mystery widens in London

Madeline Westley seeks an answer from Reuben about Tremaine as Vincent Avondale, thought dead, reappears in Piccadilly. Barbara Westley encounters the mysterious stranger and grapples with memory loss while Cash pair navigate danger and a looming lunch.

General Smuts Moralises on War and Souls

In an interview with a lady contributor of Current Union, General Smuts reflects on life, war, and human struggle. He notes humanity's inner conflicts, the burden of sorrow, and the idea that the only happiness he knows comes from a contented Black man who works hard, then rests. He hints at coexisting futures for races.

Jduion Ceveral Shute Jan Earth

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