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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1919

Page

4

Obscure London caper unravels as detective aids a fake officer

Mr Seebright, a detective, and Mr Johnston feign disguises to chase a criminal network led by Hang Choo. They confront Jones involved in a altered cheque at Gilmour and Gilmour and plan to arrest him while Miss Sutherland aids the investigation with crucial clues.

Mr. Seebright Miss Sutherland London Mr. Johnston Beobright Munem Mir. Johnston Australian Light Horse Ikerconra Seebright Gilmour Bane Benbright Jones Hang Choo An Li Li Ching Beebright Sevbright Misa Sutherland Hhez Nous Minn Rutherland Mr. Jones Lert Tate Mr. Beebright Becbright

Cheque Affair Deepens as Detective Plans Reveal

The scene centers on Jones and Miss Sutherland as they discuss a ninety pound cheque and a hidden secret. Mr Seebright plans a staged disguise and a motor outfit to lure a clever crime gang, while a dummy Japanese naval officer reinforces the ruse.

Misa Sutherland Jones Richards Hang Choo’s Mr. Seebright Mr. Jones Miss Sutherland Blackbeard Beebright Jgnes Seelbright Ba Dy Central Exchange Onse Selbright

Poultry on Farms Urged At Lancashire Meeting

Tom Barron, re‑elected president of the Lancashire Utility Poultry Society in Preston, pushes farm poultry as a key industry. He argues 16 hens can yield returns comparable to cattle, warns farmers lack of on‑farm poultry focus limits production, and recommends keeping fowls in fields rather than yards.

Lancashire Utility Poultry Society Preston Tom Barron

Link Between East and West Proposed by Royal Society Lecturer

Sir Thomas Holdrich told a Royal Geographical Society children’s lecture that Easter Island may be a historic link between the East and West. He noted its giant stone images and a jadite mask found in Guatemala or Mexico, plus feathered serpent motifs in Chinese pottery, suggesting ancient transpacific connections.

Thomas Holdrich Royal Geographical Society Easter Island Esat West Guatemala Mexico East Wost

Notice to Correspondents Encourages Local News and Public Notices

The paper invites items of general interest including civic and land matters and asks correspondents to sign letters. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Institutions should keep editors informed of progress and meeting notices should be sent. The column aims for a straight public interest focus and censures private matters.

Daba

Line Breeding and In Breeding In Sheep Flocks

An excerpt discusses line breeding versus in breeding in sheep, defining terms and noting line breeding uses distant relation to fix desirable traits while avoiding extreme close mating. It argues selection is essential, warns against excessive inbreeding, and stresses removing weak animals and introducing balanced blood when needed.

Maya C. M Farmers' Gazette

Effort to Sustain Pre Eminence and Practical Science

The text urges maintaining existing leadership through learning what scientists discover and applying it practically in simple, sensible ways for everyone. It stresses turning knowledge into usable, common-sense practices rather than abstract theory.

Returned Soldiers Association Raises Record April Aid

The Returned Soldiers Association reports a highly successful year with strong support from Albany and district members. The April appeal nears finality, with Mrs. P. W. Merks and others collecting donations totaling substantial sums to fund the wound and humanitarian efforts. many groups and individuals contributed across the region.

Albany Waretaker Clove al Bum J. J. Barnett P. TH. Meeks Masimes Mocks Barnett Smith and Cuddihy Miss Sims E. C. Appleton Miles, Tipping and Merrifeld Norman Bros E. Burnett and Co A. H. Jones F.R.D W. R. Smith Trench Comforts McNie BE. G. Everett G. A. Daley Mer- Held Holmes R. R. Holmes Downes Scote M. L. Anderson RB. C. Wild Pattinson T. Horrinees J. L. &. Price W. H Albany Licensed Victuallers Salvation Army J. Clarke R. T. Muir H. Beauluy Goody Wall Pn Mesere IL Hortin Wolfe Bros Gannaway Nebbins McKail Shannon Attwell Lima Stevene Matson Robinson Riley Morehall Wilkinson R. Knapp Weston Tonkin Young Men's Club Albany aBod Mesurs G. Roberts D. Gould Powney G. Bell Albany Lumpers' Union Despitch

Trains Schedule Albany Perth for Weekdays and Sundays

Trains leave Albany for Perth on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday at 2 30 p.m. On Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. and on Sunday at 6 30 p.m. Trains arrive Albany from Perth on Tuesday Wednesday Friday and Saturday at 10 25 a.m. On Thursday at 7 20 a.m. and on Sunday at 7 30 a.m.

Traina Albany Perth

Train schedule between Albany and Denmark

Trains run Albany to Denmark on Monday and Friday at 6 10 am and on alternate Saturdays starting January 18 at 1 15 pm. Denmark to Albany departures are Monday and Friday at 9 85 pm with arrivals at Albany at 2 90 pm on alternate Saturdays depart 5 5 pm and reach Albany at 3 5 pm.

Albany Denmark

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