White Australia policy faces wartime reassessment
The essay argues the White Australia policy is impractical in practice and should be reconsidered after World War I. It notes Allied help from India and Japan, warns of population and development needs in the north, and suggests controlled colored labor as a path to growth while acknowledging tensions with long-standing racial ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
India
Japan
America
United States of America
Great Britain
Dindartake
France
England
China
Indian
Pacific
Pewce
Britain
Tropics
Ite Wren
Kimberleys
Queensland
Australis
Java
Northern Territory
Mont
Europe
Australa
Denmark-Frankland Road Correspondence Demands Bridge Repairs
A letter from William Bay dated March 7 1920 criticizes the Denmark Frankland roads board for delays on two dilapidated bridges over the Lit Ue River. He urges funding for repairs and criticizes political responses and local officials including MLA Herbert Robinson. He notes long delays, reliance on resident labor, and the 12 mile Fremantis Perth road contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roads Board
Teesdale
Lve
la Cottenoe
Ononot
Dutapayers
Herbart Robinson
Fremantis
Perth
M'S.l.a
M's L.C
Ewy
Midland Junction
Old Frank
William Bay
Kalgoorlie Market Report March 7 1019 Prices Flat
The Kalgoorlie Market report shows heavy supplies across lines with firm tables. Grapes plentiful with low values. apples and pears mixed. peaches plums oranges lemons and other fruits priced. market for potatoes improving with sample prices. Poultry prices extend from cockerels to hens and mobblers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Fruitgrowers, Limited
Kalgoorlie
Where is the pretty girl I married
A reflective piece on marriage and appearances, arguing men misread wives as they age. It contrasts a wife’s changing looks and a husband’s blind trust, noting men may mistake charm for virtue and women’s elegance for fidelity. It ends with a call to mutual trust and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dozne
Jane
Cassing
The Wowser and His Unyielding Creed
A caustic portrait of the wowser who judges every action of others by rigid morals. He condemns drinking gambling and relationships while labeling happiness as dissipation and seriousness as criminal. The speaker mocks the wowser’s endless surveillance and moral policing.
Inoculating Doctors Adorn Masks with Pistols
Report highlights doctors in full color, wearing masks as their daily outfit, with pistols carried in a bag as a disturbing accessory. The description portrays a tense tableau of medical figures adopting militant trappings.
South Africa faces a republic current and racial tension
The piece argues South Africa trends toward a republican government amid a growing native voice and racial tensions. It notes British imperial limits, warns of nationalist agitation, and discusses the potential transfer of German colonies and repatriation proposals as part of a wider African political crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Africa
Nation National Congress
Johannesburg
Jamaica
Cape Province
Great Britain
Imvo
Cape
South-west Africa
Botha
H. E. V. Pickstone
Pickstone
Cecil Rhodes
America
Cane Times
United States
Europe
League of Nations
School Uniform Trends Dominate Girls Attire Standards
Regulations enforce uniform pleated drill tunics for most schoolgirls while outside school navy blue or cream serge skirts are common. Evening wear remains modest with simple velveteen frocks as a standard option, reflecting practicality and economy in child fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Jockeys Past Glories and Current Fates in Australian Racing
A nostalgic glimpse at Australian racing figures. It recalls a jaded jockey who forgets a pocketed instruction at the barrier, notes a jockeys fund, and recounts Billy Jordan once famed for 93 wins in a season now selling papers in Melbourne. The piece contrasts past success with present hardship and ponders charity and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Gould
Adelaide Clube
Melbourne
Malbourne
Caulfield
Jim Fanning
Fanning
W.R.C
Jockeys
Billy Jordan
Swanson-street
Billy
Silenc
Branding Frit Cases for Overseas Trade Advised
The Hon. Minister Mr C F Baxter publishes guidance on branding fruit cases for export. Growers must brand lids with fruit name quantity state and grower or agent name and show nett weight if under one bushel. End of case should show variety and size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Baxter
Western Australia
Australia
Cleopatra
Jonathan
Wits
Wise Saws on thrift from the famous Scottish comedian
The renowned Scottish comic, famed for vaudeville riches, preaches thrift and saving. He claims big earnings from entertainment should fund war support and charity, recounting £10000 to the British war loan and £1000 to the Prince of Wales Fund. He shares maxims urging prudence in spending and prudent use of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Prince of Wales’ Fund
Shipping News Arrivals and Coal Bunkers
Shipping arrivals at Albany include the Mirama hospital ship from New Zealand to coal at Adelaide docks before heading to England. The Wyandra sails Melbourne to West Australia with calls at Fremantle and Aly bany to load cargo and passengers. The Euclais returns from Fremantle and proceeds to Israelite Bay and ports en route. The Mahin from New Zealand will bunker 1400 tons of coal from the Adelaide lighters before continuing. Additional ships, the Burma, Feier, Wiltshire, and War Ostrich, are listed with coal bunkering and eastbound plans. The Rosalin is due to Albany to load 6000 tons of flour. several agents cited include McIlwraith McEacharn and Co and Henry Wills and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandra
Melbourne
West Australia
Fremantle Street
Alybany
Sbont
McIlwraith
McEacharn and Co
Agenta
Euclais Dos
Fremantle
Israelite Bay
Mirama
New Zealand
Adelaide
England
Shaw, Saville and Albion
Mahin
Dalgety and Co
Burma
Mellwraith, McEachern and Co
War Ostrich
Sydney
Henry Wills and Co
Agente
Rosalin
Albany
Projected Movements of the Eucla Sloop Service
The Eucla steamer schedule shows arrivals and departures between Fremantle and Albany with multiple port calls. Key legs include Fremantle to Albany March 17 arrival and March 19 departure for Israelite Bay, and returns to Albany April 6 from Hope Town and Esperance, continuing to Fremantle and back through late April and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamee Eucla
Albany
Fremantle
Israelite Bay
Hopetoun
Esperance
En Perance
Enpearance
Buc
Public notices and town affairs from Katanning district
Reports discuss a road board inquiry over a reed machine and possible wiring of a steel champion choice. Federal action follows a Royal Commission into alien-origin public servants with several officials to justify dismissals. Vermin Act powers may empower Pingelly to regulate rabbits. Katanning plans to raise funds to endow two cots at Perth Children’s Hospital aiming for £100 per annum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goowangerup
Prime Minister’s Department
Pingelly
America
Katanning
Children's Hospital
Perth
Aqnam
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Paralilla
Denmark-Frankland Road
Kalgoorlie Market
Wowser
Shipping News
Eucla
Pattinson
Albany Brewery
W. R. Smith
Speare
Ao Ip
Lis
Menda
Castlereagh Street
Ideal Private Hospital
Corner Cliff and
Melville Streets
Nurese Anderson
Jas. R. Anderson
L. Powell
York Street
The
Commonwealth Military Forces
Peole
Balate
Cambert
fParth Road
A. R. Hodge
Plaschette
South Street
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