17 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1919
Page
1
Municipal Council faces scrutiny as ratepayers demand public release of the auditors' report under the Municipal Corporation Act. They question why the Mayor has not published the findings in the Government Gazette, and request clarity on the act's application and potential steps to appoint an special auditor if needed.
The author notes a booklet thesis urging women in business to study methods and financial columns, but argues appearance matters. She warns against neglecting dress, claiming clothing psychology influences success and that charming personality often hinges on how a woman is dressed for the role.
The report outlines the financial burden of Commonwealth railways with desert lines costing about 12 million pounds and annual deficits near 400 thousand. A proposed transcontinental route from Oodnadatta to Katherine or Marea to Newcastle is under Cabinet review as taxpayers await outcomes and lessons from current lines.
The article links dust to influenza spread, urging nose breathing, thorough home dusting with damp cloths, frequent airing of carpets and furnishings, and protective muslin covers for food containers to curb contamination and infection risks. It notes natural nasal filtration and warns against mouth breathing. It ends with a note on Chinese silk workers seeking a wage rise.
A wartime column derides fresh young women in Civil Service posts as unteachable and a drain on efficiency. It argues government departments require sober, experienced staff and predicts a swift departure of these entrants, with men to replace them.
An American journal credits the British for decisive victory through sea power and economic aid. It notes Britain controlled seas, supplied allies, and provided credit and industry that bolstered France Russia Italy and the United States in the final push led by Foch. The piece argues victory was ultimately a sea power and economic alliance triumph.
Fragmentary wartime musings condemn Austria as a legacy of abuse and coercion, predicting the empire's disappearance as Germans Magyars and Slavs seek independence. The passage interleaves political commentary with casual dialogue and aphorisms about love and fate.
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