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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

4

Progress on the Murray from Mildura to Renmark

A visited feature chronicles W B Cheffey of Mildura and a party journeying along the Murray from Wentworth to Renmark. It notes river navigation aims, irrigation progress, and Renmark's development, including crops like citrus and apricots, lake Renmark, and the push for a bridge and railway extension.

W. B Fey Mildura Howse Vieoghty Tare Commonwealth Inter Miklura Corban Jean Nerome Billabong Wentworth Murray Darling Widenvorn Renmark Victoria Mount Kopcimsko Father Muarréy Australia Chaffey Bros Adelaide Melbourne Washington Nnver Peringa Somes Cobdogla Bern Rooney Chix Hamestu Aroy Ete Ikie

The Glove Industry in Wartime Britain and Austria

The article surveys glove fabric production and markets amid war. It notes German dominance prewar, British recovery via Nottingham finish and cotton textiles, and expanding demand for fabric gloves abroad. It cites 1913-2018 production figures, warns of labor costs, and predicts growth as Britain diversifies into kid and swede leather gloves and related fabrics. It also references a soldier’s complaint and a railway timetable note for Albany and Denmark lines.

Albany Austria Great Britain Nottingham Darton France MIT Denmark United Kingdom

Beet Sugar Prospects in Australia and Europe

The Denmark correspondent notes a returned settler trials sugar beet growing. Beets have long powered European sugar, with Napoleon advancing chemists to seed beet viability. Australia shows potential, with production and home demand shaping growth as farmers test sugar beet in the southern state.

Denmark Germany Apoleon Europe West Indies England France Ue Chemistry Sxperta Williams Maffra United States Austoalia Australia Evry

The Heiress and the Curse in Adrian Blair’s Tale

A clipped note surveys author Bridith Kenyon and works such as Jack's Cousin Kate The Squire of Lonsdale and A Poor Relation. It hints at themes of inheritance and misfortune tied to a central heiress and a legendary curse.

Adrian Blair Bridith Kenyon Jack Kate Lonsdale

Escape Hope for Dora on a Long Train Journey

Dora Blair clings to Sir Thomas Brownrick's aid as she escapes Mrs Harris and boards a train toward Morriton Hall. The eight year old, fearing punishment, must travel alone toward unknown relatives, guided by a kindly stranger and a distant plan to reach Waddington Hall where Doris may welcome her.

Dora Harold Sir Thomas Brownrick Sir Thomas Met Harris Mra. Harrin Abe Magiatesse Anne Sont Phaine Balf T'va Saree Morriton Hall Shrewsbury Grace Nat Doris Doria Blair Doria Leanne Thomas Brownrick Dorm Sona Mre. Harris Erie Bert Ahe Mrs. Tarris Harry Dratination London Jack Koamp Leeda Trak Shirewsbury Weddingtom West Dredford Yorkshire Dors Amer Widdington Hall Nhw Waddington Hall Bradford Dove Boeing Crowe Budderaield

Ambrose Blair Faces Unsettling Morning After Nightmares

Blair awakens in a troubled mood following a restless night, haunted by memories of harsh words from the past. He recalls Adrian and the stern hope that his daughter Dora will be cared for, while Christine’s sorrowful glance echoes pleas to protect her family.

An Blair Deers Ken Adrian Darin Abe Christine Ambrose Doria Ambroad

Fragmentary dialogue overheard in early report

The text shows lines of quarrel and moralizing talk between a mother and daughter about marriage and clothing, plus a police scene where a constable accuses a man of driving at twenty miles an hour in a crowded street. The excerpt mentions a priest, an arrest, and a reference to Courageous Podorwian.

Podorwian Ajoinat

Voervailles Treaty criticised as flawed path to peace

Dr Serviea contends the Voervailles settlement is unsatisfactory and fuels future war. He contrasts it with the Vienna treaty praised as a rare political wisdom, arguing Allies’ punitive approach ignores German spirit and risks renewed conflict. He urges moderation, understanding, and genuine security guarantees for Europe.

Serviea Vienna Jong America Suroloa Europe Germany

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