19 May 1919
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1919
Page
1
A fragmentary narrative includes a tense scene on a verandah where the narrator confronts Mr. Hardluck and his wife. The conversation leads to a forged document demanding silence about filmic details and local resources, ending with a note that Paris denies any French protectorate move by Abyssinia.
Over six weeks a special inquiry examined the Ames roll for the Legislative Council in South Bunt Province. Notices of objection were issued by Electoral Registrar C. B. Marshall to invite qualified electors to verify enrolment details at the Courthouse, Katean ning, with Chief Electoral Officer E. G. Stenberg urging up to date rolls for citizen duties.
The article laments neglect of propagating native grasses once plentiful to support drought resilience. It notes many varieties have disappeared as landholders mismanage grazing and drought periods, urging steps to preserve and distribute drought resistant and nutritious grasses. In New South Wales an agriculture department officer has long curated better types, with E Breakwell leading efforts toward a national policy to safeguard these grasses.
The Minister for Mines Mr. KR Robinson outlines steps to support Ravensthorpe copper and gold production. He urges higher monthly ore processing, reduced coke use, and government assistance for developmental work while noting unsettled claims by local mine owners on past smelting and refining charges.
Dr A T Gattery urged the National Free Church Council to abandon sectarian aims and join in national reform. He warned that failure would invite revolution and that the churches must address social ills like drink, while soldiers and workers criticized parish parades. A vision emerged of liberty in the pulpit and honest dialogue between ministers and workers amid mounting discontent.
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