09 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
1
An eclectic column mixes tirades on oil profits and industrial unrest with political talk in Australia. It laments foreign influence, praises patience for progress, and muses on railways, timber, and naval bases while weaving in quirky asides and regional observations.
A York show report notes fewer live stork and soil displays due to high exhibit standards. The piece highlights batters’ competition and a reshaped committee for Katanning wood farming repatriation. It mentions a successful stud sheep sale, local industry notes, and several regional anecdotes from Katanning and Quairading.
A wide selection of sheets towels pillow cases curtains damasks quilts blankets rugs and more arrives from Oraova cream madras curtain muslin white and cream fabrics in various finishes. Prices range from a few pence per yard to shillings per item with heavy blankets and leather cloths available.
A hall gathering celebrated home footballers with a lively crowd, praising Denmark's team for versatility. Townley Labour supporters and Credle met to discuss a May event, while a trophy series and social entertainments were planned.
Correspondence from William Bay requests guidance on transferring Denmark town hall public property to a trustee. He notes prior government actions and local board delays, seeks procedure to formalize transfer and allow public access while preserving rates for ratepayers. The letter discusses a Mechanics Institute site and potential borrowing for building funds.
A fragmentary poem by Felocleta describing a rural scene with a beloved Boronia girl. The speaker admires nature, quiet fields, and distant bells while the world remains calm and hidden from harsh voices. Names and places appear garbled, offering a mood rather than a clear narrative.
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