British public snobbery over foreign names in music criticized
Sir Landon Ronald, head of Mahal School of Music and Drama, condemned the British public for demanding singers with foreign names at prize events in London. He cited Lina Perri and Dora Labbetto, noting many English artists now rival foreign stars, and urged recognition of talent regardless of name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon Ronald
Mahal School of Music and Drama
Mansion House
London
Prina
Lina Perri
Mimi
Dora Labbette
Guildhall School
Ax Lisa Perl
Ocour Temalgat
Siiti
Kreisier
Horowitz
Cortot
Helfers
Lottie Lehmann
Sal
Bekee
Peru
Vereata
Wool Levels Show Wider Gains Across Grades
Wool prices move higher across spinners wools topmaking and shirtings rising up to 40 percent from December 1934. Market buoyancy returns as buyers adjust to rising costs and broader use of mohair in linings, upholstery, and light suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reporia Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Yawning Patient Cured in Victoria After Quiet Treatment
After eight days of persistent yawning with futile medical care, Mrs P Wakelin recovered through complete isolation and absolute quiet in Victoria British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
British Columbia
P. &. Wakelin Han
Wool market revival boosts South African mohair exports
The report notes a revived demand for wool and mohair, highlighting fivefold growth in South African mohair exports from July to September 1935 compared with 1934. Buyers include Yorkshire, Japan, France, and the Continent, with America reentering as a factor while prices remain stable enough to sustain Christmas and New Year trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
Japan
Italy
Continent
France
Historic Document Reveals Old Waterloo Bridge Share Certificate
A historic document presented to the Commonwealth Government includes a share certificate from a company formed to build the Strand Bridge later named Waterloo Bridge. The certificate, dated 1808, shows the bridge seal and payments notes and was forwarded by Mr. C. P. Beeman of London. The minister noted it will link to stones from the demolished bridge for possible future Canberra incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Bridge
London
Waterloo Bridge
Commonwealth
Piterior
Paterson
C. P. Beeman
Beeman
Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
Wotary
Canberra
State Lottery No 310 results and prizes
State Lottery No 310 drawn in Sydney with first prize of 3074 won by Youta and Mine syndicate and Mrs M Garard of 5 Merton Street Roselle. Second prize 16973 to Mine Alone syndicate and Cecil F Powers of 22 Manning Street Potts Point. Third prize 81759 awarded to Merry Christman syndicate and Mrs Bessie Groundwater of David Jones Ltd Sydney. Fourth prize 18863 to Dad and Mum syndicate J Poblin of Coventry Street Homebush. Lottery No 311 to be drawn on Monday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Youta and Mine
M. Garard
Merton Street
Roselle
Mine Alone
Cecil F. Powers
Manning Street
Pott's Point
Merry Christman
Bessie Groundwater
David Jones Ltd
Dad
Mum
J. Poblin
Coventry Street
Homebush
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Holt Holbrook
House of Holbrook
Holbrook Seae Vinegar
Kath
Wengland
Europe
Persil
Jim
Jim Darling
Ees Tay
Music Public
America
United States
Bury
Hi Joes
National Library
Johnson
Johnny
Johnson’s
Hierte Teat Tor
L.B.W
Tooheys Pilsener
Omatette
Pers
Gloria
Lifebuoy
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