A Siwa Visit and the Virginity Disc Mystery
In Siwa the narrator observes a young man selling a "Virginity Disc" to locals, sparking laughter and curiosity. He notes strict seclusion of married Siwan women, early marriages, and ornate dress and jewelry on young girls, including silver discs that signal forthcoming nuptials. The piece contrasts a harsh, almost exotic landscape with social customs and gender roles in Siwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siwa
Siw
Ancient
Egypt
Iti
Siwa Disc Trade and Life in the Libyan Desert
Observations from Siwa detail disc sellers and price disputes, with a young man revealed as a woman named Ayesha. The narrator learns of marriage norms, divorce, and women selling to date merchants, noting vast social changes under civilization and the desert’s unique customs. The piece ends hinting at future instalment Dancing in the Desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin
Ayesha
Siwa
Witche
Primary Producers' Union backs compulsory military training
The Lower Hunter and Gloucester District delegates met at Raymond Terrace. They adopted a resolution urging the Commonwealth to restore compulsory military training in Australia. The plan, moved by L. B. Fisher, supported enlistment and Militia strengthening while criticizing the Returned Soldiers' Act. Discussions covered labour shortages, immigration, and farm issues, with emphasis on British migrants and parish support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Hunter and
Gloucester
Council of the
Primary Producers’ Union
Raymond Terrace
Commonwealth
Australia
L. B. Fisher
Times
G. W. Ralston
Light Horse Regiment
R. W. Alison
Dungog
A. Smith
P. Kennedy
Miller's Forest
J. McRae
R. L. Fitzgerald
M. P. Dunlop
M-L.c
Hughes
A. W Frazer
Miniser
Dunlop
G. T. Dawson
A. W. Horsley
Newcastle
S. L. Monaghan
Stroud
McRae
Great Britain
Mr. Alison
W. Stanton
Mr. Fisher
Ralston
Shute
EF. Timbs Morpethi
Central Rivers
W. Sears
New Zealand
Kennedy
Maitland High School
England
Lucerne Seconal Committee
Delegates Report from Sydney Council Meeting
Mr Ralston reported on the central council meeting in Sydney where a telegram to the Minister for Commerce urged a square tax on the butter substitute. Excise, pig branding, disease prevention by planes, and dairy supervision were discussed. Water charges by the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board were criticized and a council request from the Primary Producers Union received attention. The committee decided to wait for the reconstituted Water Board election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
Cen
Atwuthas
Lower Hunter and Gloucester
Primary Producers’ Union
Dungog. Chronicle
Sire and Dam Lineage of Maitland Show Winners
The report details the pedigree of Sire Baron Chief and descendants through Alma Chief and Blossom, noting wins at Maitland Show across 1931 to 1937 including 1st Colt or Filly, 1st Yearling, and multiple Champion and Reserve titles. It lists fees of £8 8s and mentions W. H Bagnadi of Stratford as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Chief
Alma Chief
Imp. N.Z
Bonnie Balunkv
Blossom
Lochtergns
Vni NZ
Dale Carlton
N.Z
Finny
Montalto
Violet
Lord Salisbury
Pourt
Alma Chie
Maitland
Lal Singleton
Singleton
Dinip NZ
W. H Bagnadi
Stratford
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Wiley
Flemington
Farmers & Graziers
THE
Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative
Grain Insurance & Agency Company
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe
Bridge St
Mo Patt
Pitt, Son & Badgery
Advocate
Gloucester Advocate
Barrington ST
Casin
Steen
Siu
Sunshine Cafe
E. Patmore
Lower Hunter & Gloucester
J. Douglas Stewart
J. G. H. Hoeben
Pinaanuns
Frazer
Lsbour
Department of Main Roads
Nelson's Plains
Milk Board
I. BE. Monro
Market Si, Gloucester
J. T. Howard
Taree
Stan the Sealon
Woondooma
Bimbash
Shahazadaimp- Ayal
Charmimpi Arab
Triewlor
Peg
Bimbashi
D. H. Bartlett
Barring Ry
Prestigato
Vauxhall
Holden
R.A.C
General Motors
Holdens Ltd
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Oldsmobile
BUICK
LA Salle
Cadillac
Maple Leaf
Bedford
Fox
Storm
AMI
Wwa
A.M.P. Society
Samuel Hordern
Kb.e
D. E. Walker
New South Walnut
Pitt Street
Vittoria & Pulteney
New Business
TM. Breckenridge
Trinstrial Department
D. K. McLeod
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