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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
10
In Merlake a restless Marjory Creighton rejects idle optimism, arguing she cannot spend life in mere amusement. She seeks meaningful work or purpose beyond charity visits, debates, and social calls, inspired by a wider horizon and a desire to use her abilities.
A fragment from a serialized tale shows Margery under pressure from Marjory to heed caution about a risky engagement. Marjory warns of fast and loose schemes while Margery contemplates her future and social expectations in a garden scene with a looming decision.
In a Brimpton setting, Marjory faces an uncertain engagement to Sieanington as she weighs future work and independence. Dr Tranleigh, a friend, contemplates aiding her in Brimpton with voluntary projects while hints of obstacles and moral tests shape their evolving bond.
The scene centers on Marjory and Tranleigh debating the demands of an idealized union. Marjory insists a husband must be strong, principled, and unblemished, while Tranleigh cautions the impossibility of such perfection and urges balanced expectations. The dialogue suggests tensions over love, duty, and personal ideals as the narrative continues.
The article explains the clerical collar as a survival of the white stock once common in dress. It traces a shift by lawyers and officials away from full stock to just the neckband, making the parson’s collar forward fastened while other outfits used back fastenings.
The article describes English telephone users reaching France Germany Italy and most of Europe the United States Canada soon Australia and New Zealand with direct long distance service. Calls to Canada remain routed via New York but will change. India Japan South Africa and others are not yet directly connected. The Post Office plans a world network and expects cheaper rates as long distance volume grows.
A fragmentary contemplation contrasts Millet and Watts on art with messages beyond charm, valuing ideas that move imagination and heart. It includes a rustic market scene where a farmer notes a cheek payment and a domestic moment about two pieces of calico in the cupboard.
The piece argues moody behavior stems from selfish pride and fear, urging frank discussion to relieve worry. It counsels ignoring anger, offering patience and love, and notes that support and understanding help moody individuals regain normalcy.
An Italian professor emeritus Dr Vincenzo Mancini demonstrates extraordinary memory. He recalls intricate railway timetables and population figures for hundreds of places in Italy and abroad. He correctly identifies artillery unit names dates bandmasters and regimental marches. He then restores mixed pages in minutes.
A traffic officer asked a spinster her age and was refused. He pressed by naming neighbors and the Hill girls, prompting the spinster to joke about being “old to the Hills” as a reaction.
A commercial traveller, failing to book orders, leaves in disgust and is stopped at the village edge by a constable who points to a Dead slow sign. A Jew jokes about a £1 note and a tramp, leading to another humorous misfire by the traveler.
A curious scene unfolds as a bamboo pole vendor displays embroidered garments and silk articles. The buyer negotiates, testing prices and bargaining fiercely, until a final agreement is reached after rounds of offers and refusals, with a repeated claim of being poor versus the buyer's wealth.
The piece contrasts physical courage with moral courage, noting physical daring in exploration and aviation while arguing moral courage advances society. It argues courage grows as cooperation and community protection expand, and calls for individuals to stand for justice and truth despite fear.
A motorist stuck in mud hires a yokel and horse to pull him free. The yokel jokes about busy nights patching holes. A cement works manager seeks time off for a wedding. A waiter misreads a menu item while diners joke about meat. Percy spirals into obsession after a false lover, ending with revenge against women.
A dense, fragmented text mixes stage directions and dialog with stray lines about actors, doctors, and a detective. The piece references voice production, a young man with a distinctive speaking voice, and a busy street scene with shop talk and minor encounters. Names and locations are sparse and unclear.
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