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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1936
Page
8
A letter from Pro Bong Pranica Tatewell of Bridge Daly voices frustration with long waits at Horsham Post Office. The writer calls for more staff to reduce the backlog and improve service, urging action by the Postal Department.
A letter to the Horsham Times discusses Rainbow’s naming from a local spring bow rise near the town, arguing for adherence to Aboriginal terms like Croajabrim. It cites surveys by Tobin and mentions other towns, native place names, and regional stations with native meanings.
Mrs Kennedy and Dr T Ryan recount beliefs of her people amid legends of native nomenclature and weapons. They describe the unusual spoor crossing hunting grounds from Murray to Major Mitchell’s route. McKenzie notes these beliefs during a July visit to Shill.
Sir Henry Guilett and Federal Bombers leaders met in Melbourne to discuss the Japanese situation. The confidential gathering, urged by readers, urged action to prevent price rises in wool if the issue is not settled before fiery maul sales, with ministers briefed but not fully disclosed.
NACTNEES REPORTS Meme Wilton ponun Co of Hor sham records a low inquiry at the monthly horn sale at the Corporation yards inst Priday with 11 horses sold from those offered. Prices ranged up to £33 for draught mares and £25 for a 5 year old geld, while numerous sheep sold at an average of 18/2 per head to buyers from Mildura Hopetoun and other centres. The next sale is planned for August 20 at Grass Flat.
Horn-rimmed spectacles have been banned in the British army as they interfere with proper gas mask fitting and removal. The War Office has introduced a new pattern with steel frames and flattened sides to replace the old style, aiming to improve duty efficiency and gas mask effectiveness.
A London reader learns Australia’s climate varies with region from tropical Gulf shores to temperate southern states. The piece notes vast pastoral lands, wheat country in Wimmera, large cattle holdings, and a culture of neighborly aid among British settlers, alongside the romantic pull of Australian life.
An old advertisement promotes Rita Tucker Laimes as a hairdresser at Allan's Buildings upstairs between Fears' and SHS Hersham. It touts permanent waving with the Dew Croquinal V Machine, self setting ends, and a 30 wave for £1 1s. Call 363 to get hair treated at city prices.
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