The Art of Letter Writing in Social History
An exploration of letter writing as a far-reaching art that shaped social and domestic history, noting its value in preserving vivid commentary on the times and contrasting with the telephone’s impact on personal correspondence.
Canberra Wool and Budget Clash Deepens in Parliament
Canberra faces a tight budget debate amid jittery wool markets and stimulus doubts. Prime Minister Menzies signals possible import controls if needed while Wool prices falter. Labor questions Petrov ties and security funding, with Ward demanding parliamentary accountability and the threat of a session-ending security debate.
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Commerce and
Treasury Department
Mengies
Eddie Ward
Sydney
Australia
Country Party
John McEwen
McEwen
Canberra
Labor
Petrov
Security Service
Anthony Luchetti
Macquarie
Ben Chifley
Menzies
Petrovs
Mr. Menzies
Ward
Traveling Salesman Ballad in a Village Shop
A BBC programme excerpt recalls a traveling salesman in a North Country village shop where a mother and daughter listen as he pitches his wares. The scene ends with a light joke about his teeth as part of the show. A separate note mentions a new brick office with meal facilities planned at Gunnedah sale yards costing over £5000.
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Gunnedah Saleyards
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Miller
Arthur Street
Manilla
The
N.R.M.A
Clifton’s Pty. Ltd
Spring Street
Royal Commission
Justice Ligertwood
Mr. Ward
New Guinea
Godfrey Winn
BBC
Clyde Cameron
Lab 8. A
Labor Party
Soc Austin Orturry
Tonneau
Wood
Manilla Street
Non Sequiteur
Gunnedah
McCormick
Manilla Harvester CO
Bedfords
Bedford
C.H.V
B.h.p
Wb. Ae
GMAC