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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
6
A reader letter laments the Civil Service’s red tape and immigration policy in Australia, critiquing favoritism and costly schemes. It argues for land policy reforms, better selection for civil roles, and cautions against overreliance on outside boosters.
The article critiques practices in places like Turkey and Persia, noting polyandry or polygamy as a cure for drunkenness, debt collection gaps, and easy divorce. It contrasts with US laws and warns of cultural clashes, while mentioning a Yankee yacht visit with spiritualists aboard the Coronet.
In Sydney social season theatres buzz with opera comedy and drama. Marguerite from Madam Slapoffski and Mephistopheles from Herr Ewil Greder headline Gounod Faust, with La Boheme coming in English by National Opera Co starring Madam Slap as Mimi. Audience reactions mix admiration for vocal polish with humor at stage shenanigans. Margaret Anglin as Kate in The Taming of the Shrew draws mixed gendered responses.
A readers column riffs on a staged tale about a generous Martian guest and a young man’s merciful spending spree. It shifts to fashion notes on the Merry Widow hat trend with broad brims and decorative crowns, plus social chatter about Melbourne politicians and a mysterious yacht The Coronet visiting port with a religious entourage aboard led by F W Rae revered as Elijah, drawing public curiosity and gossip.
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