Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954), Friday 17 December 1926, page 4


HER CHRISTMAS LETTER. The simple faith.of. a littrle Horharni girl oof about Seven suminmers led to her writing to '-'anta Claus"' and iputtinli the letter in thle post otlice pillar witlh. out a stamp. The elusive Father ('hrist mas' address was unknown. and .the mail sbrter had to put the letter aside. After colsultation withll the po.tmastt., the missive was opened. It was a toutchinu reqiuest to. the: veerrable anmd! yearly childreu's benefactor. Thle liitie girl wanted "a nice sleepilg ldo!l beautifully- dressed, a small Christmas stocking amnd auyfhing else you (an spare." She enided her letter with "hoping you are well" anid .igned itas a pledge of good faith. In prde?J that the little: girl's wiihe.m will be metI with, the wise otflicials redirected thec letter to Father Christmas eare of herI father. It will io doubt ie fully tiStendedto. teiidemct to, -