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  2. Letters to the Editor

    Sir,—The leaders of the two Government parties seem agreed on the need for a National Government. Would it not be a step in the right direction if the two ...

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  3. MEN AND IDEAS Musing Along the Burma Road

    WE look on the Burma Road as something built recently and thrown into sudden prominence by the swift hands of war; but the fact that Marco Polo travelled along one part of it gives it an ancient setting and a more symbolic value. ...

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  4. BOOKS of the DAY

    The ancient gibe that all good Americans go to Paris when they die is thrown open for revision by tecent events. If Adolf the Damned continues his present ...

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  5. GEORGE ELIOT'S ARTISTRY

    QUEEN VICTORIA was just six months old when George Eliot was born. Of all our English writers Mary Ann Evans — to give her her proper name— ...

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  6. THE PASSING SHOW

    Mr. H. G. Wells's descent on America, after dropping a heavy wad of advice in England, reminds me of the title of his early novel "The Wonderful Visit." ...

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  7. JOHN BUCHANS LAST BOOK

    Some industrious and patriotic Scot should compile a roll of honour of sons of the manse born north of the Tweed. Despite the allegation that the parson's ...

    Article : 872 words
  8. Among the Fiction MYSTERY AND THRILLS

    Saxon Ashe, new member of the large and distinguished company of fictional detectives, makes his bow to readers in this engaging talc by an unknown author ...

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  9. A.I.F. CABLES

    Sir, — Referring to the despatch from Mr. Slessor in "The Argus" (11/10/40), headed "Romanco in the A.I.F. Cupid Defies the Cable." we have to advise you ...

    Article : 131 words
  10. RELIGIOUS DECLINE

    Sir,—There are clear indications that our religious leaders are becoming increasingly concerned at the waning of religious influences in our community, for ...

    Article : 161 words
  11. LEADERSHIP

    Sir,—A truly National Government is desirable, but unity will probably never be secured by politicians in our Federal Parliament under either Mr. Menzies or ...

    Article : 95 words
  12. Nature Notes This is the Season of the Birds

    Bush and plains now resound to the rejoicing of the birds. Migratory species are back, and on every hand nesting operations are in progress. The cuckoos ...

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  13. BYGONE DAYS

    CAN any reader furnish particulars of the career of Charles Robert Thatcher —"The Inimitable Thatcher," as he liked to be called—who flourished as a comic ...

    Article : 515 words
  14. Livingstone Letters

    The 68 letters in this collection belong to the flrst half of Livingstone's African career, and by allowing the man to speak for himself the book serves a useful ...

    Article : 313 words
  15. MARKETING BOARDS

    Sir,—Your issue of October 9 reports recent Legislative Council discussions on boards. In this Mr. Chandler refers to the Apple and Pear Board, as ...

    Article : 114 words
  16. PREMIER CRITICISED

    Sir,—The Premier (Mr. Dunstan) takes exception to tho remarks of the Rev. J. Brown, who said that "Christians will have to stand up to Governments which ...

    Article : 133 words
  17. Theatre Notes SHOWS ARE DOING BUSINESS

    With the opening of Gilbert's satire on feminism, "Princess Ida," at His Majesty's to-night, the Savoy opera season moves steadly on through its ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 565 words
  18. SOLDIERS' TRAVEL

    Sir,—Travelling in a train I overheard two women talking of a man who had given up a job at £9 per week to serve his country, and of how little he had left ...

    Article : 115 words
  19. And Now the Poets

    It is both mentally and morally refreshing to turn for an hour from the world of the Luftwaffe and the Stuka to that rarer region where poets dwell. We have ...

    Article : 357 words
  20. Bridge Notes THRILLS

    Turning the 850-point deficit with which it was faced at the end of 60 boards into a lead of 1,010 at the end of 30 boards. A. H. Goldberg's team held its own in ...

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  21. NEWS BROADCAST

    Sir,—The explanation offered by the A B.C. that the B.B.C. no longer broadcasts commentaries at 11 am. is not convincing. The speakers Vernon Bartlett ...

    Article : 77 words
  22. John Masterman discusses HEART AND LIFE PROBLEMS

    THE number of lonely people who write to me show that not everyone finds the right partner in life. Many never find one at all. ...

    Article : 462 words
  23. EIRE'S NEUTRALITY

    Sir,—Ireland's sons in Australia may fight for their faith, for God and humanity; they may follow the flaming cross wherever it leads, not counting the ...

    Article : 232 words
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  26. 448 YEARS AGO A NEW WORLD WAS FOUND

    To-day is the 448th anniversary of the discovery of America. On the morning of October 12, 1492, one of Columbus's sailors, watching anxiously from the ...

    Article : 204 words
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