EVILS IN AUSTRALIA.
HORSE-RACING AND DRINK. CONAN DOYLE’S IMPRESSIONS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—-Copyright. Received Sept. 13, 5.5 p.m. London, Sept. 13. Sir A. Conan Doyle’s book, “The Wanderings of a Spiritualist”, was published to-day. It deals chiefly with bis visit to Australia. He states that the Australians are in some ways more English than the English; they have kept the old type, while we have been imperceptibly Americanised. Australians are less ready to show emotion, more restrained in applause, more devoted to' personal liberty, keener in sport and quieter in expression.
He declares that drink ahd horse-racing are Australia’s two curses. He was shocked and astonished by the number of young men of decent exterior to be seen staggering down the street, often quite early in the day. He adds: “Horse-racing is a real drag on the country’s progress. Everyone is bent upon winning easy money, and this makes them dissatisfied with the money earned.”—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 14 September 1921, Page 5
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156EVILS IN AUSTRALIA. Taranaki Daily News, 14 September 1921, Page 5
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