SIR CONAN DOYLE

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 301, 14 September 1921, Page 5

SIR CONAN DOYLE

OPINION OF AUSTRALIANS

“MORE ENGLISH THAN THE ENGLISH ” ✓ By Telegraeh—Presß Association— Copyright (Rec. September 13, ,5.5 p.m.) . London, September 13. Sir Conan Doyle’s book “Wanderings of a Spiritualist,” published to-day, deals chiefly with his visit to Australia. He states that the Australians in some ways are "more English than the English. They have kept the old type, while we have been imperceptibly Americanised. The Australians are legs ready to show emotion, more restrained in applause, more devoted to personal.liberty, keener in sport and quieter in expression.” Sir Conan Doyle declares that drink and horse racing are Australia’s two curses. He was shocked and astonished by the numljer 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 d»ag on the country's progress. Everyone is bent upon winning easy money, and thia makes them dissatisfied with the'money earned.’’—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.