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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20706, 2 May 1929, Page 16

Details have now been published of the new regulations prescribed by Parliament tor universal style of clothing throughout Derain, which will be enforced from March 22, when the new year opens. All men must adopt' the Western style of short jacket and trousers. Any form of overcoat may be worn while travelling. Drivers, blacksmiths, and “ hunters ” may choose their own headgear when at work, but for others—save the exceptions mentioned—the new pahlevi hat will be comcardboard with cloth, and a heavy shower causes it to collapse like a fatigued accordion. Hatters are jubilant. The public are warned that their hats must be of a quiet shade: fie Persian youth who ventures op. headgear of a vivid colour may find himself in a dark cell.