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The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 155

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XT i ill The American voters 1 A A Tuiioph, Smith so many tyearafeo did not give Senator DoIq a chance to find out. returned to the ob- aMm 'vicSSfe''' Dole and the: Hawaiian war hero Senator Daniel Inouye boasts 100 men, oui oniy Mis': vdeacmJbi mwm I am on entetional man, probably easily pleated, and perfection is one of the qualities which' most moves me. And perfection concerning horses, an animal with which I have conducted a life-long love affair, made an even cr impact. I admit my eyes filled; and my voice broke when I told the boys "oh the staff that the book had arrived. It is indeed a beautiful book.

Others may see its. huge presentation as awk- duticbf The Man Who t. From The Most Powerful Man On Earth snrincs to. mind during flap Australian, political What Is a politician i Grape pickers have no wara to pernaps, nke me: we were a com-cumbersome; perhaps, munity our own. such doubtel by- and i jth.

So why do the. politic large, tthey worth as cians come to Canberra, many gwpes as they can giris and boys? pick. fellow 6 right 10 govern rolls beer barrels down us the wooden slide into, pub f. Thera is ib accepted cellars is, with little: measurement, of good assistancefrom-the TBeer 5 government, but J. K.

Barrel Rollers Galbraith, the American wornV broadly what he economics writer and wit, contributes to the happir close to one when he ness and order proposed that gaiarfes nT b8 officials be calculated thus: $5,000 Closer to home, even an editor discovers his or her worth in the inflation or- unemploy-place, when people buy, wro if tiicy or don't buy, publications stay the same, and a fme I knew the horse and knew their stories. I loved "being a racing writer, enjoyed racing neonte because thev were have never condemned horses for their failure to win carrying my money. I've given owners, trainers, jockeys, officials and a passing bookmaker or two plenty, and would do so again, but somehow I see wrong in placing blame on -one of the most beautiful of God's creature because he didn't move his; legs fast enough to win me a bet Mary Mountier is, the general editor of this book. There's a whole series on oable thoroughbreds ai'onnd the world. She's finished the New Zealand volume, and is tackling Irish and ones.

A younf man called Graeme Clark is the general co-ordinator for Notable Australian Thor as an apprentice; to arguing the merits of Kingston Town and Mighty Kingdom: just: other day. iJwji Probably an ego trip but who wants to rcmem- bcr the bad things, way? So I- oyer the book's magic and gladly admit it, When the book: arrived I thought it was mine to keep, and told people mentioning boastfully that I had assisted in a tiny way. I had discussed the mannerisms, s'tyle: and': conformation of some -of the horses to be in the book with one. the people involved, but only so very briefly it was overwhelming to think tit was worth the gift. It turns out the, book must go back.

There are only 3,500 of them, 2,000 of them numbered and available for sale in Australia and are quite expensiveii AKttlS under $500 as a matter of fact. '-A i But thar doesn't mst- ter. You can't -o wo lite bacjk, can you? CANCBRM June 22 to July 22 The ''pnssmcs perienced since, late last year" will soon end and' the next two weeks wUI be in a better Vposi-tion to resolve out-; standing problems, but do take your time and reconsider all sides of a de- again, someone win jina some word or mark to mar its perfection. But I cannot. It arrived in the office addressed to me, packaged like the Royal jewels.

Notable Australian Thoroughbreds 32! pages; 31 centimetres by 41 centimetres, weighing seven kilograms, ihe pages gold-blocked, the hard cover genuine leather and linen. -Around a quarter of it was my life That wis th finnl nnr of the great- line thor: ougnbred after the stories and -mag-1 nificent painting prints of the old-timers like' Jor-rocks and Carbine, -after, the greats Of the. first half of the 1900 years like Phar Lap. and Peter Pan. mm Transoort i exist Tfori': the'meii and' women who fill the Canberra air with voices.

AlA: a -radio show, owasrer, on revision, True, politicians don't come to. Canberra to entertain the Despite appearances, the proceedings of the House of Representatives are not a remake of Dad 'a, Dave; the Senale is not kv nlireri MatmI. wwy Looking back over the past 10 years seven Liberal, three Labor who would say: we have had more sunlight than CAPRICORN Dee 22 to Jon 20 The time has come for- you to take a firm stand over a serious matter involving securitytor happiness, and the 1 nert two weeks underscore far-reaching aeusiuns, oners ana may mark the exit of someone from your risks on July 21 and don't let anyone influence or pressure you on July 22-26. Surprise or a 1 meetings information on morning July 22. New-enterprises, associations between now and September 2, AQUARIUS Jon 21 to Feb 20 On July 21 Venus and your ruler Aquarius may jeopardise personal or business interests.

Defer heavy spending and be more tactful, especially with younger people or Libra. From July 22-26" it's a question of now or never, and you may settle the score and force an issue which has been on' your- mind since late 80. Many may change jobs in the next six weeks, others may consider an attractive offer from Sagittarius, Capricorn. Afternoon July 24 is enjoyable. PISCES Feb 21 to March 20 Mars in Cancer until September 2 brings more i success, romantic sparkle, and can be very profitable, but in the next two weeks you may have to be patient and more diplomatic.

Don't expect instant results on July 22-26 especially if older or influential people are involved. Some of yon may find it Impossible to reach accord with Scorpio or a man In your circle. Tomorrow morn Ing and lunch hour July 22 may be very exciting. a If they are unable to convince us. they have worked well; 'politicians fall back on saying that least they have worked hard.

The relevant i thina is that: iheftisape plenty. oif; people, on both sides of politics, itching to get their backsides on to the parUamentary benches, pay rise nor not. It is. said that higher pay attracts-a better class of candidate, but where is the evidence? A great lament goes upf every now and again at how few business people go Into Parliament The explanation for this is simple; and it has little to do with pay. nr; Business from ma and pa' in their corner shop to Sir Roder- ick Carnegiein doers, not talkers.

Lawyers are talkers, and that's why Parliament is full of them. Robert Haupt Is, as' readers may have guessed, editor of The Age Monthly Review. Mungo MacCallum is on holidays. ARIES March 21 to April 21 Between now and Sepf tember 2 many of yoo will make a thorough clearance of your person al and business options, and between July 22-2 yon may turn your back i on reianonsmp, iranS' action or plan whicb have annoyed you; or caused doubts for some tune. Front July 23 until August 23 life has more to offer, and many of you may be fascinated an newcomer, Afternoon July 24b promises happy great ideas.

Avoid conflicts on July 21. TAURUS April 22 to Moy 21 Between July 22-26 you may shelve a plan or' abandon a project -has caused worries7 since October 1980. Some of you may move to a more congenial environment next month, but don't hasty on July 24, and wait for a better offer, brf advice at the end of July, Uranus and your jraler Venus warn agalnsf jealousy, tiffs or losses on July 21. Next Friday evening Js more enjoy able. Venus In.

Virgo' makes you more appeal-: big from July 25-August GEMINI May 22 to June 21 Don't expect instant" results In financial and business matters from July 22-26, when yob may have to postpone or cancel an enterpriser People may be strangelp People may be strangely unpredictable on July 21, and if you have an fan porfant plan on your agenda wait until the first week of August. The after noon and evening hours of July 24 art brighter, and some of you may hear, from a charming person. oughbreds, and how proud he must be. Douglas Barrie, of whom horse people will know a great deal, wrote about the bloodlines with understanding -and' understandable authority, while the artists whose paintings are represented by the perfectly-coloured prints are Douglas Martin Stainforth, Stuart-Reid, and today's most is notable horse painter, Michael Jeffery. One of these paintings appears with each horse's record and story.

As you touch the pages you touch the' true world of racing, the thrill and lifer breath of the champion horse As I said, the last sec-' tion was almost my life. J-- I could associate each horse with a big or- small, from watching Bern-borough in crowd- of 100,000 plus, struggling along guiding my blind father at Caulfield, through Comic Court, DOT17.203.71N cision on July 2 24, 26. work which has caused Take greater I care with hesitation since last year money, and should disappear shortly, postpone and may: come, up mitments on Jury 2iTo-' with radical1: answers on morrow highlights: pleas-i July The after-ant noon" of July 24 outluies Mars in vow Jkin pleasant encoonters, or The Department of Transport, Australia is seeking 1 0Q persons- females and males- such as The Aee Monthly Review (on sale -now at city and selected suburban newsagencies, price 3,0 cents). No such Sept 24 to Oct 23 On July 21 Uranui and your ruling planet Venus point to discord and let-downs, so avoid sensitive topics? then XmA think twice if outlaying large amount. Any dissatisfaction at home or at clever suggestions.

SCORPIO Oct 24 to NoV 23 You may be upset by someone who is inconsld-' erate on. July 21, and this is not the best day to proceed with anything which Is complicated, ex pensive Or Which involves contact with Aquarius, Libra. Make a greater ef fort if you wish to secure a deal, vital approval or finalise a negotiation on -July 22-26. You may have to prove a point to someone who matches your resilience and high ambition. Mornings July 20, 22 are in your 1 favour.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 24 to Dec 21 Any resentment, dis-satisfaction which has built up since, late 80 will disappear next month, but July 22-26 can bring painful moments of truth when you have to take a tough line with provocative people and complex issues. Take no risks in love or money on July 21. Tomorrow morning and afternoon July 24 work to your advantage. An attractive person may make a strong impact On you between now and August 23. to train as FLIGHT SERVICE OFFICERS.

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Passes in English, Mathematics and Science at year 1 0 level are desirable, F.S.O.'s are required to work shifts and accept transfer to positions anywhere in Australia or its territories. Applications close on 1 August 1 981 It is anticipated that aptitude tests and interviews will be conducted between August and December 1 981 For further information, Including salary details and application form, send this coupon to: will -make you more ap pealing, assertive until September 2. LEO July 23 to August 23 You may be tempted to go to extremes on July 21, which is adverse 'for romance and finances someone may not be en-' tirely honest then. A confidential, issue which has disturbed you since late 80 will have to be dealt with firmly in the next two weeks, and evening July 22, July 24-26 point to far-reaching decisions. orrow morning presents exciting ideas, connections.

A week for August 16-22 YIRGO August 24 to Sept 23 A personal or financial Issue which you have set aside calls for a firm stand on July 22-26 and you will have to give serious thought to any Ion g-range proposals then. You will be in a brigher frame of mind and your financial prospects and social life will Improve in August. Tomorrow morning, afternoon of July 22 and evening July 25 are your best times for making urgent contact. Venus makes life happier from July 25-August 18. 1 I I i I IIO riCvl UIIIIICIIl wlllwVI Department of Transport P.O.

Box J93, Brickfield Hill, Telephone (02) 2 0929 Mr Name Ms Australia N.S.W. 2000 I Address ill lSoOHfiUNJlERALDrJULY. .9. 1981-' 156.

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