Heartbeat Of The Country, The: Celebrating 70 Years Of Miranda

AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE –

In 1931, The Weekly Times newspaper launched a new section dedicated to women’s issues. This became an immediate hit, and the column’s editor, Miranda, became an instant friend to thousands of women struggling to cope with the Depression. This book follows 70 years of the column that became a social institution.

Miranda column in the Weekly Times, a popular rural newspaper has encouraged, provoked and inspired country women since 1931.

First Edition

• 180 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 30 cm. #290125
• The Weekly Times
• Newspapers — Sections, columns, etc
• Australia — Rural conditions