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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

2

Ancient Athens sun power findings from Agora dig

Excavations in the Athenian Agora by the Athens School of Classical Studies reveal two new buildings, including the Tholos and the Altar of the Twelve Gods, clarifying westside topography. Solar energy as a future power source is discussed, with estimates of sun power potential and expert views on harnessing sunlight for electricity.

Agora Clhassea Tholes Athena Bourer Giauken Les Benon Athens Piraeus Pavisan Tholot Bouleuterion Apollo Zeus Eleutherion Buch Robert R. Martin United States Pailadeliphis Sahara Desert Charles Grealey Abbot Bmitheonian Institute

Joan of Arc Sword Identified in Dijon Museum

A fragmentary 15th century sword in Dijon’s museum is claimed to be Joan of Arc’s. Researchers cite inscriptions and a dated 1419 as evidence. Experiments by Mlle Mercier and a psychiatrist reportedly detected signatures and emplaced reactions to test the blade’s authenticity.

Dijon France Joan of Arc Orleans Charle VII M. Henry Bataille St. Joan Mlle Rolands Mercier Mile Mercier

Inferior Medicines 4000 Samples Below Standard Report

Analysis of four thousand medicine samples shows five percent below standard in the health insurance prescriptions. The annual report notes 95 percent up to standard, warns some doctors about overpricing drugs, and cites other findings including suspected malingering and board examinations. A London backdrop features mentions of Sir Stephen Killik and a young man’s life story.

Ministry of Health Ortorn Special Medical Boards London Steph Killik Thunge The Society of Accountants and Auditors Ainlor Dick Whittington David Copperfield

Oldest Family Of Sweeps Claims Long Heritage

Mr. Ernest Dunn of Bradford England asserts his family holds the oldest bloodline of sweeps. He recalls Minnie, started early in life, and describes children climbing with cap and mask to ascend open chimneys by hand. Dunn later established his business in Manchester.

Ernest Dunn Bradford England Hias Dunn Manchester

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