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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 25, 1936

Page

2

Enormous Giants in Ancient Texts and Myths

A survey of biblical giants and legendary tall men across cultures and eras. The article cites the Anakims Rephaims Goliath and others with figures from ancient tombs to Renaissance accounts, noting measurements and bone legends linked to Rome Dauphine and Chimera-like trophies. It traces claims of extraordinary stature from Moses era through 17th century explorations and memorials.

Amakims Deveendante Anuk Moses Anakima Hasan Dione Danagh Anak Hebron Dabir Anab Gaza Agath Josephus

Collectors of Odd but Notable Curiosities and Craving for Fame

A discussion of collectors who seek unusual items from human skulls to butterfly wings and rare books. It recalls bibliomaniac Jone who amassed hundreds of thousands of books yet left no will, Tradescant’s Ark curiosities, and Robert Mubert’s later gallery near St. Paul’s, featuring a dodo leg and a two colour water illusion carved wood, illustrating the odd lure of collecting.

Interea London Robert Mubert St. Paul's Cathedral Jericho

Curious Collectors and Canberra Cup Hockey Notes

A whimsical tale of a London collector with bizarre relics from walls and tombs prompts attention. local Canberra hockey actions include Cooma visiting Kingston for the Canberra Cup, with matches at Reid Park and York Park, and a busy weekend carnival plan for August.

Cooma Aunother Canberra Kingston Vlaitora Wall Queanbeyan Cantera Crookwell Tate Sewral Baument Kere Crookewell Aegiarees Mr. Blake Barlod Harp Cooma Club Weenen Gril Manuka Reid Park Blackw Rovers Barton Canberra Grammar School York Park Grammar Telopea Ti Yorke Park Telopes Barton Tit York Mart

World famous Tavernier Pearl and other gems trade

The Tavernier pearl, famed as the world’s most renowned, was owned by the Bhan of or aio and sold to the Mbah’n abcestora for £100,000. Other described stones include a £40, £20, and pink pearls, with values noted for German blue and other gems, amid a garbled historical listing.

Bhan Oraio Tavernier Bin

Music at the Carlton Hat sparks wartime recall

A fragment recalls a violist and famed French 75s played nightly at Sefesas restaurant during the war. The note, though garbled, hints at a unique RAM Addie in the world and mentions contemporaries at Frenchies and More de la Faux, with a mood of cheering up patrons despite hardship.

Sefesas M. Apponiare More de la Faux Meg Penersl Vielin

Secret legal error revealed after decades at the Law Courts

A long concealed mistake tied to a Sir Arthur Bourgeon case was disclosed in Eng ood family archives. The tablet and Victoria era records showed a misdated year, 186 instead of 188, triggering questions about retirement timing and the Graydos County Benn chair. The revelation cites how the error went unchecked for about 50 years and references the Bow courts opening by Queen Victoria in the Strand.

Arthur Bourgeon Thaw Engood Quers Victoria Arthur Graydos County Benn

Y W C A Concert At Albert Hall Draws Wide Support

The forthcoming YWCA concert at Albert Hall on Wednesday evening draws strong backing for its varied program. Canberra notables plan to attend as the Can verre Male Choir rehearses under Llewellyn Hughes. Featured items include Parisic tunes, La Boheme duet, and Beethoven selections.

Albert Hil Bir Geoffrey Lady Whiskard Canberra Canverre Llewellyn “Hughes Pancer Pharingian Valkstred Mrr D. Contes Ste. W. J) Hunt Mimi I C. P. Greenwood Bishop G. F.thomas Hatton H. Willis J. P.M. Haydon Chopin A. R. Petern Minn Marion Carter Geoffrey Bourne Bourne Telopea Th- Techalate Lan “School R. Hundt Yw.c.a

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