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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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