Dutch Shipwreck Tale of the Gilt Dragon Recalled
University of Western Australia researchers retrace the 1658 voyage of Leeman and 14 crew from the Gilt Dragon wreck near Western Australia. A helicopter survey links the 17th century voyage, survival feats, and Dutch East India Company history, with forthcoming Western Australia publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Western Australia
North Coreen Tiber
Keith Rims
Phil Tyler
Leeman
Php Tyler
Univversi
Uml
Keith Ross
Lecthirer
de Pvler
Ross
Western Australia
John Baker
Royal Society
New Look at London Galleries Shapes Dutch Interiors
A study of London art exhibitions contrasts Dutch interiors with emerging trends in modern taste. The piece notes Great Fire model at the British Museum, Chaucer's London at Kensington, and a shift from voyeuristic excess to subtler works. It highlights French Symbolist painters, Pre-Raphaelites, and Art Nouveau influences, ending with reflections on a move toward Super-realists and a lingering sense of mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutankhamun
British Museum
Chaucer
London
Kensington Palace
Oxford
Moreau
Puvis de Chavannes
Redan
England
Redon
Monet
Cevanne
Renoir
Lepresswniam
Hayward Gallery
Carnaby Street
Patrick Heron
Francis West
Sir Stanley Spencer
Christ
Cookham
Mafia Study Group Leaves Australia to Study the Mafia
A Canberra Times report from August 1972 describes senior Commonwealth police and Attorney General’s Department officers traveling to the United States to study organized crime. Telegram-style excerpts reveal a study-group voyage, questionnaires, and hopeful humanitarian intent for repentant ex-Mafia members. The tone suggests satirical or fictional content with references to White House contact, immigration quota arrangements, and a staged election outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney- General's Department
Australia
Canberra Times
Davy
America
Presa
Mate
White House
Coney Island
Genfral
Vey
Maf
Department of Immigration
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Reatares
Ledge Point
Tsit
Abraham Keeian
Butch East India Co
Batavia
Jikalta
Hite
Teter
Aml
Lancelin Island
Royal Perth Hospital
Deeman
Eman
Wedge Island
Lancelin Isla
Lancelin
Southland
Java
Carpenter
Jurien Bay
Lombok Island
Teeman
Rodge
Japara
Lemme
Philip Tyler
Noah Green Islet
Western Australian
Cork
Burton
Bond Street
Thames
BBC News
Ireland
Vietnam
Vasarely
Conduit Street
Hayward
Gustave Moreau
Mystic Flower
Neda
Tee
Happy Giapes
Kere
Norma Hall
The
Wandy Cato
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