Treasures of Tutankhamun Move From Tomb to Cairo Museum
In a vivid account of the Tutankhamun treasure, the author recalls the 14-year journey from the Valley of the Kings to Cairo's museum. He reflects on the gold, seals, and life-like statues guarding the king's tomb, noting the immense opulence and the human drama of a youth buried with wealth and mystery. The piece contrasts the tomb's darkness with the museum’s bright cases while pondering the fate of ancient riches.
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Piru
Thebers
Cairo
Tutankh-Amen
Chemis
Eleepa Amee Amare
Bai
Egypt
Towo
Tutankhamun
Calo
Mehl
Paul
Valley of the Kings
Tut-ankh-Amen
Ae T
Athens
Rome
Londen
Constantinople
She~ Bes
Valley of Death
Chen
Upper
Tim
Woo
Lenough
Bathurst Aerodrome Declared Of No Defence Value
The Bathurst deputation told Sydney officials that the proposed aerodrome offers no defence value. Minister H V C Thorby indicated the £1000 grant could rise later, noting aviation’s rapid development and Australia’s tight funds. Delegation included Bathurst Council and Returned Soldiers Association officials.
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Bathurst
H. V. C. Thorby
Sydney
Australia
Sta
Austratle
J. M. Yewson
MHSR
Macquaris
Bathurst Council
Bathurst Returned Soldiers’ Association
Free Library Movement urged extension to country districts
The third annual report of the Free Library Movement, chaired by Sir Frederick Stewart, highlights progress in South Africa and Denmark, notes plans for a Libraries Advisory Committee report to the Government, and urges municipal action to establish and fund free libraries as branch networks grow across towns like Orange and Bathurst. It advocates a central clearing house, trained librarians, and a larger State Library building to support expanded services.
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Free Library Movement
Council of Adhe Movement
Frederick Stewarit
South Africa
Denmark
Education
Nod
New Education Pellowsky
Apntrelia
TL Randel
Columbia University
Percy Mendon
Lancashire
B. Balter Davie
Kenianel Dn Malherbe
Hr National Bureau of Educational Law Seinl Resentel i
Hese
Cre
Agtralia
Rodenyai Ie
Lily Pretine Iy
Percy Memon
Pree Library
R Ogretd al Wiice
Mie
Loi Austrmda
Abtvel
Jay Stryileng
Willertue
Effee
Meir
Lvete
Weynboed Wiel Grouties
Sydney Muniiicipal Connell Lins
Tee
Wage
Orange
Bathurst
Newcastle
Cessnock
Majm
Wied Lismore
Kiry
Isericke
Eles
State Library
Printer Perils From Transposers And Type
A humorous reflection on the vast chances for errors in traditional printing. The piece notes that an ordinary column with 10,000 pieces of type and seven wrong pen can yield 70,000 errors and millions of transpositions. It exaggerates the perils faced by printers.
America Road Toll Figures Released by National Council
The American National Council reports 72,000 road fatalities last year, up from 38,000 in 1998, with about 6,000,000 road accidents causing property damage. An estimated 110,000 people suffered permanent disability, and the accident death rate stood at 40 per 100,000, with 15.8 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles.
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Natana! Bagery Council
Naamla
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Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited
Bank of Victoria Limited
James Abhtur
Jeri Soward T. Knot
Owen HL Prern
William Vivare
Phillips
George Street
Millet
Joan Jott
Tipton
Creawich
Mi BS
Gowen
Willem Mire
Cori
Fey Fey
Hureber
Eyeemeland
Weil
William Vioame
Aulitore
Pune
Coli
Fearne Witte
Het Crome
Commential
Dney Lemite
Cmpany
Wwe
Bodoey
William
Icaim, BR Baus
T and
Avner A Oy Ao
Mireelien
Meru
C. W. Wovle
Afleir Jung
Vera
Iran
Gilbey’s
the Wool World
Carson
Winchcombe House
Bridge Btreet
Aydney
H. Y. Morton
Mr. Thorby
Anne
Persil
Pern
ATA
Tchen
Paling
Hood
Widch
Dhe Bramah
Mra M
Lucerne
Lagumar Unlimited
Australiam Fertilizers Ltd
Macquarie Place
Shirleys & Sulphide Fertilizers
America
Aukligmans
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