Pharos of Alexandria and its distant light
A narrator recalls the Pharos of Alexandria, its location at Quit Bey Fort, and debates about its height, structure, and fuel. It describes Arab legends of a great mirror turning to signal ships, early concepts of a telescope or lens, and the Pharos’s fate after attempts to wreck it and later collapse before the fort at Quit Bey.
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Belevere
Pharos
Bey Fort
Alexandria
Lan
Phare
Fares
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Han
Alex
Adrian
Egypt
London
Paris
Berlin
Pliny
New York
Constantinople
Christon
Pos- Wen
Bey Port
Sultan Quit Bey
memory of the Pharos and the Alexandria fort tour
The narrator revisits Quit Bey Fort and surrounding causeway near Alexandria, exploring caverns and the ancient sea walls. He points to Aswan granite blocks in the breakwater and suggests the Pharos site. He praises Boxratous, the Pharos architect, whose work casts a lasting light on the world.
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Alexedria
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Howe
Aswan
Bey Fort
Alexandris
Boxtratus
Off the Course Betting Push from NSW Rugby League
The New South Wales Rugby League committee urges Parliament to pass legislation against off the course betting to curb youth drift from outdoor sport. A telegram to Premier Bob Hawke argues lack of law endangers athletic training, future national team strength, and public support for sport.
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Steve Eng
Seoet
Ly Net
Uwe Ax
Breater
Sydney Cricket Ground
England
Australia
Quality Fruit Trees Offer From Shepherd and Son Pty Ltd
A 1 year old firm promotes the selection of seven fruit trees per order from listed varieties including Apple, Orange, Peach, Pear, Plum, Apricot, Grape Fruit, Lemon, Nectarine, Quince, and more. Carriage extra with a minimum order of seven trees. railway town delivery possible if posted.
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Rhepherd
Job Printing and Tour Discussion Offers From The Advocate
The Advocate advertises specialized job printing services and invites readers to discuss tour requirements with the firm. It promises reliable support and payment for services.
Iris and Garden Pruning Tips From Early Planting Advice
The article details iris varieties such as Barbata Flugirix and Snake's Hel iris, advising well drained loamy soil with manure, spacing, and watering needs. It also covers pruning for bloom, tomato seed sowing under glass, seedling thinning, transplanting, row care, and frost protection for early spring gardening.
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Rhodes
Offence At Town Hall Dance Leads To Guilty Plea
Bernercd Grogan pleaded guilty at Forbes Police Court to offensive behaviour at a Town Hall dance on July 13. He was fined three days hard labor or one month to pay. Arrest by Constable MebLenn. offence cited as lingering at the dance door from around 1:00 am on the 7th and refusing to leave.
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Bernercd Grogan
Forbes
MebLenn
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