Animals and Antiquity at Cairo Zoo Through Egyptian Eyes
A reflective piece on how modern Egyptians and visitors treat animals at Cairo Zoo, comparing today’s domesticated species with ancient hunting beasts once revered in Egypt. The author notes the preservation of animal symbolism in tomb art, paralleled by everyday affection for cats, hippos, and other creatures, while imagining ancient life and Beatrix Potter style caricatures. The writing links ancient reverence to contemporary curiosity, hinting at further installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withinsis
Egypt
Sudan
Cairo
Europe
Considelen & Hippopotamus
Batue
Africa
Cairo Zoo
Cairo Zon
Fleet Office
England
London
Beatrix Potter
Mickey Mouse
Pyramids
The
Nile
Cobras and Cairo Zoo Stop Over in a Nile Tale
A speaker recounts stories of cobras being seen as humanly understanding by villagers in Upper Egypt. He describes a policy officer’s tale of a cobra sparing a child, then shifts to a Cairo Zoo visit. The piece critiques showing animals in cages and laments heat and mistreatment after noting the crowd of Egyptian boys and villagers at the park.
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Egypt
Nile Valley
Verity
Cairo
Upper
Nile
Africa
Godeles
Hippa
Europe
Cabra Zoo
Mbatit
Hogs Ave
Hoyolis Park
Remains Thought to Be Leichhardt Expedition Skeletons
In Central Australia a station owner reported finding seven white skeletons two miles farther on from a site where earlier remains were found. Sir George Rich, South Australia’s Chief Secretary, said investigations will be conducted. Leichhardt departed Brisbane in 1843 to traverse Australia east to west. a tree he marked was later found on the Barcoo River near Tamba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Australia
Lelehhani
South Austrath
George Ritche
Legislative Council
Northern Territory
Sir George
Cheleton
Leichhardt
Brisbane
Australia
Barcoo River
Tamba
Free Packet Offer Promises Urgent Line Remedy
Frustrated readers urged to write to ENR promissory Wembley Fuse for a free packet of remedies. The notice claims a risk free guarantee and references a promised newsletter, contact details, and a pushy sales pitch aimed at driving signatures.
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Lamb
Selene Neuritia
Cot
ENR Promittary
Wembley
Sybhey Withers Plenos Street & Parish Ltd
Australian visitor's day of cricket at Reigate
A NSW cricket writer recounts playing for Sir William Mallinson's Reigate eleven against Essex on June 14. He bowls productively, takes several wickets, and reflects on opportunities for young Australian players to break into higher levels, urging NSW authorities to fund coaching stints in Sydney.
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William Mallinson
Reigate
Surrey
William
Essex
Pine End
Mallinsons
Paul
Sir William
Paton
England
T Waas
Rawdion Vale
Sir William's
Gloucester
N S.W
N.S.W. Cricket Association
Sydney
Tam
N.S.W
Mistletoe Damage Prompted Calls for Forest Survey
In a House discussion, Mr Bennett and others compare mistletoe damage to timber with axe destruction. Mr Vincent notes rising native animal losses allowed mistletoe to spread, and says the Forestry Commission is surveying incidence and seeking remedies for this pest threatening central districts where timber is scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bennett
Carter
Mr. Vincent
Forestry Commission
Married a Dead Man by Proxy in a Paris Ceremony
An English widow in Paris marks each anniversary with a funeral ritual for a deceased husband. For 21 years she has attended a private dinner beside a wax image of Captain Edouard Thesiger, once betrothed in Canada but killed in France. A former sergeant serves as her attendant and the ceremony remains a poignant memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abeloved
Paris
Halman
Bors
Cynthia Harding
Edouard ‘Thesiger
Europe
Thesiger
France
Mfss
Government body restricts assisted emigration to Malaya
The Government of India, following the example of Ceylon, has decided to prohibit assisted emigration to Malaya until it is established that conditions for Indian labourers are satisfactory and fair. The move aims to ensure safety and proper treatment for workers scheduled to depart.
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India
Ceylon
Malaya
Lala
Shire Elections Postal Instructions Tightened
The Minister for Local Government Mr Sproner outlined new explicit postal voting instructions after informal ballots reached up to 4 per cent in some shires. The Shires Association plans to draft official guidance to ensure uniformity and reduce clerical explanations, with a meeting set to review the proposals.
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Sproner
Whitech
Association
A FL Bliett
Wil
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Jeweller Church ST
Flemington
Farmers & GrazIers
Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative
Grain Insurance & Agency Company
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Pitt, Son & Badgery
Winchcombe
Carson Uta
Lions
Retirus
Winchcombe House
Bridge St
Advocate
Dodgers
Gloucester Advocate
Barrington ST
H. V. Morton
Regent's Park
Euston Station
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West Bank
Was. Smith
Desert
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Sunshine Cafe
Tom Hicks
E. Patmore
Saton
A. White
Southampton
Stanley
Munro
Market St., Gloucester
W. 7. Howard
Whones
Taree
Towne Ce Ernie
Bank of New Wy Uulimi
Airea
Wales
Hank
New South Wales
Fisk
Radiola
Harvey Ivers
Manning ST
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