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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1938

Page

3

Alexander the Great’s Tomb Quest in Alexandria Mosque

In Alexandria a guide recounts attempts to view the Nebi Daniel Mosque rumored to sit above Alexander the Great’s tomb. He notes conflicts at the door, the mosque’s unremarkable exterior, and the myth that the tomb lies beneath, tied to Egypt’s governance and lingering questions about Alexander’s burial.

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From Alexandria to Egypt Aims and a Dope Smuggling Interlude

The narrator recalls Alexander the Great and the crystal coffin legend in Alexandria while observing late imperial ruins. A customs officer shows a European flight attendant caught with cocaine worth 1000 pounds, facing possible prison, as the ship sails away and palm trees fade on the horizon.

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Bones of Alexander the Great Under Alexandria Mosque?

The writer cites archaeologists who believe Alexander the Great’s bones lie in a crystal coffin beneath a mosque in Alexandria. M Breccia argues for careful excavation, but religious objections block digging. The mystery remains unresolved.

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Waste on the Farm Losses from Neglect of Machinery

The article notes substantial financial leakage from farm machinery neglect. It cites costs from six hundred pounds upward for equipment like harvesters and drills, and explains how poor housing, lack of repairs, and neglect of lubrication accelerate wear. It lists three main loss causes: weather exposure, loose parts causing breakages, and inadequate lubrication.

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