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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1906
Page
7
A South African rough-keeled snake, Basypeltis scabra, grows to about two feet, with throat teeth to crush eggs and swallow prey whole. Arboreal and non-poisonous, it eats bird eggs and occasionally pigeons, rarely descending from trees. Report mentions daily Mail reference to a lively pet in a cage.
The Cleveland public prosecutor Mr Mahon says bucket shops and bridge parties are gambling institutions and may be indicted. The Dalton case sees a jury deciding if bridge is illegal, while public opinion is urged to consider the issue. The Georgia anti-bridge crusade spreads amid vigilant speculation.
Martha the infant gorilla at the Zoo logical Gardens is fed an updated diet after doctors recommended humanised milk along with eggs. A female doctor specializing in infant troubles oversees the care and visits Martha daily while experts monitor her progress.
The piece discusses fringe theories blaming planets for seismic and volcanic disturbances, noting astronomers reject astrology while acknowledging some planetary alignments in late April. It cites the May San Francisco quake, Moon movements, and similar historical events as contributing factors, urging cautious consideration of celestial influence.
A veteran captain recounts fifty years at sea aboard the Knight Commander and other vessels, detailing apprenticeship on the Hirgrove, command of the Spigmore, and ocean regattas. He notes losses from the Knight Commander sinking, cites own financial loss of about 175 pounds, and moves to press the Russian government for compensation while reporting on interactions with officials in St Petersburg.
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