Death of Egyptologist Arthur Weigall in London
London reports recall Arthur Weigall, noted Egyptologist and former Inspector General of Antiquities for Egypt, died after a hospital operation. Debates arise over a Tutankhamen curse link, though Weigall denied any curse connection and had retired from public roles since 1914. Friends note six months of illness and sudden death at 53, with tributes recognizing his deep Egyptology background and Oxford roots.
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Arthur Welgall
London
Howard Carter
The
Herald
Weigall
Tutankhamen
Daily Express
Egyptologiat
Arthur Weigall
Oxford
Lord Cromer
Upper Egypt
Penuay
Daily Mail
Daily Telegraph
Valley of the Toms of the Kings
Lord Carnavon
Hat
Flindes Petrie
Morning Post
Hyde Park
Publicity Officers Hear Press Best Medium Says Browne
R G Browne publicity manager of Brighton Corporation told London delegates the press is the most effective medium for reaching broad audiences. He urged municipal publicity officers to spend heavily in distribution areas and cited guides compatible with ad budgets.
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R. G. Browne
Brighton Corporation
Association of Publicity and Development Officers
London
Wreck of the Governor Philip recounts voyage to Launceston
An account of the Cutter voyage after the Governor Philip wreck with Captain Moriarty and Mr Power guiding the group to Launceston. They endured a rough night, scarce beds on Clark's Island, and severe weather while receiving aid from Clark's Island residents and Port Dalrymple officials before continuing by the Gypsy Steamer to Hobart Town to report the loss.
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Moriarty
Mr. Power
Launceston
Philip
Cape Barren
Hobart Town
Clark's Island
Caryfish
Kangsroy
Wallaby
V.D.L
Port Dalrymple
George Town
Countess of Blessington
Norfolk Island
Friend
Mr. Fereday
England
Launcesuim
Power
Windemeré
Baumeeston
Ragers
Norfalls Island
Windemere
Te Tamar
Rogers
Gaunt
Elliott
Whale
Kkindna
Mr. Rogers
Dr. Gaunt
Gaunts
Windemore
Charley
Rugh
Jeanerrett
Lucas
96Th Regiment
Paling's Player Piano Offered On Easy Terms
Wonderful happiness and woci l pleasure easily come to the e with some form of musical entertainment In the home A thoroughly soundly construct player piano can be purchased on exceedingly easy terms. The instrument will give happiness and compensate for the small expenditure. Write for particulars and catalogues sent on application to Paling's.
Voyage Memoir From Clark's Island To Launceston Tangles
An account recounts a voyage from Clark's Island to Launceston marked by quarrels aboard the Gypsy, a detour to Windemere, encounters with the Gaunt and Rogers households, and a later stay in Launceston. It notes medical care for Charley including an earcleft palate operation, societal sympathy, and official support for shipwreck survivors.
Fragmented reminiscences of Norfolk Island journey and letters
A narrator recalls travel to Norfolk Island and Hobart Town, meeting figures like Bishop Luguther, Sir William, and Gov. Puulp. The account mentions a planned letter draft and authorization to carry recommendations, with references to Campbell Town and Port areas, and personal reflections on kinship and recollections. The text preserves names and places while noting formal actions and introductions.
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Hobart Town
Dave
Chartey
Ehhety
Porth
Cammbelltawe
Puulp
Gtr
Brown
Norfolk Island
W. Demian
Niles
Nuefolk
Tsland
Luguther
Abu Sola
Regatians
Norfolk
Warson
Ware St Ta
William
Empress Josephine Necklace Sold in London Mystery
A fragmented report describes Empress Josephine's famous necklace, once gifted by Napoleon and later bought by Captain Ogden. It notes diamond colors and gold settings, with unclear details about owners, values, and a wartime context mentioning poison gas and a Southend event.
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Josephine
Napo Jeon Cane
London
Captain Ogden
Ponieh
Aham
Mereharl
Best Stroud road coat delivered at £1 per ton
Bob Johnston of Barrington Street Gloucester offers delivery of road coat from Stroud at one pound per ton with an option of eleven pounds per half ton.
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Stroud Road
Bob Johnston
Barrington
Glucester
Printing Plant Promises Savings at Advocate Office
In Gloucester we have established a First Class Printing Plant for all classes of work. Compared with Sydney, you will find a big saving by buying printing at the Advocate Office. Moreover, all money earned by the Proprietors and staff is spent in Gloucester.
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Pitt, Son & Badgery’s
Grinnell
Gloucester Advocate
Gloucester
Sydney
Advocate
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Rortis
A.e.shultz
PAONE
T. Hicks
General Commission
E. Patmore
Tisfaction Guananterd
M. Thurlow Saddler Church
ST. Gloucester
G. B. Nash
GeNeral Carrier
R. J. Colvin
Street G Parish Ltd
the Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
the Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative Grain Insance & Agency Co, Ltd
Circular Quay
Flemington
Gients
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
Winchcombe
Carson
Bridge
MR. Smith
Matthewson & AU
C. W. Wool
C.butler & Sons
West Mullins
Corbett
Sunshine Cafe
Church St., Gloucester
P.O. Box
Palma
Spain
Atil
Ben Nevis
Scotland
Gramophone
RADIO
Paling’s
Hunter ST
Newcastle
Golden Gate Cafe
E, Young
Shirleys
Australian Fertilizers Ltd
Macquarie Fiace
Comptroller-General
Australia
Empress Josephine
Aone
Olett
Southend
F. A. Isaac
Gloucester Funeral Director
A. Isaac Builder & Undertaker
Blue Bird Cafe
Wethers & Lambs
Gloucester Golf Links
Laurie
Barrington Street
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