Sinai Monks and a Lone Abyssinian Guard
A traveler leaves St. Catherine's Monastery at Sinai and meets monks who ignore world events, noting their lack of electricity and news. A lone Abyssinian monk guards monastery land with a rifle, while Father Isaiah shares tea and tobacco in a shaded garden as Bedouin encroachment concerns arise.
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Sinai
St. Catherine's
Suez
Cara
Justinian's
Mr. Val- Enis
Yusef
Gabriel
Sohag
England
London
George, VT
Pauld
Hitler
Mansolini
Sinal
Cairo
Justinian
Wal
Wadi
Father Isaiah
Barette
Mount Sinai
Greece
Adventure in the Desert Journey to Suez
A desert travelogue recounts a young monk seeking passage to Suez and Jerusalem with a lone umbrella as luggage. The author describes Sinai oases fed by a tiny stream, ruins and holy sites, a tailor made flintlock gun, Bedouin bands, and a Cairo city perspective on desert life versus urban life for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez
Sone
Cairo
Wdman
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board actions and concerns
Allan Renwick sought removal of pit props on Girvan reserve and the board agreed if litter is cleared and fences undamaged. Rabbits at Coomba eyed as pest risk. the chair and Mr Moore downplayed immediate danger but urged destruction where seen. Trucking yards debate urged relocating yards to south of Gloucester town for better stock access and safety. Noxious plants included discussing Sodium Chlorate use against lantana and other invaders. Outstanding rates discussion noted two-year arrears and enforcement steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Renwick
Girvan
Moore
Renwick
Coomba
Wallis Lake
Wallis
Council of Advice
P. P
P.P
P.P. Woards
Mr. Laurie
Gloucester
Laurie
Yale
Abbott
Boar
Unie
Ater Lion
Arcendel Art
Laurie Sale
Richardson
Cobark
Moylan
Ward
Ida
Newton
Individu
Hhe
Nightmare Pain Remedy Ad Promises Moneyback Guarantee
An old ad claims a Rheumatic Remedy from Street & Parish Ltd offers a genuine moneyback guarantee. It features promises of easing agony and transforming the user, urging readers to request a free booklet.
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H. Coupe
D'lana
Street & Parish Ltd
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Gloucester School of Arts
Flemington
Farmers & GrazIers
THE
Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative
Grain Insurance & Agency Company
Homebush
Lin
Winchcombe
Carson Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge Sty
Sydney
Piti,Son and Badgery Ltd
Pitt, Son & Badcery
Advocate
Manifold
Gloucester Advocate
Barrington ST
Land
Egypt
H. V. Morton
Christ
Shildenly
Jerusalem
Addis Ababa
Wali Feiran
Sinel
Wadi Feiran
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
Golden Gate Cafe
Mrs. E. Young Ears Tress
Sunshine Cafe
Tom Hicks
Mission Age
Woondooma
Bimbash
D. H. Bartlett
Stratford
Baron Balmedie
Baron Chief
Alma Chief
N.Z
G.G
Blossom
Lochfergus Limp
Dale Carlton
Fanny
Montalto
G.G.G
Violet
Singleton
Palmerston
Maitland
W. H. Bagnall
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Commonwealth
New Zealand
AMP
Ind
New Business
Breckenridge, Taree
Industrial Department
Agant
D, KR. McLeod
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