In the Steps of St Paul in Salamis
H V Morton narrates a dawn visit to Larnaka Bay and Salamis Cyprus, detailing British rule since 1878, local life, and the ruins of Salamis. He recalls ancient Jewish and Greco Roman history, the port's past prominence, and the haunting wood harboring ruins and brambles where Paul and companions once walked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larnaka Bay
Cyprus
Shires & White
Agamemnon
Aphrodite
Mount Olympus
Greece
Ozs
Larnaka
Salamis
Victoria
George V
Ase Kemal
Famagusta
Paul
Barnabas
Mark
Seleucia
Selucia
Ney
Acta
Josephus
Mediterranean
Ti Wan
Paphos
Ana
Atarle
Street Called Straight in Macleay Argus tale
G B Halen recounts H V Morton’s In the Steps of St Paul in the Macleay Argus Tuesday issue. The piece recalls Mark Twain’s Innocents Abroad quip about Damascus Street Called Straight, and includes a Christchurch anecdote with Rev Hasketh Smith contrasting a straight street photograph and Twain’s water punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Halen
Macleay Argus
St Paul
H. V. Morton
Damascus
Mark Twain
Samuel Clemens
Humoriat
Christchurch
New Zealand
Hasketh Smith
Palestine
Mr. Clemens
Mark ‘Twain
Divining Rod Probed in Water Finding Controversy
A long report reviews the use of divining rods by the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission in locating bore sites. It compares success rates of rods versus no-rod drilling, notes diverse rod types from tree branches to wire, and cites methods claiming depth estimates. The piece discusses historical skepticism from James Mansergh and W F Barrett, and outlines scientific critique of dowsing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Gomuglecan'y Pianta
Zunea
H. M. Dare
M.in
P. BE. Tanay
R. W. Johnston
D. J. McKinnon
Dubbo
Condobolin
Connobolin d
Johnston
Mr. McKinnon
Barrett
Dowsing claims and scientific skepticism contrasted
A writer recounts Professor Barrett’s nine year study of water finding by dowsers, noting over 200 cases and arguing the motion of a rod has no proven link to underground water. The piece questions the dowser’s science and suggests some residue of success may come from observation or possible clairvoyance, while acknowledging no accepted explanation exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
Ie Vicomte Henry de France
Met
A Business Romance AMP History and Rise to Wealth
A history of the Australian Mutual Provident Society tracing its 1849 beginnings, early office details in Sydney, cautious risk taking, and notable events. The booklet notes growth to assets over £100,000,000, monthly income over £1,000,000, and annual payments exceeding £6,500,000, with copies available at Society offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMP
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Lst
George St
Sydney
Hunter St
Bey
Purefoy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson
McIntosh
VABO
Gloucester
Gloucester Investments & Agency Co
Wilson & McIntose
Mercantile Mutual Toainance Co. Ltd
Life and Citizens’ Assurance ‘Company
Travel Service
Commonwealth Savings Hank of
Fustalia
Farmers & Graziers
Co-operative Grain Insurance & Agency Company Limited
Flemington Tor
FleMington
Farmers & Craziers
Station Service Department
Badgerye
Winchcombe
Carson‘s Sal
T. WinChcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge ST
Advocate
THE
Gloucester Advocate
Barrington ST
ST. Paul
Port OF Ghosts
Tre
Christ
Sund-Hilla
Thenes
Salansig
States
T. Hicks
General Commission
E. Patmore
Institute of Civil Engineers
London
James Mansergh
Mlangergh
Society of Phychical ‘Research
W. F. Barrett
Royal College of Science For Ireland
Walter Scott
Adentif
Mat
Lange
Radiolette
Sunshine Cafe
Fisk
Jarrotis Musical Supplies and
A. White
Garden of Roses
Horlick
E. Mino & CO
Golden Gate Cafe
Church St., Gloucester
Mrs. E. Youns
Delouwur
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