Tennis At Fifty Causes Family Clash In Diary Of A Doctor
Elderly tennis lovers may relate to a Brisbane CourierMan diary extract where Joe Sykes, just past his fiftieth birthday, resists family pressure to switch to golf or bow. The doctor notes Joe remains active, playing singles and doubles when possible, and plans a health check while affirming his continued passion for tennis.
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Brisbane
Joe Sykes
Joe
Ley
Sue
aMieuntry
Tye
Thales
Fairies in Ireland Credulity Noted in Chosen Tale
Folkloric report describes villagers claiming sightings of fairies in rural Ireland. The account cites testimonies from local residents and notes surrounding beliefs and curiosity. Authorities or organizations are not identified.
Central Africa Safari Notes From an Africa Returnee
An official from the Sydney Zoo, recently back from Africa, provides a descriptive sketch of Tanganyika. He notes smaller trees, a winter dry season turning the landscape brown, and a thorny bush eaten by giraffes whose mouths are undisturbed by sharp thorns. The terrain includes thick bush, plains, and scattered large boulders, with giraffes and antelope observed in various habitats.
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Sydney Zoo
Africa
Tanganyika
Kel
Ariel Bodine
Uritahat
Salielermere
Orien
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Nesbitt’s
Nesbitt
Ulu Cont
Shearer
Shearer's
Spring Tyne Combine
Tyne Combine
Mmaves
Cob Myers
Tohr’ Shearer c Sons Pty
ETD
Nou
Barraba
Baradine
Cares Bingara
Teres
Binnaway
Balcombe
Bundarra
Coonabarabran
Manilla
Cette Pallamailawa
Croppareek
North
John Shearer & Sons Pty. Ltd
George Street, Homebush, N.S.W
Hunona
Fairies
Ireland
Mr Funn
Eka
Eee
Central Africa
Finlen & Son
Texaco
F. & E. Thomas, Ltd
Inverell
A. Ramsay & Son
Oakwood
Hollywood
Clive de Nordland
Wareer Bros
Ater
Gloria Dickson
Warner Bros Player
Service Club
Peer Ote
Jem
David and
Dawn
Sytner
Iran
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