Camera in the Jungle. Africa trip opens with Mombasa arrival
W S Van Dyke recounts arrival in Mombasa en route to Nairobi. The expedition kit, labeled MGM Mombasa, is unloaded under customs scrutiny as he describes African street life, the contrast with Hollywood, and the daunting trek inland. He muses on the toil ahead, the tropics influence, and his past as a filmmaker.
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New York
M.G.M
Mombasa
British East Africa
Tam
Palace Hotel
Kilindini
His Majesty
Shanghai
Orial
Wlindin Harbor
Mombasa Harlay
Africa
Hollywood
Paris
Io Genoa
Nairobi
Tropics
Hobbs Lauds Trumper and Bradman in Playing for England
In extracts from J B Hobbs book he honors greats like Clem Hill Armstrong and Rhodes and pays special tribute to Victor Trumper, noting his generosity and charm. He also discusses Don Bradman as a run getting machine with precise timing and a simple heart.
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England
Jack Hobbs
Hobbs
Clem Hill
Macartney
Noble
Armstrong
Douglas
Rhodes
Barnes
Trumper
Sydney
Vic
Don Bradman
Phil Mead
Bradman
Eldom
What Dyspeptics Should Eat
A health note argues indigestion stems from excess stomach acid and fermentation. It touts Bisurated Magnesia to neutralize acid, stop fermentation, and heal the stomach lining, allowing unrestricted eating after meals or when pain occurs.
Hobbs Reflects on Captains and Australia Farewell
In a tribute to Archie Maclaren and Australian players Hobbs recalls Test moments from 1909 Melbourne and the Oval. He notes Maclaren's royal presence and a crowd kiss missed by the batsman, and recounts Woodfull's dignified on-field tribute as his farewell tour ends.
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Stager
Charlie Macartney
Don Bradman
Hobbs
Marley
McDonald
Archie Maclaren
Maclaren
Melbourne
Clem Hill
Archie
Australia
Woodfull
Vieter
Jack Hobbs
Oval
Old Knights in Steel Armor and Peppermint Cure
Fragmentary verse reflects on medieval knights in iron armor enduring hardship. The speaker wonders how the wearers tolerated sneezing in armor and invokes a line about Great Peppermint Cure. The text blends playful mishearings with archaic imagery.
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Associated Optometrical Association Aust
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London
Numurkah
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Me Guene
Ehymist
Mp Fairless
Killa Read
Melhourne
Bce
Ares
Oahu
Osher
Jiol
Vv Zealand Loan Antile Agency CO. Ltd
South Kensington
Pf Meggitt's Linseed Meal & Sheep Nuts
Palatine Insurance CO Ltd
S. van Dyke
Eng
J. B. Hobbs
Karswood
Laurel
Geelong
Selma Fing
iWin
Brown
Corkes
Kers
KYMAC
the Prudential Assurance Co
Lil
Salvius Stock Remedius Younghusband Wool Press
A.W.C. Weevil Destroyer
King ST. MI Weel
Norman Lindsay
Numurkah Store
J. Hickey
Conrt House
Melville Street
Nurroirkaly
W. Bryceland
Undertaker
Motor Bunealy Service
TITE
Bleak House Hotel
Beaconshed Parade
Albert Park
Hnvene Tram
Ayer
B. J. Reilly
Crean
Holdenson & Neilson Fresh Food Pty
Brooke
Ered Cta
Goulbumn Valley
Mra M. A. Eddy
Proprietress
Phone 51
America
U.S.A
Cffic
Melvillmstrert Wemerksh
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Mortin Gnas
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