Sun Dials and Legends Across Civilizations and Time
The article surveys the history of sundials from Abas king of Judah to Renaissance scholars and Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and African roots. It notes artifacts in Zimbabwe and at Glamis, touches on Burns, Scott, and Archibald Sharp, and remarks on mottoes and legends surrounding dial use and symbolism.
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Abas
Judah
Abaz
Schlichter
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Bent
America
Charles I
Holyrood
Queen Mary's
Robert Burns
Kirk Oswald
Old Byland
Somerled
House of the of the Isles
Clan Ranald
Glengarry
Eat Kirby
Corpus
Oxford
Scotland
Scotscraig
James Sharp
Scott
Tom Purdin
S.W.S
Walter Brett
Jedburgh Abbey
Glamis Cagle
Pever
Glamis
Giamnis
Abbotsford
Possiby
Proposed tram route shapes Manly to Bayview journey
The narrative describes scenery along the planned Manly to Bayview tram route near Narrabeen with rising hills and diverse views. It notes unfinished homes near Narrabeen, stray waterfowl, and a busy coach era. A new wharf at Bayview is opened, supplying direct city access and improved landings for yacht visitors, with a 140 ft long, 10 to 22 ft draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrabeen
Bayview
Newport Wharf
Manly
Missing Cambodian Prince Sukanthor Disappears in Paris
A Daily News report details the vanishing of Prince Sukanthor son of King Norodom of Cambodia a French feudatory prince who visited Paris touring gardens Elysee opera and ministerial dinners. The prince reputedly wore royal attire and diamonds admired for his wit intelligence and sociability.
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Parla
Sukanthor
Norodom
Cambodia
Paris
Elysee
Straits Settlements
London
Sargon
FALSIFIED TELEGRAMS AND A DAY ON AUSTRALIAN COAST
A long travelogue describes a coast road to Manly Bayview with vivid lagoon scenes and cottages by the sea. It shifts to a report about a Cambodians affair, detailing a prince’s misidentification aboard a vessel, the Cambodian king’s grievances, and French officials, ending with reflections on time and mortality.
CURATE'S UNLUCKY DEAL AND LUSH BARBADOS COAST VIEWS
A London Daily Mail tale recounts a Barbados treasure robbery scam on a Barbados bound victim who lost 600 from a Barcelona prisoner letter. The narrative then shifts to vivid coastal scenery around Sydney’s Bar with detailed descriptions of beaches cliffs and tropical farms, ending with a note on Cambodian prince telegrams and a telegraph sabotage case involving Gen Joubert and Mr Van Trotsenberg.
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Europe
Australia
Barbedos
London
Daily Mail
Barcelona
Barbados
Church of England
Barce
Garbage disposal costs in Paris rise above £160000 yearly
Annual disposal charges in Paris exceed 160000 pounds with about 1700 tons processed daily though volumes swing by season. January output runs about 20 percent higher than September. A former country parish vicar near Sheffield was a noted mathematician finishing high in Cambridge Tripos. A visitor’s remark about the vicar being a Wrangler is contrasted by the villager noting the vicar’s wife.
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Paris
Sheffield
Engine's Leap On Glasgow LineKilled Four on Board
Colonel Yorke has submitted a major report on a May 15 accident on the Glasgow and South Western Railway. A light engine ran off the main line into Garvel Dock Mine and sped a mile and a half before plunging off the branch embankment. All four men aboard died. Yorke notes no wheel marks on the slope, suggesting the engine leapt the embankment after scattering sleepers.
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Yorke
British Board of Trade
Glasgow and South-Western Railway
Garvel Dock
Guardian notes gipsy naming habits and baptismal customs
A Guardian writer recalls gipsies favoring classical names with the girl name Weous cited as a favorite. The piece shifts to politics noting the House of Commons now has 120 Nonconformists, with party and denomination breakdowns. It remarks Baptists are less represented than in the previous Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Gipeies
Weous
House of Commons
Cork
Society of Friends
Kruger's Telegraphed War Messages From Pretoria
The article recounts Mr. Kruger directing war effort by telegraph from Pretoria, pressing generals on English losses, and urging burghers to stay at posts with threats of shooting for desertion. It notes exaggerated English casualty counts by Cronje and others, and quotes messages about truth and divine favor.
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Ekruger
Kruger
Pretoria
Gener
Sehoeman
Colesberg
Cronje
Mr. Kruger
Megafontein
League of Eligibles Promises Marrage Endowment Scheme
A prospectus promotes a marriage incentive called the League of Eligibles and Co-operative Charm of Education. It offers £10 to newly married members within two years, with a £100 endowment after marriage, and outlines fees, eligibility, and a planned £100,000 League buildings project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Eligibles and Co-operative Charm of
United States
Canada
League of Eligibles
Hungry Hamlet seeks letter of recommendation from manager
A restless actor, named Jones, asks his former manager for a letter of introduction to a lessee. The manager’s reply praises him as a capable all round actor and lists roles. The letter hints at theatre intrigue and colorful anecdotes from regimental duties and society.
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Jones
Barnstormer
Peter Teazle
Hamlet
J. Macredy
Torcina
Garden Highlanders
William Robertson
V.C
Dumfries
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Mrs. A
Mrs. B
Little Jim
Tackra
Elands
Xeon
Lancelot
Church Point
Pew Wharf
Iean
Marceiller
Marseilles
Prince Tukanthor
Messageris
Prince Tukannthor
Port Said
Figaro
M. Jean Hess
Toukie
Brussels
M_ de Verneville
Prince Phanuwong
Pune
North Shore Bridge
Rock Lily
Newport
Allan Gordon
Sydney
Scotland Island
Joubert
Macersprui
Prinsloo
van Reenen
Lady
Vanderbilt
Duchess of Marlborough
Larmas
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