The fahle of the Swmii Song, credited liy Plato, Aristotle, .Martial, and otlicr nncient writers, that tlie swan sings beautifully .just lie fore it <lies, lias given rise to the modem mean ing of the term "swan song-," which is \ise<l to denote the. last work.of a poet or musician, or eome other farewell performance.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 161, 9 July 1932, Page 16
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55Page 16 Advertisements Column 2 Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 161, 9 July 1932, Page 16
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