Although they have been imported into Western lands only within the last 50 years, bananas have a long history. The ancient Egyptians are said to have eaten' this fruit and it was certainly known to the Persians, Greeks and Romans.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 260, 2 November 1935, Page 19
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