FAMOUS IN NEAR EAST.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 44, 22 February 1937, Page 7

FAMOUS IN NEAR EAST.

DEATH OF SIR PERCY COX

LONDON, February 21. Tlie dentil tins occurred of MajorGeneral Sir Percy Cox, who collapsed while fox hunting. Through diplomatic contacts lie became famous t liroiighout Araliia and Persia during t lie Great War, being known as Aliu Khartum, or "father of t lie U uiik"—-h tribute to his masterful nose.

"COCK O' THE NORTH."

MARQUESS OF HUNTLY DEAD

LONDON, February 21

In his 90th year, the lltli Marquess of Huntly, known as the "Cock o' the North." has died. A claim to the Rarony of Gordon, dormant since 140H, brought by Sir Hruce (iordon Seton, in 1!I2!I, was settled by the House of Lord*' Committee of Privileges in favour of the marquess.

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