GERANIUM ARRIVES
PURSUED BY ILL-LUCK.
STRANGE STORY OP A LOG.
Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Press Association.
BRISBANE, July 23. (Received July 23, at 11 a.m.)
On tho arrival of tho Geranium Commander Bennett stated that the vessel was dogged by ill-luck after an officer had found a strangely-shaped log lying in the bush on Turtle Island. The log was painted red and yellow. It -was hollow, and was plugged with human bones. Six aboriginals who were on board the Geranium became alarmed at tho sight of the log, muttering “ Debbil.” After experiencing a 1 number of mishaps, it was decided that the log was hoodoo, and it was resolved to land it, after which a smooth trip was enjoyed. [Tho Geranium struck a reef while engaged in marine survey work at the Pellew Islands.]
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Evening Star, Issue 18334, 23 July 1923, Page 6
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136GERANIUM ARRIVES Evening Star, Issue 18334, 23 July 1923, Page 6
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