The class was having a natural history lesson. “Now, Rosie,” said the teacher, turning to a small girl in the Front row, “give the name of an animal that is peculiar to Australia ” “ Please, miss, the elephant.” was Rosie’s immediate answer. The teacher frowned. “ The elephant isn’t found in Australia,” she protested. Rosie nodded. “ No, miss,” she agreed. “ That’s what would make it peculiar,”'
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Evening Star, Issue 20312, 22 October 1929, Page 6
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64Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 Evening Star, Issue 20312, 22 October 1929, Page 6
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