A '"HOODOO" LOG.
ABOARD THE GERANIUM
SOURCE OP MISFORTUNE,
(Received 12.10 p.m.)
BRISBANE, This Day,
On the arrival of H.M.S. Geranium CommandeV Bennett stated that the vessel was dogged by ill-luck after an officer found a strangely shaped log lying in the bush on Turtle Island. The log was painted red and yellow. It was hollow and plugged with humanbones. Six aboriginals on board the Geranium became alarmed at sight of the log,, muttering "debbil.After experiencing a number of mishaps it was decdied that the log was "hoodoo" and to land it, after which a smooth trip was enjoyed.—A. and N.Z.
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Northern Advocate, 23 July 1923, Page 5
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101A '"HOODOO" LOG. Northern Advocate, 23 July 1923, Page 5
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