A large flock of flamingoes, 150 stong, has arrived in London from Egypt. The birds will be supplied to private menageries and parks all over the country. The idea that the bracing effect of seaside air is due to the ozone it contains is incorrect. Scientists have proved that ozone is never present except in air more that 8000 feet above sea level. Mr Leonard Peakett, naval architect to the Cunard Company, has died at his residence, Craigmin, Blundolhsands. He had been connected with the design and contsruction of the Campania, Lusitania, Mauretania. and Aanitania. •
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19195, 11 June 1924, Page 7
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95Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 Otago Daily Times, Issue 19195, 11 June 1924, Page 7
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