PRICELESS RELICS STOLEN.
ROBBERY OF A RUSSIAN MONASTERY. In July of last year many ancient and priceless relics were stolen from the sacristy of the monastery at Gaenat, iv Georgia, Russia. . . Believing it probable that the thieves will endeavour to dispose of the articles to museums or collectors, the Russian Government, through their Ambassador, have furni&hed the British foreign Office with a complete description or tho stolen property, accompanied by a request that the authorities of Governmental museums be warned of the .'theft. Scotland Yard was at once communicated with. , The. relics include a silk belt ornamented with 204 pearls and fifty-nine emeralds and turquoises, a chalice of pure gold, and a large gulden ring of King iJavid the Renovator •
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 8333, 3 June 1905, Page 4
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120PRICELESS RELICS STOLEN. Star (Christchurch), Issue 8333, 3 June 1905, Page 4
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