" SALT FISH."
After the mummy of Rameses 11. had been discovered it was decided to place it in the museum at Cairo. On arriving at the city, those in charge of the mummy were stopped by the Customs officer on duty, who demanded to know.what the package contained.. He was informed that it was Rameses 11., but as this conveyed nothing to his mind he nipped off the tip of the ear, and tasted it. After a momeut's reflection he said, "Salt fish; weigh it!"
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LIX, Issue 9213, 4 November 1908, Page 6
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