Australia.
NOBILITY IN THE RANKS. RELICS FROM THE EMDEN. Sydney, April 19. Among the men enlisting is a man who claims an earldom. He states, that his father came to Australia and settled. He inherited, but never claimed the title in public. He died in 1910. His son> did not claim the earldom, declaring, 'What is a title to a democratic citizen of Australia?" The family seat dates back to the 13th century. The steamer Makoro brought a large quantity of relics of the Emdcn, including two guns.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 266, 20 April 1915, Page 5
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88Australia. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 266, 20 April 1915, Page 5
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