23 AUGUST 1969, page 28

A Hundred Years Ago

From the 'Spectator'. 21 August 1869—ft is suggested that there is a complete excuse for the conduct of the Duke of Edinburgh which has so irritated the Australians. The Prince......

Afterthought

Flight '69 JOHN WELLS If Venice is like an elderly prostitute, writes Gaye Schopenhauer. the Girl Who's Been Everywhere Once, surrendering to the tour- ist's first timid caress......

Competition

No. 567 : Medical history Set by W. F. N. Watson: The Oedipus Complex, and the story from which it is named, are well known. Competitors are invited to compose an explanatory......