The Dalby Spook: Gef the Talking Mongoose (Part 2)

Published: Nov. 27, 2023, 1:44 a.m.

b"Having risen to the status of international newspaper sensation, The Dalby Spook, or Gef the talking mongoose to those that knew him, was now poised to meet some of the world\\u2019s most infamous psychical researchers. Unfortunately, Gef was as shy amongst company as he was talkative to the Irvings. Yet still the story of Gef persisted until eventually, his name ended up associated with a debate that took place in the highest office of the land.\\nSOURCES\\nJosiffe, Christopher (2017) Gef! The Strange Tale of an Extra-Special Talking Mongoose. Strange Attractor Press, London, UK.\\nPrice, Harry & Lambert, R.S. (1936) The Haunting of Cashen\\u2019s Gap. Unknown Press.\\nFodor, Nandor (1964) Between Two Worlds. Parker Publishing Co. London, UK.\\nCarrington, Hereward & Fodor, Nandor (1953) The Story of the Poltergeist Down the Centuries. Rider, London, UK.\\nThe Muswellbrook Chronicle (1932) Strange Doings on Isle of Man. The Muswellbrook Chronicle, Tues, 3 May 1932, p1. Sydney, Australia\\nThe Isle of Man Examiner (1932) Dalby Sensation. The Isle of Man Examiner, Fri, February 19, 1932. Isle of Man.\\nPeel City Guardian And Chronicle (1932) The Dorlish Cashen Buggane. Peel City Guardian And Chronicle. Sat, February 20, 1932. Isle of Man.\\nJosiffe, Christopher (2014) British Voodoo: the Black art of Rollo Ahmed. Fortean Times, July 2014. London, UK.\\nJosiffe, Christopher (2014) British Voodoo: the Black art of Rollo Ahmed. Fortean Times, August 2014. London, UK.\\nHarris, Melvin (1982) The Mongoose That Talked. The Unexplained, Vol. 9, Issue 97. Orbis Publishing Ltd. London, UK.\\nHarris, Melvin (1982) Lost For Words. The Unexplained, Vol. 9, Issue 98. Orbis Publishing Ltd. London, UK.\\nIsle of Man Times (1936) Manxland\\u2019s 1000 Year Old Custom Once Again Observed. Isle of Man Times, Sat Jul 11, 1936. Isle of Man.\\nIsle of Man Times (1936) Personal. Isle of Man Times, Sat Jul 11, 1936. Isle of Man.\\nIsle of Man Times (1936) Mr Rollo ahmed. Isle of Man Times, Tues Jul 14, 1936. Isle of Man.\\nDaily Herald (1936) BBC Editors Slander Action. Daily Herald, Thurs Nov 5 1936. London, UK.\\nThe Times (1936) Law Report, Nov. 4. The Times, Thurs Nov 5 1936. London, UK.\\nThe Times (1936) Law Report, Nov. 5. The Times, Fri Nov 6 1936. London, UK.\\nThe Times (1936) Law Report, Nov. 6. The Times, Sat Nov 7 1936. London, UK.\\nThe Isle of Man Examiner (1947) Talking Mongoose Killed. The Isle of Man Examiner, Fri February 21, 1947. Isle of Man.\\n-------\\n\\n\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, check out betterhelp.com/darkhistories to get 10% off your first month.\\n\\xa0\\nAlso sponsored by Factor, America's No.1 Ready to eat meal delivery service. Check out factormeals.com/darkhistories50 for 50% off using code darkhistories50.-------\\n\\n\\n\\nFor almost anything, head over to the podcasts hub at darkhistories.com \\nSupport the show by using our link when you sign up to Audible: http://audibletrial.com/darkhistories or visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/darkhistories\\nThe Dark Histories books are available to buy here: http://author.to/darkhistories\\nDark Histories merch is available here: https://bit.ly/3GChjk9\\nConnect with us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/darkhistoriespodcast\\nOr find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/darkhistories\\n& Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dark_histories/\\nOr you can contact us directly via email at contact@darkhistories.com\\nor join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/cmGcBFf\\nThe Dark Histories Butterfly was drawn by Courtney, who you can find on Instagram @bewildereye\\nMusic was recorded by me \\xa9 Ben Cutmore 2017\\nOther Outro music was Paul Whiteman & his orchestra with Mildred Bailey - All of me (1931). It's out of copyright now, but if you're interested, that was that."