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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
8
The article mixes snippets about currency risks with a proverb maze on alehouse manners and a census of Chinese populations in the British Empire. It mentions Inn door inscriptions, a London New York exchange idea, and a new telephone aid device for hands free use.
Fragmented passages recount Roman coiffure practices using artificial hair and bright washes, alongside daring hair heights and helmets. The article then shifts to extreme high altitude life with bees and spiders at 21,000 feet and wingless grasshoppers at 18,000 feet, ending with a local accident report about Valma Jentz breaking a leg after a pony fall and surviving by walking home.
A York Western Australian trooper, prompted by a Greek dream, traced a missing man to a lake where his body lay. The man had warned of a planned death and named possessions and beneficiaries, leading to a search that recovered the body and related effects. In other items, sensational diamond finds near Alexander Bay and a note on early banking history are reported.
Mr Dumbreck of Tunbridge Wells insured for £1000 against twins arriving. He tells how a £2400 plan was proposed but father in law paid the premium on a £1000 policy. Two conditions tied to birth within six weeks and two living 34 hours. Inquiries into family twins noted. Underwriters reportedly congratulated on claim.
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