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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
4
A fragmented verse contemplates the human face and eyes as powerful, noting the brow to chin form and the gaze that searches depths. It hints at light within the eyes and a moral quickening toward a high call, ending with images of Hell and forgetfulness.
A bank cashier installed a quart bottle of formaldehyde between vault doors as a silent guard. In July two professional cracksmen attempted a safe break using nitro glycerine. the fumes overwhelmed them and prompted a rapid retreat, with the bank’s detective team alerted by the incident. The vault remained filled with fumes for days, deterring further entry.
A report notes a ship's wireless operator can hear rain on the sea from afar, explaining how electrical interactions create pattering sounds. It also mentions Japan using volcanic ash with Portland cement for submerged sea works, claiming increased strength and water resistance, possible Philippine extension.
The jumbled text mentions a walking stick jab and rough tactics used by a hooligan. It advises breaking his balance when he bends down and promises a counter using a strike to the jaw or eye. The passage references vigilant self defense and cautions about repeated encounters with the same assailant.
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