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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1922
Page
4
A textile chemist explains simple tests to identify cotton wool silk and linen in fabrics. Unravelled fibres length and burn tests distinguish cotton from wool and silk. oiling linen helps reveal cotton. artificial silk resists boiling soda and lime. silk’s strength differs when moistened. Weighing and crosswise versus lengthwise strength also matter.
A Law Journal summary discusses Bridges v Hawksworth and the finder’s right to bank notes found in a shop. It cites Armory v Delamirie and South Staffordshire Water Co v Sharman, noting land possession extends to attached items. The piece explains how location, public versus private, affects ownership and emphasizes the need to deter dishonesty.
A London will grants a fortune exceeding 140000 pounds to the widow of a man who died in Wormwood Scrubs while serving a two year term for defrauding the Inland Revenue of 52000 pounds. The deceased, head partner of a city coal firm, died soon after medical discharge was recommended. The inquest heard the man knew nothing of the frauds but was legally responsible as head of the firm.Probate was granted to the widow, who appoints a new governing director in his place.
A bank inspector describes his unseen work uncovering fraud. He recalls cases of a Sunday school teacher who confessed after detection and a war hire with forged credentials who stole thousands, earning five years' penal servitude.
Twenty years ago Clapham Junction was cited as the busiest station with about a train per minute. Now Earl's Court sees 120 trains per hour during rush, Charing Cross three underground stations average three trains per minute. Buses rise from few to 640 at Charing Cross, 566 at Bank, 542 at Oxford Circus, 518 at Piccadilly Circus. Daily transit carries 4 090 000 passengers, while journeys per person have risen from 39 to 90.
An Australian reader testifies that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured her backache and urinary trouble caused by kidney problems. She details symptom relief after several bottles and notes no recurrence two years later. product sold widely at 2/9 per bottle.
A damaged OCR list advertises special purchase items with sale dates from May to November including silver-plated vases, trinket boxes, fabrics, blouses, pillow lace, households goods, and men shirts. Items show reduced prices and restocked stock noted for customers who paid deposits.
Executors failing to honor legacies uncover seven hundred pounds hidden in Tillotson’s Sermons. A folio edition held bank notes scattered within pages, later purchased by a bookseller and finally sent to a reader in Oxford, revealing the curious inheritance tale.
Country orders receive prompt attention. Address next Courter office for details and submission guidance.
A report on Dowerin race events and handicap nominations. Details include five furlongs, weights, and prize structure. Publican's Handicap entries appear with conditions and betting terms. Committee notes reserve rights to vary races and remind entrants to comply with WA Turf Club rules. Secretary TM Norris, head secretary, notes closing dates and scratching procedures.
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