Debtors settle by drawing lots on notes in hat
A London firm told a Scottish customer how to settle debts by a monthly draw of creditors’ names. The method involves reserving part of the banked funds, writing each creditor's name on slips, drawing lots until the fixed amount is reached, and paying the winners. The firm warned against further impertinence.
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British Master Printers’ Federation
London
Scotland
Yesterthiy
Manchester
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Thief blows safe at Dimboola auctioneers office
A loud explosion woke morning shoppers as a safe was rammed at Mellwraith and Pilmore's auctioneers in Dimboola. The door jammed, the thief fled with no reward, and a man seen about town since Tuesday was arrested near a railway camp by Constable Lloyd.
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Dimboola
Messrs Mellwraith and Pilmore's
Lloyd
Melbourne court hears conspiracy to rob bank charge
Melbourne court today heard evidence against Henry Stokes and John Mulligan in a conspiracy to rob the Commonwealth Bank. Constable Byrne claimed he was promised £10,000 to aid the accused and was told not to arrest until all seven men were in position at the bank. He noted orders from superiors prevented immediate arrests.
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John Mulligan
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Commonwealth Bank
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