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  2. ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

    Ques. : (1) What are the qualifications of a I J.P. ? (2) Who appoints same ? (3) Who would be approached re appointment ? (4) Must a J.P. be a resident of the place for which he is ...

    Article : 98 words
  3. ECCLESIASTICAL.

    The question that has been raised in East Africa by the proposed union of the non-Roman churches is of the greatest interest and importance. The issues are vital in any direction ...

    Article : 234 words
  4. LEGAL PROBLEMS.

    "Timaru" is concerned with the question of copyright, and, among other things, asks what is the period allowed. As far as Australia is concerned the matter ...

    Article : 1,296 words
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  6. THE FIRST MATCH.

    Ques. : When were matches first made ?—("China," Parramatta.) Aus. : Lucifer matches—that is, matches tipped with an explosive substance that bursts ...

    Article : 68 words
  7. REMOVING PAINT FROM WINDOWS.

    Ques. : There has been paint on my windows for some months. Can I remove it without injury to the glass ?—("K.E.," Bega.) Ans. : To remove hardened paint stains from ...

    Article : 101 words
  8. VALUE OF OLD BOOK.

    Ques. : Will you tell me the value of the abridged publication of "Gardiner's Dictionary," by Philip Miller. F.R.S., printed in 1741 ?—(Tasmania Reader. ...

    Article : 63 words
  9. THE PEOPLE'S PALACE.

    Ques. : Did General Booth hold a meeting in the Sydney Town Hall at which £28,000 was collected ? If so, was the People's Palace (Castlereagh-street) built with that money ...

    Article : 186 words
  10. MEDICAL ADVICE

    X.Y.Z. (Carcoar, N.S.W.).—The cure of pimples on the face requires great care on the part or Hie patient. The first thing to learn is to keep the fingers off the pimples. The bad ...

    Article : 141 words
  11. THE JERUSALEM BISHOPRIC.

    One is reminded of the last attempt made by the English Church to enter into friendly union with a non-Roman Church. It was the ambition of M. Bunsen to pave the way for a ...

    Article : 192 words
  12. POLISHING BULLOCKS' HORNS.

    Ques. : Will you tell me of a method of polishing bullocks' horns ?—"J.W." (N.Z.). Ans. : Rix, pipe-maker, of Castlereagh-street, recommends the following :—Clean and smooth ...

    Article : 78 words
  13. MILITARY.

    An International field clay was held in the neighborhood of Tientsin (China) during November. The number of troops engaged was 6620, comprising seven nationalities, consisting ...

    Article : 83 words
  14. VARICOSE ULCER OF THE LEG.

    SORLEG (Newcastle, N.S.W.).—The ulcer you desicribed is undoubtedly due to the varicose veins, and it is not surprising that it has lasted so long. You really should consent to ...

    Article : 176 words
  15. CLOSING THE ZIG-ZAG.

    Ques. : Give me the date of the closing of the Zig-Zag on the Great Western Railway.—("Gas Company.) Ans. : the Zig-Zag was closed on October 16 ...

    Article : 40 words
  16. ARE "DISSENTERS" CATHOLIC CHRISTIANS.

    The High Church party is very stroug to-day, not only numerically, but in personalities, and in influence and attainmets. Still the question must be raised and pressed are ...

    Article : 311 words
  17. GRAPHOLOGIST.

    Ques.: Will you give me the address of an expert who can read a person's character from their handwriting ?—"G.S."' (Coogee). Ans. : Write to "Ita," c.o. the "Sunday ...

    Article : 41 words
  18. PRIVATE USE OF KIT BAGS.

    It has come under the notice of the authorities that in many cases members of the forces are making use of their kit bags, great coats, and military boots when on private excursions. ...

    Article : 93 words
  19. CLEANING A STRAW HAT.

    Ques. : How can I clean a white straw hat that has become soiled ?—("George," Croydon.) Ans. : To clean and renovate your white straw hat, first scrub the hat gently with a ...

    Article : 94 words
  20. EXAMINATION OF OFFICERS.

    The following is the result of the examination of officers in practical subjects for confirmation of appointment or promotion :—Lieut. W. Cox (7th Light Horse), examined for captain, has ...

    Article : 102 words
  21. RINGWORM.

    H.C.P. (Redfern).—No, ringworms are not due to lice, although those vermin can carry the disease from one part of the scalp to another, once it has established itself. ...

    Article : 129 words
  22. TRIAL BY JURY.

    Ques. : What was the origin of trial by jury ?—("Judge," Manly.) Ans. : The origin of trial by jury is very obscure. Some say that the practice can be ...

    Article : 206 words
  23. EXAMINATION FOR FIRST APPOINTMENT AND TRANSFER.

    The following candidates have been approved, to attend the educational portion of the examination for First Appointment and Transfer to the A. and I. Staff :—Captain Hunt all ...

    Article : 138 words
  24. SPORTING.

    PEARCE (to "Admirer," Sydney) : Harry Pearce sailed for England on board the Aberdeen liner Gothic, on February 15, 1913. PRICES (to "Punter." Sydney)': Barlos 7 to 4 ...

    Article : 218 words
  25. LIFE VERSUS LOGIC.

    The Dean continues : "Here then, was an inconsistency which obviously wanted clearing up, which could only be cleared up, as it seemed to the proposer of the question in one ...

    Article : 204 words
  26. 12 P.M.

    Ques. : (1) What period of the day is 12 p.m.—the morning of a new day, or the last of a day ? (2) Is it correct to call 12 o'clock at night 12 a.m., (3) I claim that noon is usually ...

    Article : 202 words
  27. THE NEW ARMY RIFLE

    Speaking at a banquet to commemorate the founding of the Birmingham Proof House, Major-General S. B. Von Donon, C.B., Master-Generai of the Ordnance (Eng.), made reference ...

    Article : 224 words
  28. THE NATIONAL RESERVE.

    HEADQUARTERS.—338 Pitt-street. Headquarters are open nightly (Saturday excepted) from 8 till 10. An executive officer in addition to the appointed N.C.O. and orderlies will be ...

    Article : 193 words
  29. SQUARE FOOT AND FOOT SQUARE.

    Ques. : Is there any difference between one square foot and one foot square ?—("S.J.," Redfern.) Ans. : There is no difference in area between ...

    Article : 104 words
  30. MISCELLANEOUS.

    SIRE (to "Wager," Ashfield): The foals thus produced would be no relation whatever. GLASS POWDER (to "Ajax," Paddington): Glass powder can be obtained from James ...

    Article : 191 words
  31. BOY SCOUTS.

    Letters are waiting at the "Sunday Times" office for G. P. Stock, hon. secretary Boy Scouts' Association. ...

    Article : 24 words
  32. POLISHING A MARBLE COUNTER.

    Ques. : Tell me how I can polish a marble counter that has been scratched.—("G.F." Lawson.) Ans. : When marble has been scratched, rub ...

    Article : 96 words
  33. TRIAL OF THE LEWIS AIR-COOLED MACHINE GUN

    At the invitation of the Birmingham Small Arms "Company a party of about 150 witnessed a trial of the above-mentioned weapon at Bisley (Eng.). The two distinguishing points are the ...

    Article : 877 words
  34. THE LEGION OF FRONTIERSMEN.

    Headquarters : Bond Chambers, Bond-street, Sydney. Drill-hall : Royal Naval House, Grosvenor-street, Sydney. ...

    Article : 331 words
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  37. HOW TO PERFUME CARDS.

    Ques. : Let me know the method of perfuming cards, to put in drawers ; also a recipe for a liquid metal polish.—("Pol," Petersham.) Ans. : Dip the cards in very strong scent ...

    Article : 120 words
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