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  2. ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

    Q. : I read with interest the brief story of St. Patrick in a recent issue. Could you publish a similar outline of the life of St. George ?—("F.C.L.," Sydney. ...

    Article : 368 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 680 words
  4. LEGAL PROBLEMS.

    "Cornelius," evidently about to take unto himself a wife, is anxious lest he should be compelled to take her debts with her. A. : Your question is one concerning the ...

    Article : 202 words
  5. COMPULSORY TRAINING.

    "Apprentice". desires to know whether apprentice's forced to attend camp can be compelled by their employers to make up time so lost at the end of their time of apprenticeship. ...

    Article : 183 words
  6. KHALED.

    Q. : Who was Khaled ?—"Discoverer," Chatswood.) A : Khaled, or Caled (582-642), was one of Mahommed's greatest generals, born at Emesa. He ...

    Article : 66 words
  7. CAMPHORATED OIL.

    Q. : Is it possible to make camphorated oil from block camphor ?—("J.R.K.," Balmain.) A. : Shred the camphor into some sweet oil, and cork the bottle loosely. Stand it in a ...

    Article : 46 words
  8. DELIVERING A PARCEL.

    "J.J." writes : "A gives B a parcel to deliver to C. It has not been delivered, and can't be found. Is B liable ?" A. : Your question is clear enough, but you ...

    Article : 363 words
  9. THE HENS LAY EVERY DAY.

    Q : When I was in England some months back, I noticed a short rhyme in one of the newspapers. Each line ended "The Hens Lay Every Day." Do you know it ? ("R.L," Liverpool. ...

    Article : 149 words
  10. WASHING CHAMOIS LEATHER.

    Q.: Whenever I wash chamois leather it dries stiff and hard. Can you let me know of a method which is more effective ?—("J.G.," Cronulla. ...

    Article : 83 words
  11. CLEANING ALUMINIUM WARE.

    Q. : Can you let me know of a preparation for cleaning aluminium pots ?—("J.G.," Katoomba.) A. : The following formula will be found useful in making a solution for removing the ...

    Article : 179 words
  12. HOW TO CLEAN AN OIL PAINTING.

    Q. : Will you tell me how I can clean an oil painting that has become dirty ?—("I.O.P.," Burwood). A. : Take the painting out of its frame, and ...

    Article : 86 words
  13. ECCLESIASTICAL.

    All students of church. history know how hard it is to compose a creed, and they are disposed to yield a greater measure of respect to the historic creeds than to the moving tides of ...

    Article : 217 words
  14. THE INVENTOR OF THE TELESCOPE.

    Q : By whom, and when was the telescope invented ? ("J.R.E," Glebe Point.) A: Galileo is usually credited with the invention of the telescope, but he really only ...

    Article : 130 words
  15. MEDICAL ADVICE

    "Sceptic" (Singleton, N.S.W.) asks: (1) Is vaccination a reliable prevention from small-pox ? (2) Did not several persons contract smallpox after vaccination in Sydney during ...

    Article : 719 words
  16. THE MEANING OF KOSHER

    Q. : I have noticed a shop in Sydney which has for its sign "Kosher Butcher." Will you tell me what it means ?—"Inquisitive," Granville. ...

    Article : 67 words
  17. G. K. CHESTERTON AND CHRISTMAS.

    "Christmas stands for this superb and sacred paradox—that it is a higher spiritual transaction for Tommy and Molly each to give each other sixpence than for both equally to share a ...

    Article : 144 words
  18. A QUESTION OF MUNICIPAL RATES.

    "P." forwards Gazette Notice (by local council) advertising proposal to borrow a sum for road-making. Details are enclosed, too long for publication. ...

    Article : 128 words
  19. BOOKS FOR FARMERS.

    Q. : Will you tell me the names of a couple of books that go fully into the subject of silo-making, haymaking, and farmer's blacksmithing?—("Farmer," Gundagai. ...

    Article : 71 words
  20. MISCELLANEOUS.

    SECRET SOCIETY (to "J.M.H.," Uandry) : Could not be sure of the exact meaning of the letters. It may be the name of a secret society, known as the Maffia, for in Italian ...

    Article : 425 words
  21. THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CREED.

    The three great creeds of Christendom are known as the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. Of these the first is the briefest. Creeds have a tendency to grow ...

    Article : 222 words
  22. MARRIED LIFE IN ANIMALS.

    Q : Can you settle a dispute through your columns as to what animal is considered to lead the ideal "married life ?" ("Naturalist," Sydney). ...

    Article : 153 words
  23. FORE-GLEAMS OF UNION.

    Long before there is union among the Churches there must be co-operation and intercommunion; indeed, intercommunion is the essential preliminary education for union. It ...

    Article : 202 words
  24. A HOUSE ON TERMS.

    "Wongo," having bought a house on terms—a sum deposited, balance within five years—wishes to deal with the property, and asks how he stands. ...

    Article : 164 words
  25. HOW TO PRESERVE SYRUPS.

    Q. : Will you let me know through your columns how to preserve syrups?—"A.B.," Rooty Hill. A. : The main point in making syrups is to ...

    Article : 165 words
  26. EQUITABLE MORTGAGE.

    "Globe" is anxious to know, in effect, what happens on his death to a mortgage by written agreement and deposit of title deeds, which he holds for money advanced by him. ...

    Article : 152 words
  27. LARKIN IN ENGLAND.

    The great Dublin strike leader has made a great impression in England among the Churches. We are all familiar with his mistakes, his violence, and his failure, but his great ...

    Article : 251 words
  28. THE TRUE GOD

    To-day's sermon, entitled, "Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord of "Hosts!" was preached by Pastor Russell, of the London Tabernacle, from the following text ...

    Article : 960 words
  29. CANALS ON MARS.

    Q. : Is there any proof that can be relied upon to show that canals exist upon Mars ? A. : Whether or not there are any canals on Mars built by intelligent beings is still a ...

    Article : 457 words
  30. Advertising

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    Advertising : 48 words
  31. SHARING PROPERTY.

    "Inquirer" states that "one portion of a family holds considerable property without sharing the proceeds with the balance of the family," and would like to compel them to share ...

    Article : 227 words
  32. Advertising

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    Advertising : 394 words
  33. SERVANT'S DISMISSAL.

    "S.K." is accused of carelessness in her occupation as housekeeper and receives one week's salary in lieu of notice. She wants a month's salary. ...

    Article : 217 words
  34. SPORTING

    ATHLETE (to "N.S.M." Waverley).—Call at this office, and we will gladly arrange matters for you. JEM MACE (to "Pat. B." Sydney).—Jem Mace ...

    Article : 450 words
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