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  2. ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

    Q.: What is the geometrical construction for trisecting any given angle? ("R.V.," Sydney.) A.: The solution of this, problem has been declared impossible by some of the ablest ...

    Article : 77 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 889 words
  4. CHESS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 40 words
  5. TO LOOSEN RUSTY SCREWS.

    Q.: Is it possible to remove screw from wood after they have rusted therein ?—("Amateur," Sydney.) A.: One of the simplest and readiest ways of ...

    Article : 112 words
  6. SECOND WIND.

    Q.: Can yon give an explanation of second wind ? ("Athlete," Redfern.) A.: The probable explanation of "second wind" is as follows:—In the deep breathing of ...

    Article : 292 words
  7. LEGAL PROBLEMS

    "Regular" says he had an argument with a fellow-visitor to the Stadium, who argues that if A and B were fighting, and A killed B, the people present would be liable, as well as A ...

    Article : 353 words
  8. REMOVING GLASS FROM WINDOW.

    Q.: How can glass be removed from a window where the putty has become hardened by exposure ?—"R.V.," Waverley.) A.: slake 31b of quickstone lime in water, ...

    Article : 98 words
  9. SOLUTION of No. 883.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 117 words
  10. THE PANAMA CANAL.

    Q.: When did the first vessel of any size pass through the Panama Canal? ("V.S.," Sydney.) A.: The first passage of the Panama Canal by an ocean-going ship was marked by the ...

    Article : 110 words
  11. THE PETERSBURG TOURNEY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 767 words
  12. SPORTING

    SHOOTING (to "Sport" and "Gunman,," Sydney): Enquiries are being made. An answer will appear in our next issue. OUT-PATIENT (to "Enquirer," s.s. Waverley): ...

    Article : 251 words
  13. TO PRESERVE LINOLEUM.

    Q.: Should I lay any material on a brick floor before covering with linoleum? ("G.G.G.," Bondi.) A.: Before spreading the linoleum thoroughly ...

    Article : 102 words
  14. MISCELLANEOUS

    MATCHES (to "Interested," Melbourne): No. KITCHENER (to "Maori," Singleton): He is single. UNION (to "Clerk," Sydney): See Trades and ...

    Article : 1,174 words
  15. AN INK REMOVER.

    Q.: Please give recipe for a mixture that clean and polish furniture.—("Housewife," Bathurst.) A.: An encaustic composed of wax, sal soda, ...

    Article : 109 words
  16. FORFEITING A DEPOSIT

    "Que," asks whether a purchaser of land forfeits his deposit if he does not go on with his deal. A.: That in effect is your inquiry. You do ...

    Article : 129 words
  17. COLORS THAT HARMONISE.

    Q.: Can you give me a rule for selecting colors that harmonise ?—"R.E.," Croydon.) A.: The following table is familiar to painters, but for beginners or those having occasion ...

    Article : 125 words
  18. MEDICAL

    [All correspondence must be addressed, "Medical Editor," Sunday Times office Sydney. When thought Advisable, we recommend personal consultation with focal doctor. Replies will not be sent by post but ...

    Article : 982 words
  19. MAKING A CONTRACT.

    "R.G.E." says he dealt with a builder, arranging to take a large quantity of material. Now the builder refuses to carry out the contract, because, he says, "R.G.E." is not the ...

    Article : 241 words
  20. ALL FISH ALIKE.

    Q.: Have you ever noticed that although fish may vary in size, shape, and color, they all have a similar expression. Can you explain this ? ("R.V.," Sydney). ...

    Article : 130 words
  21. THE RIGIDITY OF THE EARTH.

    Q.: Is the earth perfectly rigid? "Student," Blackheath). A.: That the earth is not an absolutely unyielding solid has long been known, and there ...

    Article : 150 words
  22. SURETY FOR EMPLOYEE.

    An inquiry is made as to whether A, who executes a guarantee bond in respect of a relative who enters the service of the bank, is liable when the employee embezzles a sum. ...

    Article : 270 words
  23. SCOTTISH TOURNEY GAMES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 216 words
  24. MARINE DISASTERS.

    Q.: Has any shipping disaster resulted in as great a loss of life as when the Titanic was wrecked? "G.R.T.," Lidcombe). A.: A record of the most serious marine ...

    Article : 211 words
  25. DRAUGHTS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 34 words
  26. IN BRIEF.

    "Journalist": There's nothing to stop you, but what you ask after that is not quite within the scope of these columns. "Pegasus": Yes, it is. ...

    Article : 326 words
  27. PEAT COKE FUEL.

    Q.: Is peat coke extensively used in any part of the world ? ("Curious," St. Marys.) A.: Peat coke in Germany is proving service ...

    Article : 130 words
  28. Advertising

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  29. TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 46 words
  30. Advertising

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    Advertising : 91 words
  31. SOLUTION OF NO. 093.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 149 words
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