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  2. Questions Answered

    All communications to the Editor must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We endeavor to answer questions faithfully, but accept no responsibility. The Editor cannot undertake to return unsuitable MSS., drawings, and photographs, but ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 117 words
  3. CLEVELAND BAY COACH HORSE

    M. H. S. : There is no authentic date regarding the origin of this breed, and the first records of the Cleveland horse connect him with being a pack or ...

    Article : 203 words
  4. WORKING OF IMITATION IVORY

    J. K.: In working white or light-colored celluloids, or those in imitation of pearl or ivory, it is necessary that porcelain or glass vessels should be used ...

    Article : 76 words
  5. WAXED PAPER

    Inquirer: Place cartridge or other paper on a hot iron and rub it with beeswax or brush on a solution of wax in turpentine. On a large scale it is prepared ...

    Article : 103 words
  6. REPAIRING COPPER HEATER COILS.

    Subscriber: Leaky or burned out copper water-heating coils, such as are used in most water tanks, can be repaired either by brazing a small hole, or ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 166 words
  7. VARIETIES OF SHEEP

    Station Hand: There are a great many different, varieties of sheep, which naturally yield a great many types of wool, and can be divided into two great ...

    Article : 61 words
  8. CURE FOR DANDRUFF

    Waratah (Petersham): 1. One of the best ways to get rid of dandruff is to rub in with a piece of flannel a mixture of green soap and spirits of wine in equal ...

    Article : 82 words
  9. KILLING TREES

    C. S.: It has been said that saltpetre will kill tree stumps, and that sulphuric acid and nitric acid would have the same effect, but this has been ...

    Article : 77 words
  10. CAYENNE PEPPER

    K. H. B.: Cayenne pepper is very pungent; it is produced from capsicums. ...

    Article : 19 words
  11. GALLEY HALFPENCE

    Antiquarian: These were a coin of Genoa, brought in by the Galley-men, or men that came up in the galleys with wine and merchandise, and thence ...

    Article : 101 words
  12. SOFT CORNS

    Waratah (Petersham): 1. The best cure for soft corns is to apply a powder such as boracic acid, or even starch, and keep the toes apart with a piece of clean linen ...

    Article : 45 words
  13. "CHRIST'S THORN"

    Inquirer: From the plant named "Christ's Thorn," the Jews are supposed to have plaited the Crown of Thorns for our Saviour. It is a small shrub, with ...

    Article : 71 words
  14. LIGHTNING TANNING PROCESS

    Inquirer (Macksville): Pour five or six quarts of boiling water over two quarts of bran; then strain. Make about an equal quantity of salt water, by putting ...

    Article : 125 words
  15. CLEANING ALUMINIUM

    Waratah (Petersham): 1. If aluminium ware is treated properly it will remain bright. The thing that discolors it generally is the use of soda, and therefore ...

    Article : 97 words
  16. QUESTION OF MARRIAGE

    Relation: Is it legal in this country for a man to marry his deceased wife's niece, she being no blood relation?--This is relationship within the prohibited ...

    Article : 90 words
  17. MELBOURNE CUP RECORD

    "Right Oil:" The fastest time for the Melbourne Cup, two miles, was done by Kingsburgh, who covered the distance in 3min 26sec. ...

    Article : 26 words
  18. SECURING A BOAR

    Dairy Farmer: If it is not possible, or economical, for one farmer to keep one boar for the requirements of his piggery, a combination of four to six farmers ...

    Article : 60 words
  19. CARE OF MOTOR CAR SPRINGS

    D. D. (Nowra): A practical illustration of the care of automobile leaf springs is that frequently employed on racing cars, the springs being wrapped ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 173 words
  20. MEANING OF "GIMMER"

    Drover: "Gimmer" is a Scottish name given to a female sheep after the first shearing. ...

    Article : 19 words
  21. LANCERS' UNIFORM

    J. A. (Cootamundra): Your description of the New South Wales Lancers is not correct. The description in detail is as follows:--Khaki tunic, red plastron ...

    Article : 144 words
  22. UNCLE TOM'S CABIN

    Spectator: "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a much-read book, is a pathetic tale dealing with the slave question in the United States, written by Mrs. Harriet Beecher ...

    Article : 62 words
  23. JUNIPER

    Curious: It was formerly supposed that the wood of juniper, when once lighted, would remain on fire a whole year, if covered with its own ashes. ...

    Article : 52 words
  24. THE DAYS OF THE WEEK

    Solar: Ancient deeds are frequently dated the day of the week on which they were executed, e.g., Die Jorvis, Die Mercurii, etc., each day being dedicated to ...

    Article : 82 words
  25. INDISTINCT PRINT

    Workman: How can I render print distinct on paper which has been burned?--Collodion is poured over the charred paper. In a few minutes this dries, and ...

    Article : 58 words
  26. STIRRING CURD AFTER CUTTING

    Inquirer: If curd is not stirred immediately after cutting, it soon masses together or becomes lumpy. To prevent this, the curd must be kept in motion ...

    Article : 154 words
  27. AN ENEMY TO BEES

    Hive: About the year 1872 Australian bees met with an enemy that hid fair to almost exterminate them--the bee moth put in an appearance, from whence it is ...

    Article : 244 words
  28. WEIGHT OF HAY

    J. T. C.: The weight of a cubic yard of hay varies according to age. If recently stacked it should weigh about 160lb, and if stacked twelve months about ...

    Article : 69 words
  29. CALF-KID LEATHER

    Bootmaker: Yes! Calf-kid leather is used for light upper leathers, and is "tawed" instead of tanned. In this respect, and in most details of its ...

    Article : 36 words
  30. SLATE IN MATCH-MAKING

    Vesta: The use of slate, lead, tin, and some surfaces in the making of matches acts as a polish and thus renders them unfit for ignition. On the other hand ...

    Article : 49 words
  31. POPULARITY OF THE ARAB HORSE

    A. P. C.: In the past the Arabian horse's value has been incalculable, as he has transmitted constitutional vigor, quality, intelligence, and style to ...

    Article : 149 words
  32. THE DEVIL FISH

    Naturalist: The peculiar and ugly name of devil fish was applied to a stuffed specimen of enormous size toy G. Krefft; it is in the Australian Museum. ...

    Article : 168 words
  33. MAUTISPIDES

    Anxious: The "Mautispides" are lacewing insects, that in general form imitate the orthorterous mantis; with the same elongated neck, spined fore legs. ...

    Article : 115 words
  34. THE GREY-NURSE SHARK

    Tackle: The grey-nurse in appearance is comparatively short. That, however, is accounted for by its great girth, for the length of a nurse has been known to ...

    Article : 254 words
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