How many people know the origin of the Government hroad arrow? It is J rather obscure, but may be traced to a • curious legal action. An Act, passed)! in 1698, was specially introduce as j the result of this action. A marine store dealer was charged with having in his possession certain goods bearing; the Royal stamp—in those days "8.A." The defendant coolly allowed the evidence against him to* proceed unchallenged. and when asked what he had to sa y ah out it, replied with the utmost sangfroid that it was really a curious coincidence that the King and he, as a dealer, should both have the same private mark on their property. He got aw a y with it! But after that they made a broad arrow the Government mark,_ and its use by private persons was rigorously prohibited. ! I j
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Press, Volume LX, Issue 18233, 18 November 1924, Page 12
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142Untitled Press, Volume LX, Issue 18233, 18 November 1924, Page 12
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