The British Government is to be approached with a view to an organised effort—by means of "mechanical divining rods and electric locators of ore/'—to recover the fabulous treasures King John lost in the Wash'7oo yeais ago. Private enterprise, it is explained, is debarred by reason of tho law of treasure trove. This need not deter anyone who thinks he knows where to find King John's gold and silver. It is true that gold or silver coin, plate, or bullion found beneath the surface of the earth fa treasure ■ trove, and belongs to the Crown—if no owner is forthcoming—but tho Crown always pays full value to tho finder if it takes possession.
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 266, 6 August 1919, Page 5
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111Untitled Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 266, 6 August 1919, Page 5
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