UNIQUE JEWEL
FROM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
(United Press Association—By Electrit
Telegraph—Copyright)
LONDON, Nov. 4,
Doctor Hohill, a scientist, . of Prague, exhibited publicly before the Associated Learned Societies at Liverpool a remarkable jewel which, he explained came from Central Australian ruby mines. The stone turns from black to red when heated, and it causes a rash if it remains in continuous contact with the human skin. Doctor Holub believes that this stone is unique and that it contains some unknown ray.
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Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1929, Page 6
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79UNIQUE JEWEL Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1929, Page 6
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