An attempt is being made m tho United States to utilise paper for the making of the barrels in which petroleum and kerosene are exported. Compressed paper pulp, much of which is made from stewed sawdust, is material of surprising strength. , The man Michael Quirk, who attempted, to commit suicide by stabbing himself, is slowly progressing towards recovery. He has had a marvellous escape, and by the merest chance avoided in jurying a vita} part. It is commonly reported (says the Australian Churchman) that the large-hearted, manly, Bishop of Melbourne has invited the celebrated mission preachers, the Rev. George Balby and the Rev. R, Knox Little, to pay a visit to our southern hemisphere. Lato Advertisements TIMAEU HARBOR BOARD. to carters. fHENDERS will be received by the I Secretary of the Timaru Harbor Board up till 10 a.m, on TUESDAY, May 10, for CARTING CEMENT. Particulars to be seen at my office. W. J. TENNENT, Secretary. Gr- Thomas surgeon dentist, George Street, Timaru.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2537, 9 May 1881, Page 3
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163Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 South Canterbury Times, Issue 2537, 9 May 1881, Page 3
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