LIGHT AND LIFE-LIKE.
FRENCHMEN INVENT RUBBER
('The Times. ,, )
(Received 9.25 a.m.)
LONDON, October 6.
Two Frenchmen have invented an artificial eye made of rubber. The front surface is vulcanised, and the back is enamelled. The eye is hollow and filled with air. It is remarkably responsive to the movements of the nerves, does not irritate the socket, and a further advantage is that it is unbreakable.
PIRATES STILL AT WORK.
SEVERAL NORWEGIANS SUNK.
(Eeuter's Telegrams,)
LONDON, October 6.
. The Norwegian steamers Brrmk, Xeejor, aed the Knuit Jarl, of 1,070 tons, and the Ruesimn steamer Tourg&i, have beeanok.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 240, 7 October 1916, Page 5
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