The Public Work© Department ha* accepted the tender of Mr H. H. Knight for £2,793 for additione to the Porivu'a Mental Hospital. In San Diego an inventor has developed a novel seat for use in parks and pleasure resorts, which is normally bo tipped that it cannot be used. Upon placing a coin in the slot, however, the seat may be tipped back into the usual position, making a comfortable and restful bench. When the occupant* rise from the seat it automatically swings forward and locks in a non-usuable position, from which it can only be moved by the insertion of another
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Evening Star, Issue 15514, 9 June 1914, Page 8
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102Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Star, Issue 15514, 9 June 1914, Page 8
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