—In boring at Altoaa, "Victoria, with the object of finding the frond of coal measures near tho sea, artesian water was struck, ;• unci it has 'been 6euding up a column above the surface 20ft high. Tho water is per- ! fectly fresh, 'and - it is suggested that it should. he utilised to irrigate some •of tlie farms in tho direction of Werribce. —It is interesting .to learn that, the -true -blush cannot be induced artificially. A Frc-ncli scientist' made numerous experiments, but.- was unable to dovise any it'elhod, clectric.il. or otherwise, by which to simulate!.; the - effect. ■!: A blush, he explains, originates in • Use brain as the Tcsult: of mental .impression. Under its influence the sympathdtie licryes 'atfect ..the 'muscles .that control the Ismail blood vessels, and the Wood. iusheS i.to thCi surface, of: the. bodyIt is always.an involuntary;performance
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 13268, 27 April 1905, Page 8
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