Australia’s most adaptable husband minds twins at home
Jack Neal, a brickworks dragger, handles a week of mothercraft duties to care for his twins while his wife is in hospital. He recalls learning to be nursemaid in three days, listening to radio mothercraft sessions, and managing daily tasks from cooking to feeding and dressing the twins. He notes the change, feeling worn out yet impressed by his wife’s abilities.
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Jack Neal
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Mrs. Neal
Jack
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Ile
Bey
Hat Trends for Spring Hair Styles and Milliner Advice
Readers consider investing in spring hats as fashion shifts with long and short hair trends. Hairdressers and milliners adapt to bob styles with crown bonnets and top knots, while stylists explore new fingered styles.
Accessories to revive last year's frocks across the season
The article outlines how to transform an old frock with affordable accessories. It details creating belts and neckbands from velvet and jet shawl, using buckram stiffening, lace applications, and optional cameos or brooches for embellishment. It suggests lambswool accents for tweed or woolen dresses.
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Petersham
Prams Need Care to Stay Spry and Safe
Prams should be kept spry and protected from sun and rain to avoid fading and deterioration. Dust the cover, wipe upholstery with a damp cloth, brush mohair hoods, wash with clear water, and clean chromium fittings with soap and water before drying thoroughly to prevent rust. Regularly overhaul the pram body and tighten nuts and bolts.
Hustling Swedes Send Clothes by Air Freight to U.S.
Swedes rush clothes by air freight to America for dry cleaning and return within five days. Local plants in Sweden take two weeks or more to finish each item.
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America
Paris Stripes Return as Spring Fashion Fad
Paris designers showcase striped light wool pullovers in red white navy and green combinations for spring. Wider stripes and striped yokes plastrons and waistbands appear on pullovers and cardigans while striped blazers cloth dresses and striped jackets promise autumn wear with bold color contrasts and novelty accessories.
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Paris
Botany
France
One-Piece Bathers Make Comeback On American Beaches
Western Australia headlines contrast with American trends as New York fashion figures push a gradual return to one piece swimsuits for the summer. Designers favor figure hugging cuts with rayon nylon and lastex, while two-piece and rodeo style options gain popularity for mix and match beach outfits.
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Western Australia
New York
America
Floridan
Neutes
Stencilled Tattoo Marks On Stockings
Fashion note describes blue stencil tattoo marks on nylon stockings as a new fad. Five designs include heart dove horsehoe butterfly and cupid. Tattoos run from ankle to knee on one leg only and are shown on sheer hosiery for a chic worn look.
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