Sydney Woman Fails To Break Oyster Record
Miss May Downie of King's Cross Sydney attempted to surpass Harry Nolan’s all time record by eating 30 dozen oysters in an hour in Melbourne. She ate 2 dozen plus 4 oysters in an hour, missing the £100 prize. The event drew 600 spectators at the Melbourne Oyster Bar. Marmaras had offered the prize and Downie joked about her last meal while conceding the effort.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Harry Nolan
Miss May Downie
King's Cross
T. Marmaras
Nolan
Miss Downie
New Look To Stained Materials Promises Easy Repairs
Practical stain removal tips cover fruit, rust, grease, and ice cream marks for fabrics from wool to silk. Methods include tepid water, borax, absorbent powders, carbon tetrachloride, and glycerine. Early treatment prevents permanent setting. avoid soap until initial cleaning.
Cleaning Grease Stains in Fabrics and Linens
Ordinary grease stains from food usually disappear in normal laundry. For non washing materials a grease solvent such as carbon tetrachloride should be used or place the stained area between clean blotting paper and press with a hot iron to draw the grease onto the absorbent layer. Move the paper to keep the stain from re transferring to the fabric.
Bearded Lady Mate Sought by Self-Styled Bequesteer
An interview features an American man calling himself Available who offers himself for sale for 8000 pounds. He declares willingness to marry the bearded lady for publicity and explains plans to promote 33 inventions, including a disposable umbrella and a shedding brush. He lists tall stature, blue eyes, and a fondness for music and sewing. He seeks capital partners and a potential sponsor rather than a wife.
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America
Mt. Everest
Boston
Mance
New Stamp Series Features Common Wealth Coat of Arms
The Postmaster General Senator Cameron says Australian five denomination stamps will feature the Common wealth Coat of Arms. They go on sale at GPOs in each State starting April 11 and will be issued to all post offices as current stocks run out.
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Cameron
Gpo's
Secretary Hears Threat Over Call
A secretary reports a man phoned to threaten but was told the target was not in. The caller asked to thrash the person, and the secretary relayed an apology for the absence.
Meatmeal Rationing to End April First in Dominion Plan
The acting Director of Agriculture A McKenzie Clark announced meatmeal rationing, voluntary for 12 months, will end on April 1. Producers favor continuation, but the trade cannot cooperate. The Department will continue rationing meat produced at two government controlled works for permit holders.
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A. McKenzie Clark
Dept. of Agriculture
Painter Reprimanded for Offhand Remark
A dialogue notes a painter being labeled a dirty chiseler after a comment about his hygiene. The exchange records the insistence on exact wording of the insult.
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Falks
ATMOS
W.A
Industrial Products OF
Australia
Howard ST
Perth
National Library of Australia
Red Cross
Phyl Anderson
CSL
West Point
Pier Street
N.S.W
Jesus
Hearne
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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