Australian Photographer Showcases Australian Women at Australia House
John Lee photographed seventy Australian women in Melbourne and sent images to London where they were displayed at Australia House. He selected models from offices shops and government departments plus photography studios. He hopes the pictures lure immigrants, saying Australia should be known for its lovely women.
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John Lee
London
Australia House
Australia
Lee
Practical Household Hints and Maintenance Tips
Place glass dishes on wet cloth when putting hot items to prevent cracking. Clean kettles by boiling potato parings, then rinse. To prevent fried eggs sticking, add flour to the fat. Do not use soda on gilt china. use preservene soap instead. Wipe a new frying pan with a hot wet cloth and dry, then cover interior with melted fat and boil two minutes. Camphor in hot water inhaled helps a cold head.
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Hota
Toning Up The Complexion Rub Pack Soak
Country women lag in facial care yet can tone up skin with three home remedies salt rub oatmeal pack and oil soak Salt rub brightens skin by massaging damp salt over face and neck Oatmeal pack prepared with hazel and toilet water creates a cleansing mask to set and peel off with towels Baby oil reconditions dry skin before bathing for a supple finish
Featherweight sponge cakes and Swiss roll fillings
Classic home bake guide detailing featherweight sponge cake and Swiss roll recipes with ingredients for sponge, filling and buttercream. Includes eggs flour water sugar and cream, plus steps to whisk, bake in moderate ovens, assemble layers, and decorate.
Five Pointed Diamond Jewelry Inspires Hair Ornaments
French jewellers design versatile jewel pieces that convert from hair accessories to clips and a bowknot. At a Paris hat show hairdresser Antoine showcased a blonde swirled coiffure adorned with a five pointed diamond and gold starfish jewel nearly six inches wide. The piece breaks into five dress clips and a diamond bowknot. American fashions feature similar detachable pieces with pink tourmalines yellow sapphires and topaz in delicate patterns.
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Paris
Antoine
Jam Making With White Tissue Caps
Instructions describe sealing hot jam jars by brushing wet milk over the rims, then covering with white tissue paper caps that dry stiffly without paste or string. The method emphasizes simple closures using milk as a drying agent.
Household preservation and cleaning tips from a vintage guide
Practical hints on handling glassware and pottery to avoid cracks, cleaning silver without soda, preserving beetroot with mustard in muslin, and maintaining frying pans and nibs with simple methods. A quirky collection of domestic care advice from a past era.
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