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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1930
Page
11
A fragmented sale list outlines various garments and fabrics with reduced pricing. Items include ladies frocks and hats, children's and infantswear, corsets, silk hose, scarves, slippers, shoes, boots, knickers, shirts, pyjamas, flannelette, Madras curtaining, damask, table linen, and linen dowlas. Prices shown in old currency with numerous abbreviations and measurement notes.
A fragmented item shows a mention of Wotan and a housekeeper figure with a reference to Francis Willard. The brief notes imply a discussion of freedom and agency for a domestic figure within a larger social or political satire. The tone resembles a dated newspaper fragment with literary allusions.
Helpful hints describe restoring pearl buttons with olive oil and nail powder, cleaning velvet with pipeclay, sweeping carpets to avoid dust, and folding blankets differently to extend wear. Also notes on preparing a cream sauce and removing tinge from curtains for smoother fabric handling.
The article traces the evolution of fans from early English folk versions to elaborate English and European styles. It covers materials from bone ivory and wood to silk and painted prints, discusses major makers and patrons, and notes price points and fashion context across Elizabethan through Georgian periods. It highlights the shift from utilitarian to decorative uses, the rise of imported prints, and the craft details such as carving, gilding, and embroidery.
A detailed mid century recipe describes making potato moulds baked in a heat filled mould with layered potatoes, parsley, salt and butter. It covers preparing and moulding potatoes, baking times, handling to prevent browning, and frying steps for a crisp result served hot. It includes notes on hot fat frying and a butter and broth finishing method.
The Bairns Circle sends Mise Muffet warm birthday wishes and blessings. Southport is noted for winning the palm as the cleanest town in England.
A quirky exchange unfolds as a persistent traveling salesman presses a resident. The homeowner urges the man to leave, recalling a past encounter with the husband and a vague line about a May hit side over again.
Rosemary writes to Hilda Buckler, describing a cold night warm day, a blooming flower garden, a vegetable plot, and four farmed hens aged four. She mentions a blue and white dress, thirteen chicks, two canaries, a Gramophone, and requests a photograph and any records. She signs as Rosemary and sends love to Lady Barrine.
In the reign of King James, a famed fisherman named Jacob is described. He roamed streams twice daily, catching many fish that mysteriously vanished as they neared land. His fame rested on angling while never looking back at what lay behind.
Aussies opened strongly but Ivanhoes surged ahead with early goals. Doolan and Culhane struck for Ivanhoes while Knowles made key saves to hold Aussies. Late in the match Ivanhoes extended their lead as Dickson and Lauder shone, final score and exact endgame details not fully clear from the fragments.
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