Topics Of Interest To Women A Sydney Letter
A Sydney column notes a movement honoring Sister Muradin’s thirty years of service at the Royal Hospital for Women. Mrs. Ralph Symonds fronts the Marsden Testimonial Fund with subscriptions requested.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
5
A Sydney column notes a movement honoring Sister Muradin’s thirty years of service at the Royal Hospital for Women. Mrs. Ralph Symonds fronts the Marsden Testimonial Fund with subscriptions requested.
A center-born girl recounts a shift from rebellion to embracing housework and teaching, finding purpose in disciplined routine, study, and respect for labor. She vows to master her tasks, seek inspiration from books, and share joy in honest work while maintaining dignity and self-respect. The piece links personal growth to broader ideas of vocation and fulfilment.
The piece surveys spring fashion with calfskin and lizard skin coat ideas, contrasting rural looks with bold embroidery and all over patterns. It notes new materials, waist belts, and a trend toward vivid colorings, with jumper suits and wool crepe being favored.
A jumble of kitchen tips and odd culinary notes includes how to select a good ham by scent and texture of the bone, a tooth cleaning soda recipe, and a rabbit stew with malt and vegetables. Scattered misspellings and garbled lines suggest a late 19th or early 20th century domestic column.
A health column advises neck care to preserve youth, noting that facial care alone is insufficient. It recommends daily kneading from the hollows under the ears to the base of the throat, plus a warming bath and a feeding cream to nourish the neck skin.
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