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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1929
Page
6
A vintage style piece explains how cleansing removes powder dirt and impurities for a healthier complexion. It highlights olive oil in facial soap as an ideal dirt remover and outlines simple treatments using water to show quick skin response.
The text describes a rough, unclear set of instructions about soap making and tending hens, with numerous garbled phrases. It mentions water, stirring, heating, and combining ingredients, but many terms are unreadable making the exact steps and entities uncertain.
An aged remedy advises tubbing fingers with gently warmed olive oil nightly before winter to prevent chilblains. It suggests applying warm oil before bed and massaging into the skin to keep nerves and circulation from freezing, claiming it will prevent painful chilblains.
An article outlines historical shifts granting married women independent nationality in various countries. It notes the 19th and 20th century strides, especially in the United States and Europe, with legislative changes affecting wives of foreign husbands and the impact on dominions under British rule.
A fragmented report describes modern stair carpeting and a shift from traditional materials to new rubber based coverings. It notes improved heat resistance and marble-like appearance, with fibers and textures suited to hallways and corridors. The piece references methods of installation, durability, and market reception for these floor coverings.
A fragmentary report describes Parisian fashion influences with velvet ribbons and elaborate embroidery. It mentions a noted sense of style, a fashion note on accessories, and a nod to garments featuring black velvet and decorative trims.
The text presents a damaged, archaic passage about ritual and memory with many garbled phrases. It mentions a fane, eyeveil of peat, a helmet, and women in youth, weaving a sense of faded ritual and nation memory, though many names and details are obscured by corruption.
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