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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1929
Page
6
A garbled fragment notes concerns about children's clothing and public aid. The readable elements reference a pair of individuals and possible government or community support, hinting at debate over funding or distribution of resources. Further context from the source is needed for a precise summary.
Local shoppers praised Australian made items at Snow's store in a comparison of quality and value. The display featured men’s wear and tailoring with prices from 28 to 22/8 and highlighted brown tweed and colors, with emphasis on well-dressed appearance and ready-to-wear lines.
The text lists several afternoon tea biscuit recipes including Lemon Biscuits, Lemon Snaps, Wholemeat Biscuits, and Butterspring Biscuits. It provides rough ingredient notes and method hints such as mixing butter with flour and sugar, adding leavening agents and flavorings, rolling dough, and baking in a hot oven, with measurements and steps that are partially garbled.
Ad advertises wholesale quantities of household items from Sydney warehouse. Names listed include Oeman Sheeting Dil Jon Milpa Ped Kereta Peanigeice and Oeman Towels. Reflects wholesale prices for retail buyers and household drapers.
Notes from a wedding at a Conmecreak church near Falmouth England celebrate the marriage of William Fletcher and Miles and others. The text lists attendees and follows the traditional rites with gifts and well wishes for the newly formed union.
Y U R R I M U I L A B A N and Yuki Komik San visit with plans to speak at the Hat wiry luncheon and dine at Meradgedey Hii. Mornings feature lectures at City Centre rooms and a reception at Nellans naend ing. social events include a Rochey Clot luncheon and a banquet at a hotel.
A pale yellow and lilac georgette evening dress features a full flounced skirt with a front panel reveal. The gown is styled with a wide sash and velvet ribbon accents, awaiting approval from the fashion editors.
An article advises women to protect and beautify hands amid housework. Tips include wearing gloves for dirty tasks, washing, drying, cold cream use in moderation, and bedtime massage to keep skin soft. It describes nail shaping, soaking in warm water with lemon and soap, cuticle care, and polishing with rose tinted cream.
A fragment discusses applying a nail powder and cream, rinsing with water, and finishing with a palm buffer. It notes liquid polishes aim for a manicured look, while the Mar effect wears off faster than cream and powder, leaving a patchy appearance.
Health authorities unveil upgraded facilities at Canberra centers promoting infant care and hygiene. Langerwin outlines principles for safe milk handling and clean cooling, with centers decorated to welcome mothers and families. The clinic will open to provide universal access to Canberra's health services.
A fragmented recipe describes assembling a pineapple pear cake dish. It calls for canned pears or fresh, butter, castor sugar, cinnamon, jelly, cherries, and cake pieces fried in butter. The description includes layering, jelly glaze, and decorating with whipped cream and pastry glaze.
Mace a pan of water to boil then steam stale bread for five minutes to restore quality. Split beaten eggs before cooking and grill kippers near the fire rather than frying. Grate onions from the root end to avoid pulpy texture and mix a spice blend of white pepper nutmeg mace and cayenne for flavoring.
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