Maternal Guidance on Bathing Newborns and Care
The article outlines newborn hygiene practices focusing on the controversial use of olive oil on a baby’s skin for the first days. It describes morning and evening baths, water temperature checks, step by step bathing procedure, drying, clothing, and the prevention of irritations with oil or varnish. It notes some cultures discard the oil method, while others claim it helps skin by reducing odor and keeping it soft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oret
Fretheby
Theo
Augathella Hall loan bid sparks council debate
A proposal to build a larger Augathella hall hinged on council action and a £2000 loan. Dr Oliver Smith chaired a committee backing the site, while opponents urged cost review and ratepayer impact. Estimates suggested a small annual rate to support interest, with plans to secure land and assess site options before any build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Helton
Dr. Smith
Aix
Randolph Bedford
Augathella
Sion
No. 1 Division
Oliver Smith
Smith
Augathelia
A.C. Little
Co. T. W. Beasley
Litthe Sai
Infant care guidance from early 20th century clinic
The piece advises cautious infant care, arguing against aggressive bathing. It recommends sponge baths or tepid baths for irritable, delicate babies and promises future coverage on clothing and general child welfare. Contact details point to a Maternal and Child Welfare Centre in Fortitude Valley for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cireer
Clothin Haby
Chares
Alfred Street
Fortitude Valley
Hospital Correspondence and Administrative Actions
Correspondence notes G Engliah forwarding £7 16s 6d for Nocumba races in January and thanks to him for hospital support. G Knott resigns matron role from 20 April. vacancy to be advertised with closing date 5 April. Tender from GQ Williamson for firewood accepted at 25s per cord. Financials show subsidies, expenses, and January salary accounts. Medical officer reports intray attendances and discharges. Visiting committee appointed. A British doctor in China described a Chinese patient’s gown removal to reach the skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Engliah
Nocumba
Mr. Engliah
G. Knott
Kyott
T. K. Cowl
Williamson
Council weighs hall funding and farthing rate impact
The council discussed a Morven hall project with a 564 percent subsidy and a net cost to ratepayers of about 223 pounds yearly. Dr Francis and Dr Little warned of high charges, while a 2000 pound hall could net 224 pounds in rent. A subsidy was urged to ease the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Smith
Little
Francia
Morveau
Morven
L. O. Easton
Augatheila
Randolph Sere
Msr
Council
Hetton
Grass-Fed Paddock Race Meeting Apr 26-27 1940
Bulletin outlines details for the Grass-Fed Paddock Race Meeting on April 26 and 27 1940 at Quilpie region. Includes event names Ladies Bracelet Bulloo Hack Handicap Quilpie Cup and Second Hack Handicap with prize structures, eligibility rules paddocking, nominations, rider requirements, membership, and penalties. Yes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe
Tbs
North Comengin
North Comongin
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Sig Gtations
Hospitals
Norris
ALE Building Lines
Q.F.S
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Europetemer
Aft
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Department of Health and Home Affairs, Maternal and Child Welfare Service
de Witt
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Victoria
de Wit
Augathella Hall
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Murwel Shire
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Fenwick
Amd Farms
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Ander the Company OF Australia Limited
Queen Street
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Melbourne
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Guilpie Benefit Hack
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Helton's Hall
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