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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
6
Practical tips on washing white muslin and colored dresses, detailing warm and cold water steps, borax, soap, rinsing, and avoiding twisting. Also covers stiffening lace collars with gum water and oil, plus a homemade floor polish from candle ends melted with turpentine. Emphasizes safety and simple methods for households.
A jumbled collection of kitchen guidance and home craft notes covering banana dishes from fried bananas to custards and puddings, plus fruit salads, sandwiches, and general cooking tips. Also included are fabric repairs, sheet care, hair styling observations, and jar handling advice for preserving and jam making.
A mother who lost four sons in the war speaks through a friend about continuing to knit socks and jerseys. She says she counts stitches but has little time to count her sorrows, reflecting sorrow and resilience in the face of bereavement.
Racing club event programme for Saturday February with multiple races and stakes under V R C and V T A rules. Includes Handicap Hurdle, Handicap Trial Stakes, South Purkumbete Cup, Novelty Pony Race, Welter Handicap and Distance Tandicap Trots with entry details, penalties, and weights. Public notices close February 15. GEO. EB. oversees printing.
Event notes list a Wednesday February 20 1818 gathering by T Darcy to raise funds with net profits directed to Colac Hoapia. Amateur riders and trophies are mentioned as the aims of the program.
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