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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
2
A collage of wartime opinions and editorials from newspapers and leaders. It covers political stances, public meetings, calls for sacrifice, German proclamations, and reflections on Australia's role, with notable references to Hughes, Lawrence, and international figures.
A garbled text fragment describes a fashionable carriage and a family dispute over a newer model. The piece mentions a sister’s amusement with a distantly described prop and informal gossip about social stature.
An old advertisement offers a product to change hair color from light to dark or brown, claiming permanent stain and hair whitening benefits. It promises a money back if unsatisfied and instructs readers to state desired shade and order from Marie Van Brakkel of Cotbreagh Street, Sydney, with pricing details included.
Fragmented text discusses Roman beauty ideals tied to olives from Italy and legendary figures like Bonaparte, suggesting indulgent routines and cosmetics. The garbled passage mentions olive oil origins and a waxy emulsion said to soften skin, but details remain unclear.
During a Port Macquarie visit the writer explores a 1824 convict built prison now battle scarred by time. He details the wheel layout dark cells escape attempts and brutal routine plus the St Thomas Church and cemetery reflecting the harsh colonial regime.
Household hints describe restoring faded lavender pink and blue linens by rinsing in water with a drop of dye or common dyes, testing on fabric first. Methods include salt and vinegar setting, sugar of lead caution, soaking and rolling, and a note on disinfection and soaking overnight to ease washing.
Mr Leslie Nichols announces relocation from Lane to larger premises at George Street near Central Station to accommodate growing business. The notice includes testimonials on quality and service from customers in Parkes district, praising workmanship, value, and satisfaction with saddles and bridles.
An unsigned historical note touts a versatile antiseptic and deodorant powder named for use in medical settings and households. It claims to prevent disease, cleanse wounds, sponges, and skin irritations, while promising vermin destruction and broad hospital use.
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