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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
6
Poem-like fragment recalling winter scenes, distant loved ones, and a Christmas fire. The speaker contemplates students in celebration and asks if those far away remember him, hoping for a tender prayer and warm wishes as winter and church bells fade into memory.
In a drama at Bonnyworth Hospital Sister Antonia disguises herself to aid dying patient Eustace Eardley. Doctor Stanmore agrees to a private, high-stakes plan, while Antonia confronts her past and assumes Rosalind Guest's identity to save the boy and fulfill a vow.
The article details growing herbaceous ponies with bright red and white varieties, noting they need ample room for foliage and deep, manure-enriched moist soil. Plant in spring or October to April, stake heavy stems, and let foliage feed crowns. Colors range white to purple. beds should be at back borders or in front of shrubs for best display.
Pigeons require careful feeding to avoid disease and death. Avoid overfeeding and use balanced grains such as peas beans and millet. Water should be available year round, with warm season options like maize or barley added in winter to help body warmth. Do not scatter large quantities at loft entrances.
A translated-era article discusses wasteful feeding, proposing liberal yet orderly feeding practices for pigeons. It describes a hopper system tested to keep food clean and inaccessible to pests, weekly cleaning, and proper grit for digestion. Additional notes mention traditional garments and kimono styling trends, referencing dress details and sleeve designs.
The article outlines low cost bird deterrents for pea fields. It describes crafting triangular wooden supports tied with black cotton to form a net over rows, with arches every 10 to 12 feet for longer rows and a ground clearance of about two inches to protect young plants from seedling damage.
A Ladies' Column discusses dress appeal focusing on breakfast gowns and bedroom wraps, noting simple yet useful pieces. It highlights flannels, delaines, silks, and linens for warmer seasons, praising durable flannel surfaces and timeless domestic garments.
Fashion notes offer adaptable toilette ideas with belts and braces to revamp blouses. Describes pale ecru or light blue blends, embroidered fabrics, and sash accents in silk or voile. Suggests switching belts or skirts to suit occasions, stressing economical, versatile styling.
The text notes long advocacy for the high collar band finished with quilling and the shift in fashion among Englishwomen. It discusses the appeal of an extra inch on the collar band and the use of small metal or ivory coloured pieces to maintain collar bands, reflecting evolving appearance standards.
The fragment describes a collar with intricate embroidery and a ship end to end border, mentioning embroidered lace, scallops, and a white band. References to a Cambridge style and a double collar surface, with notes on fabric and decorative edging.
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