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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
2
A mixed column blends Emma Whitlock King poem verses about the Western coast with a domestic vignette where a father longs for wealth while a mother and child prepare for evening, capturing rural winter life and simple family rhythms. The prose reflects a snapshot from Zion's Herald style with regional sensibilities and tone.
In a tense exchange, a master asserts control as changes threaten the old order. Quarries and servant power spark warnings that strife could erupt. Diana and Derham exchange wary glances. a flag of truce signals a fragile pause before potential confrontation or collision.
In Muriel’s drawing room, Lilian Rossiter accuses neighbors and recalls a Paris murder linked to Dur ham. Muriel urges caution and unity, while Di’s hot temper and Godfrey’s irritation test loyalties. The scene exposes past sins, secret charges, and the strain on f amily bonds as spring fades.
Muriel and David Quayle assist a wounded Dick Durham after shots echo from the copse near Idylhurst. Durham, hit in the arm, is escorted to the Homestead for treatment as gossip and suspicion swirl about a covert gun incident and unnamed conspirators.
In Idylhurst shadows Durham lies bandaged after a surgeon’s work while Muriel confronts Diana and Norman. Durham hints at enemies and a threatening anonymous letter, citing a Quarry King threat. The scene ends with a chilling note about a warning found by David Quayle as the rector reads a menacing missive.
A Ladies' column by OA Meller describes raglan sleeve blouses and one-piece frocks with front fastenings. It details pattern pieces, fabric use, and construction for a dress with a five-part blouse pattern, a two-piece skirt, and an under-bodice.
A discussion of practical undergarments for skirts and petticoats in plain styles. Emphasis on knife-pleated flounces, alpaca fabrics in violet ochre navy, and affordable options for self-made garments. Tips include embroidery ideas such as French knots to decorate chemises and nightwear, with design notes for No 1 chemise and No 2 divided petticoat.
To obtain pattern patterns from the weekly design column send 9d per pattern to Miss Ida Meller c o the Australasian Fashion Publishing Co 97a Liverpool Street Sydney NSW mark envelope Tatt\' erus Please order by gum
This brief note advises using one heaping teaspoonful of baking powder for two cups of flour and suggests extinguishing a candle by holding it aloft and blowing upward to avoid grease stuttering.
The newest muslins excel in charm with white clear fabrics recalling early Victorian dress. Flounced tunics and dainty sashes frame pretty wearers. black tulle collars add smartness. Flowered muslins captivate hearts, with triple-ruffled skirts and white voile capes turning into coats. Embroidered silks show rich designs with ribbons and flounces.
An article discusses achieving real beauty in home decor through order and harmony. It emphasizes environment impact, suggesting practical choices like linoleum simulating stained boards, straight lines, and durable, aesthetically pleasing coverings for chairs and settees.
Instructional fragment advises pampering after a bath to restore glow. Recommends use of sponge cloth, towel drying for five minutes, and air drying to absorb moisture. Mentions salt additions to bath water or body rubs, and cautions a wash should be followed by some form of ventilation or activity.
The article describes using greasy applications with massage to develop figure and muscles. It offers a simple tissue cream recipe with sweet almond oil, white wax, tincture of benzoin, and rose-water, plus warming oils like olive oil for massage. It advises softening skin, cleansing with hot Hannels, and wrapping arms with muslin and oil for overnight treatment.
To preserve plums, use one pound of sugar and one cup of water per two pounds of plums. Boil syrup, wash and dry plums, prick skins, and drop into boiling syrup. Cook until tender, then pack into jars and fill with hot syrup to seal.
Turkish Pilau, add fresh tomatoes or canned vegetables, onion, washed rice, butter, salt, sugar, white pepper and cayenne. Cook in a double boiler until the rice is soft, add water if needed, and serve hot.
A Colonial era recipe section offers Vanilla Ice made from eggs corn flour sugar and milk with vanilla essence, plus a Pot Brown Bread Ice variant using breadcrumbs, milk and eggs. Banana Ices follow by excluding vanilla, using mashed bananas. Lemon Watered appears with sugar water lemon rind and lemon juice, finished by whipping egg white.
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