Health and grooming ideals urged for rural women
Nancy M. Foskett of the Department of Agriculture speaks to rural women on good grooming. She stresses health basics, rest quality, personal hygiene, posture, teeth and eye care, and managing body odour. Cosmetics should enhance natural looks, with teens urged to keep freshness and use makeup sparingly. Clothing tips include proper foundation garments, undergarments, and careful footwear. A 25-question quiz on grooming was distributed, with free copies available from the Division of Information and Extension Services in Sydney.
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Nancy M. Foskett
Department of Agriculture
Women's Extension Service
Miss Fos
Kett
Pritt
Poskett
Wheat Growers Urged Not to Move Toward Wool
In Narrabri at the N N W division Wheatgrowers Union conference Deputy Mayor Campbell urged growers not to shift too much from wheat to wool. He spoke of prosperity, cooperative progress, and old farming methods versus modern production, recalling a time when a three furrow plough and broadcast sowing were common and crop practices limited to one or two crops.
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N.N.W
Wheatgrowers’ Union
Narrabri
Campbell
Storing pumpkins using prior curing and careful storage
The Agriculture Department notes select pumpkins from early crops for longer ripening time. Do not harvest until the rind is hard to pierce. cut from the vine with stems left. Cure for two weeks in sun or 80 to 85 degrees to finish ripening and heal injuries. Store on slatted shelves and inspect regularly for decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Division of Plant, Industry
How to Live Long And Like It
The article reviews Amram Sheinfeld’s view that life expectancy can rise beyond 68 years through lifestyle. It notes women live longer, occupations affect longevity, and advises reducing worry, avoiding overwork, moderating weight and habits, and marriage linked to lower mortality.
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Amram Sheinfeld
Sheinfeld
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