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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1916
Page
7
A collage of wartime opinions and essays features Walt Mason on resilience and attitude, Churchill on naval strength and Gallipoli, and various international excerpts. It includes views on conscription, gender roles, national unity, and duty, with commentary from editors and authors across Australia, Britain, and Canada.
Excerpts quote Kitchener on German strength, war duration, and food munition sufficiency. Observations from Sydney figures discuss modern fragmentation, humanism, and arts as unifying. Australia’s role in war aims, pacific islands, and peace conference influence noted. Irish situation hints at leadership changes and prisoner releases.
A casual instructions note promotes Carbulacene for tender feet greasing removing grease from wearing apparel treating wounds and sores freshening carpets and more. It lists mixtures with water and various mis-spellings suggesting widespread sale and usage.
Advertises Warner’s rust-proof corsets that fit the figure with snug comfort and support. Water Stiles are presented as always correct in fashion. The copy emphasizes making wearers feel comfortable and stylish in the period setting.
The item previews a decorative voile fabric in natural design suitable for a fashionable women’s garment. It notes trimming options with juice or the same material and hints at a coming date for a demonstration or event related to Vogue style.
The article surveys spring two tone and checked fabrics in taffeta for coats and skirts with short full shapes, balloon skirts elsewhere and frill laden petticoats. It notes tall fluffy conte and belted waists, advises on sewing groups for efficiency, and stresses careful cutting and pattern study for amateurs.
A critic surveys Peter’s Nationality by Val Jameson, praising its vivid Hawkesbury hill country settings and moving portrait of a State foster boy facing oppression. The tale traces Peter’s struggle to accept identity as true blue Australian amid war era cruelty, with moments of humor and tragedy. Published popular edition priced one shilling. Edwards Dunlop and Co. Ltd as wholesaler.
Sir William Rameau states that great scientific works do not arise from scholarly Teutons, nor do precocious applications of science originate from them. The remark challenges the stereotype of German superiority in intellect and scientific progress.
A vintage ad urges readers to combat gray hair to avoid social and career handicap. It promotes Marie Permanent Hair Stain as a non greasy solution that restores color immediately without fading or patching. Sold by Marie Van Araikkel Limited in Sydney for 10/6 plus 9d postage.
Ocean Beach at opposite New Band Stand Serfag area claims choicest position in Manly tariff from £2 2s per week. Provisions include cuisine and appointments. Proprietor C Cowley. Further particulars on request.
Mr Leslie Nichols of Wynyard Lane Sydney advertises boys and girls astride saddles at pre war prices. The complete saddle with fittings and freight paid to NSW stations lists £2 15s with options for folded leather girth and cloth saddle accessories. Nichols mails free illustrated catalogue on request.
The text touts a Roman beauty secret linked to Tome and olives from Italy. It claims olive oil and rare skin tonics in Salutie Soap soften skin, smooth pores, and promote health, urging readers to ask their chemist or store for the product.
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