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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1934
Page
3
Bargain display of various silk fabrics and dress materials advertised for sale. Includes crepe silks, morocains, sponge cloths, taffetas and satins with prices per yard. Notable items include colored silk morocains in multiple shades, plain and patterned voiles, and cream silk crepes. Items emphasize value and new patterns plus quick purchase appeal.
A garish ad lists low prices on fancy floral cambrics ginghams and Swiss organdies, plus navy tob... (truncated) strong emphasis on fabrics, lace, and cotton goods. Names include Ferguson's Cloth and Bond's, with items like calico, table damask, quilts, and curtains, all offered at marked down per yard or per item prices. The copy highlights washing and boiling safety for fabrics and urges customers to inspect the range.
A historical note describes Arnheim Land aboriginal burial rites, cave burials, skull displays, ochre decorations, and hand prints on cave walls. It covers ceremonies tied to clan totems, post-death rituals at waterholes with singing and silent intervals, and beliefs about spirits and reincarnation. The piece also highlights tatooing, ritual scars, natural diet, and artistry in weapons, canoes, and carvings.
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