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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1941
Page
3
Dropped stitches can be picked up with a crochet hook and stitched cleanly. Cast on with two needles then back knit for neat edges. Back-stitch shoulder seams on the wrong side for professional joins. Stretch garments to orig inal shape while drying to prevent shrinking. Use elastic bands to prevent stretching at welts and wrists. Wet-towel reshaping restores bent elbows or skirts without washing.
This note advises buying two to three pounds of hard beef suet and storing it in muslin in a cool dry place. After hardening remove skin, grind through fine holes adding flour, then rub with more flour and pack in a calico bag to hang in the pantry for easy dumplings and suet puddings.
When flowers are scarce use leaves and grasses dipped in hot water with a tablespoon of powdered alum. Soak ten minutes then air dry. Crystals form as the solution dries, giving the foliage a bright festive appearance.
The late Mrs. Henrietta Burns, long associated with the Primary Producers' Association, died after months of illness. A Foundation President of the Women’s Section of the PPA and 1938 State President, she also worked on Child Migration and Children’s Court matters and supported the Country Women’s Association. Her death is mourned by many who recall her energetic service and cheerful reports.
Guidance stresses clean, warm water cleansing for infants and careful feeding to avoid skin irritation. It covers diaper rash causes, soda or oatmeal baths, proper soap use, minimal powder, and avoiding sharp objects near ears and nails.
Miss J.M. of Belmore NSW reports clear skin and improved health after taking Williams Pink Pills. She credits anaemia recovery, brighter complexion, and increased energy to the pills, advertised as a remedy available at chemists and stores.
Judex questions the meaning of a business man in a wartime Australia age of debate on who should run national affairs. He argues many successful operators are specialists or flawed bluffers, and discusses Mr. Menzies as a potential war cabinet member, not a prime minister, while criticizing outdated census figures and population shifts in Western Australia and South Australia.
In the Legislative Council on August 5 Mr. G B Wood pressed the Chief Secretary for total orchard registration fees for years ending June 3 1939 1940 and 1940 41 and the number and salaries of extra inspectors hired due to increased revenue. The Chief Secretary reported totals of £2259 12s 0d £2932 15s 8d and £4687 3s 2d. Three extra inspectors were appointed with salaries £560 3s 4d. Wood criticized the government saying profits are made from registrations and urged fee reductions to cover inspector pay. cited unstaffed posts at Baker's Hill and other places.
Lionel Francis Kelly, Independent Country Party, wins Yilgarn Coolgardie vacancy in the Legislative Assembly. He defeats Labour candidate Cornelius Kenneally by 183 votes. third candidate James Dinan elects 660 votes with 365 to Kelly and 25 to Kenneally. Seat vacant since June 3. Kelly to serve roughly seven to eight months. Final tally: Kelly 1 380, Kenneally 1 197.
State arguments contended Queensland would not be termed wheat exporting and thus lacked export surplus status. The discussion noted delivery costs of feed wheat at 1/22 bushels per unit, highlighting the financial aspects of wheat production and distribution.
At 645 p.m. on Thursday September 4 a broadcast will be given by Dr Louis Gelle representative of General de Gaulle in Australia on the subject General de Gaulle and the Free French Movement.
Advice on gently clearing a baby’s nose with cotton wool and avoiding nasal compression. It emphasizes teaching the child to blow one or both nostrils, not over-clearing the mouth, avoiding dummies, and addressing underlying causes of crying such as hunger or pain.
An observer with poor vision impersonated an RAF recruit to join the air force. He pursued flight despite failing eyesight rules. A friend rejected by the RAF also used impersonation and earned a naval commission. The man with vision issues flies bombing missions. the friend serves in the Navy.
The article notes extra burden on poultry and pig industries and Tasmania's dissatisfaction with a federal stance. The Commonwealth argues wheat stabilisation must be Australia wide, preventing state expansion due to local circumstances, and rejects federal help to land Tasmanian wheat at mainland prices.
A vintage style cake method with caramel syrup folded into meringue like whites. Steps include sugar water boiled to thread stage then whipped egg whites with salt and cream of tartar, folded with flour and vanilla, baked in a tube pan, then inverted to cool.
The Minister for Commerce Sir Earle Page explains a 25 shilling per ton subsidy on superphosphate effective July 1 1941. Manufacturers invoice at full price less subsidy and are reimbursed by the Commonwealth. The subsidy raises consumer prices automatically with no forms required. Mixed fertilizers priced by superphosphate content. The move shares most of the recent price rise approved by the Prices Commissioner.
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