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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1935
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR yields a puzzling fantasy style note with odd phrases about memory and a character named Wilfie. The readable bits suggest a chaotic scene or game, mentioning a star, a trail, a cake, and scattered actions without clear context or sources.
A dubious home remedy spread claims of a facial oil treatment that promises to clarify dull complexions. The text advises washing the face and applying a small amount of oil before bed, then wiping away residue in the morning to reveal smoother skin and a healthier tone.
Hints on soap making describe handling oils and labels with esthetic notes. The fragment mentions adding a mixture tablespoon by tablespoon and a cup of cold water to stunting peat while the mixture rises. It references quantities around six pounds and wheat filling bars as the soap shrinks.
The passage offers scattered home tips from a vintage guide, describing stained grease removal with vinegar and cloth, handling heat with gloves, draining sauce safely, and using a perforated top tin for gramophone needles. It notes disposal steps and cleaning methods for everyday kitchen tasks.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like Jane Mud and Avishawl Well with unclear events. References to money, a thawed asset, and a heavy swell remain ambiguous without readable context or dates.
A detailed traditional guide stresses using ripe well developed fruit for jam to ensure lasting quality. It covers thorough cleaning washing and step by step preparation, cooking in earthenware, and careful handling of various fruits to produce safe, shelf stable preserves.
Dr Schott studied deep sea waves noting speeds from moderate to strong winds. He cites waves speeding up to 28 miles per hour in storms, lengths up to 425 feet, and 15 second waves reaching 1,130 feet in the Indian Ocean.
Fragmentary verse notes an observed height by a Dr Scunt and comments on unusual feet ages and rare heights in ordinary trade winds. The text mixes measurements with speculation on weights and commonality, lacking coherent context or names.
The Third Prize went to Mrs Chapman of Shell Haven Goomalling for a very tasty cake.
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