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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
3
The piece traces a shift from the three R s to broader aims in education, noting England's 1921 Act and 1833 factory-model beginnings. It argues for head hand and heart in schooling, with age ability and aptitude becoming central, challenging Australia to follow.
An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for pale anaemic young women. It claims the pills build red blood cells, improve energy, and clear blemishes like pimples and sallow skin, with promises of better mood, headaches relief, and facial color. It urges purchase through chemists and stores.
Flight Sergeant R O Sayer of Bendigo Victoria receives the Distinguished Flying Medal for gallantry as a wireless air gunner with No IL Squadron ATC. During a February 1945 bombing mission he braved fire and exploding ammunition to extinguish a wing fire after severed oil lines, preserving the aircraft before collapse.
A garbled artifact reports about large numbers of illegitimate Danish children and mentions paternity acknowledgments by Germans. The readable elements describe patrilineal claims and cross national involvement in uncovering or confirming paternity.
The article notes women now lead fashion studios and hold cabinet posts such as labor secretary and future political bids. It highlights Clare Boothe Luce Helen Gahagan Douglas Anna Rosenburg and Dorothy Thompson as prominent figures expanding women’s influence across studios government and journalism.
London women are expected to embrace brighter clothes and new hats after wartime restrictions. Designers showcase feather and tulle accents with high crowns, soft brims, and bold bows. A broad straw hat with a large printed taffeta bow recalls Ascot styles, while grosgrain straw and tight edge binding define several chic looks.
A Winnipeg grain company trains farm women to weave to offset textile shortages. Miss Renee Beriau led a three month program training four women who became teachers. six week classes at country centers taught 30 plus weaving types. Over 25 weaving circles now operate in Western Canada with hundreds trained. The movement aims to expand to Australia and Western Australia.
The first public holiday in Australia occurred on February 7 1788 twelve days after the first fleet landed at Farm Cove Port Jackson when Governor Phillip’s commissions were read. Records note rum was issued and convicts found the event acceptable despite harsh conditions.
Thought for the week reflects on love and perception with Madam Fee noting women grasp all of love while men feel only half of it in a concise quotation.
New York endures a brutal heat wave as voters wager on Churchill in a tight election. Manhattan odds put Churchill at three to one while New Yorkers debate the Labour Party platform. Fashion shifts to large hats, veiled florals, and daring sheer outfits amid the heat.
Copper containers extend cut flowers life by two to three days as copper releases traces that retard bacteria growth in water. Flowers shown to best benefit include zinnias pale lilies cormflowers marigolds nasturtiums chrysanthemums and many roses in copper bowls.
To make compact celery and cheese sandwiches crumble cheese and cut celery fine. Mix with butter in a small saucepan over gentle heat until the paste clings. Cool and spread on bread without extra butter. Remove crusts, cut, and wrap for lunch.
A large squad of detectives with Army Navy and Air Force provosts raided the YMCA in Melbourne at dawn seeking servicemen believed AWOL. About 500 people were gathered and asked to show identity cards. Ten men were detained. no firearms found.
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