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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
8
A vintage style guide outlines essentials of beautiful hair focusing on cleanliness brushing and regular thorough washing. It praises Stallox shampoo as the best for shine texture and vitality and notes careful selection of products suitable for different hair types with periodic deep cleansing.
A Dutch master forger, famed for turning out highly convincing period pieces, operated from a shabby Fulham studio. He sourced broken chairs and cupboards, rebuilt missing parts with period-appropriate wood, and marketed them as genuine antiques to a circle of collectors and dealers in London pursue.
The piece recalls odd nuptial presents given to brides from hunters and trainers. A Talylyn innkeeper’s daughter received a full grown fox. a lion-tamer faced three constrictors and five alligators roaming their honeymoon. a society girl once received a stuffed grizzly bear with a hunter’s gift in its paw. Roosevelt sent a rhinoceros tail as a bridal present, prompting wide chatter.
J G Carveth specializes in brightening up motor cars with expert painting. Located on Maughan Street opposite the post office, the service promises quality workmanship and a fresh finish for vehicles.
A discussion of ideal body measurements for men and women, noting seven and a half head lengths for height, six and three quarter foot lengths, and arm and hand proportions. It cites Lord Balfour as near perfect and comments on racial differences in arm length and foot structure, with remarks on common flaws and footwear impact.
A six month London exhibition marks Edward Jenner's death centenary with relics from his career. Items include his professional cane, a cow horn used to obtain lymph, lancets and instrument points, a pocket book noting fees of a guinea to two guineas, and an 1800s parliamentary grant. An 1806 £20,000 gift is described in a letter to his sister.
A mother questions Bob about eating apples he was told to hide. Mistream complains about washing a window, noting difficulty due to curious children and limited access.
A column urges girls to boost social presence by cultivating conversation, talent, and mystery. It highlights Mildred the fortune teller, Elizabeth the storyteller, Margot the stylish enigma, and others who draw invites through charm, wit, or clever tricks, noting that shared effort keeps a party lively.
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