Looking Backward Memories of Old Gardens
A nostalgic reminiscence of a summer garden in Wellington describing fragrances and memories. The author recalls flowers like snowdrops heart's ease and violets, bells of robinia, polyanthus, cowslips, sundials, and old garden features, linking them to childhood experiences and old English garden lore.
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Chile
Phair
Jennie Wren
Arters
England
Wellington
Cameron Park
Wm. Shakespeare
Murchel Neil
Bor
Sembross
Japan
Canon Smith
Tower 2
United Australia Party Victory Ball Night Fashion Notes
Social pages describe the United Australia Party victory ball honoring the Prince of Wales birthday at David Jones. Guests wore black gowns and white satin. notable attendees included Vinj Stevens, Mrs. Walder, and Miss Brenda Parkhill. Hospital fund prizes for best black gown and other dress items were announced by Mrs. H. Kelly.
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United Australia Party
Prince of Wales
David
Brenda Parkhill
Misa Attenborough
Dante
Mira
Archille Parkhill
Mari
A M
Stevens
H. Kelly
St. Vincent's Hospital
Dec
Polly
Sydney
Nora
Pickwick Group
Phil Lewis
Anne Gordon
Durcis Deamer
Betty Bix Letter Box Conflicts Over Two Young Men
An anxious reader aged 24 seeks advice on whether to reconcile with a steady boyfriend after a quarrel and a new dating interest. Betty Bix labels the second suitor as overbearing and urges the writer to decide if she should patch up with the first, advising self control and clarity.
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Betty Bix
Jim Sum
Beauty Hints No 6 from Palmolive ads
Mie Foster reports on beauty tips from the Palmolive Soap community. A dry skin remedy suggests washing at night after olive oil warmth, then Palmolive lather and thorough rinse. The piece underscores modern cosmetic trends and wartime female resilience with playful fashion notes.
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Mie Foster
Mac
Waters of the North Chapter Seven finds major discovery
Roy and companions uncover a gold vein after a careful lake wash test that yields a significant haul. The scene shifts to tension as warning eyes watch Roy while he weighs risks, money, and a future cable home to share the breakthrough.
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Paniek Sulewas
Harry Pullen
Tony
Ary Auley
Roy
Nell
Bngland
Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Ehmeeite Heating
A brief note cites Woods offering a peppermint cure for Ehmeeite heating. The item reads as a novelty remedy and promotional mention without formal endorsement. No further details or names are provided.
Charmosan face powder sudden vogue among women
A beauty ad touts Charmosan powder as a new secret to youthful skin. It claims two effects in one: subduing signs of age while concealing flaws, delivering a swift rosy, smooth complexion. Price listed as 2/6 per large box with wide availability.
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Hrettier
Rowder Chartioan
Pre natal care guidance for expectant mothers advised
A health ministry article by Dr. Sandford Morgan emphasizes prenatal care to reduce maternal and infant deaths in New South Wales. It urges regular urine tests, medical supervision, early doctor visits, proper exercise, nutrition, sleep, hydration, bowel regularity, cheerful company, and comfortable clothing to improve outcomes for mother and baby.
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Sandford Morgan
Hivwstoy
Malernal
Jared Haa
Far West
Hell
New South Wales
Fife
Hillmore
Menna
Chareey
Sandford Murgn
Fragmented tale of fortune and guilt in a troubled voyage
An unnamed narrator recalls a failed engine journey from Suckflah Lake and a pivotal moment with Mar- Hans. He reflects on gifts, fate, and the half-brood's defiance of No Murrian, feeling unworthy yet drawn to a reward. The passage blends fate, responsibility, and inward motive.
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Ouf
Tuck
Suckflah Lake
Providence
Murrian
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Nowers
Yrosh
Marning Dew
William
Dianthus
Reasteras
Sussex
Hue
Huey
Marguerite
Willoughby
Betty Bix Letter Box
Beauty
Julia Fosters
L, 6
Dyutwaite
Palmolive Te Sething
Bene Sary
Palmolive
YS Fe
Aueed
Wwe
Coleman
Humes
Cruntey
Aespitaly
Coleman Rahem
Coleman Quich-Lite CO
Tir Warris Street
Uncle Toby
Clifford Love & CO. Ltd
Clarence Sarect
Foster Clarks Cos
Uae
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