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Popsticks : New Handicraft Pastime, V Waller

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

EVEN in the highly specialised and industrial world of today, people still find relaxation by knitting, crocheting or sewing while viewing their favourite T.V. programme or listening to their current serial on the radio.

One of the latest ideas that has developed is POPSTICKS.

Show Exhibits, H M. Gloster

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

The annual round of country agricultural shows will soon be with us.

Why not take an active part in your next local Show by becoming an exhibitor?

Sugar Bags - Just Sugar Bags : Brunch Buns, H M. Gloster

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

DID you all buy bags of sugar and make jam, and bottle fruit, while the soft fruits were in season?

I do hope you saved those sugar bags—also the bits and pieces of gay drip-dry cottons left over from home dressmaking.

You will find there are plenty of useful and attractive articles that you can make with these things.

From Cropping To Crochet, H M. Gloster

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

MANY of our readers will now be enjoying well earned holidays at the sea-side, after a strenuous year on farms.

The woman who is busily occupied all the year finds it difficult to sit for hours on the beach just watching the children paddling and playing with buckets and spades.

A Top For A Teenager : An Embroidery Motif, O. Evans Scott

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

WHEN a girl shows an interest in sewing, encourage her by allowing her to make something for herself.

Choose something simple that can be finished quickly without Mother's help—a difficult, time-consuming article may cause a flagging of interest.

The Laundering Of Table Linen : A Bag For Blue, H M. Gloster

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE eye-appeal of a dinner-table is always enhanced by good quality napery—and to my mind there is nothing to equal the appearance of a well-laundered white linen damask tablecloth with table-napkins to match.

Renovate Last Season's Shoes : Sukiyaki : Oya Ko Domburi : Chawan Mushi : Hamburgers : A Book Carrier, H M. Gloster

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

HAVE you a pair of worn leather shoes, perhaps a pair of gold or silver kid evening shoes that are "rubbed" on the surface?

Here is good news for you! Your shoes may be renovated and made to look like a brand new pair by the application of a coat of "Leather Lacquer" which is now available in a wide range of colours including gold and silver.

Farm And Home - A Happy Christmas To Housewives, H M. Gloster

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE Christmas season is at hand once more and the housewife will be confronted with the problem of providing appetising meals for various occasions.

Breakfast on Christmas morning may become a difficult meal in some households as the normal daily routine is naturally disturbed by a general mixture of church going, the excitement of young folk opening presents, the exploring of Christmas stockings, the door bell ringing with callers, and preparations for Christmas dinner.

Snacks With A Difference : A Novel Shopping Bag : To Line An Evening Stole, H M. Gloster

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

FOR those who like to try something a little different, these recipes will strike a new note and I think that they will prove popular with most members of most families.

Ua3/1/7 Letter To George Cherry, Henry Cherry

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Letter from Henry Cherry to his brother George Cherry regarding the Henry Cherry statue.

Ua94/6/1 Mildred Mcgaw Autograph Book, Mildred Willett Mcgaw

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Autograph book owned by Mildred (Willett) McGaw with items dated between June 29 to July 17, 1926 includes a list of teachers and courses.

People mentioned in the book:

• Adkins, Valinda
• Barton, Emma
• Barttger, Beulah
• Beall, William
• Billings, ?
• Bondurant, Winnie aka Bill
• Braden, J.W.
• Brooks, Mattye
• Clark, Ethel
• Constance, Clyde
• Cox, Forda
• Craig, G.G.
• Day, Lottie
• Dean, Ruby
• Denton, Dollie
• Durrett, Ellis
• Els, Virginia
• Farris, Cecil
• Griffey, J.D.
• Hall, Margaret
• Harper, Gertrude
• Harper, Letha
• Hayes, Ruby
• Hillyard, Elisabeth
• Jackson, Larena
• King, Bertie
• Lancaster, L.Y.
• Lee, ?
• Lindow, C.W.
• Mann, Gertrude
• Masters, Stella
• McClure, Alma
• McClure, Mary
• Nichols, Lelia
• Patterson, …

Ua94/6/2/14 Your Color And Why, Nashua Manufacturing Company

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Booklet regarding Indian Head cloth produced by Nashua Manufacturing Company in Nashua, NH. This booklet is housed with the personal records of student Annie Reis. There is a single sample of the cotton cloth in the front showing Jade No. 143. All 18 colors are represented along with suggestions on which complexions they match best.

Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Domestic Science notebook kept by student Annie Reis regarding fashion design. The notebook includes her sketches of clothing and costumes as well as information regarding beauty, self-image, body types, accessories, hairstyles and children's clothing.

Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Domestic Science notebook kept by student Annie Reis regarding crocheting and embroidery. Includes samples of work created by Reis and patterns for underwear and sleeves.