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  1. 20 special Christmas gifts to make
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 10 November 1982 p 98 Article Illustrated
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    Bride doll; sailor outfit; sewing holder; covered cutlery box; golf club covers; one seam sequin top; basket liner; top and bag; lolly dishes; braided hair clip; wine rack; novelty card cushions; swan mobile; place mat covers; child's shield for shampoo; sweat band; jewellery tree; bow tie; letter tidy

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  2. Christmas GIFTS FROM YOUR KITCHEN The Australian WOMEN'S WEEKLY presents
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 3 November 1965 Section: Christmas Gifts From Your Kitchen p 51 Article Illustrated
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    More than forty ideas and recipes for brightly packaged, colorful biscuits, sweets, cakes, puddings, jams and pre- serves to make as Christmas gifts.

    (Need to page through to see the recipes)

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  3. MAKE IT FROM PATCHES CHRISTMAS GIFT COUPONOMY
    Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 5 November 1942 Supplement: THE Western Mail SUPPLEMENT for WOMEN p 2 Article Illustrated
    First let us explore the possibilities of that patch bag... it's amazing how many pieces of material have been stuffed in there from time to ... 1368 words
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  4. KU KU FAMILY Five fun dolls from one pattern
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 3 November 1965 p 33 Article Illustrated
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  5. HOW TO MAKE KITES
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 8 December 1965 p 29 Article Illustrated
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  6. Here's your chance to learn And make an attractive Christmas gift
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Monday 1 December 1952 p 8 Article
    To-day the Women's Page presents the third in a series of handcratt articles to help you make Christmas presents at home. I HAVE chosen this week the simplest ... 369 words
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    Macrame

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  7. Quaint duck in spring beret
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 22 October 1958 p 57 Article Illustrated
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    soft toy (sewn)

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  8. How to make "BEETLE" KEY-HOLDER
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 5 December 1973 p 65 Article Illustrated
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  9. Pretty cradle to make for dolls or cats BE YOUR OWN HANDYMAN
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 13 November 1963 p 59 Article Illustrated
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  10. PRESENTS YOU CAN MAKE
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 1 December 1965 p 109 Article Illustrated
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    Decorative doorstop; Christmas card tree; pen holder; washer and soap; fruit basket; map holder; biscuit bon bon

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  11. A Note Block Stitched with a Wise Old Owl Will Make a Fascinating Present
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 24 November 1934 Section: THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY HOME MAKER p 41 Article Illustrated
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  12. A HANDKERCHIEF SACHET. HOW TO MAKE IT.
    The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) Saturday 9 August 1924 p 45 Article Illustrated
    A dainty handkerchief sachet may easily be made by any girl as a pretty birthday or Christmas gift for her mother or grown-up sister at a cost of next to ... 275 words
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  13. COURIER BOYS' LEAGUE HOW TO MAKE A TIE-PRESS.
    The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Friday 29 August 1930 p 8 Article Illustrated
    THERE is nothing makes one look so untidy and dishevelled as a crumpled tie, and how good it is, when you are getting ready to ... 571 words
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  14. SOMETHING TO MAKE: THE ARGUS JUNIOR A BOOKMARK CHRISTMAS PRESENT
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tuesday 2 November 1948 Supplement: The Argus Super Comic p 2 Article Illustrated
    LESS THAN SIGHT WEEKS to Christmas And it's not too soon to begin thinking about Christmas presents. A fortnight ago we told ... 269 words
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  15. SCOUT GIFTS AT CHRISTMAS Some Ideas for Useful Hands FOR CHRISTMAS Making "Scouty" Presents
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tuesday 19 November 1935 p 4 Article Illustrated
    Christmas is coming, and many of you will be thinking of giving presents or of earning a little money to buy presents. Here is a "Scouty" idea. You can buy ... 623 words
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  16. Sweetest of Rag Dollies Can Be Made Easily At Home At Little or No Cost!
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 14 December 1935 p 50 Article Illustrated
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  17. Confectionery
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 3 November 1965 Section: Christmas Gifts From Your Kitchen p 57 Article Illustrated
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    Sweet covered Christmas tree, Bouquet of sweets, Marshmellows, Almond horseshoe, Toffee apples, Chocolate hazelnut truffles, Popcorn ball, Marzipan shapes, Almond butter crunch, Nut brittle, Caramel delights

    Plus Santa and Reindeer

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  18. CHRISTMAS GIFTS... TWO SUGGESTIONS The Handkerchiefs.
    Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 19 November 1936 p 35 Article Illustrated
    THESE little handkerchiefs and this sunbathing "top" are just the sort of gifts which are acceptable at Christmas time. Lace-edged ... 1038 words
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  19. CUSHIONS... Make them for yourself or as special gifts for Christmas TAILORED CUSHION COVER FOR A STOOL SPECIALLY DESIGNED BY RENE
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 3 November 1954 p 83 Article Illustrated
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  20. Last- Minute Gift Baskets CHRISTMAS COOKIES
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 31 December 1958 p 39 Article Illustrated
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  21. They'll Always Be Welcome: Gift Cookies At Christmas
    The Sun-Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1953 - 1954) Sunday 6 December 1953 p 67 Article Illustrated
    PLANNING a gift for your neighbour or the girls at work — just something small to wish them a happy Christmas? Here's an idea... it's simple, inexpensive, but quite ... 423 words
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  22. Easy To Make Gift
    The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) Friday 1 December 1950 p 17 Article
    The Christmas season places an added strain on the house-wife's budget and the best way to ease this is to make little ... 91 words
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    A clothes sprinkler

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  23. Make This Gift For Mother
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Thursday 5 November 1936 p 4 Article
    Here's a little gift idea suitable for either mother or tiny girl. Get a small round mirror, a scrap of flowered silk, some narrow lace for ... 143 words
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    Framed mirror with pocket

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  24. Cakettes Make A Delightful Gift
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 25 June 1953 Section: Women's Section p 2 Article
    DELIGHTFUL as a gift—you'll find it was the last things they expected!—and tempting to pop in the mouth are these little cakettes, bright with cherry and almond decorations. ... 142 words
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  25. Gift Baskets TO MAKE FOR CHRISTMAS
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 27 October 1965 p 115 Article Illustrated
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  26. A CHRISTMAS GIFT TO MAKE. Writing Block Covers.
    Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 1 December 1932 p 13 Article Illustrated
    If you get an ordinary writing block you can transform it into a dainty gift by making a cover of hessian, felt, or suede, as shown in the sketch. An old felt hat ... 135 words
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  27. A LAST CHRISTMAS GIFT. Make a Blotter.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 21 December 1937 Supplement: Women's Supplement p 23 Article Illustrated
    THERE is still time to make another Christmas gift to complete your store for Saturday, and here are directions for a most useful one. You have often seen the curved blotters which are ... 286 words
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  28. A GIFT YOU CAN MAKE. A GAY DUSTING BRUSH.
    Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938) Tuesday 20 January 1931 p 36 Article
    Articles required.—A small piece of rope 24 inches long. Some orange, brown, and green raffia. 1. Fray out 6 inches of the rope ... 139 words
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  29. "Whimsey" Craft MAKE TOPSY FOR A GIFT.... OR SALE OF WORK To Make Up
    Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 9 March 1944 p 18 Article Illustrated
    JOIN arm pieces together, matching top edges. Join head pieces and stuff with filling, attaching arms to shoulders, placing pointed ends to ... 644 words
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  30. HOUSEHOLD PICTORIAL PAGE THINGS YOU'LL LOVE TO MAKE. AN ATTRACTIVE GIFT HANDKERCHIEF.
    The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) Saturday 24 November 1923 p 4 Article Illustrated
    For a sweet little gift make one or more of these attractive little handkerchiefs. Use white or coloured linen. Cut one small circle and two ovals of ... 166 words
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  31. CHARMING GIFT. Make a Milk-jug Cover for Mother.
    Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 6 June 1935 Supplement: The Western Mail p 13 Article Illustrated
    Have you ever tried to make a milk-jug cover for your mother? You will need a small piece of white mosquito net. You then double this over and cut out double two 9in. squares. Hem ... 104 words
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  32. GIFT AND CHRISTMAS CARDS to make with cottonreels and paint
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 19 December 1973 p 25 Article Illustrated
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  33. HAND-MADE PRESENTS FOR CHRISTMAS Make an Early Start with the Gift List.
    The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Friday 28 October 1938 p 9 Article Illustrated
    It is said that resolutions are only made to be broken. This certainly seems to be the fate of New Year resolutions, particularly the one about starting to ... 1329 words
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  34. Make This for a Christmas Gift A Useful Silk Bag for Summer.... MATERIALS
    Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 30 September 1937 p 37 Article Illustrated
    3oz. Sparkle Twist. 6m. zipfastener. A piece of silk for lining, 9in. x 12in. Two small white bone rings. One No. 14 ... 393 words
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  35. BEACH WRAP This towelling stole would make an excellent Christmas gift for a beach belle.
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 7 November 1956 p 64 Article Illustrated
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  36. Things to Do and Make By Handicraft CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS Novelties You Can Make
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 24 November 1938 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 2 Article Illustrated
    Now that Christmas is so near your thoughts will naturally turn towards those little gifts you intend making for Mother, Father, and friends. Perhaps you are already on the lookout for new and novel ideas, and here you will find two ... 769 words
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    Hanger for the dog lead; Monkey tricks

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  37. Christmas Candies Candies make a delightful gift if freshly made, packed in boxes bright with Christmas paper, and tied with festive ribbon.
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 15 December 1954 p 81 Article Illustrated
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  38. NOVEL BROOCH FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT. EASY TO MAKE.
    Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Thursday 26 November 1931 p 8 Article
    Here is a novel brooch for you to make. You will require a curtain ring one or one and a quarter inch in diameter, and some colored raff[?]a. Very ... 149 words
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  39. DAINTY SACHET This novel sachet would make an excellent Christmas gift.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 6 November 1946 Supplement: Playtime p 8 Article Illustrated
    TAKE an ordinary millinery flower made in muslin or chiffon and pull eight of the petals out. Sew two petals together, but before closing ... 124 words
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  40. Gift Dolls From Remnants EASY TO MAKE BY CHRISTMAS
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Tuesday 19 December 1939 p 14 Article Illustrated
    NEW dolls are always welcomed in the little girl's family, and here are a bright pair—a Dutch lass and her lad. These are made merely from two pieces ... 116 words
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  41. Make This Beach Bag or Handbag as a Practical Christmas Gift
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Thursday 3 December 1936 p 24 Article Illustrated
    PERHAPS there os an aunt or a cousin for whom you want an idea for a Christmas gift. Here is the very thing—a nice handbag or a beach bag ... 591 words
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  42. They're So Tempting Delicious Sweets
    The Sun-Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1953 - 1954) Sunday 10 January 1954 p 56 Article Illustrated
    YOU don't need a Cordon Bleu diploma to make successful sweets, for even the most ... 248 words
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  43. BOOK MARK
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 10 December 1936 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    INSTEAD of the usual Christmas card why not make one of the small book-markers illustrated ... 119 words
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  44. A Last-minute Gift.
    The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) Thursday 17 December 1931 p 38 Article Illustrated
    BEACH sandals are lovely for running about on the sands, and will make an ideal Christmas gift. To make them you will need a pair of slipper ... 186 words
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  45. A CHRISTMAS GIFT
    Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938) Tuesday 1 December 1936 p 11 Article
    If you are short of pocket money, bottled rose petals with a dash of eau de cologne added will make a good gift if sealed in pretty seen[?] ... 48 words
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  46. Bake a cake Inexpensive gift idea
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wednesday 29 November 1950 p 8 Article
    WE close our Christmas Gift Competition with this unusual suggestion for individual Christmas cakes. It ... 123 words
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  47. TABLE DISTINCTION Make these mats for a Christmas Gift
    Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 15 October 1942 Supplement: THE Western Mail SUPPLEMENT for WOMEN p 4 Article Illustrated
    "WHAT can I give her for Christmas?" is certainly a problem. this year. Gifts must be useful and inexpensive, but at the same time we do hope they will be attractive. If you have someone on your list who is a home-lover... o new bride ... 893 words
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  48. Make These Novel Sandals... for a Christmas Gift Two up-to-date and inexpensive oddments for bathing or the beach
    Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 5 December 1935 p 31 Article Illustrated
    GAILY-COLOURED sandals—with toe-nails brightly varnished to match—are the vogue for bathing and beach wear, and these are so quickly made and so inexpensive that you could have a pair to match each ... 934 words
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  49. CHRISTMAS GIFT SWEETS Fresh home-made sweets, attractively wrapped and packed, make distinctive Christmas gifts, which all the family will enjoy.
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 2 December 1953 p 43 Article Illustrated
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  50. BATHING CAPE AND BLANKET COMBINED Make One for Christmas For Personal Use or Gift
    The Longreach Leader (Qld. : 1923 - 1954) Wednesday 7 December 1938 Edition: CHRISTMAS p 59 Article Illustrated
    One of the beach and bathing accessories that is imported suggests a good addition to our own bathing togs. it is a combination bathing ... 346 words
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  51. Things to Do and Make by Handicraft A GALLOPING CAT TOY A Christmas Gift Novelty
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 8 December 1938 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 2 Article Illustrated
    Some boys may be anxious to make up a few small gifts to present to young friends at Christmas time, and the galloping cat toy is an excellent one to give. It is only after you have constructed one that you will realise how amusing it can ... 574 words
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  52. DEBBIE MAKES CHERRY JAM A pot of home-made cherry jam is an ideal Christmas gift and so easy to make if you follow the step-by-step instructions given by Debbie, our teenage chef.
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 15 December 1954 p 40 Article Illustrated
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  53. AN EASILY MADE GIFT Napkin Ring in Silk Crochet
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Thursday 8 November 1934 p 20 Article Illustrated
    A child or any one inexperienced with crochet hook and needle can make a simple little Christmas gift of this kind. The requirements are ... 366 words
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  54. Party apron: swift to make
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 21 December 1946 p 37 Article Illustrated
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  55. CARD-TABLE COVER
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 19 November 1952 p 52 Article Illustrated
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  56. STRING BAG... in crochet
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 13 November 1943 p 21 Article Illustrated
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  57. A STRING BOX
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Saturday 9 December 1933 p 10 Article Illustrated
    THIS handy little gift is sufficiently easy for even under twelves to make. All that you need to make the string holder is an old cocoa tin or any other tin ... 277 words
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  58. Toy Ironing-board Christmas Gift for a Small Sister
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 1 October 1936 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    A toy ironing-board with a small flat-iron will make an ideal Christmas gift for your small sister. She will enjoy pressing her doll's clothes or helping mother by ironing handkerchiefs. TO make the board cut out two pieces of pine measuring [?]in. x 2¼in. from a 1/2in. plank, ... 282 words
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  59. MAGAZINE AND NEWSPAPER "TIDY"
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Monday 10 November 1952 p 6 Article Illustrated
    The WOMEN'S PAGE gives you a make-it-al-home Christmas gift suggestion—attractive, practical, and budget-saving MATERIALS: Half a yard of heavy lines ... 375 words
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  60. GIFTS TO MAKE... FOR CHRISTMAS Fun for children
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 26 November 1958 p 66 Article Illustrated
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  61. A Pretty Sachet.
    The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) Thursday 5 January 1933 p 35 Article
    A CHARMING nightdress case can be made in shades to tone with a friend's bedspread, and would make a welcome Christmas gift. You could ... 308 words
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  62. Christmas tree novelties
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 8 December 1954 p 81 Article Illustrated
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    Christmas tree novelties and a wastepaper basket

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  63. Organdie Lingerie Cases HERE is the ANSWER to your CHRISTMAS gift PROBLEM.
    The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) Thursday 12 December 1935 p 36 Article Illustrated
    MAKE a set of dainty organdie cases in which to keep lingerie and stockings neat and tidy when travelling. They are quite easily. ... 301 words
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  64. CUSHION FOR OUTDOOR USE
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wednesday 25 November 1936 p 14 Article Illustrated
    This cheerful cushion is excellent for knockabout use—in the garden in summer. in the nursery in winter. It will stand any amount of hard wear, and would ... 289 words
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  65. Gifts from your garden
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 12 December 1942 p 28 Article Illustrated
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  66. Make this lamp and shade for Christmas
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Friday 27 October 1950 p 8 Article Illustrated
    A LAMPSHADE that is useful and decorative, and which you could make ... 440 words
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  67. By Handicraft Gift for Mother Useful and Novel Sewing Tidy
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 24 September 1936 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    The sewing tidy shown in the illustration will make an excellent Christmas gift for mother. Do not let her know that you are making it and she will get a pleasant surprise. If you require some assistance, let father into the secret, and he will help you. ... 432 words
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  68. NEEDLEWORK NOTIONS Here is Novelty and Beauty for Your Table
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 21 September 1935 p 41 Article Illustrated
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    Cross stitch pattern - sample shown is probably enough to be useful

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  69. Jam to make for Christmas
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 9 December 1964 p 78 Article
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  70. By Handicraft Smart Desk Set Inkstand, Pen Tray, and Blotter
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 19 November 1936 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    Here is a bright idea for a home-made Christmas gift! Make a desk set, comprising ink stand, pen tray, and blottet. The gift will delight your friends, and it can be made easily and cheaply. ... 535 words
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  71. Let's make some novel CHRISTMAS GIFTS
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 3 November 1934 Section: THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY HOME MAKER p 30 Article Illustrated
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    cushion; book covers

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  72. By Handicraft Knitted Doll's Set Get It Ready for Christmas
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 5 November 1936 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    A set of knitted doll's clothes in ribbing and feathar-and-fan slitch will make a delightful gift for Chistmas. If you begin to make it now you will have it completed in plenty of time. BEGIN by making the vest (see illustration) ... 590 words
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  73. Needlecraft Notions For Pegs or Stockings
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Friday 29 November 1935 p 25 Article Illustrated
    To make this Christmas gift of a bag which would be useful for either pegs or stockings, the materials required are: ½ yard natural coloured linen crash ½ yard brown cotton material, a coat ... 621 words
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  74. Compact picnic carrier... FOR HOLIDAY-MAKERS
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 29 November 1947 p 39 Article Illustrated
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  75. YOUR CROCHET This Will Look Like tree
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 10 December 1946 Supplement: The Sydney Morning Herald Magazine. p 4 Article Illustrated
    Here is another edging to make an attractive Christmas gift of a plain guest lowel. MATERIALS: Coast" MercerCrecter No. 6[?]. 1 ball [?] ... 812 words
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  76. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Why Not Make Your Own.
    The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Tuesday 13 December 1927 p 30 Article Illustrated
    Most people, as Christmas approaches, are faced with the gift problem—of choosing the right thing for the right person— and often, for one reason or another, the ... 1715 words
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    Wall pocket, Egyptian handbag, novel bathroom slippers...

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  77. By Handicraft Belay There, Readers! Make a "Cutlass" Paper Knife
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 4 November 1937 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    Stories of pirates on their journeys down the Spanish Main are very exciting, but they are no more interesting than the carving of this pirate-design paper-knife or letter-opener. Your friends will be puzzled to know how you formed the intricate interlaced handle. Really it is easy to carve. When finished it will make an admirable Christmas gift ... 914 words
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    Wood carving

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  78. Christmas Greetings To Everyone GAY CHRISTMAS MOTIFS Gifts That Can Be Made In A Moment
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Saturday 11 December 1937 p 24 Article Illustrated
    Christmas gifts that can be made quickly and still be worth while are wanted by the many whose resources are limited. ... 491 words
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    Applique

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  79. Make them for visitors or as practical gifts They're good to look at and delicious to eat
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 2 December 1959 p 40 Article Illustrated
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    Biscuits- Christmas bells, festive shapes

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  80. A PRETTY GIFT.
    The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Thursday 1 November 1923 p 16 Article Illustrated
    It is not too early now to begin making Christmas gifts for parents, brothers, and sisters. Most grown up people are more pleased with something which has ... 216 words
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    sewn bag

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  81. HOME-MADE BATH SALTS.
    The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Thursday 5 December 1929 p 8 Article Illustrated
    Bath salts are so refreshing, especially in hot weather, that they are frequently chosen for a gift, and a good idea is to make some at home ... 220 words
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  82. HOME-MADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
    The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Thursday 6 December 1928 p 20 Article
    Gifts which we offer to our friends are valued more highly when they are our own work than when they are bought articles, although there are occasions when a birthday or Christmas gift cannot be made by the donor. At this time of year many of us like to make our little offerings, and a few suggestions are here given for handy and inexpensive little presents. A further selection will appear next week. ... 79 words
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    A book cover, a corner linen bag, a baby ball, woven ribbon slippers

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  83. NEEDLE CRAFT NOTIONS GIFT TEAPOT-HOLDERS
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Friday 18 October 1935 p 21 Article Illustrated
    Needles, thread, and materials are now being prepared to make gifts for Christmas, and a small novelty that will please the hostess is a blonde or ... 242 words
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  84. THURSDAY COOKERY SECTION Say Merry Christmas In Home-made Sweets
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 11 December 1952 Section: Women's Section p 2 Article
    IT'S easy and economical to make your own candies. But what's more important at this time of year, is the truly personal touch they give to a present for your friend with a sweet tooth. ... 346 words
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  85. LITTLE GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 11 December 1948 p 36 Article
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    address or note book; cosmetic bag

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  86. CHRISTMAS GIFTS On this and following pages are ideas for gifts you can make inexpensively in good time for Christmas.: Special Feature
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 5 October 1955 p 35 Article Illustrated
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    apron, cushion cover, towels, and placemats

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  87. MAKE THIS BOOKMARK.
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tuesday 9 November 1937 p 14 Article
    Get a piece of parchment paper large enough for a bookmark, trace a design on it, and colour this with indian inks or oil paints. ... 74 words
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  88. SOMETHING TO MAKE.
    Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 1 December 1938 p 78 Article
    MOST of you, at the moment, will be putting on your thinking caps to decide what to give your friends for Christmas. Making the decision would be quite simple, wouldn't it, if ... 196 words
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    Calendars

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  89. WOMAN'S WORLD Easy last-minute Christmas gifts These will help solve gift problems
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Friday 18 December 1953 p 19 Article Illustrated
    No matter how well you think you've organised your Christmas gift list, there's invariably a lastminute panic ... 330 words
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    String covered sweet jar, mitts for kitchen use, raffia teapot stand

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  90. Welcome Christmas Gifts You Can Make Beaded For Evening
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 9 November 1950 p 16 Article Illustrated
    HERE is a gift to delight any feminine heart — a little round evening bag with a neat draw-string top, and sewn with ... 496 words
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  91. Christmas Gifts in the Making.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 29 November 1934 Supplement: Women's Supplement p 14 Article Illustrated
    With lots of Christmas presents to be thought of. hand-made gifts offer an attractive solution to the problem. There is something so much more personal in a gift that has been handmade than in the ordinary purchased article. Two suggestions with instructions tor making are shown in the accompanying articles. ... 563 words
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    Pyjama set; card/paper/pencil case (for bridge players)

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  92. SOMETHING TO MAKE. A Useful Holder.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 5 October 1937 Supplement: Women's Supplement p 23 Article Illustrated
    MANY girls and boys are already planning about Christmas and Christmas presents. This knitting holder is very simple to make, and forms a most acceptable gift. ... 179 words
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    Good for a pencil case?

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  93. Lovely presents ELEGANT PLACE MATS
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 27 October 1954 p 80 Article Illustrated
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  94. Make these Christmas gifts
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 16 November 1966 p 86 Article Illustrated
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    pot-holders, an unusual teacosy, a pretty evening bag

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  95. Make these Christmas gifts
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 3 November 1965 p 102 Article Illustrated
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    SPICED ORANGE POMANDERS, Patchwork teacosy

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  96. Crochet this toy monkey
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 7 December 1960 p 83 Article Illustrated
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  97. FOR TEEN-AGERS: PIN-UP WINGS
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 16 November 1946 p 46 Article Illustrated
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    Butterfly brooch

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  98. BISCUITS
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 3 November 1965 Section: Christmas Gifts From Your Kitchen p 52 Article Illustrated
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  99. KANGAROO
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 3 November 1965 Section: Christmas Gifts From Your Kitchen p 65 Article Illustrated
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    Buttered Rum Brazils in a golden cardboard kangaroo.

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  100. CHRISTMAS GIFTS you can make yourself
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 12 December 1942 p 21 Article Illustrated
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    scarf, collar, apron, belt and bag, necklace (illustrations only)

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  101. Decorating A Christmas Cake Weekly Cooking Class
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 3 December 1980 p 105 Article Illustrated
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  102. Gloves with a green thumb
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 14 November 1951 p 29 Article Illustrated
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  103. Gay Scarf
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 24 October 1936 p 50 Article Illustrated
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  104. Easy-to-make gifts These four gifts are easy to make, and will be ideal as Christmas presents.
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 27 October 1954 p 82 Article Illustrated
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    - LITTLE FISH made from terry cloth or towelling go into the bath with the youngsters.
    - A soft-cushioned bedroom seat.
    - A cooking apron, made of glazed chintz or gingham with two huge quilted pockets to hold a pair of quilted pot mitts;
    - CAMBRIC - COVERED HATBOX finished with an organdie frill

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  105. Six Charming Ways of Expressing a "HAPPY CHRISTMAS"
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Saturday 7 December 1935 Section: THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY HOME MAKER p 53 Article Illustrated
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    Handkerchiefs and guest towels

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  106. Calico cat that's simple to sew BE YOUR OWN HANDYMAN
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 18 November 1964 p 57 Article Illustrated
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  107. Comical clowns to make for Christmas
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 5 December 1973 p 37 Article Illustrated
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    sewn

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  108. Christmas gifts for tiny tots Flower-trimmed bags
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 2 December 1964 p 89 Article Illustrated
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  109. Face washer fancies MAKE THESE FOR CHRISTMAS
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 2 November 1966 p 78 Article Illustrated
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  110. HOW TO BUILD A DOLL'S HOUSE Home in 3 squares (sq. ft. that is)
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 16 November 1960 p 35 Article Illustrated
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  111. Hobbies for Girls and Boys THINGS TO MAKE AND DO A String-Holder WORKED IN RAFFIA
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 15 November 1934 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    As it is less than six weeks to Christmas, it is not too soon to begin making your Christmas presents, and you will find that the string-holder Illustrated in Fig. 1 is not only easy to make, but ... 461 words
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  112. HOBBIES FOR GIRLS AND BOYS THINGS TO MAKE AND DO MAKING A USEFUL HASSOCK
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 25 July 1935 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    The hassock or footstool shown in Fig. 1 may be made easily by anyone who can sew. The cost of making it is very small, for the base is composed of empty preserved fruit tins, and the material used ... 324 words
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  113. Hobbies for Girls and Boys THINGS TO MAKE AND DO On this page are given each week instruction how to make useful things that you can use in your home ur as toys. Try this one and ...
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 17 May 1934 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    Now that winter is approaching the bilquette tin shown in the illustration will be found to be a very serviceable article in the home. It may easily be made from an empty kerosene or ... 389 words
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  114. Hobbies for Girls and Boys THINGS TO MAKE AND DO Folding Deck Chair PREPARE FOR SUMMER DAYS
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 13 September 1934 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    With the coming of the warmer weather, when you will be able to sit in the sun on the lawn or on the beach, a folding deck chair will add to your enjoyment. The boy who has a kit of tools can ... 716 words
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  115. Hobbies for Girls and Boys THINGS TO MAKE AND DO Ropes of Paper Beads INGENIOUS WORKMANSHIP
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 26 July 1934 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    Paper beads do not sound very interesting, but try making them, and you will be astonished at the results. Obtain some fairly stiff paper with a number of bright colours on it. The brighter the ... 495 words
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  116. Hobbies for Girls and Boys By HANDICRAFT THINGS TO MAKE AND DO Woolly Lamb AN ATTRACTIVE TOY
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 28 March 1935 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    To make the lamb shown in the illustration you will need half a yard of white or cream astrachan; about ½lb. kapok for stuffing; 28in. 16-guage galvanised wire; one pair small brown eyes; white ... 683 words
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  117. Hobbies for Girls and Boys THINGS TO MAKE AND DO Model Speedboat SIMPLE CONSTRUCTION
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 22 November 1934 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    The boy who is handy with tools will find no difficulty in making the model speedboat shown in plan and elevation in Fig. 1. The materials will cost you practically nothing, as you ought to be ... 575 words
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  118. Hobbies for Girls and Boys THINGS TO MAKE AND DO A JOINTED DOG AMUSING MOVABLE TOY
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 19 July 1934 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    The Jointed dog which is illustrated in two postitions In Fig. 1 is not hard to make, and it will provide much amusement. It has eight joints—the four legs, the tall, the head, which ... 707 words
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  119. Hobbies for Girls and Boys THINGS TO MAKE AND DO A MODEL AEROPLANE GOOD FLYING MACHINE
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 6 December 1934 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    The "Air Racer" aeroplane is a very simple model, which any boy without previous experience of model aeroplane construction can build and fly successfully. It will rise off the ground under ... 732 words
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  120. Hobbies for Girls and Boys THINGS TO MAKE AND DO A HANGING LANTERN MADE IN BRASS OR COPPER
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 3 January 1935 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    An attractive hanging lantern for use outside a house or in an entrance porch may be made from sheet brass or copper. A sketch of a completed [?] is given in Fig. 1. ... 812 words
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  121. Hobbies for Girls and Boys By HADNICRAFT THINGS TO MAKE AND DO Good Model Yacht MAKE THIS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 10 January 1935 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    Most boys want to build a boat of their own that will sail well. The yacht shown in the illustration has proved itself to be a good model, and It is easily constructed. ... 725 words
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  122. Hobbies for Girls and Boys THINGS TO MAKE AND DO Endless Colours A SIMPLE KALEIDOSCOPE
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thursday 13 December 1934 Supplement: The Junior Argus p 5 Article Illustrated
    A kaleidoscope is defined in the dictionary as "an optical toy in which we sec an endless variety of beautiful colours and forms." This toy is easily made, and the materials used are quite inexpensive. ... 1257 words
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  123. THE HANDYMAN SIMPLE TOYS FOR YOU TO MAKE
    Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Saturday 11 September 1954 p 7 Article Illustrated
    This week we begin a new feature which will appeal to all handymen with children — a series of articles on making toys. ALL the toys are cheap and simple to make, with ... 301 words
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  124. Luscious gifts and decorations to cook
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 9 December 1981 p 86 Article Illustrated
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    Includes two scrumptious trees and easy baskets made of dough

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  126. TOYS TO MAKE SPECIAL FEATURE
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 15 October 1952 p 16 Article Illustrated
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  127. A dream house for the most demanding doll
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 24 November 1982 p 49 Article Illustrated
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  128. CHRISTMAS GIFTS Easy-to-make
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 1 December 1965 p 43 Article Illustrated
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  129. 17 simple Christmas gifts to make
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 23 November 1977 p 141 Article Illustrated
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  130. CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO MAKE
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 30 November 1960 p 81 Article Illustrated
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  131. Gingerbread Santa Claus CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO MAKE FOR CHILDREN Pyjama doll WEE WILLIE WINKIE
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 26 November 1969 p 89 Article Illustrated
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  132. 10 great gifts TO MAKE FOR CHRISTMAS
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 26 November 1975 p 116 Article Illustrated
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  133. To make in a jiffy from Swiss straw CHRISTMAS GIFTS GALORE
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 5 November 1969 p 85 Article Illustrated
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  134. 25 Christmas Gifts to Make FROM 50c to $15
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 15 November 1978 p 130 Article Illustrated
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  135. 21 Christmas gifts to make for the familes
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 26 November 1980 p 98 Article Illustrated
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  136. Christmas gifts from your garden A potted plant struck from the garden, or an attractively grouped selection of plants in a pretty bowl, could be the solution to some of your Chris...
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 22 November 1967 p 86 Article Illustrated
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  137. MAKE THESE TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS SIX-PAGE FEATURE In this feature is a charming collection of dolls, miniature animals, finger puppets, and other toys that are easy to make for Chris...
    The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982) Wednesday 3 October 1962 p 39 Detailed lists, results, guides Illustrated
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