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  2. A Handy Device for the Home Baker.

    When setting bread before the fire to rise, instead of using the usual hessian or other material, which is very dangerous (especially at night if a fire is left ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 180 words
  3. IDEAS for the HOME

    To make this chair a box is required 20 inches square by 13 inches deep, also the ends of a kerosene box for the arms and flat strip on top, two strong pieces ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 368 words
  4. Handy Baking Tins.

    Take a kerosene tin and remove the handle from the top. Now cut the tin exactly in half lengthwise, making two equal size baking tins. Fold over and ...

    Article : 97 words
  5. Cheap Warm Quilts.

    Save all worn-out woollen garments (knitted garments, tweed and flannel, etc.) and cut out the good pieces into convenient shapes and sizes. By sewing ...

    Article : 130 words
  6. A Canvas Hammock.

    It is quite simple to make a chair or hammock that folds into the minimum of space and costs very little, and is very useful either for the verandah, the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 87 words
  7. Chest of Drawers.

    Take three kerosene or petrol cases and nail together one above the other lengthways. Procure six tins and cut one side out of each tin, taking care that the little ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 128 words
  8. TAILORED KNITTING

    THIS suit is a shining example of smart knitting. The checked coat is exquisitely fitted; the plain skirt flares below the knees just the right amount. The suit is not difficult to knit; it does, however, call for even work to achieve a prefessional-looking result. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 68 words
  9. A Cheap Copper Stand.

    Procure an old 40-gallon oil or petrol drum. On one side, about 10 inches from the bottom, cut a hole about 12 inches long by eight inches deep (cutting ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 176 words
  10. A Milking Stook

    Take 3 ends of a kerosene box. Cut out a small inverted V shape in two of them to form the feet of the supports. Nail the other piece on the tops of these ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 105 words
  11. To Lay Water on to the House.

    To lay on water bore through the wall just where the tap is wanted. Then take a piece of piping just long enough to go through. On the inside fix a tap and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 75 words
  12. A Costume Hanger.

    Take a wooden coat hanger and shorten it at each end until it is just the shoulder-with of your costume coat from sleeve to sleeve. Wrap it around with old scraps ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 115 words
  13. An Invalid's Table.

    To make this article you require one clean kerosene case and one tin of white enamel. Take out the top and bottom of the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 158 words
  14. A Sideboard.

    Take four kerosene cases and nail them together, two and two, lying on their sides. Four pieces of jarrah 18 inches long are required for the legs. Take ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 115 words
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    Advertising : 44 words
  16. A Seed-Raising Hint.

    To raise and transplant seeds without disturbing the roots take a number of empty match boxes—take out the trays and stand the covers on end in a ...

    Article : 159 words
  17. A Helpful Book.

    As the pages of "The Western Mail" are rather large for keeping for any length of time cut out any recipes you require and paste them into an exercise ...

    Article : 87 words
  18. Kneading Hint.

    When the yeast bottle "pops" its cork off, usually at the end of a long, hot summer's day, the weary housewife will find it easier to place the bowl and ...

    Article : 56 words
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