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  2. THE HANDY MAN ABOUT THE HOUSE

    The hand plough stock shown in the sketch is made preferably of white oak, but any kind of hard wood will do. The shovel arm is fastened to the beam with a wood pin or iron bolt. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 109 words
  3. THE MIXING STICK.

    The mixing stick illustrated has stirring qualities above those of the ordinary pattern in that the V-shape formed by the two flat pieces of wood draws the liquid to one point in the centre. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 115 words
  4. KITCHEN COAL-BOX.

    A rough-and-ready coal-box for kitchen use is shown by Fig. 1. Get a suitable sound box or packing case, or put a box together fairly ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 213 words
  5. WORKSHOP HINTS.

    When winding a small rope into a ball, wind it from the bottom out and over the top toward you, and the rope will not twist into knots. ...

    Article : 243 words
  6. REPAIRING RUBBER SHOE HEELS.

    If a rubber heel is worn as shown in Fig. 1. cut a leather wedge the shape of the worn place Showing How Wedge is Applied. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 35 words
  7. A USEFUL DOOR-OPENER.

    It is sometimes necessary, especially when a number of children are running in and out of the house during the day to have an easy meant ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 96 words
  8. DRIVING NAILS IN BRICK WALLS.

    The accompanying sketch shows, a device which is of extreme usefulness in cases where a large number of spiken have to be driven into brickwork. A piece of hardwood is dressed ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 108 words
  9. LIGHT IN THE NIGHT.

    As is very often the case, the glass-paper wears off the bottom of a matchbox after being used only a few times, and very many of the boxes fall asunder and the loose matches are ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 95 words
  10. HOLDING A REVOLVER STEADY.

    Paying a fancy price for a knife or razor does not ensure getting a perfect blade. Similarly in purchasing a revolver of large calibre, the largeness of the price does not necessary enable ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 88 words
  11. TO CATCH SLUGS.

    A well-recommended means of clearing a garden of slugs is to place a biscuit under a pot raised on three stones. Slugs will come to the biscuit from a great distance. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 33 words
  12. LEVELLING TABLE LEGS.

    Below is described the best method of levelling such pieces of furniture as tables and chairs so that they stand firmly on the floor without rocking. It is almost impossible to ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 196 words
  13. WHAT THE KNOTTED FLAG MEANS.

    There is no doubt about the important part played by fluga in all affairs maritime. Apart from their many recognised uses, such as signalling, etc., several ingenious methods have ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 136 words
  14. SKETCHING ON HORSEBACK.

    The picture illustrates an appliances which is used by officers and field correspondents to enable them to draw plans or make sketches of any object they desire. The board is attached ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 128 words
  15. LADS AND LASSES

    FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. To Brighten Cao Lives. To Lighten the Burdens Of [?] ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 358 words
  16. FOR BRIGHTIES ONLY.

    Two prizes will be given every month for the best letters received during the time on any subject whatever. A gold charm for the best and a silver one for the Brightie accorded ...

    Article : 78 words
  17. HOW A SHIP'S MAST IS LOWERED.

    The masts of yachts and-even of steamers at times have to be so designed that they can be lowered at will and supported puratiel ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 73 words
  18. THE FORMATION OF "CENTRES."

    Why are the members of the League so slow in establishing "centres?" It is quite easy to do so. If there are not enough members now in your locality, get five more to join. This is ...

    Article : 133 words
  19. HOW A SPOKE IS EXTRACTED.

    This picture depicts the method usually adopted by a wheelwright to remove a defective spoke from the "oave" or hub of a wheel. The wheel is first placed horizontally [?]on ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 50 words
  20. TIME-SAVERS ON TRAMS.

    There is a picture of the ingenious device which allows the double doors of the cars to be both closed with one hand. Each door is connected to its neighbor by a chain which, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 90 words
  21. A NOVEL WIND-GUARD.

    When next you take a long journey by train give a glance at the funnel of the locomotive and you will notice an ingenious wind-guard finds a place ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 66 words
  22. HOW TO NAME CENTRES.

    In some towns or districts there may be scope for forming several centres of six or more members each. The centres could be named after Australasian flowers or birds, or ...

    Article : 35 words
  23. SPECIAL REQUEST TO BRIGHTIES

    I would like every Brightie to send me a copy of his or her photo, as it is my intention to publish them in groups. By this means members of ...

    Article : 57 words
  24. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 809 words
  25. BADGES.

    Brighties are reminded that they must forward two penny stamps for postage when applying for badges. ...

    Article : 16 words
  26. NOVEL CROQUET.

    In the evenings when there is no moon about a very novel form of croquet is possible. A fairy lamp is swung from each loop, and the game is played in the usual manuer. It is, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 20 words
  27. CORRESPONDENCE EXCHANGE.

    Brightie Alice Lean, Mulwarrec-street, Goulburn (N.S.W.), with another member. ...

    Article : 3 words
  28. NEW MEMBERS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 30 words
  29. CORRECTION OF ADDRESS.

    No. 1218.—Brightie Ada Watt's correct address is Rodd's Bay Station, Rodd's Bay, North Coast line (Q.). ...

    Article : 9 words
  30. FOR EACH HUNDREDTH MEMBER.

    To each member who makes a hundredth, that to the one hundredth member, two hundredth, three hundredth, four hundredth, five hundredth, and so up, will be presented a gold ...

    Article : 67 words
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