Tag Archives: Australia

Australian Adages, 1903

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Snippets 170.  It has been fascinating reading How to Make and Save Money, a book of useful household advice published in Australia in 1903.  We have quoted some of the useful (and bizarre) advice in previous snippets, and last week … Continue reading →

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Australian Etiquette, 1903

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Snippets 169.  In 1903 a book of useful household advice was published in Australia, How to Make and Save Money.  There is a lot of interesting information in there (and a lot that is frankly alarming) and we have looked … Continue reading →

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Home Dentistry with Acid and String

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Snippets 168.  In 1903 a book of useful household advice was published in Australia, How to Make and Save Money.  These kinds of books are always interesting to look at to see how things have changed, and often the advice … Continue reading →

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Bald head? Use some beef.

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Snippets 149.  In 1903 a book of useful household advice was published in Australia, How to Make and Save Money.  Some of the advice might not have stood the test of time, so it is probably best to read the … Continue reading →

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