The Commonwealth home

Call Number
Nf 711.40994 COM
Created/Published
Sydney : The Commonwealth Home, 1925-1930
Issue
Vol. 37 No. 995 (2 June 1930)
Images
52
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Contents

THE COMMONWEALTH HOME 1 , 2
The Commonwealth Home AMY. 3
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. A Hydra-Headed Monster. 3
WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND THE TARIFF. 3
A TREE-PLANTING OPPORTUNITY. 3
Many Merry Matters of the Month 4
The Fireplace as It Should Be HOW TO MAKE A FIREPLACE BEHAVE. 5
Some Weapons and Implements of the Fijians 6
PETROL TAXES 6
EARLY SYDNEY 7 , 8 , 9 , 10
Advertising 10
ARTISTIC ROADS 10
A SCHOOL FOR EDUCATING ALDERMEN. 10
THE PESSIMIST. The Mischief He Can Do. 10
Standard Time 10
TOWN PLANNING TOWN PLANNING ASSOCIATION. Council Meeting. 11
LUNCHEON TO HON. SECRETARY 11 , 12
WOMEN PAINTERS Fourteenth Annual Exhibition 12
THE ARTS CLUB A CHARMING MUSICALE 13
MONTHLY DANCE 13
MUSICALE 13
BRIDGE COMPETITION 13
A SUCCESSFUL BRIDGE PARTY 13
Social and Personal Snapshots KING-MACARTHUR ONSLOW 14
McGAHEY-FOY 14
THE BIG BROTHER BALL 14
THE WOMEN’S PIONEER SOCIETY 14
WOMEN WRITERS’ LUNCHEON 14
AUSTRALIAN COMPOSERS AND AUTHORS 15
SERVICE LEAGUE AT GORDON 15
ANZAC FELLOWSHIP OF WOMEN 15
A PLEASANT BRIDGE PARTY 15
A PHILOSOPHIC SECRETARY 15
Lily's Letter to London on Episodes of the Month 16 , 17 , 18
VALE GEORGE W. LAMBERT, A.R.A. 18
DROPPING HER TITLE 18
HOW TO BUILD A HOME MOSTLY A MASS OF MINUTIAE 19 , 20
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PATIO. A Courtyard Surrounded by a Colourful History. 20
Rustic Furniture 21 , 22
Advertising 22
THE EVILS OF VERY TALL BUILDINGS. How and Where They Have Influence. 22
Rambling in an Old-World Atmosphere AMONG THE ANTIQUES AT MISS MADDISON’S (“Quinney’s”) 23 , 24
Advertising 24
THE LAYING-OUT OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS. Useful Advice from an Aviator. 25
THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES Some of Their Many Virtues 25
ANTIQUE CRAFT JEWELLERY Rhoda Wager’s Work 25
Advertising 25
Distinctive Australian Homes EXAMPLES FOR [?]E LOVERS. 26 , 27
JAUNTING DAYS 28 , 29
A SYDNEY WOMAN BARRISTER 29
Highest Point 29
Our Musical Page BEETHOVEN’S “FIDELIO” 29
Advertising 29
PROBLEMS OF LIFE 30
Advertising 30
LADIES’ HOME MISSION UNION 30
A New Era in Window Display THE CITY HATTERS AND PERFECTION. 31 , 32
Advertising 32
Making the Bedroom Beautiful REQUIREMENTS FOR RELAXATION AND REST. Pastel Tones over Celotex Walls and Ceilings. 33 , 34
Advertising 34
TOC. H. How the Movement Began and What it Stands For 34
The Home Table RECIPES FOR THE COOK 35
Advertising 35 , 36
THE COMMUNITY PLAY HOUSE 36
THE LONGUEVILLE-NORTHWOOD MUSIC CLUB 36
“CHEERS TO AMY JOHNSON” 36
THE JOURNALISTS’ BALL 36
The Fashions 37
BOYS LEARN EURYTHMICS IN FRANCE 37
LOVE IN A MIST 37
The Real Estate Institute Matters of Moment to Members 38
Advertising 38
Own a bit of the Land You Love 39 , 40
Advertising 40
THE SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE Some New Suggestions. 40
SYDNEY AND TOWN PLANNING. A Central Authority Needed. 40
Advertising 40
The Real Estate Institute of N.S.W. 41 , 42 , 43 , 44
Advertising 43 , 44
DISCONNECTED NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS 44
THE CITY SQUARE ITS VALUE AND TREATMENT. 45 , 46 , 47
Advertising 46 , 48
MORE CASH 48 , 49 , 50
Advertising 50
WALLPAPER C. Morrison’s Splendid Selection 50
8,000,000 Passengers a Day 50 , 51
Advertising 52

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