Published by the Iodex Company and distributed through chemists, this historic booklet provided information on basic first ai and the various uses for Iodex. Also stressed the impotance of seeking advice from a doctor after an accident. Practical guidance as well as things to 'don't do 'Insight into first aid practices in the 1930'sStapled booklet. On the front cover is a sepia toned photograph of a young boy sitting on a stool having his lower left leg bandaged by a young girl. The title is overprinted in white and black {on white rectangle}. 'JOHNSTON' [black print] at top right. Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink ] on second part of titleOn the front cover - previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink ] on second part of title. On the back cover at base - J. G. DOWNES,/ CHEMIST/ EAST MALVERN [black type]. 'Patricia Johnston' handwritten [black ink] at top right of first pagefirst aid, iodex

Topical iodine as in Iodex is used to prevent and treat infections from minor scrapes and cuts. Iodex was a very popular home remedy and usually kept in the home "first aid" kit.A brown glass jar with a gren plastic lid. The paper label is green with black print. The jar contains IODEX gum methyl salicyl 5% - one ouncepharmacy medicines bottles menley-&-james-col.-ltd.

Household Items - Jar with metal lid. Iodex (Menley & James Ltd North Sydney)stawell

Rumbold donation as per 8223 1. The Leader Spare Corner Book White paper covered Thirty-one page booklet -A Unique Collection of home and household hints and Kitchen recipes . 2. Grey paper covered Forty page Iodex Company booklet -First Aid for Emergencies -What to do -and What not to domedicine, first aid