Two hand written recipe books. Articles and recipes from magazines and the newspaper are also includedTwo eecipe books with clippings of recipes from magazines and newspapers. recipe book, edith pickford

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The Red Cross was founded in the mid 19th century based on the ideas of Swiss business man Jean-Henri Dunant. The Australian organization was founded in September 1914 and the Warrnambool branch in October 1914. The Wangoom branch was formed at a later dateThis recipe book is of minor interest as an example of the production of a local volunteer group – Wangoom Red Cross. It will be useful for display.This is a 12 page booklet of six A4 folded and stapled pages. The printing is black on a white background and there are sketches related to cookery. This is a 12 page booklet of six A4 folded and stapled pages. The printing is black on a white background and there are sketches related to cookery. wangoom red cross, recipe books

The Red Cross was formed in the 19th century as a service organization dedicated to helping those in need. The Australian Red Cross was established in 1914 and the Warrnambool Red Cross was established in the same year. Wangoom Red Cross was established at a later date. The recipe booklet was a means of funding the organization and utilizing the culinary knowledge and skills of the local women. Wangoom is a small settlement on the northern fringes of the city of Warrnambool. This booklet is of some interest as an example of the fund-raising methods used by the Wangoom Red Cross. It also shows the type of cakes and ingredients popular in 2013 (eg blueberries, muffins, mud cakes )These are three A4 pages folded to make 12 pages of printed recipes. The printing is black type on white paper with black and white sketches related to cookery. The pages are stapled.Front page: ‘Australian Red Cross, Wangoom Branch, 2013 Coffee and Cake Recipes’wangoom red cross, recipe books, warrnambool

Front and back covers of "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books". The back cover is an advertisement for Fowlers Vacola bottling outfits.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of front and back covers of a bookthe leader, recipe books, historic advertisements, fowlers vacola

Front cover of "Colonial Mutual Life Cookery Book". An example of 1930s advertising through cookery and homemaker booksAn example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of front cover of a bookrecipe books, historic advertisements, cookery books, colonial mutual life

A page from "Colonial Mutual Life Cookery Book". This page contains cuts of meat - pork and veal - and several curry recipes. An example of 1930s advertising through cookery and homemaker booksAn example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of page of a bookrecipe books, historic advertisements, cookery books, colonial mutual life, meat cuts

Recipes including weekly menus for Summer and Winter,96 p.recipe books

Coon cheese recipes, a Kraft Collectables Recipe book, No.4.16 page booklet Text and colour images.recipe books, cheese cookery, kraft cheese

A small recipe book produced by the Vacuum Oil Company in Melbourne. Laurel Kerosene was used for household cooking and heating in the mid 20th century.Bookletnon-fictionrecipes, recipe books, household hints

96p., colour illus.non-fictionA collection of recipes using pineapple, published by Golden Circle cannery.cookbooks, recipe books, pineapple

A collection of Christmas recipes issued by the State Electricity Commission in 1954.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis5p. Typed and photocopied text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, christmas cooking

A collection of vegetable recipes issued by the State Electricity Commission in 1958.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis3p. Typed and photocopied text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, vegetable cooking

A collection of dessert recipes issued by the State Electricity Commission in 1958.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis4p. Typed and photocopied text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, desserts, puddings

A collection of soup recipes issued by the State Electricity Commission in 1958.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis4p. Typed and photocopied text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, soups

A collection of soup recipes issued by the State Electricity Commission in 1960.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis5p. Typed and photocopied text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, easter cooking

A collection of summer recipes, salads and desserts, issued by the State Electricity Commission in 1961.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis7p. Typed and photocopied text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, salads

A collection of recipes issued by the State Electricity Commission in the 1960s. These recipes are from a cooking demonstration at the SEC.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis2p. Typed and photocopied text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books

A collection of recipes for cake baking issued by the State Electricity Commission in the 1960s. Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis4p. Typed and photocopied text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, baking

A collection of recipes for scone making issued by the State Electricity Commission in the 1960s. Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis5p. Typed and photocopied text.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, scones

A collection of Christmas recipes issued by the Demonstration Section of the State Electricity Commission in the 1960s. Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis16p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, christmas cooking

Special S.E.C tested recipes, No.1. 1963: prepared by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes puddings for winter warmth, fireside snacks and sweet and savoury pies and tarts.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis16p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, desserts, pies, tarts

Special S.E.C tested recipes, No.2. 1960s: prepared by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes recipes for fish, ice-cream and cakes.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis17p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, fish cooking, ice-cream cooking, baking

Special S.E.C tested recipes, No.3. 1960s - How electricity helps the hostess: prepared by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes recipes for dinner parties and special occasions.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis71p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, dinner party menus, cooking for parties

Special S.E.C tested recipes, No.4. 1960s: prepared by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes recipes for quick meals, pies, soufflés, and afternoon tea favourites.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis16p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, pies, souffles

Tested recipes, No.5. 1960s: specially selected recipes issued regularly by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes recipes for soups, snacks, casseroles and puddings.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis12p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, soups, casseroles, puddings

Tested recipes, No.9. 1960s: popular dishes from the weekly SEC television shows "Fun with Food" and "What's Cooking". Includes a variety of recipes.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis12p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books

S.E.C. Tested recipes of the month, April '63: prepared by the Home Service Section of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes a variety of recipes.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis20p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books

Apple and pear recipes: prepared by the Home Service Section of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes a variety of recipes.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis8p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books