Did you ever watch this masterpiece of the screen?

In 1932 Fredric March and Miriam Hopkins starred in the horror film Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

The Paramount Pictures film was adapted from a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

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Queen Elizabeth II was known to keep corgis as her canine companions over her reign. But did you know the British Royal family has a long history of owning dogs?

Find out more about royal dog lovers in this 1949 article from the Australian woman’s mirror: brnw.ch/21wJ16i

What’s your favourite way to enjoy baked beans? 

On toast? In a casserole?  

If none of these recipes tickle your fancy then you can discover more baked beans recipes on Trove: brnw.ch/21wIXDq

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Which musical group became the first and so far only band to be awarded Australian of the Year? 

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During wartime soldiers would make objects from discarded ammunition, take photographs of their surroundings, and write stories to capture their time as a soldier. These works later became known as ‘trench art.’

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In 1943 ‘New Clothes from Old’ came out of necessity because of supply shortages in wartime Australia. 

But the lessons about upcycling tired clothing are just as relevant today.

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Are you familiar with the patches and ribbons used during World War II?

In ‘Australian Army Colour Patches & Ribbons of the Second World War’ you can learn about the meaning and significance of these items.

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Have you started making your winter warmers?

Lincoln wool was made with ‘Australia’s finest fleece’ with yarn for knitting and crocheting.

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Do we need to rediscover the art of letter-writing?

In the 25 October 1941 edition of The Australian Women’s Weekly they share how wartime sweethearts revived the art of letter writing.

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We’ve recently added The Seasider (1956 to 1963) to Trove. Here’s a snapshot of highlights from the first few issues.

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We chatted with Sasha Wasley, author of Snapshots from Home, about how she uses Trove to research her historical fiction novels.

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This delightful, crocheted bolero was featured on the cover of the 14 January 1953 edition of ‘The Australian woman’s mirror.’

Discover how to make one for yourself: brnw.ch/21wIA0L

Have you played Mah-Jongg?

In 1923, David Jones introduced it to their Sydney shoppers.

This advertisement appeared in the March issue of The Home magazine: brnw.ch/21wIwuO

We’ve added two South Australian newspapers to Trove in the past month.

With coverage from the late 1950s through to the 1970s, both newspapers also have a bit of seaside flair.

See what’s new in April: brnw.ch/21wIumk

Were you a fan of the newspaper romantic serials?

‘Driftwood Isle’ by Beryl Gray was the love story featured in the 6 December 1938 edition of The Australian’s woman’s mirror.

Make a nice cuppa and enjoy this tale:
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Did you ever own self-supporting trousers?

This ad for Stamina Clothes appeared in Pix Magazine in 1951.

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It’s safe to say we fell down the rabbit hole with Easter-themed recipes this year.

Hop onto this wonderful Easter Bunnies recipe: brnw.ch/21wIie7

Or opt for the more traditional Hot Cross Bun: brnw.ch/21wIie8

The Freddo Frog may be a childhood favourite but do you know what animal was originally suggested to be captured in chocolate?

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Harriet Martineau was one of the first female journalists and sociologists in the early 1800’s.

Her popular novels included Society in America, Deerbrook, The Hour and the Man amongst many other favourites.

Discover her story: brnw.ch/21wIfPa

Over the last few months, the Trove community have shared some of their favourite recipes discovered on Trove.

We’ve uncovered the right ingredients for a Trove Community cookbook. See what the community is cooking in this blog post.

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