Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
Brightening the Homestead.
Many farm homesteads might be brightened up wonderfully, by the application of a little paint to the exterior of the buildings. Every farmer ought to learn how to use the paint brush. Then at odd times he can do much home improvement that without this accomplishment would certainly go undone. Paint itself is not so expensive as its application. Occasionally a city painter will break over the trade union regulations when out of a job, and work at prices that farmers can afford to pay. We do not especially blame those who paint for a living for asking high wages. To work continuously in paints, especially of lead, is very unhealthful, but a little painting will not injure anyone. Considering how easily the painters’ trade, at least for common work, may be learned, there is reason in the argument that everybody ought to