Fashion Notes From Paris to Edmonton in 1920s Styles
The article surveys evolving women’s fashion like grey dresses, sheer Milanese gloves, tunic blouses, and shorter skirts, noting Paris and London influences and a shift in public tennis lighting in Edmonton. It mentions Miss Minne Hooper’s US trip, Nellie Hoss as a historic governor, and stylistic tricks such as heavy eyebrows and red cheek accents, plus a rice preparation method and a DIY canvas net jumper pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coll Walter
Maes
Noree
Bargain cloths and garments at special price sale
A long list shows towels crepe nightwear and assorted fabrics in multiple colors. Ready-to-wear items include gloves, stockings, robes, and men’s undergarments with Extra Special prices. Styles feature floral crepe, cotton knits, and twilled suiting with various finishes and colors.
West End club sighting stirs gender roles debate
A West End club scene features a butchery of gender norms as a golden headed youth in flowing Grecian tone and silver sandals lounges on the carpeted stairs. The piece notes male resentment of women's progress toward trousers votes and public life, now shifting toward a new indulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Sonia
Woonerup to Albany on Horseback Adventure
A dated diary recounts a bush journey from Woonerup toward Albany on January 5. The travelers describe packing walises with food and gear, crossing creeks, camping by the moonlit bush, and receiving aid from locals including Mr. Wheatley and Mr. Thorley. They note hot weather, road choices, and encounters with other travelers as they progress toward the Weld River, with stops at the Bhoonan River for lunch.
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May River
Nornalup
Manjimup
Biddie
Jack
Che Hwidge
Mr. Wheatley
Sinset
Injimup
Tren
Norsalop
Bhoonan
M. P. Durack
Weld
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Women’s Realm
Paris
England
Npor
Bron
Minne Hooper
F.C. Wilkinson, Ltd
United States
Nellie Hoss
Athea Tite Krustand
Oleon
Edmonton
London
Denmark Traders’ Directory
Denmark
AT -Peator
Syolwan
Nornelup
Thon Wu
ABC
Connie
Estra Spee’al Edad Vanieh
Bayley Bros
Robert Nockolds, Baker
Agunoy Histe “Ovings Bank
Lairdregeger and
Tebaccanis
Litas
Lasnigeloth Kickers
Luist
Laden’ Lompgoloth
Mugen
Landen
Jongerroth, — Nished Deaton Eciing
Aia
Wen
Howen Fooks
Manal Iikid
Fahey Goods
Ail Dewede
Beathonery
Boeviul
Harvard
Mount Barker
Squire Amd Young
Yor All Nate
Piage
Boots
A. Reddin
Mi- Barker Hotel
Gow Spork
TED. Gorman
Froprietor
Claidon
Wells
Motor Carace
Bear Park Hotel
W. W. Walla
Ford
Brockel
Dan, Davies
Boot and Ghoe
Bext Brande
Mullally
Gall
A. Jones
REO Motor Service
Crane & Bennett
K. Drnnett
Hi Will
Wool
Bruit
Gavette Weogulaien
LHLG
Deering and
Oliver Farm Japeeate
Seth Beitwah Fire Insurenes Co
Rugty and Durant Motor Cure
Phoon
H. J. Kingston
General Garrier
RED Motor Service
Loos
Medice Union
Ance
Ubsin
North
Sterokeapesr
Wockolos Bros
Agnihee Sisberdorem
Albany
J. D. Smith & Gone
Nornalp
Mornalap
Woalsonslay
Vine
Deomark Woo
Monarch
Western Australia
Remington Portable Typewriters
Arthur Johnston
United Typewriter and Supply Co., Ltd
National Mutual Buildings
St. George's Terrace
Perth
York Street
Miles & Merrifield
Butchers
Ries
Cooper
Barker
Motor Car For Hire
Forongarage
Manlay
Ford Cars
Woonerup
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