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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1948
Page
11
Floral leis plus varied materials like ribbon net ruching wool fringe or fur become a new item in women s wear. Fresh carnations match summer cottons and dinner dresses while taffeta bows and linen decorations jazz up suits. Roman-striped ribbons brighten old frocks and even ermines for after dark parties appear in American style.
Critics in Paris reject a proposed hat hiring service arguing it is unhygienic and incompatible with women's personality. Countess de la Moissoniere defends the plan while designers and milliners worldwide doubt its success and Australian peers echo concerns about cleanliness and social acceptance.
Australian women embrace head-fitting, off-face and wide-brim hats as a lasting trend. French mannequins influence designs this year with chiffon trimming, Leghorn straws regain popularity, and veiling becomes less about the face. The mature and youthful alike favor large hats worn toward the back, with floral trimmings and velvet accents enhancing a cool, feminine look.
Dr Marjorie Tait argues flirtation spaces help working class youth learn social skills for marriage. Holborn Youth Centre leader Mercia Samson calls the club healthy and essential while member Joy Philcox says flirtation here is a short, proper See between a boy and a girl. Len Phillips notes need for safe spaces to flirt. some clubs provide alcoves, preventing home secrecy. In Los Angeles Mary Jo Gill sues over a marriage she says was used to obtain an apartment and later access denied.
A simple recipe for cooling desserts uses lukewarm milk sugar junket tablets water vanilla essence and cream. Dissolve sugar in milk crush the tablet dissolve in water combine with sweetened milk chill until set whisk with cream and vanilla then freeze in trays.
A layered bavaroise dessert using jelly crystals milk cream sugar and gelatine. It layers pineapple cream and jelly with cherries and pineapple between sets, then unmoulds and serves with chopped jelly and fruit.
Advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for nerves and fatigue. Claims poor blood causes sleeplessness headaches and exhaustion and promises richer red blood and renewed vigor. States results include brighter mood and restored energy after use, available at chemists and stores.
A historical recipe outlines making a citrus flavored flummery. It uses water sugar flour and gelatine heated to a simmer, then adds soaked gelatine and cooled mixture. Strained fruit juices are whisked in with fruit pulp options, served chilled with custard or whipped cream.
Jean Kent is shown with a black eye on a recreated dingy Soho bedroom set for the film G Time Girl. The eye makeup, by the art department, accompanies her role moving from London's back streets to West End nightlife and a rag or slashing incident and a street fight.
Yard detectives were put out by the Duchess of Windsor amateur sleuthing after jewels were stolen in England. She sent instructions and theories to Detectives Capstick and Monk who chased false clues and delayed progress. The investigators expected a big gem gang round-up soon.
A guidance piece urges balanced living for teenagers, warning against overemphasis on athleticism. It emphasizes learning to relax, moderate exercise, and fresh air, noting beauty begins with health and that cosmetics should come later for older teens.
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