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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

13

Fur famine threatens winter fashions and fur prices

The report notes rising fur prices and looming shortages as markets show coats costing £350 to £1150. It describes designs including a Russian squirrel coat with belt plus a boxy back, and a longer stock valued around £1150. Imports from Australia Canada and America are discussed amid looming currency restrictions and breeder cost cuts.

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Hat Trimmer Brian Sees Himself as Australia’s Only Male

Brian Chant a 17 year old Sydney hat maker at the June Millinery claims he is the only male hat trimmer in Australia. He recalls starting at age six making hats from scraps for his mother and sister and notes his sister Trene as the loveliest girl he knows. He dislikes poorly dressed women and cites Princess Elizabeth’s attire as disappointing.

Brian Chant Australia Brian June Sydney Princess Elizabeth Trene

Beauty rules for winter skincare and nail care

Winter skin care begins with quick morning exercises and cool water rubs then cold cream cleansing. Use tonic wash for face and neck, boost nails with vitamin B and calcium, and try a lemon milk almond face mask. finish with a vitality egg honey drink for a pick up.

Realism Actor Watson Sued Over Stage Incident

Indianapolis suit claims actor John F. Watson of the play The Drunkard was intoxicated on stage causing a brawl that harmed his wife and forced an early curtain. The theatrical booking agency seeks damages of ten thousand dollars in federal court.

Ohn F. Watson Indianapolis Us.a

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