Melbourne Gossip: Town Hall Rebuild and Society Fete
Melbourne April 1 reports focus on the Town Hall reconstruction after damage and a grand reception hosted by Sir Stephen Morell. Social notes highlight Mrs Booth’s garden movement, garden exhibitions, fashion at the reception, and plans for Garden Week activities in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Stephen Morell
Stonehaven
Canker
Town Hall
Seilow
Banks Morell
Hamante
Shiela Morell
Nomena
Feowellern
Asems
Booth
W. LA
Wil
Wo Pooth
Alan
Novel Wool Georgette Frocks And Embellished Shades In Style
The article describes new fashion trends featuring wool georgette frocks and plain woollen jumpers paired with checked or striped skirts. It notes belts as primary trim, suede and leather belts, and decorative sprays with color paints. It highlights candle shades made from parchment and string with colored threads and laced edges.
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Georgente
Lawrence of Arabia and Curzon Tears in Cabinet Tale
The article recounts Lawrence of Arabia and Curzon in postwar discussions. It highlights an event where Curzon cried during a cabinet meeting as Lawrence defended Arab claims and later returned British decorations after showing loyalty to promises made to King Faisal. It notes Lawrence’s tensions with Paris, audience with the King, and his military career shifts toward the RAF.
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Lond Curzen
Lawrence
Robert Graver
Jonathan
Ole Hays
London
Praily Chee
Hany Cane
Eld
Lord Green
Hin
San
Lawrence” C
Wes
Robert Cecil
Curzon
Paris
Lord Stamfordham
Foreign Office
Curran
Law
Rence
Abdulla
Djetaila
Arabia
Royal Tank Corps
RASF
R.A.F
Archbishop Magee Humorous Clerical Anecdotes
Satirical notes recount Archbishop Magee and other clerical humorists from Oxford and London. A waiter spill prompts a quip about expressing feelings while a churchwarden critiques a hood. Bishop replies with a dry line about tight boots as a friend asks for aid in religious law.
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Magee
John
London
Nishog Stubbs
Oxford
Mrr. Jones
Falaehood
Smith
Jericho
Humour and folly in church life and preachers
An anecdotal sketch recalls bishops and clergy across eras, from Archbishops Magee and Moorefield to Temple and Lloyd, highlighting sermons, appointments, rivalries, and amusing gaffes. It notes weak sermons, power struggles, and the public’s candid reactions to church leadership.
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Archbistiop Magee
Mochfiell
Ambrose
St. Ambrose
Londen
Exeter
Curlin
London
Durham
Worcester
Mountain
George TL
York
Alexander
St. Asipl's
Archbishop Temple
Oice
Annesion
Hin
Lloyd
Norwich
Lederk
Ballarat Stout and Samuel Allen Blend Quality Line
Readable text notes Ballarat Stout from Australia and a mention of Samuel Allen with a line break and a stray phrase Sone Lid Aments. The fragment indicates a product or brand association but lacks clear event or outcome details for full context.
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Ballarat
Samuel Allen & ‘Sone Lid
Aments
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Sherwin-Williams
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Mrs. Monerielf
Themelves
Port Melbourne
Fashion Notes
Seabee
Lawrence OF Arabia
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London v. BT
THE
Hudson Motor Service
Hides' Hotel
Pitfard
Diack & CO
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Trail and Winstone
Gedonvale
R. Linden, Yongaburra
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Wrather
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