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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1927
Page
3
Melbourne reports strong interest in the women’s industries section during Royal Show week. Exhibits include jellies, cakes, biscuits, and creams with high standards, especially three prize trousseau sets in white crepe-de-chine and silk. Local amateurs rival professionals in craftsmanship and design.
The Newsboys' Friend notes Edith Onians wins the leading prize and is appointed to the Children's Court at North Melbourne as Victoria’s first woman magistrate for child cases. It praises her long service with Melbourne's Newsboys' Society and predicts thoughtful, preventive justice for at risk boys. Australian Authors' Week in Melbourne is celebrated with many authors, sales boosts, and a tea gathering at the Palma venue with readings.
The Home Arts Society session at Crockett Hall heard reports of two horticulture shows in 1927 and 1928. President G C Postorious presided as plans outlined for a possible full day show with horse events and expanded society activities next year.
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