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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1968

Page

7

Frill for winter dresses and market notes mix in Canberra

Frill options for dress design include a plain version and a graduated bias frill along the front center seam with long sleeves ending in frills. A pattern service advertises mail order coupons from Sydney. The Canberra market news notes rising prices in meat and oysters, with goats and fish supplies mentioned alongside local shops and suppliers such as Civic Manuka and Yass.

Manuks le Plces Canberra Civic Manuka Yass

Oysters and dairy prices listed with meats and produce

A dense price rundown notes oysters and dairy products alongside extensive meat, fish, poultry and produce pricing. It lists buttermilk skim milk yoghurt and fruit flavours, plus eye fillet steak, rump steak, pork, veal, lamb, rabbit, vegetables, fruit and shellfish with varied per unit costs.

Peene Hermie Easton Kingston Nana

Ready to Sew Your Own Dress Makers Guide

Instructions tout a sewing project and fashion materials with references to fabrics trims and colors. Mentions June brides travel to Manchester and Kilchanware with trousseau items and under cover department offerings. Describes nylon blends and gowns in various colors with prices starting around 11 dollars.

Apsilahownes Qywan Manchester Quest Biiderta Kilchanware Trousseau Reaers

Boosting the boss's morale in a tutor office show

London reports on 1970s office fashion where secretaries remain decoratives. Clive Bruns designs secretary models in plunging outfits and sheer skirts to boost executives' spirits, while industry voices debate the role and practicality of reception staff in an automated era.

London Bruins Clive Lemon Secretares London Courier Renee Free Honen Vickers

Australian men win laurels in best dressed list

London reports Australia named among 12 countries with best dressed men by Ches ter Rare Ltd after executives toured 22 nations. Ivor Carol, sales director, notes Australian men appear polished and sophisticated, rivaling European and American counterparts, with no comment on Australian women.

London Australia Aenosn Men's Wear Chester Rare Ltd

Emphasis on friendship aids learning and growth

Mrs Peter Maclean argues friendship helps women and men avoid mental stagnation. The piece discusses Sigma Phi at Canberra, chapter activities, and international reach with chapters in England, Canada, Japan, and beyond. It notes members’ focus on education, social roles, and personal development through service and study.

Serge Australia England Canada Tapas Germany Austria

Australian culinary contest prize highlights celebrate European chefs

A chaotic report describes an Australian culinary competition at the Royal Agricultural Society Show. Leading European caterers Frank de Koning, Harry Kuhn and Paul Winklin earning top prizes for a flawless dish, with judges awarding honors to participants from Europe and Australia.

Priges Att Frevel Eirope Frankin’ Interne Vonal Zoterane Eibution Frank de Koning Harry Kuhn Paul Winklin

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