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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
6
Fragmented text outlines a mixed menu with potato soup and cream filling, two sandwich types, and a meat liver canapé. It mentions butter sugar cream tartar and lemon, plus a curry of spices and chutney. Reading indicates a dish set called Tasty Sandwich Party and Mat Parte with garvy and spices.
A fashion feature highlights August evenings with Spring hues and fall displays in Canberra. Vendors Hastie and Riel present gowns of ivory, crystal, and pearl tones, including a jeweled Haitian model. The event showcases flowery Eastern and Spanish trims, with numerous ball gowns and festive wear for society functions.
Readers note a fading practice as powder puffs decline in London with women preferring a powder lotto and the traditional lip colour waning. Beet juice tint is cited as a near replacement, while worn or stained cosmetics create a matured appearance.
A fragment describes knife pleating on gowns, detailing a black union encrusted neckline, a youthful sunlit dress with draped front, and a neutral georgette evening ensemble. It notes beaded, jet and diamond accents, and a fashionable shawl trend amid current attire.
An article warns that dirt and scalp constriction cause hair loss and suggests washing methods and oils to nourish the scalp. It cites hot weather, poor ventilation, and tight hairstyles as factors, and recommends gentle scalp rubbing before washing, with antiseptic tonics and perfumed oils for comfort.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a famous football shot and youth action with vague names and dates. The text hints at a notable moment involving a famed shooter, a goalkeeper, and a boy witness, but specifics are unreadable.
A fragmented appears to discuss green muger nails as a form of fashionable eccentricity in Parle Geren. It mentions a Montha RKO and a Drago In Tarla for a mother-apeart varniah, noting it did not last and the varnih wouldn’t. The text is garbled and hard to parse.
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