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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1937
Page
4
On washing days save potato water to soak stained napkins and tablecloths It lifts tea stains and mud from silk and thick fabrics Wet with the water then iron to reveal cleaner fibers The notice then diverges into a garbled foreign address and meaningless phrases referring to Australia and a military camp site of Mort Attest Newton Canada
Five weeks on tour in New South Wales and Queensland includes visits by Mr and Mrs Donald Syme and daughter to Canberra. Hotel Canberra hosts guests from New Zealand and Europe as plans grow for the Police Bail event and a thrilling social season at Hotel Canberra with dances, a song drawing contest, and a new Journalists Ball featuring Fox Movietown Films.
Community singing at Causes Way Hall on August 11. August 13 includes Oliver Greys Dane Hal and Buchre Party at Hall Kingston. August 28 features Arthur Rubinstein at Albert Hall. August 30 hosts Catholic Ball at Albert Hall and September 3 Journalists Ball at Hotel Canerr.
Guests at Hotel Civic include Mr and Mrs D Grant from Queensland Miss K Stevenson of New Zealand Mrs D Spellay and Misses D B and J Spellay from New Zealand Misa C Higby USA and Ars FH Salmon. A Motherscraft Society meeting with Dr Susan Issace head of London University child development joins YWCA on August 19 with child care arranged at the YWCA.
Economical and attractive wicker chairs suit both indoor and garden use though they need cleaning. Brush cushions and chairs, wash removable covers, brush dust, parrifin polish crevices, and air dry. For white wicker wash with warm water and soap solution, rinse with cold water, and dry to avoid creaking. Use oxalic acid or lemon juice for tough grime, indoors scrub cane seats with warm water and salt, and avoid soap on dirty cane. Finish with furniture polish on wooden frames.
Dr Susan Seagce, an international delegate to the New Education Fellowship Conference, will present a public lecture on Child Psychology at the YWCA on Thursday afternoon August 19 at 2 43. London University head Dr Twsace leads the Department of Child Development and the talk aims to interest parents and caregivers. Creche facilities will be provided by the YWCA and Canberra Mothercraft Society so mothers can attend freely.
The YWCA hosts a community dinner with Miss Camilla Wedgwood, principal of the University of Sydney Women's College, as guest speaker. The event on Thursday August 19 begins at 6 15 pm with the talk to follow at about 6 50 pm, lantern slides illustrating the talk. Dinner costs 1 shilling with silver coin for the talk. telephone reservations advised.
The YWCA announces a weekly Table Tennis Club meeting Mondays at p.m. with a club ladder playoff and monthly winner. The Pottery Club reports finished pieces returned from Sydney and urges pickup at the YWCA. A Children's Dancing Class meets Saturdays at 2 30 taught by Miss M Doig and parents should discuss preferred styles. The Bridge Club hosts a Trophy Afternoon on Wednesday inviting men and friends, with a new progressive bridge season starting soon.
A damaged OCR style fragment describes a sore harm and a comforting attempt. The speaker mentions mother giving rub downs and a request to cheer up and forget skin condition, reflecting informal dialogue and care.
A public demonstration by the YWCA outlines linen storage methods at Canberra House Teo and the Albert Hall. It advises not folding linen for long storage and suggests rolling it with coloured cotton to avoid creases while showcasing various activities of the association.
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