Canberra politics and society note in early 20th century press
Topics Of Interest To Women discusses government access and public events in Canberra. The piece mentions MP Brooks and central council of Australian Employees, questioning why the public is kept away from ceremonies. It also covers a Christmas charity event for Paddington Free Kindergarten with about fifty children transported by motor car, and mentions the Duchess of York tour rumors, the 25 year opening of the Australian Parliament, and public fascination with royal chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Wyitm Brooks
Mal
Poplar
Brooks
Hainmaun Af
Central Council
The
Enntoyees
Australia
Ilima Beth
Paddington
Duchess of York
Royal Household Christmas Gifts and Labor Roles in 19th Century
The Royal Family expenses include gifts to Windsor, Balmoral, and Sandringham staff with values from a few pounds to several shillings. Christmas is celebrated with generous food donations to the poor and employees taking time off but wage costs remain. The piece also discusses gendered labor patterns, noting more boys and youths aiding domestic work than women, and future male migration to factory roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain
Dumektte
Tarlgranta
Dance at Hotel Caaberra Hosts Notable Guests
News and views list attends at a dance on Phillenday Avenue with many guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lam, Cyril Davies, C. Camtiew, Canon and Mrs Ward, A. Campbell and Mrs. Campbell, G. and Mrs. O’Millan, P. Cunningham Jr. and Mrs. 9, Goodwin and Mrs. 8, Daley and Mrs. Burgeas, Deans and Woodger couples, Haydon and Rudd, Melbourne figures, Mackensie, Mackenzie, Alcorn, Major Thompson and family, and other attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Lasile
Wo.sn
G. O'Mlinion
Karaan
Ra P. Cunningham
T. Af. Goodwin
Daley
Anbouite
Burgeas
John Deans
W. G. Woodger
Catthorpe
Cal
Pare
Haydon
Fes
Rudd Melbourne
Murrl- Finlay
Force
Mctregor
Mel
Brown Rydney
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A. Alcorn
Damus
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Fragmented OCR notes describe a cooking or household procedure with steps about potatoes, water, and mixing. The text references a process likely involving washing, heating, and combining ingredients, with unclear measurements and several garbled phrases. No clear persons, places, or organizations are identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Mille Bay
Guaintatn
Unclear City Page Mentions Lady Mayoress and Charitable Work
A distorted excerpt references the Lady Mayoress and a new Landy slayoress pleased with royal entertainment prospects. It notes broken etiquette and dancing, describes a grey-haired woman named Mia Blostyh as fairly young and slim, and mentions knowledge of the HAA and Mine Ceelte Natwh and the retiring Lady Mayoress in charitable activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrn
Aostyn
Landy
Royatty
Mia Blostyh
Ceelte
Childs dressing gown for limited fabric repairs
A fragmented guide describes sewing a child's dressing gown from a torn towel. It covers fabric selection good quality thick towel with stripes, cut from towel width, fringe trim, pocket design, crochet border, and embroidery around the hem. It notes a simple front mash and front fastening.
Gift distribution ideas for Christmas with playful wrapping
A quirky guide proposes wrapping and presenting Christmas gifts with creative displays. It suggests a snowman cave, a cardboard ship centerpiece, a Santa figure, and a large bell contraption to shower recipients with parcels. The piece emphasizes festive, imaginative presentation and child friendly setups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rman
Hosta Chous
Nattaye
Balla
Caithiold Datty
Neft
Linen buying guide and textile notes from a 19th century column
A fragmented textile feature discusses linen buying, fabric quality, and weave details. It mentions carding, spinning, and the appearance of fibers, including cotton blends, with observations on yarn strength and fabric finishes. The piece mentions various fibers and weaving terms, reflecting period industrial language.
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W. Perrers
George Street
Sydney
Crawford ST
Queanbeyan
Murray & Co
Eastlake
Vesual Weier
Aovant Hut
Ucunt
TAN” Uaual
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Gall
Uaual
Fuji di Luxo
B. Murray & Co
Sho
Coryent
W. T. Warren
ST. Gregory's Hall
R. Hill
Cantirte
Adams Brothers
the Quality Butchers
Acttiad Hoinhiehiy Gasratautions
Qiu
Anita
Guun Puente
AHI
Ole Elias Southwell
Royal Gramonhin
Enetluke
Jack Arinveliléa
Pannikina
Nokia
Christias Qaery
Aminaia Dort
Hut
Ind
David Stewart
Hii
China
Alan
Annie
Jayn
Tandy Auuntand
Mle Cook
Mem
J 8
Lally de Chit
Miss de Chatr
Mey
the Royal Household
George
Eige
Windaor
Ralmoral
Sundringhasa
Christemna
Jeb
Charition
Hotel
S. Fox
Liverpool Street
Capandabie
Wotary
Rive
Nuranti
Bevel
Makina
Ete
Htc
Ciwatey Ordera Post
Fox
Averpogl Street
Byoney
Amy
Uae
Cartier
Tate
teNarchuoe
Sotton
M. McIntyre
Monarch
Ucns
Chtinimas Novotel
LM. Hills
Monaro Btireet
Ueaniteyan
Gregory’ Mall
Suingling
Borton
Thane Queentwyyn
St. Gabriel's C. of E. Girls Grammar School
Uantie Pay & Boat
Hor Pokaan Bone
Gameils Rohoul
Mere Priert
Waweriig
NEW
the Presotrian Ladies College
Goulaurn
Dow
Benes
Birig
W. Ramray
Hughes’ Service Stores
Rowe
CENT
Cent Watchem
Bellabie Watehea
Tolley
Maiomt
Priamary
Tawenimeng Cme
Abin Amo Kotion
S. A. Margoschis
Walsh's
Slacks Chamberr
Monaro Street
Rene
Ache
Robert Monteith
Liverpool
Mae Cave
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