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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1937

Page

4

Farewell to Canberra socialites and Silver Grey event

A Canberra farewell marks Mr and Mrs Inney departing for Sydney with a cocktail party hosted by Chubb. Attendees include Fo runda Steele Edgell Olen KR Leonard and others. The Silver Greys office event at Albert Hall promises a lively night with Paxson’s orchestra, supper by the ladies committee, and strong attendances. Guests at Hotel Canberra this week include Brenda Tapp Sir James Steel Maitland W Cotterill Thyce Kaeding Bradfield J J Bradfield Faye Pascoe H E Dadewell L Challe and A T Davidson of Java.

T. Inney Win Canberra Sydney Chubb Au Fevole Forunda Steele Mra H.C. Edgell Olen Leonard Mra! FC Withully Mira Harold Cox Albert Hall Paxson Everting Hotel Brenda Tapp N.Z James Steel Maitland W. Cotterill Thyce Kaeding B.A J. J.C. Bradfield A. J. Bradfield J. Pascoe Misa Faye Pascoe H. E. Dadewell Melbourne L. Challe England A.T. Davidson Java

Church Card Party and Social Events Tonight

Naid of the Roman Catholic funds hosts a card party at AL Hotel Canberra tomorrow night with bridge, prizes, and supper. Junior YOW.C.A. and VW.G.A. plan dances and bridge afternoons, inviting members and guests to attend. A Canberra swimming party is noted with attendees including Mrs Stuart McFarlane and a list of social guests from Australia and New York.

Naid Mist SK Canberra London Stuart McFarlane Grosvenor Street Mina Shella Lyons Missea Helen Hughes Lorraine Judith Hesse Rogers Jane Hood Maril Sherwin Shelle Martin McFarlane Grosvenor Square H. H. Mason Mra. McParlane Weber New York Mixa Lena Chisholm Sydney

Fashion Highlights of the Season’s New Models

The article describes the season’s fashion, noting shorter skirts with pleats to emphasize knee fullness, full and varied coats, peaked sleeve shoulders, and printed day wear with spots, stripes, and florals. It highlights color themes such as Summer blues, pinks, navies, and silvers, with pleated skirts, striped coats, and contrasting jackets.

Social Guests At Hotel Athalle This Week

Guests who stayed at Hotel Athalle during the week include Mrs Palmer from Sydney Mrs Bigg from Adin Alde Mrs Cameron from Oakleigh Victoria Mrs A A Kelly Armadale Victoria Mrs E Misa Le Gray Bretton from Niz Mrs Drippa from Melbourne Mrs Reid and Miss Blow from Melbourne Mrs Patten and Miss Gooden from Melbourne and Mrs J D Abey from Tasmania.

Hotel Athalle Mra. Palmer Sydney Mra. Bigg Adinalde Mra. Cameron Oakleigh Vic Mra A. A. Kelly Armadale Misa AE le Gray-Bretton Niz Mra. Drippa Melbourne Reid Miss Blow Mra. Patten Miss Gooden J.D. Abey Tasmania

Y W C A Public Lectures And Activities Outline

YWCA announces short public lectures titled Other People's Joba starting Thursday June 17 at 5 15 pm Canberra time with speakers including A Percival Dunbar Leo and A D Hope plus vocational guidance and tourism topics. Physical culture classes under Mrs Mackay continue with adult and children sessions. ballroom dancing suspended this week. a broadcast talk The YWCA and the Modern Girl to be aired on 2CA Canberra with M R Law. Causeway Guid club opens with 29 enthusiastic girls and Mrs Hopkinson as Adjutant.

Y.W.C.A Pheskera A. Percival FCT Dunbar Canberra Tourist Bureau Leo A. D. Hope Tempes Park Mite C. Vi Mackay Clase 2CA Canberra Miox M. R. Law Causeway Hopkinson

Duntroon Young Women's Club Forms Weekly Meet

An afternoon club for young women forms at Duntroon meeting Mondays after noon, starting June 2. A dressmaking class titled Out, Fit and Taok will run Mondays at 7.30 pm for 5 shillings per completed garment. Canvas shoes praised as practical indoor slippers. dyeing lessons offered. Also notices of board meeting changes and community events with dates June 10 14 and speaker Creepin on Ancient Life.

Duntroon Club Duntroon Board OF Directons Dinnal W.C.A. Board of Directore Lie Ing Vialiok AI Mumbara

Calendar items blur in June social listings

Fragmented social calendar shows multiple entries with unclear names and dates. Listings mention events such as a card party, dances, a railwood ball, an academy ball, a choir concert, and a bathhouse venue, all scattered with numerous garbled words and misspellings.

Fashion notes describe ornate pink rose headdresses and glazed fabrics

The article details three large pink rosettes worn in hair and describes evening materials glazed and lacquered in linen peau angel lace and satin. It notes patterned linen dresses with vivid floral colors, decorative belts, and a white organza cape, with embroidery and draping enhancing a romantic, brocade effect.

Growing pains or winter rheumatism in children

An editor warns that winter rheumatism resembles growing pains in children and adults. It advises prompt medical check for limb or joint pain, emphasizes keeping feet and legs warm and dry, wearing light wool garments, changing damp shoes, and notes damp low-lying areas and riverbanks aggravate rheumatism.

Rheumatic Conditions and Care From Old Medical Advice

The text discusses rheumatic fever and related conditions linked to tooth decay and adenoids, noting rhumatic ailments differ from rheumatism and often strike the overworked or sleep deprived. It advises warmth, proper nutrition, outdoor exercise, fresh air, and sufficient sleep to prevent complications like heart trouble.

Ling Howe

Fragmentary OCR Notes On Local Events And Remedies

Fragmented text from a historical page references medical remedies and local activity. Scattered phrases mention piles, derma remedies, vaccination, labor, and names like Corshane AW. The readable content is partial and lacks clear events or dates to form a complete story card.

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