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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1937
Page
4
A fashion summary notes black suits fading to the back for daytime wear with blues and greys taking center stage. Academy grey and smoke blue lead the grey palette, while lighter shades mix with pinks and yellows. Silver, white stripes, and delicate evening frocks remain popular for social gatherings.
YWCA notes announce a July afternoon at Mrs Harvie’s Manuka home on Tuesday July 8 with artists including Mrs Peters and Miss Miliel. A Canberra WCA social bridge evening is planned July 20 at the hotel, with reservations via Mrs Ashton and Mrs Percival. A reception for Girl Week opens July 8, led by Lady Whishard, and a fashion outline discusses summer wardrobe colors and fabrics. The YWCA seeks funds to extend suburban work and invites public support during Girls’ Week July 8 to 16, with donations acknowledged publicly. An art activity class will be taught by Mrs Milen on July 5, and a children’s story hour runs weekly. table tennis clubs are planned for afternoon and evening sessions at the YWCA.
Canberra social notes list about 80 debutantes to attend the Catholic Ball at Albert Hall on August 20 with practice beginning recently. Casual plans for the ball were discussed at a meeting, and a full committee has yet to be elected.
The next Silver Grey dance in the popular series will be held at the Albert Hall on Wednesday July 7. A large turnout is expected and the event is anticipated to draw crowds as large as previous editions.
A historic social calendar lists dances and gatherings across venues such as Hall Ladies Hockey Club Dance at Hall a1, Silver Greys Dance at Albert Hall, and YWCA President's Reception at 3 pm July 5. Also includes card games and music nights at Telopea Park, Hotel Canberra, and Albert Hall with events through August 30 Catholic Ball at Albert Hall.
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