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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1937
Page
8
A new curtain design described as pond darner craft uses string colored filet net in foundation with thick embroidery. The sketch features borders of dancing tulips and leaves in scarlet yellow emerald hues and hangs from a scalloped pelmet board.
A pattern diagram shows tulip motifs and a second design uses conventional apple blossoms for upper curtain sections. Darning details specify pink and white wool flowers, brown twiga, and emerald leaves, with yellow primrose and green leaves on a net dressing table piece and bed cover.
Y W C A notes describe employment help for girls seeking household work in Canberra with interview days run by Miss Wilkie and a 2/6 employer fee 1/3 employee fee. Pottery Club remarks Its weekly meeting shifts and a recent Sydney potter’s piece return. Advisory Board lists members including Mr BE WH Parkes chair and others shaping the year budget.
The text advises placing a lump of quick lime in cupboards or cellars to absorb moisture and reduce bad smells. It notes renewal may be needed, but prolonged exposure can dry rot wood.
Spilt hot milk leaves white marks on polished wood. Wring a flannel in hot water and vinegar and rub the marks to remove grease. Rub in camphorated oil daily for about ten days or until marks disappear. Optionally speed up by rubbing with camphor spirit on a rag, avoiding exposed surfaces.
Instructions describe sewing a khaki or navy play suit for ages 2 to 6, with a pattern for a five year old. It covers cutting, stitching inner and outer leg seams, finishing edges, and adding a waist band, straps, pockets, and decorative embroidery with satin stitch and other stitches for initials and floral trails.
Instructions advise using sturdy backing like plastic paper to prevent pulling and uneven hems when cutting delicate chiffon fabrics. Heat the scissors briefly in boiling water to achieve a clean cut and minimize dragging.
A Friday night event titled Women’s Fancy Dress Coronation Poll at WOLA promises a grand march for children with prizes for best dressed girl and boy in two age groups plus most original and best character costumes. A special prize honors best Court or Coronation dress with floor time from 7.30 to 11.30 for dancing after a light supper. Pogson’s Orchestra provides music. charges are 1 shilling for children and 1 shilling for adults with buffet supper.
Canberra W C A members host a morning tea to bid farewell to Mia B Forster heartmistress of Giele Grammar School who leaves for Queensland to become general secretary of Brisbane W C A. A coronation ball at Albert Hall features lavish decorations and a special supper planned by the ladies committee with guests from multiple states.
Boil a number of hard boiled eggs and dry them carefully. Roll in seasoned flour and bread crumbs then fry to a golden brown. Drain, slice ends to help stand, and serve with a white sauce flavored with grated cheese.
Woolnough, Mr. and Mrs. Broinewild, Mr. and Mrs. H. White, Mrs. H. Oakthorpe, Mr. and Mrs. C. Neilson and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Barbour of Yass appear in a short archival social column noting couples and greetings.
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