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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
7
A Sydney letter reviews contemporary women’s fashion with notes on coats, bodices, capes, furs, and trims. It highlights tailored mannish coats, shaved pelts, youthful tints, detachable velvet cuffs, and new collar styles, noting varied materials and a shifting emphasis toward smart, up-to-date elegance.
Royal observers noted the Duchess’s striking attire at the ceremony, contrasting her pale vellum satin gown and diamond accented hat with the Duke of York’s naval uniform. Attendants included the Countess of Cavin and Mrs Little Gilmour, with gowns in ivory crepe satin, apple green wax, and silver green tones complemented by fur and jewel detailing.
Sydney society gathered at the Ambassadors for a charity cabaret supporting the Hospice for the Dying. Notables, including Mrs. W. M'lead and Eva Noval, mingled with brides, hostesses, and entertainers as bids, flowers, and sweets boosted the cause.
The station I Nkes the special interest in women welfare with talks on health diet and domestic economy. A Mothers Day feature from My Mother’s Taleerie Catholic Church included a broadcast by Bishop Lead hoster. An evening talk at Ady Hall Bright Sydney covered motherhood and related themes.
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