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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1937
Page
2
Fashion notes outline evolving silhouettes for women’s wear with skirts at mid calf, tailored walking dresses, and shorter cocktail frocks. Describes hip length jackets, structured bodices, and color emphasis on dull satin tones, gold accents, and black palettes. Mentions new necklines, pockets, and yokes with contrasting color details for upcoming seasons.
A Canberra Mothercraft Society opening ceremony at Maguire under the Library Committee drew many players. Supper was provided by local dames, with remarks on costumes and design. An upcoming event at the Ainslie Hotel featured visitors from Sydney and Melbourne, highlighting fashion and embroidery trends for Coronation year.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases and names with no clear event or outcome. Readable bits mention Sipe Sues and Tailored notes, but essential facts, dates, places, or organizations are missing.
Cleaning advice covers washing rooms and brushes, urging vigorous scrubbing and thorough rinsing. It stresses letting water flow through bristles, drying outdoors, and keeping hands, tools, and surfaces clean after use.
Ehilleen of Auscon unit invited to Story Time at the FAW C A on Bakuevlay amid glow and cold. Miss Trodle of the Tolopa Narke Infant Bohol to entertain children with tanks games and songs. The YWCA Civil Centre offers rooms for public and private functions with rental options and kitchen facilities for committees and meetings.
A fragmented recipe describes melting butter in a pan and combining mashed crumbs with cheese and egg. The method instructs seasonings of salt and pepper, then stirring and cooking for a few minutes before serving hot with buttered toast cut into strips.
Fragmentary text describes a Friday gathering at Heiter Canbewn with patrons Vive Regal and Sie Bewley noted. Mentions attendees including Mire BR Murray and Amanhoxe plus a list of names. reference to an afternoon event and attendance suggests a social or ceremonial function with unspecified purpose.
A well known woman doctor argues for mothers to spend time away from their children to maintain independence. She says every child from age three or younger requires careful handling and that mothers should allow youngsters space to explore and learn.
A local party event titled Uriilge Paty has been postponed. The committee cites a more favorable date and notes that a new schedule will be announced after consultations with Forrest Rowling Green and the Villa yer team.
A fragmented social calendar lists various events with names and dates across May June July and August. The readable items reference individuals such as Crazy Wilt Ev Howling Hy and Cathe Ball along with places like Union Vl and Abert Tb, suggesting local society gatherings.
A fragment discusses how stale bread can be repurposed in puddings and baked goods. It mentions using bread in puddings, frying or baking crusts, and transforming leftovers into helpful, tasty items rather than wasting them.
The text reflects on fathers’ presumed importance during children’s growth and expresses a desire for boys to see their fatherland. It emphasizes parental influence and personal sentiment about family development.
A list of upcoming meetings for the WEA and Modern Girl Committees at Capborrm YWCA includes Membership Committee on May 20 at 10 30 am, Band of Dimeters on May 2 at 12 20 pm, Junior Hook Committee on May 27 at 8 43 pm, World Fellowship Committee on May 18 at 3 39 pm, Social Committee on June 1 at 1 00 am, Library Committee on June 1 at 1 00 am, and Finance Committee on June 31 at 2 30 pm. Also noted is a sewing guidance section on fabric shrinking and care.
A recipe fragment describes making biscuits from Whole Wheat Flakes with corn flakes and honey. It notes mixing, baking in a moderately hot oven for about an hour, and storing in an airtight container for weeks. Includes suggestions like toasted oats, coconut and fruit mix, and serving with lemon juice.
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