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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1937
Page
2
Parisian lamp shades feature homemade wall paper prints and sprigged muslin. The article describes a clear print wall paper shade with violet and pink tones, a silk thread finish, and a wire frame with violet ribbon accents. It also notes white muslin shades with colorful dots or organdie roses and black silhouettes, reflecting a romantic return to decorative lighting.
An article describing nursery bibs and a bed sleeping harness for infants. It discusses quilted bib designs with decorative edging, home sewing tips, and the use of a securing belt to prevent rolling. It notes potential costs and the need to train the baby to sleep calmly with the device.
Visiting Randwick and Manty players will attend a Rugby Union match at Mucnk Oxal next Saturday with dances and a special dinner honoring Mrs. mat Mee We Bae nei and the Allighier town. Notable guests at Hotel Cane beermatt Fiidiy include Dr and Mrs. 6. 5. Hutton, Miss M Jackson, Miss J Hine, and Mrs. F T Sutton among others. A Beethoven evening at Reid Methodist Church promises a successful event with Adelaide sung, the Creation Hymn performed, and a piano duet by Peters.
The article lists numerous guests staying at Hotel Ainalle Hall including Mr and Mrs Burgess Strathfield Miss Marshall Gok furdt Mr and Mrs Powis Mul bournn Mr and Mrs McGrath Heantan Mr and Mrs Wollongong Dr and Mrs Dawson Kerry Melbourne and other named visitors from Sydney Melbourne Koen Bay and Lane Caves.
Traveling families and students plan holidays abroad and near Sydney. Mis Campston and Miss Muggutot Campston prepare vacations with parents in Canberra and Canada. Weatford to sail from Sydney with Mrs Truford and her son joining the trip.
The column highlights two smart sets comprising cap scar and gloves as fashionable examples. It notes the coordinated look as a chic choice and favors simple, well-matched accessories for a polished appearance.
Social calendar listing September events includes Journalists Ball at Hotel Cander a September 2 and 3, 80 80 Dance at Masonic Fall September 4, Olddime Dance at Causeway Hall September 10, Queanbeyan Convent Ball at St Gregorys Hall September 2.
Mr and Mrs Latham Withall hosted a Saturday afternoon cocktail party at their Worrest home in honor of members of the Federal Parliamentary Predty Gallery. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W H B Dickson and many others such as Mr and Mrs A C Moore, Mr and Mrs C McFadyen, Mr and Mrs J F Murphy, Mr and Mrs FC Green, Mr and Mrs H Chubb, Mrs J Le Mongies, Mr and Mrs Marshall Woolf, Mr and Mrs RA ski, Mr and Mrs OG Nilsen, Mr and Mrs A Oy lin, Mr and Mrs A Tapert, J Austin, Mr Murph, D Speght, Washer at, Andersen, W Denning, Lienned, Hooper, and Wilkie.
A fragmented fashion note describes leaf patterns used across outfits and accessories including eyelet embroidery on a black evening frock, pique trimmings, jacquard scarves, jewelry novelties, and clasps, highlighting spring leaf influence in design.
A vintage recipe outlines ingredients and steps for tea biscuits or cookies. It lists 40 oz batter or flour, sugar and cream, an egg, bicarbonate of soda, and cream of tartar. The method describes mixing, rolling thin, cutting into strips, pinching edges, glazing with sugar and water, then baking about 10 minutes.
The text outlines a calm breathing exercise with slow arm raises and back stretches. It emphasizes a straight back, chest expansion, and controlled inhalation to improve posture and relaxation. It mentions counting breaths and sustaining posture briefly, but many phrases are garbled or unclear.
Joan Fontaine hailed as 1937 star discovery appears in a powder blue silk frock designed by Miss Hollywood. Born October 22, 1917 in Tokyo, she moved to San Francisco, studied in Tokyo, and cultivated art before pursuing acting in American film.
The YWCA outlines a spring program with a dance on September 1 and related social events at the Civic Centre Flag Bridge. It includes a parent discussion on child psychology led by Miss Christine Hetty, a world fellowship lecture series with Miss Constance Duncan, a fashion parade, and a September 24 dynamism event with stalls and a Supper in the Lunly Hopetoun room.
A garbled OCR note references spring fashions and a display of items such as sashes and buttons. Names and places are unclear, but the fragment suggests a catalog or shop window style listing with promotions or favors tied to seasonal attire. The readable bits imply novelty goods and colorful apparel.
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