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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1927
Page
4
In this Sydney letter on spring fashion color counts for wear as greens like water tones, violets, rose and navy appear new. Hats gloves and scarves must harmonize with dresses, with wide brims and sunshades noted. Frocks feature soft chiffons and crepe de chine, with fullness and sport white leather accents guiding up to date ensembles.
A reflective column on modern women choosing nerves and sedatives over Victorian storms, noting cheaper remedies like beauty culture and fashion fixes. It ponders tearful habits, the cost of suppressing emotion, and hints at a nostalgic hope for a rumor of a new cried fashion. It ends with an orange cake recipe.
Readers are told artificial jewellery remains popular with department stores and small shops carrying wide ranges. Venetian beads, vintage revival styles, and new metal pieces like Tango collars and slip-on earrings drive demand, while cultured and seed pearls show strong sales in various sizes and price points.
Fashion notes preview summer fabrics silk satin voile and chiffon with floral or plain patterns. Large patterns fall from favor while close fitting drapes dominate. Teasels or tassels gain prominence as trims remain key. emphasis on fabric choice over heavy ornamentation.
The T. C. Village Settlement in Sydney held a charity event in the Town Hall with a queen contest. Dignitaries including the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress attended as ambassadors wore vintage gowns. Beatrice and Beatrice Beatrice? Performers impressed with 11th century characters while art displays and a ball followed at Wentworth and the Anzac Hall. The event raised funds for Hulian in Sydney. A subsequent dance featured officers and guests, with Mrs Langton presiding over arrangements and floral displays.
A detailed guide describes using fine quality pique to craft a rosar camellia flower with realistic petals. It instructs cutting petals in three sizes, layering in three tiers, and attaching two or three green leaves for a delicate white or pink rose.
The note promotes a local confectioner and caterer offering morning and afternoon teas luncheons dinners and suppers. Specialties include balles wedding breakfasts bridge parties and related catering services.
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