Topics Of Interest To Women Sydney Letter Exhibition Week
The Sydney University Exhibition Week drew large crowds with lectures and demonstrations celebrating its tenth anniversary while promoting fur sales. Visitors explored the bacteriology room noting germs and ailments, and toured the Fisher Library as Sir W. Cullen opened the event praising the university’s impact on young men and its role in shaping life and ideals.
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Sydney University
Fisher Library
W. Cullen
Artists Annual Ball Promises Bohemian Dance Night
The Artists annual ball drew a lively crowd of artists and writers in fancy costumes. Revelers displayed futuristic gowns and theatrical disguises, with a Duchess led pageant and judges present. Performers included Miss Josephine Marke and figures like Arthur Mailey Will Ashton and Sou tar.
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Ydney
Lauly de Ghoog
Kings
Jemiere
Mixx
Elaine A. Chair
Josephine Marke
Duchess of Devonshire
Arthur Mailey
Will Ashton
Soutar
George Faytor
Dulcie Peamer
Fashion Trends in English Fashions Return of Veils and Bright Accessories
English fashions predict a shift to longer evening skirts and coats made of georgette or crepe de chine worn over chiffon frocks with airy blue bases and multicolored flowers. Veils return with chin lengths or eyes peering over the top, bracelet styles surge including large diamante cuffs and leather sport bracelets. Navy hues rebound across hats bags belts and trims as the season leans toward lighter fabrics and vivid color.
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Ascot
Shawl Dance for Sydney Hospital draws big crowd
Shawls filled the Talus Royal as Sydney’s younger set and the Hospital Women’s Auxiliary hosted a charity Shawl Dance. The Governor and Lady de Chair attended with Miss Blaine and the recently returned sub-lieutenant Graham de Chair. Prizes were awarded for the most gorgeous shawl amid pretty frocks and flirls aiding the event.
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Talus Royal
Rydny Hospital
Bydney
Luke's Fete at St Luke's Hospital Grounds
St Luke's fete featured dances and cabarets at the hospital club house on Ruaheviters Bay tennis grounds. Nurses formed a guard of honour for Lady de Chair who opened the affair. Lady Woe led the committee and workers kept the event lively and well organized.
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At. Luke's Hospital
Ruaheviters Bay
de Chair
Remembrance Ball for Sailors and Soldiers Mothers’ Association
The Wentworth hosted a Remembrance ball with pot decorations and festive activities to aid distressed and returned men and their dependents. Byneymith led the organizing committee with help from members. Competitions featured old fashioned waltz and foxtrots, with tea and balloons boosting funds.
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Wentworth
Funis
Sailors and Soldiers’ Mothers’ Association
Bydneymith
London police cost and air taxi fare notes
The text notes that women police in London cost C9407 6/7. It mentions air taxis may be available at Mrook unde for parts of Britain or Europe at a rate of a shilling per mile. It also reports incandescent lumpa effectiveness rising in the first eighty to one hundred hours, then fading gradually.
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Britain
Europe
Jim
Fashions of the Season in Paris Shops and Frocks
The piece surveys expensive valle frocks with delicate handwork and color schemes, noting garments may look costly while using modest materials. It guides on embroidery, drawn-thread work, collar edges, and tiny hand-hemmed frills, plus machine-made options and matching hats, parasols, and materials for a bright garden party look.
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Paris
Lika
Terry
The Charm of Voile Frocks for Summer Fashion
The piece extols light voile dresses as cool easy to launder and flattering. It highlights rose pinks blues ambers and patterns with cross over styles and decorative touches like collars pockets and bows, urging simplicity and freshness for all ages and both home sewn and ready made options.
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France
Rilke
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