Lady Isaacs Prizes Awarded in Fashion Contest
Lady Isaacs announced prizes for a fashion competition, naming winners and categories. A local panel judged entries, with awards presented at a ceremony attended by sponsors and supporters.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1939
Page
2
Lady Isaacs announced prizes for a fashion competition, naming winners and categories. A local panel judged entries, with awards presented at a ceremony attended by sponsors and supporters.
A YMCA conducted mannequin parade of spring fashions will be presented to-night under the direction of BR. Snow Ltd. The event, featuring latest trends from Canberra, aims to raise funds for the Red Cross. Proceeds will support Territory charities and welfare efforts.
A chaotic notice outlines a dance night by Moderne Dance Club next Saturday at the YWCA with a sewing and knitting drive for soldiers, plus a Red Cross clothing collection. Monday meetings of the Library Fund and Women’s Circle are noted, with a fashion parade scheduled on October 7 and various fundraising efforts.
An old label promotes MBENZO chest nose and throat remedy priced at two shillings per pint. It claims to ease quiet coughs colds and sore throats and to be safe for children while saving money.
Canberra held its annual smoke social at Manuka Tennis Pavilion with over 100 attendees including club leaders League officials and Sydney visitors. Prizes were awarded for Mulrone y Ware and other players while musical entertainment and community singing filled the evening.
A public gathering convened by the Red Grass Society members outlines formation of working groups within the organization. Future classes in All and Home Nursing are planned and open to those wishing to join.
The brief item notes a legal action in Harare where a party sues over an evomiiend tie baie. Details are fragmented but the dispute centers on an alleged agreement or instrument and related claims. Further readable facts name involved parties and jurisdiction.
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