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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1927

Page

4

Topics Of Interest To Women A Sydney Letter Preview

Maisie reports on a bustling university fete and arts exhibition in Sydney. Stalls raise funds for the sports union while union officials praise sport’s role in student life. The event features moving pictures, statuary, caricatures, and works by Hop Low Lawson O'Dowd Daly and Norman Lindsey with ministers and educators attending.

Ini Het. Ing Bir Munro Lawson Kendall O'Dowd Daly Mes. Gunn Marcus Clark Berke Ernest Keott Lowaid Hop Norman Lindsey Phil May Vincent GW. Lambert Neville Cayley Education Mr. Kavin Australas Davie America Hosen

WA Competition finalists named for country towns prize

Finalists in three WA divisions are Orange Jed Albury Bathurst in A division Wellington Nowra Hegn in B division and Tumut Dunedoo Hombala in C division The Country Women's Association benefits total 4017 pounds donated to rest homes babies welfare hospitals and rest rooms Judges include Frd Leist Norman Weekes and David Dividwon The Town Hall crowd of about three thousand cheered as medals were awarded with the Royal Humane Society inscribed on each medal Blainey Otbos awarded Gold Medal for Fort Macking heroism

N.8.w Country Women's Association Frd Leist Artic Norman Weekes David Dividwon Thoyal Humane Society Blainey Otbos Macking

Ladies' Hairdressing Under Distinguished Patronage

Canberra ladies gain access to renowned specialist J. Henry of Sydney Exsxduke city now in charge of a leading beauty parlour. He treats hair and skin with services from permanent waving to eyebrow arching and offers free advice. Henry has engaged a top-class dresser from a Baylney siding salon to join.

Canberra Rerviers Ladiew Pentleman J. Henry Exsxduke Uty Sydney Henry Bydney Byil

Fashion shows light frocks for spring and summer wear

Fashion notes describe pastel and vivid lightweight frocks for spring and summer, with materials like chiffon, georgette, crêpe de chine, and silks. Colors range from blues and greens to coral pinks and tomato shades, with embroidered chiffons, organdies, and taffeta looks featuring white collars and pearl or diamanté accents.

Petunia America Ache Huw

Fashions of the Season for Misses and Little Girls

Article describes modern mother and daughter styles with simple elegant dresses in white linen and blue contrasts. Highlights include a washable linen frock with a blue facing, cretonne outfits for girls and jackets, and a trim cretonne ensemble for toddlers. Notes practical pockets, hems, and easy ironing features.

Cretonne Georgette Mack

Delicate juvenile frocks with pockets and georgette accents

The article describes simple clever sewing for children's garments, detailing pocketed frocks, grown-up styles with elastic and pockets, and elegant yet washable fabrics like georgette. It emphasizes practicality, growing room, and neat finishing like machine-hemmed edges and plain tucks over frills.

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