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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
2
A fragmentary Fremantle page mixes fashion musings with a rowing club report. It notes outfits, footwear and accessories, a weekend penant ride, and nearby racing as Fremantle Rowing Club secures top points at Bicton with Perth launches present.
The article describes gwuff like cuffs made from marrow lace edging or white goor nette frills. It suggests can be created by using an ordinary vest and puff cuffs then sewing rows of lace onto a muslin foundation for a delightful finish.
A quirky fashion tip suggests updating a black beret by sewing a green and white check ribbon along the edge. The idea adds a contrasting trim for a refreshed look.
Crowded North Fremantle Guild Hall hosted a St. Mary's Girls Friendly Society children's event. Grand march showcased original outfits, including Courtiers and Golliwogs by Miss Cre Party Dixon and early Victorian themes. Judges noted creativity. winners included Olive Bidder in Minties frock and Ada Green in a newspaper gown.
At the Fruit Growers Association annual meeting Geo Aberle was elected president replacing long-time officeholder A Mayor. The note recalls Mr Mayor’s years at the helm and urges continued support. Miss Hodges secures a Girls Friendly concert for Friday. The methodist church marks its nineteenth anniversary and urges Sunday attendance. The Soccer Club demonstrates strike action over selectors and committee decisions, with the seven players in the training room threatening to sit out if the latest choice is not favored. Prices for rabbits, Indian Rimper ducks, cauliflowers, tomatoes, turnips, and cabbages are listed. Mr Prowse M.H.A. member for Spearwood is noted for his changed stance on protection and tobacco growing.
In this historic port story, Rockingham, once a busy timber export hub for jarrah and karri, is forecast to reopen timber reserves closer to the town. The piece argues Bunbury’s political prominence delayed Rockingham’s growth, but hints government action could restore the harbour’s export role and revive local prosperity as centralisation wanes.
Fashion's current trend centers on the suit with bold skirt and coat color and material contrasts. The look is striking and economical, allowing multiple outfits from a few coordinated suits to ensure a well-dressed wardrobe.
Tallulah Bankhead declares she will never become engaged and will wed impulsively if deeply in love. She notes a famed Parisian actress uses late nights, long mornings, and beauty routines, including a daily chemically treated bath, to cope with fame and endless admirers.
This feature promotes keeping a trim figure via strict diet, regular exercise, and a starch bath beauty secret. It advises avoiding rich pastries, eating moderate whole foods, and maintaining energy balance while highlighting fashion pressures like backless gowns. The starch bath is described as toning skin and aiding reduction when used weekly and warm at night.
Last Saturday the Frensadle Rifle Club fired for a further stage of the W. F. Samson trophy at 800 yards with 64 off the rifle. C. H. Smith topped scores winning the spoon and the W. E. Samson trophy for the third time. Next Saturday the club will shoot for another stage of the Dunkerton trophy at 700 yards. An early attendance is requested.
Norma Shearer, a well known film star, says there is no single trick to remaining slender. She favors moderate reducing doses rather than extreme measures and notes fashion tends to praise slim lines even as trends add weight.
A reflection on slang shows how a single term rises to trend status. The piece notes words like definitely septic and too beautiful as markers of contemporary taste among young people.
An odd fragment from a local page hints at a cough related debate or incident. The unreadable text mentions names or groups and a possible event or action, but specifics are unclear due to damage. Readers are left with a cue to seek complete context from the next column.
The article argues Britain cannot maintain insufficient armaments in a dangerous world. It notes likely limits on budget cuts and the Geneva disarmament talks. If talks fail or East tensions rise, Britain must face greater dangers and prepare accordingly.
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