Fashion and theater notes from Fremantle and Sydney
The column surveys 16th century stockings inspired fashion, Fremantle concert debut by Mrs A H Yelland, race meeting shopping woes, and a dressmaking success. It reports on anti corset tariff measures, Fremantle hospital fundraiser plans, Mayoress led planning meeting, and the July 1 Town Hall dance. It notes Justice Pring and Miss Evans breaking barriers for women at the New South Wales Bar, with Ada Evans finally admitted by the Full Court. The piece reflects contemporary fashion choices, social events, and evolving women’s professions in Australia.
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Fremantle
A. H. Yelland
South Fremantle
Lee
Town Hall
Rivers
Arthur
Pring
Evans
New South Wales
Essex
England
Holman
Ada Evans
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Frederick Darley
Frederick
Bar of
Boyce
William Cullen
Justis Wode
Sewing hints for neat edges and decorative puff lid
The article gives quick methods to finish flannel garments with a narrow folded edge, understitching, and button-hole stitches. It suggests making a powder-puff lid from swans down, satin ribbon, and lace, then praises the chaperon’s role at events while questioning the nation’s treatment of women.
Courtesy and manners at dances among the Jrewnt youths
The author laments declining social manners among young men at dances. He notes mothers prepare suppers and sacrifice for the event, yet often receive little appreciation or courtesy in return. He urges youths to show consideration for mothers at home, hoping politeness would extend to those who enable social life abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Jrewnt
Household Hints and Practical Recipes
Useful tips on dusting icing sugar, lemon and orange flavoring, and preserving lemons. Includes jam making with Seville oranges, testing jelly, cleaning serge skirts with tea-leaf dregs, and a tip about safely venting a house by drilling a hole to keep a window open.
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Seville
Gentle Reminder on Window Security and Jam Trick
A fragment advises not to force through the upper window frame and notes a stout wire nail as sufficient. It describes an exterior opening of about three inches to keep a room ventilated, and suggests warming thick jam in a warm oven for about ten minutes to restore original consistency.
Piano Tuning and Repairs Notice Fremantle
G F Kearns announces appointment of J Towns end as tuning representative for Fremantle and nearby districts for piano repairs ivory keyboard bleaching renewing and French polishing. Contact by phone A238 or mail. Stocks of high grade instruments for sale and secondhand pianos bought for cash. G F Kearns 816 Hay St near King Street Perth Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Kearns
Nicholson
Fremantle
J. Townsend
Rings For Belles In The Sun At Doig And Horn
A verse urging readers to visit Doig and Horn for jewelry likened to radiant eyes and precious gems. It teases rings by Doig and Horn with references to silver stars and golden seas and ends by inviting shoppers to see finer jewels at their shop.
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Doig
Horn
Fremantle Club First Postwar Regatta Win
Fremantle Club records its first postwar regatta win with the Novice Four, while the Maiden Four finishes second after a neck and neck race with a Swan crew. Next regatta set for July 2 with crews in selection. Social dance planned July 6 at Victoria Hall, Fremantle.
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Fremantle
Victoria Hall
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Henry the Second
Frince
Elizabeth
Mrs. Montagne
Fremantle Hospital
Court of Final Appeal
Hay-St
Kingst
Perth
Fremantle Club
Commonwealth Sit Bank
Australia
Australis
Rabaul
New Britain
London
Savings Bank Department
Sigimons
Arter Nianae
Pacthe
James Kell
Sir Denison Miller
K.C.M. Guy Beputy Cow
High St. Fremantle
Joe Strong
Prop
F. d. McLaren
Cantonnent ST
Jas. Stevens
Ceneral Commission
Waluam-St. Entrance
Tech
Standard Fire and Marine Insurance CO
N.Z. Ltd
Hatel
Fremantle Doll’s Hospital
Wallmarn
Wallman
South Terrace
Illawarra
E. Mannion
Continental Cafe
High Street
Orient Hotel
J. Boleda
Bahia Castillo
Jace Pimblett
Cook and Son
Tom Sorially
Boyle’s
Joseph C. Semeen
Newman Street
Burns, Philp and Co
MO. Regah
East Fremantle
Stouch
Anderson
Monson
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