Methodist Spring Fair and Flower Show in Star Theatre
The annual Methodist Spring Fair and Flower Show at the Star Theatre drew crowds despite the Minister for Home Security missing due to Parliament duties. Rev Glyn Jones stood in, praising the Presbyterian church’s support, while Mrs Turner and the Women’s Church Aid organized stalls and volunteers. Judging covered limited classes with winter bloom scarcity, featuring prizes for roses, geraniums, poppies, and cut flowers, plus cooking, crafts, and solo performances.
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Glouester
Star Theatre
Bnott
Caspus
Mr Abbott
Glyn Jones
Presbyterian Church
Jones
Lynn
Aong
Omeone
Mr. Jones
A. Lynn
Turner
Calertton
J. Thomas
Arch. White
Ireland
A. J. Woodward
John Matthewson
A. J Woolward
Arch White
Phylis Abbott
Florence Bates
Merle Hebblewhite
Mesdames B. Hooke
F. G. Hebblewhite
Basham
W. Parkwill
J. Wade
J. Ebbeck
Jessie Thomas
E. Osland
Betty Whatson
E. Matthewson
Kennedy
Wilmot
W Highfield
Church Aid
F. Wilmot
Spring fashion parade features diverse outfits and many participants
A spring fashion parade organized by Mrs Frances Oldfield of Street and Parish Pty Ltd showcased brides, flower girls, and attendants in varied outfits from evening frocks to a tennis ensemble. Miss Florence Bates led with others including Zena Dare, Pat Bennet, Daphne Robinson, Cath McNaughton, Helen Ferguson, Leslie Burrage, Joan Turner and Doris Bignell. Announcements by Mrs J T Hicks and music by Mrs Cavanaugh accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Bates
Nola Chapin
Beth Rye
Noeene Pavish
Clare Yardy
Zena Dare
Pat Bennet
Daphne Robinson
Cath McNaughton
Helen Ferguson
Leslie Burrage
Joan Turner
Doris Bignell
Frances Oldfield
Messrs. Street and Parish Pty. Ltd
J. T. Hicks
Churchion Linen Appeals and Tennis Court Reconditioning
The Church of England reports a ready response to the Communion linen appeal and notes a Parochial Council decision to recondition the church tennis court. A working bee by the menfolk is planned, with Women's Guild offering afternoon tea, as a Tennis Club forms. Allan Hazelwood remains an inmate at Roma Hospital with pneumonia, progress reported as favorable. Mrs Street returns home to her usual place at church, and sympathy is extended to the family of Mr W Relf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
J. A. Smith
Women’s Guild
Allan Hazelwood
Roma Hospital
Tom
L. E. Street
Milk for Health says milk and raw produce boost nutrition
Miss Joan Woodhill of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital argues against milk avoidance and fad diets. She stresses calcium and phosphorus from milk, raw fruits and vegetables like lettuce and tomatoes, and recommends crisp vegetables and daily fresh produce for better nutrition. She critiques overcooked meals and soda use among Australian households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Woodhill
Ian
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Agricultural Bureau
German Tribute to Anzacs Erects War Monument
A Crete escapee reports the Germans have erected a stone monument at Sudan Bay bearing inscriptions in German and English. One side reads To Our Glorious Dead and the opposite side To the Brave Anzacs, honoring Allied forces in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Sudan Bay
Potato Disease Control Measures in New South Wales
Four main measures for potato disease control are outlined for NSW: rotation to one potato crop every four years, use of certified seed free from viruses and diseases, tuber treatment with a fumicidal dip, and spraying in coastal and some tableland districts. The dip uses corrosive sublimate in acid, and Bordeaux spraying at 1 lb blue stone 1 lb lime per 10 gallons water, starting when plants are 6 to 9 inches high and continuing every two weeks in damp seasons.
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New South Wales
Department of Aegrieculture
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Saddlery. O
Yates
Krempin
Berger’s Paints
Garner
P.O
Methodist
Milk
Potato Disease Control
Roses
Peter Moutzouris
Gloucester
Gene Autry
Mary Lee
Smiley
June Storey
Joan Blondell
Dick Powell
Goria Dickon
Fran Fay
Goniad Nagel
Dorothy Lamour
Robert Preston
Lynne Overman
Samoa
Margie
Mischa Auer
Tom Brown
Nan Grey
Walt Disney
Donald
Gus
Bette Davis
Monster Picture
Richard Greene
Brenda Joyce
Richard Dixon
DEESS
A. L Cavanough
Gloucester War Chest
RED Cross
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