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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
19
About 200 friends of Miss Patricia Farrelly gathered at Shire Hall in Barcaldine on June 11 to celebrate her 2180 birthday. She wore a white velvet frock with silver accessories as guests danced and enjoyed a buffet supper. decorations featured pink blue and silver and a pink blue key shaped cake.
Personal Mr P Christesen of the Public Curator's Department was in Longreach this week over the Land Ballot. A touring AI Broadcasting Control Board headed by Mr R G Osborne will visit Longreach on July 3 then depart for Charters Towers.
About 60 women attended the CWA Apron Afternoon at Shannon House on Wednesday with aprons on display fruit vegetables and jams for sale proceeds support the annual fete Winners were Mrs D Forsyth and Mr W J McMaster Judges were Mrs A Leech and Mrs M Kelly Bridge and other games entertained guests Afternoon tea was served The president Mrs A Laurie wore a black crepe frock Other notable outfits Charles O Connor Mrs W Allen Mrs W H Redmond Also a note that the Mobile Meeting for the CWA postponed from Muttaburra will be held on a later date.
A stylish gaze at a shopper in a grey salt suit with a high neck angora sweater and pearl dog collar. A small posy completes the feminine ensemble as she chats with friends while in town.
A six year old English boy, John Luxton, receives a birthday cake sent from Cornwall through New York to Sydney and finally Longreach Australia. The cake, iced pale blue with a ship and map of Australia, was opened at a party with eight children.
J H Powers lists this week's specials highlighting marked down prices on selected merchandise. Deals feature limited quantities and are available while supplies last. Shop early to secure best savings and avoid stockouts.
A guide urging honest, age appropriate sex education with simple language and direct use of correct body part names. It stresses answering questions as they arise, avoiding myths, and maintaining open dialogue to build confidence and trust.
A recipe outlines rice and apple souffle with steps and ingredients. The text shifts to guidance on talking to children about sex, encouraging open discussion from early curiosity through adolescence. It advises addressing questions honestly and avoiding taboo around babies and reproduction.
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