Cocktails for the Modern Hostess
A vintage guide outlines essential tools and cold, well mixed cocktails. It lists recipes like DAIQOUIRI and MANHATTAN with ingredients, ratios, and shaking or stirring methods for party drinks.
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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1952
Page
19
A vintage guide outlines essential tools and cold, well mixed cocktails. It lists recipes like DAIQOUIRI and MANHATTAN with ingredients, ratios, and shaking or stirring methods for party drinks.
Elaine Bennett and Neville Thurecht wed at St Brigid's, Jericho, on August 27. The bride wore white lace over satin with orange blossom coronet. bridesmaids dressed in pale lilac and pink with Dutch bonnets. After a reception at the Catholic Club, the couple depart for a honeymoon and plan to settle in Longreach.
Berice Lillian Copson, Brisbane, wed Thomas Rey of Herbertin at Scotts Presbyterian Church Clayfield with Rt. Rev. R Bardon officiating. Attendants included Matron of Honour E Jones and Irene Searle, bridesmaids in pale blue gowns. Groom’s brother John served as best man. couple to honeymoon at Binna Burra.
The Rev A Laurie officiated a marriage between Valma May Plumb and Walter Neville last week at St. Andre's Church Longreach Cassowary Street. The couple is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Co Plumb and son of Mr and Mrs Winter Miadurra.
Henry Bruce Grogan elder son of Deepwater residents marries Margaret Elen Hutcheson Amelia Downs Winton on August 6 at Paul s Church of England Rev J E Spence officiates. Bride and attendants wear pastel pink and blue gowns. reception hosted by Hutchesons. Honeymoon in Townsville. future home Mt Isa.
An Australian health note argues wholemeal bread provides more iron and calcium and higher vitamin B1 than white bread, aiding dent al health and overall nutrition. It urges promotion of genuine wholemeal over brown bread and calls for broader use among children and adults.
Betty Bax celebrated her twenty first birthday with a large gold painted wooden key autographed by fifty guests. The Central Cafe in Blackall featured floral decorations and pink white tones. Betty thanked her parents and friends while Mr R Rose delivered congratulations. Music included a solo by Mr J Feeney and a song by Mrs Mick Venardds.
A Winton CWA meeting discussed converting for a Western Children's Hostel to aid country children. Despite low attendance, Mrs. C O Brown stressed need and parents’ burden relief. Dr C P Phillott urged action. a subcommittee will assess building options and feasibility for a hostel near a school.
Heat milk with coffee essence and sugar. Mix flour with milk to form batter, cook until thick, then dissolve gelatine in cold water and add vanilla and salt. Stir in evaporated milk, cool until thick, beat egg whites stiff, fold in, and pour into a pastry shell. Chill and garnish with walnuts.
In a hall filled with guests a stylish woman is praised for calm gravity and fashion sense. Her frock is heavy creme taffeta with a strapless bodice and pleated skirt, white gloves, and a string of pearls. The write up likens her to a Renaissance beauty forgotten by history.
Numerous residents and visitors pass through Longreach with movements to Brisbane, Melbourne, Cloncurry and Sydney. Key figures include J Brown of the National Bank transferring to Brisbane, E R Murray a recent aircraft passenger to Charleville, and W Ferry noted for duties at Rockhampton. Others such as Geoff Colless of Atherton and T P Brenneke, Brisbane manager, visit for brief engagements or appointments.
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