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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1952
Page
19
A pantry of vintage recipes spans mayonnaise variants from condensed milk dressed sauces to jellied fruit salads and savory salads. It includes Apple Snow, Tomato and Cucumber Moulds, and Whipped Cream substitutes, with vanilla ice cream, orange souffle, pineapple chiffon pie and a note on CWA cooperation guiding the eighth annual meeting led by President Mrs. A Laurie.
A 550-guest matrons ball in the Longreach Shire Hall featured elaborate floral decor with gladioli and delphiniums from Brisbane. Guests wore varied gowns including pink Cyclamen, blue ring over taffeta, lavender brocade and black crepe, with numerous descriptions of outfits and accessories.
Within the last twelve months the hostel expended on fittings and furniture to 5490 pounds. The report records 224 women 78 children and 25 waiting mothers supported. A new lane was installed and donations including an iron gate from Mr and Mrs W Allen funded bath and shower facilities. The Younger Set led by Mrs M Park celebrated a year of progress and aided CWA aims and the parent branch.
The Winton CWA reports progress on the Necheol Hostel project and outlines a busy year of branch activities. President Mrs McGill summarized overseas trip souvenirs, charity work for Britain, and ongoing donations, with 109 members and active mobile meetings in Barraldine, Muttaburra, and Longreach.
The C D A Longreach Branch hosted its monthly card afternoon on Thursday with good attendance. Bridge and euchre were played. Rev Fr Collins won the fridge prize, Mrs T J Pyne took the mystery prize, Mrs E Lasker won euchre, and Miss Pauline Hicks earned the mystery award. Hostesses Matron Allan, Mrs Murphy, and Mrs Hughes served afternoon tea.
About 70 guests attended a cocktail party at Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Walker’s Galah Street home Friday to meet Mr. Walker’s Sydney parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Walker. The event occurred during a recent two week period with guests selecting gifts and wearing outfits.
A feature describes a dress with straight lines and button trimmed pockets in a narrow skirt, a prim white collar, and brief sleeves. It notes a white boater hat with veiling, a chiffon scarf, and a pale posy of primroses. The look is framed as a discreet, delicate summer image.
The article explains blepharitis as a chronic eye condition with thickened red rims, tears, and potential eyelash loss. It notes causes such as conjunctivitis and anemia, risks of styes from rubbing, and emphasizes early treatment and underlying cause management.
A domestic recipe mixes two cups of flour with four teaspoons baking powder and salt, adds pepper, butter, and grated cheese, then milk to form a soft dough. The dough is divided into two greased round tins, brushed with milk, and baked 20 to 25 minutes in a hot oven. Serve hot with onion or garlic butter.
A string of district residents and visitors use Sunday and weekday flights. D McDonagh returns to Brisbane while C Meacham and R McNab fly to the capital. W RR Coade visits Rockhampton. J J Griffin and others head to Hampton and Clermont. Various Walkers and Shire residents journey to Longreach, Sydney, Charleville, and Charters Towers on assigned aircraft.
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