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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
9
An imported dress features a bright floral sign and shirring that drapes the overskirt, lined with royal blue silk. A heart shaped neckline finish with a bright bow, floral lace details, appliqued lace designs on a spring gown create an unusual effect. Includes a floral lace top and a black trimmed full length coat ensemble. For the first time in years lace gowns gain attention for beauty and merit.
A reflective piece on summer fashion from lime green dinner frocks to decorative silver accents. It traces the primitive urge for decoration through history, noting spring as the season that draws feminine attention to brighter, daintier materials and dress designs from various eras.
A sister guided infant welfare noting babies progress through milestones from first smiles and eye contact in week two to standing and walking by year one. It covers teething around six months, babbling, crawling, and the transition to a confident toddler, stressing natural development and avoiding forced activity.
Three charming girls model beachwear with a turquoise knit coat and a two piece ensemble. The display includes a three piece play suit in navy white cotton, a swim suit, and an English leather item with puffed sleeves. Accessories feature coolie hats surf bags white canvas and sun glasses.
Fragmentary narration describes infant growth stages from birth to six months and later, noting reactions to stimuli and weight doubling rules. Mentions crying, laughing, and varied growth rates for babies of different birth weights.
A home kitchen snippet lists measurements and steps for Canadian Rock Cake and Lady Locks. Includes butter sugar dates nuts and spice, mixing with flour and baking soda, spooned dough baked pale brown on sheets, and puff pastry fingers rolled with egg wash sugar baked and filled with custard or whipped cream.
Fashion notes emphasize varied fabrics and florals with contrast in summer wear. Two piece outfits, boleros, and pide piano coats shape day styles. evening gowns favor all skirts, bouffant silhouettes, and crinoline tendencies. White and black with extravagant floral contrasts, feather capes, organzas, and laces highlight renewed prewar elegance. Jewelry and accessories rise in prominence as day and night wear diverge in silhouette.
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